Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Mac, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Neversoft Entertainment
- Publishers: Activision
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4: The Ultimate Skateboarding Experience
Released in 2002, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 (THPS4) is the fourth installment in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series, and it is widely considered to be one of the best skateboarding games ever made. THPS4 features a huge roster of professional skaters, including Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Bucky Lasek, and Elissa Steamer, as well as a variety of new levels, tricks, and gameplay modes.
Gameplay
THPS4’s gameplay is similar to that of previous games in the series. Players control a professional skateboarder and must complete goals within a time limit. Goals can include performing specific tricks, collecting items, or reaching certain areas of the level. THPS4 introduces a number of new gameplay elements, including the ability to create custom parks, play online with up to eight players, and use a variety of new tricks, such as the revert and the spine transfer.
Levels
THPS4 features a total of 13 levels, including both real-world locations and fictional skateparks. The levels are large and open-ended, giving players plenty of room to explore and find new lines to skate. Each level is also packed with challenges, including gaps to jump, rails to grind, and objects to collect.
Characters
THPS4 features a roster of 14 professional skateboarders, including Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Bucky Lasek, and Elissa Steamer. Each skater has their own unique stats and abilities, and players can choose to play as any of them.
Tricks
THPS4 introduces a number of new tricks, including the revert, the spine transfer, and the manual. These tricks allow players to perform more complex and stylish lines, and they add a new level of depth to the gameplay.
Multiplayer
THPS4 features a variety of multiplayer modes, including online play for up to eight players. Players can compete against each other in a variety of game modes, including Trick Attack, Score Attack, and Graffiti.
Reception
THPS4 was a critical and commercial success. It received rave reviews from critics, who praised its large levels, new tricks, and online multiplayer. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
THPS4 is considered to be one of the best skateboarding games ever made. It is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a huge amount of replay value. THPS4 also helped to popularize the sport of skateboarding and introduced a new generation of gamers to the world of extreme sports.
Conclusion
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 is a classic skateboarding game that still holds up today. It is a challenging and rewarding game that offers a huge amount of replay value. If you are a fan of skateboarding games, or if you are looking for a great game to play with friends, then you should definitely check out THPS4.
Review Score
9/10
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