Five years have passed since it was launched Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (review). Now the new collection is already available (3 + 4) that seeks to give it a new air and bring back the third and fourth installment of the franchise of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater (THPS). This new installment, developed by Iron Galaxy, offers – like the first collection – a renewed experience, maintaining the spirit of the original titles and adding changes that like everything in this life, have their positive and negative points. So in our review of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4we will tell you if the continuation of the 2020 collection meets to continue keeping the legacy of skateboarding In video games.
One of the most notable differences in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 It focuses on the restructuring of the game mode of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4. While the THPS 3 It remains quite faithful to its original two -minute format by target, the THPS 4 It abandons its structure of open missions with NPCS, also adopting the limited time system of two minutes per level. This means that individual missions and freedom of exploration that characterized the THPS 4 Original have been replaced by the most traditional format of the series, which is present from the first game.
This is a controversial decision. Since, we understand that it is good to maintain a rhythm and format to maintain coherence and fluidity between both titles. However, we cannot deny that this subtracts the unique identity that had THPS 4. Additionally, because of this decision, some objectives have been modified or eliminated to adapt to the unified format of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Differences with the original game
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As for the levels, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 presents the original maps of THPS 3 No changes, including classics such as Foundry and Suburbia. However, in the THPS 4there are important adjustments. Some levels such as London and Zoo have been altered in their configuration, including lighting to night lighting and elimination of certain elements. On the other hand, Carnival and Chicago – level belonging to THPS 4– They have been eliminated and replaced by three new areas created by Iron Galaxy, which are fun and have a quite high level of difficulty.
Another important aspect is the soundtrack. Unlike Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2which retained almost all the original songs, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 includes less than half of the original slopes of THPS 3 y THPS 4. Thus, nine classic themes remain in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4being the rest replaced by new music. The absence of many iconic songs subtract personality from a game that was also a mirror of the scene of the scene of the skateboarding.
Personalization modes
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Retakes and expands the customization options seen in the first collection. Players have the possibility to create their own skater, choosing among various equipment and appearance options. In addition, in Create-A-Park, the scenario customization mode, new pieces such as impulse, turbo and NPCS pads, both friendly and hostile, have been added. An important novelty is that all the elements for the creation of scenarios are available from the beginning, eliminating the need to unlock them through progress in the game.
Additionally, in the mode to create clues, personalized objectives can be established. For example, these can be punctuation goals and even the inclusion of a secret tape in the desired place. However, there are certain limitations, such as not being able to require specific tricks in certain rails. In addition, it should be noted that the function of sharing in line scenarios with other platforms is available, which is a great advance to keep the community community alive the following years.
Characters from several generations and unexpected guests
The group of selectable characters in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 It is broad and diverse, combining both legendary figures and new skateboarding talents and some guests from other franchises. Among the veterans who return are Bob Burnquist, Kareem Campbell, Chad Muska and Elissa Steamer, who appear in their current form, but maintaining their original statistics. Skathers who debuted in the previous delivery, such as Leo Baker, Lizzie Armanto and Shane O’Neill, are also present.
Additionally, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 It introduces new professional skaters such as Yuto Horigome, Zion Wright and Margielyn Didal. In total, the game has 29 available characters, based on professionals from the skateboarding. To this is added four spaces to create our own custom skaters and some secret characters. However, the secret characters of previous deliveries such as Wolverine or Jango Fetthan had been replaced by “The Birdman” (Tony Hawk) and Michelangelo of the Ninja turtles. Something unfortunate, but understandable due to licensing issues.
A large amount of content that ensures hours of rejugability
The progression of the characters is similar to that of the previous delivery. However, unlike the previous title, the general XP system has been eliminated to unlock outfits and money. Now, these rewards are obtained by completing a specific challenge. The rejugability and duration of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 They are driven by several characteristics. Once all the initial objectives in the parks are completed, something that can take according to the player’s ability, the pro objectives are unlocked. These are additional challenges that increase the difficulty and prolong the useful life of each map. All this without counting the tor alone and the scenarios «speedrun».
The local multiplayer mode remains intact in this remake. So, as in the first collection, in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 The options to attack the clues are: free, challenge of points, graffiti, mambo combo, trick attack, among others. As for the game online, players will be able to participate in casual or competitive games that have a rotation of the local multiplayer mode rules. In addition, in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 If we can create private items. As for novelties in the multiplayer, we highlight the Hawk mode, where players place letters for opponents to find them.
Review made with a digital copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 for Xbox Series provided by Activision. The game is also available in PlayStation 5, PC and consoles of previous and current generation of Nintendo.
