Review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2

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Tony Hawks Pro Skater 12 Ecran Partage Featured scaled

Tony Hawk’s games are known for their beautiful skateboard simulations. Using the movements and styles of the great sportsman, and follower of this sport, Tony Hawk, this game is a game remastered from the classics of the series. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a praise of these games of yesteryear.

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Initial release date: August 14, 2020
Release date on the Switch: June 25, 2021

Developed by: VicariousVisions
Published by: Activision
Available at: Playstation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, Nintendo Switch

Type of game: Sport, Simulation

Average time of one game: 1 hour

Estimate of the total duration of the game: Between 10am and 3pm.

Themes: Sport, Simulation
Business model: Need to buy the game once.

Number of players:
This game can be played from 1 to 2 local players. And it can be played online

Available in physical (blu-ray or cartridge) or digital (download on the console) format

Players3+ 7+ 12+16+18+
NeophytesCroix 2 01 Ecran PartageCroix 2 01 Ecran Partage Crochet 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran Partage
IntermediateCroix 2 01 Ecran PartageCroix 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran Partage
ExperiencedCroix 2 01 Ecran PartageCroix 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran PartageCrochet 2 01 Ecran Partage
Difficulty
Orange Green Gauge

This game requires a certain skill in order to learn the different movements.

Violence, fear, nudity?
Jauge Jaune Ecran Partage

There is not much extreme violence, although the various movements can demonstrate that the main character can get injured quite easily. It is still a sports game that can be quite dangerous. There are references to drugs and alcohol.

Language level used
Jauge Rouge Ecran Partage

Coarse language is used in this game. Some dialogues contain rather crude languages with suggestive themes.

Positive message
Jauge Verte Ecran Partage

This game is an excellent simulation game for skateboard sports. It demonstrates well the movements that can be practiced in this sport and the revolutions of Tony Hawk in this universe.

Minimum reading level required
Jauge Jaune Ecran Partage

Requires reading well in order to understand the various movements of this game.

Additional costs ?
Orange Green Gauge

There are no announced expansions for this game yet.

Minimum level of execution on the controller required
Red Orange Gauge

All the buttons of the controllers are used, require good coordination and good reflexes.

Principle of the game

It is a game that is remastered from two great classics of the Tony Hawk’s series. It is a simulation and sports game. It is a very interesting skateboard game.

You play as a personalized character and you learn new tricks in the game. So you learn skateboarding movements that will allow you to go further in the game.

This game takes up the nostalgic arcade style. The goal of the game is to reach the greatest number of points in order to unlock new moves for your character.

Local game modes

The game can be played alone in order to make the main campaign. It can also be played in split screen with two players.

Online gaming modes

This game can be played online with friends.

Extensions

There are no announced expansions for this game yet. It takes the extensions of the older versions and they are included in the main game.

Conclusion

The return of this classic game allows players to learn new movements and enter the world of Tony Hawk’s. This great sportsman will not cease to fascinate his fans with his creativity and hypnotizing movements. This game is simply great to play and relive.

More information about the game: Official page of the game on the Activision website

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