Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Reviews

A treat for both veterans and newcomers, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 shows why the series is still just as relevant all these years later. A modern classic.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is still a Tony Hawk game at heart, and as expected, plays brilliantly. As a package, the plethora of content on offer is easily the best way to revisit the masterful skating experience that was THPS 3, even if it entirely overshadows the meek representation of THPS 4 within the title.

We got what was probably one of the best remakes in years in 2020 with the release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and hopes of further remakes for games in the series were dashed when Vicarious Visions was merged into Blizzard, and the initial version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 was cancelled. A few years later, however, Iron Galaxy picked up the reins and delivered those same skateboarding thrills, though it wasn’t without some losses.

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 offers the definitive way to play Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and a great way to experience Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4. While I wish some levels were given a bit more polish and redesigns, this is still the best collection of levels ever put in a Tony Hawk game and puts Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 at the top of the list of best skateboarding games in the modern console era.

After the series received a well received rejuvenation with the release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 back in 2020, fans have been anxiously awaiting a follow-up with the next two entries in the series. For a while, it was looking like this may not happen after developer Vicarious Visions was essentially absorbed into Blizzard, leaving the series without a developer. That was until teases started happening earlier this year that got the hype train going, and now the series is back again w...

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is a must-have for fans of the series, offering yet more outrageous skateboarding antics along with stunning visuals. Purists might not like that the format of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 has been changed, and that most of the music here is new, but embrace these updates and you'll have a very good time indeed. Also, the new skateparks that have been introduced are fantastic.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 does a lot to reenergize these two games from the early 2000s. At the time, the series was something every kid would talk about with their friends. Now, the series is given another moment in the spotlight, offering a new generation access to a series that feels as timeless as ever, thanks to its eclectic gameplay, excellent music, impressive skaters, and memorable levels. The personality, humour, and flow of these games are all still intact, and that makes them unforgettable.

Following the success of THPS 1 + 2, developer Iron Galaxy steps in to give us the long-awaited Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Reimagining, more than remaking, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 (2001) and 4 (2002) for a modern audience, we are treated to updated graphics, a stacked roster, new maps, expanded creation tools, and smoother gameplay than ever. This is our second love letter to skate culture, and while there have been some controversial changes, it balances the grind well.

Nostalgia is only going to get you so far, when revisiting something from your youth. Sometimes it'll get you too far, and as a critic, it's important to be aware of those instances, so you're not ignoring the faults in a game or product to the detriment of your work. Thankfully, that's not something I had to worry about at all with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 when I sat down to begin playing it for my review.

While Pro Skater 4’s shift away from its open-world structure may disappoint fans of the original, and the soundtrack misses some iconic tracks, there’s no denying Iron Galaxy put in the work to make both games feel cohesive. In the end, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 offers two more chances for players to relive their skating heyday while offering a new generation a piece of history through a modern lens.

Overall, the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 pair of remakes does a lot of good stuff, opening up the world of skating, expanded and improved, to a brand-new audience. Whether you were born yesterday or have been a THPS veteran for decades, you’ll surely find something in this game that is to your liking, even if you end up having a bone to pick with how THPS 4 was treated.

Why do we, folks in our 30s, love Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater so much? What’s the secret behind that franchise’s formula that makes me grin like an imbecile whenever I see an impossible combo being performed, whilst “The Boy Who Destroyed the World” by AFI is being played on the background? It’s one of the most perfect cases of catching lightning in a bottle in gaming history, and it still feels fresh and enjoyable today, as if we were still stuck in 2001. Activision’s first Tony Haw...

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is another welcome return to the franchise's glory days, presenting the third and fourth entries with revamped visuals across the board while retaining the same slick gameplay. Some folks might be unable to get over the structural changes to Pro Skater 4, and I have to admit to being a little disappointed at the lack of classic music tracks, but overall, the positives absolutely outweigh the negatives. If you're looking to inject a hefty dose of nostalgia into your life, or you simply want to see what the Tony Hawk series was like at its absolute peak, then this should prove a fine addition to your Switch 2 library.

A brilliant remake meets a bold reimagining — nostalgia hits and misses in Iron Galaxy's latest skateboarding package.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is a faithful recreation of the original with all of the bells and whistles of a modern-day port. Smoother gameplay, new levels, and new goals make this a perfect THPS game for new and old fans alike.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is another great entry in the series that's bound to prove popular on Xbox Game Pass and beyond. Developer Iron Galaxy has done an excellent job bringing these legendary maps into the modern era, and the gameplay feels just as good as it did in THPS 1+2. The structural changes to the fourth game along with the significantly altered soundtrack may irk some people, but there's still a ton of fun to be had overall - and now we're just hoping Tony Hawk's Underground 1+2 becomes a reality!

Iron Galaxy has combined two of my favorite games of all time in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. This Day One Game Pass launch combines every level from both titles, adds in a few new ones, and dozens of skaters, and mostly nails every trick it attempts. I do miss the open-ended nature of 4’s career mode, though.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 is another example of how to breathe new life into a classic without losing touch with what makes the originals great.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is an excellent sequel. It has the smooth skateboard gameplay we all know and love, with tons of features and modes. It also nails the vibes of early 2000s skate culture. All the new levels are fun as well. The only knocks against it are its lame create-a-skater, which is a huge missed opportunity, and the fact that its content just isn’t as iconic as the original two games in the THPS series. It also doesn’t look nearly as good as it plays. Anyone who played THPS 1 + 2 who wants more content should rest assured though that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is an easy recommendation.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 proves yet again the series’ over-the-top skateboarding formula is totally timeless, even if some of the changes to THPS4 miss the mark and the soundtrack has been fumbled.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lands somewhere between remake and reimagining. It doesn’t land either perfectly, but it's still a ton of fun. There’s a lot to see and do, but I’ll always come back to just skating around, pulling off tricks just for the fun of it.

Just as the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series made skateboarding more approachable through gameplay, it also brought an at-the-time alternative culture into the homes of players around the world. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, which combines a remake of arguably the most beloved entry in the series with a follow-up that represented the first major deviation into one homogenized package, masterfully recreates the gameplay pleasures of these games. THPS 3 + 4 is going to please any fan of the se...