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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater


8.2

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The game that first captured the true feel of skateboarding and truly defined the extreme sports action game genre.

PUBLISHER:	Activision
DEVELOPER:	Neversoft Entertainment
GENRE(S):	Sports, Action
PLAYERS:	4
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	August 31, 1999

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100

Cheat Code Central Platinum

Neversoft deserves a standing ovation for this one... Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is an epiphany.

100

GamePro

Fun, addictive, and exciting -- you couldn't ask for more in a game. Tony Hawk may not have the graphic flair of the Dreamcast, but it goes to prove that looks aren't everything.

100

Gaming Age

Tony Hawk definitely contributed all of what he knows that makes skating fun and incorporated it into a game that lets anybody feel like a professional skater.

100

Game Revolution

It's a breath of fresh air to play such an entertaining and well done video game. Since I'm a fan of skateboarding, I truly appreciate the quality of work put into this product, but skaters and non-skaters alike will find this game a joy to play.

PSX Nation

Neversoft has captured the feeling of the sport as it has never been before. Dirty, gritty and real. You can almost feel the scraped knees.

IGN

The most superior skateboarding game I've ever seen or imagined, and it's got to be one of the most technically impressive games I've ever seen.

GameSpot

It's one of those games that will keep you coming back long after you've mastered it.

Happy Puppy

This game is simply phenomenal, from its representation of the sport, to its incredible gameplay, all the way down to the brilliant sound effects.

Absolute Playstation

The new benchmark in skateboarding games with its realistic game play, cutting edge sound track, and surprising game depth.

Electric Playground

It may be a little too daunting for anyone other than hardcore gamers and/or boarders, otherwise, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater might very well be the perfect video game.

All Game Guide

Nothing has been sacrificed and the quality and expertise of the Neversoft designers, coders and artists shine through in grand fashion.

Adrenaline Vault

Not only have I never played a better skateboarding title on the PSX, but I don't believe I've ever played a better skateboarding title ever, on any platform.

GameCritics

It was so easy to get into that I was almost fooled into thinking the real-life sport could be that easy.

Gamezilla!

If you’re looking for a damn good skateboarding game, on any platform, start here.

TotalGames.net

A game with such huge scope that you can master it at your own pace and have a great amount of fun while doing it, Tony Hawk's Skateboarding will win you over.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

The spirit of skateboarding in game form. Truly amazing. [Jan 2004, p.189]

Hot Games

Easily the best game of its type on the PlayStation.

Games Domain

The only real complaint I have with Tony Hawk's is the fact that the game gets very samey after a while.

The average user rating for this game is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Tensor gave it a10:
This is some of the best games I have ever played. I love it, from start to finish and its impossible not to like this game if your already into these kind of games that involves extreme-sport adventures. This is a must-have game for any fan of ps1 and its a classic in any sense of the word!

LividFiction gave it an8:
Looking back, THPS is an extremely primitive game. But at the time, it was revolutionary. Then and now I rate it how I am now.

Geoff H. gave it a 10:
This is the game that started it all, only complaint is the lack of Revert, but that only adds to the challenge and excitement.

B. S. gave it a 5:
Bad controllers its simply better on 64.

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