Tony Hawk, please don’t get my hopes up about a Pro Skater 3 & 4 remake

Tony Hawk’s pro skater is a series that is currently locked, but there is no good reason for it to be. Since then Tony Hawk’s pro skater Released on the original PlayStation, the title was synonymous with skateboarding games, and it wasn’t just because of the famous name attached to it. Responsive gameplay, interesting environments and memorable soundtracks launched the franchise into superstardom, making it a long-time favorite of dedicated skaters and casual gamers alike.

Unlike some other franchises (Madden NFL comes to mind), the Tony Hawk’s pro skater Series is still pretty directly attached to its namesake. Hawk may not be designing the games himself, but he has been consulted on the series and has spoken about it on numerous occasions over the years. With the series recently sitting on the sidelines, Hawk hasn’t said much about it in recent years, but his latest reference to the games runs the risk of getting me excited about something that may never come.

Tony Hawk teasing a pro skater return is painful

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 deserves a follow-up

In a video available on the Mythical kitchen YouTube channel, reported by VGC, Hawk says he is “I spoke with Activision again“And that they work on”Something the fans will really appreciate.” The mere existence of a new game wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing, given the disastrous release of the 2015 title Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 clearly indicates. Hawk is as aware of his failure as I am, so the confidence that fans will like everything in the work suggests that he has reason to believe that it will stick the landing.

For now, there’s no way to know for sure what Tony Hawk and Activision are working on, however The next logical step would be a remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 And 4. The series recovered from Pro Skater 5 With the release of Pro Skater 1 + 2A fantastic rebuilt version of the original two classics. Like everyone else, I assumed the game would be a remake of subsequent entries or a better attempt at an entirely new experience, but developer Vicarious Visions folded into Blizzard Entertainment in an undeniably disappointing move.

making Pro Skater 3 + 4 Without vicarious visions would be a challengeAnd I definitely do not want to see a heavily compromised attempt to continue the work of a talented team. That’s a lot of why the tease feels so tantalizing and dangerous. Pro Skater 3 + 4 – or even a remake of Pro skater 3 By itself – would be fantastic under the right conditions, but it’s hard for me to believe that these conditions exist, especially in an environment like the current state of Activision Blizzard.

Tony Hawk made the skating game genre awesome

There are many great games

I didn’t grow up on the original Tony Hawk’s pro skater Games like many people, but the DNA of the series still worked in my childhood life. My earliest years of gaming were largely spent on PC titles found in multipacks at wholesale stores, including a Disney with a game called Disney’s Goofy Skateboarding. Not similar Disney Extreme Skate AdventureIt is not built directly on these Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 engine, but it throws a lot of obvious inspiration from the series into a pleasantly silly cartoon name.

My skating experience has obviously diversified in the years since I acquired it Very goofy skateboardingIncluding the decision to casually pick up the actual sport as an adult. As far as games go, I’ve tried everything from simple touch-based phone games to skate it For the WiiWhich uses the balance board as an actual skateboard for an often frustrating but undeniably fascinating challenge. I am waiting eagerly for EA’s skate Reboot, which has some great fundamentals despite going in a threatening near-service direction.

In recent years, there has been a rush of more realistic skateboard simulations. Titles like Session: Skate Sim And Skater XL Minimize arcade tendencies in favor of precise control and depth, which can be a cool way to experience the technicality of skateboarding without the real-life risk. I haven’t taken those yet VR skater Plunge, which sounds like a recipe for motion sickness despite my VR legs, but I’m sure glad the option exists.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 & 4 are worth revisiting

Nothing beats what Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater does

There is still a giant Tony Hawk’s pro skater– Sized hole in the marketBut, and I don’t think it’s one that should go unfielded for much longer. Pure arcade action is fun and inviting in a way that skateboard simulation games aren’t trying to be, and nothing has ever been done better than Pro skater. I would be perfectly happy to play the old versions of The third and fourth games on my PS2, but I’d also like to see them on the current-gen hardware, and they feel much better suited for remakes than most games that get back on the market.

As far as a well-executed remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 And 4 Go, it wouldn’t be a case of diminishing returns after the remake of the first two games. Ask ten people their ranking of Pro skater games, and you will get ten different answers. All four of the original main series entries and both Tony Hawk’s Underground Games are competitive in unique ways, and There is a lot of joy to be found in the expanded content and creative levels of 3 And 4.

Now, I’m going to try to put Tony Hawk’s comments out of my head. Even if something does come, it’s hard to imagine it will be as polished and fun as it is Pro Skater 1 + 2 is, and the world certainly does not need another Pro Skater 5. If Tony Hawk’s pro skater It’s coming back in fine form, however, its place on the throne of arcade skateboarding games is waiting for it, and I’m waiting for it too.

Source: Mythical Kitchen / YouTube, VGC