Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a skateboarding video game. It was published by Activision and was developed by Vicarious Visions.[1] It is a remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Pro Skater 2. It is also the first main game on consoles since disastrous release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 in 2015.
| Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Vicarious Visions Beenox Turn Me Up Games (Switch) Iron Galaxy Studios (Steam) |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Producer(s) | Barry Morales |
| Designer(s) | Leo Zuniga Devin Knudsen |
| Programmer(s) | Thomas Gawrys |
| Artist(s) | John Paul Rhinemiller John Dobbie |
| Series | Tony Hawk's |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 Windows Xbox One PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch |
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| Genre(s) | Sports (skateboarding) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
It was released on September 4, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, March 26, 2021 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and June 25, 2021 for Nintendo Switch.[2][3][4] The game would later be released on Steam and on October 3, 2023.[5]
The game was made with help from former employees of Neversoft.[6] Like in the original games and most games in the series, the player can do skateboarding tricks and grinds to boost their score while skating around the levels. There are also objectives in the game such as getting a certain amount of score from tricks, collecting letters that spell out SKATE, and collecting secret DVDs.[7]
There are 21 different skaters that the player can choose from. There are also 3 secret characters to choose from.[8] Spider-Man didn't return as a secret skater because of issues with licensing the character.[9] The player can also create their own skater.
There were plans to create a sequel which would have been a remake of both Pro Skater 3 and Pro Skater 4 but the game was cancelled after the merger of Activision and Blizzard Entertainment on January 22, 2021.[10]
Reception
changeThe game was given very positive reviews by game critics. Critics said that the game was a huge bounceback for the Tony Hawk's series after the terrible release of Pro Skater 5 in 2015. They said they liked the attention to detail, improved graphics, better controls, and new songs and skaters. The diversity of the skaters was also applauded. Critics would also say that they didn't like the loading times, saying that they took too long.[11][12][13][14]
The game would also win many awards. Among the awards won, it has been named Best Sports Game at Gamescom Awards, Best Sports/Racing Game at the The Game Awards, and Sports Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards.[15][16][17]
References
change- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "After A Quiet Period, It's A Big Day For New Game Releases". GameSpot. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Coming To Switch This June". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Finally Has a Steam Release Date After 3 Years of Epic Exclusivity". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2' Remaster Reveals Pro Skaters Getting Added to the Roster". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "The History of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: Ollies, Grabs, and Grinds". Gamasutra. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Bonus Skaters – Stats and How to Unlock Them". Push Square. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Why Spider-Man Isn't In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2". ScreenRant. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk Confirms Plans for Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remake Were Abandoned After Blizzard Merger". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Remake Review". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Review – Lights Out!". GameSpot. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 And 2 Review – Once Again Nailing The Trick". Game Informer. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remains a Shining Beacon of Diversity and Representation". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "Gamescom Award 2020". Gamescom. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "The Game Awards 2020: All the Winners". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ↑ "D.I.C.E. Awards 2021: All the Winners". IGN. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
