Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Reviews

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 proves that going backwards has been the best step forward for the series in 15 years.

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86 / 100
Sep 7, 2020

A perfect blend of authenticity mixed with modern-day quality of life enhancements. Joyous, slick, hi-score gaming that looks nice too.

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Sep 3, 2020

A fitting remake for two of the best extreme sports games of all-time, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 offers up more than mere nostaglia,

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 4, 2020

A stripped-down, glorious-looking remake that updates the original two games in just the right way to make them feel fresh and exciting again.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2020
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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 is the best way to experience these two classic titles

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Polygon
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 3, 2020

Everything I love about the original is still here; it’s just a little older, a little kinder, and a lot better looking.

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Mat Paget
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 3, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 deftly recreates the original games' levels while implementing smart additions to the trick system and creating engaging challenges.

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Mat Paget
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 25, 2021

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 was a capable game on PS4 and Xbox One, running at variable resolutions while keeping that locked 60fps experience intact. It was hard for me to visualize what exactly developer Vicarious Visions could do aside from bumping up the resolution on the new generation of consoles, but after playing both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, it's clear the remake has some improvements that, while not drastic changes to the already incredible game, are undeniably impactful.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 3, 2020

Even with all its changes, THPS1+2 perfectly captures a moment in time. It’s a damaged Polaroid photo scanned, digitized, and lovingly retouched. It’s gravel picked out of a scraped knee. It’s a night of sleep untouched by nightmares and insomnia. It is, as it always was, just what I need in this moment.

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Sep 9, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is the perfect remake. It doesn't just recapture what made the series so beloved, but helps us fall in love with mastering combos and finding secret areas all over again. The one major downfall of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a relatively slight one: its multiplayer options are slim at launch. Even being a grinding, rolling advertisement for the sorts of brands you'd find at Zumiez, all the brands's non-stop presence is something undeniably Tony Hawk-and hell, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a cart waiting to check out at Zumiez now. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is an excellent remake with a rare power: the power to make skaters of us all.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2020

Blemishes aside, Activision is doing so much right this time beyond just putting Vicarious Visions in charge. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 isn't going to blow people away, but it preserves the original experience with a few modern conveniences. It's a win.

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Sep 10, 2020

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a triumphant return for the series and makes a strong claim for the best skateboarding game ever. It’s a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike, and I hope this isn’t the last Pro Skater game we see from Vicarious Visions.

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88 / 100
Sep 3, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 moves between the old and new like fish on water. It offers the same control, the iconic levels and the gameplay we used to love, but with a new and shiny body, that offers more options than ever. It's not perfect, but it's the skate game that lots of us were expecting.

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10 / 10
Sep 3, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2 is a labour of love and an ode to the series' glory days. Every inch of the game has been perfectly restored and updated for modern consoles and it's an absolute delight to play from start to finish. This is a must-buy for skateboarders, gamers and everyone else in between.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is back with a work faithful to its playable roots but with a total technical facelift. A riot of arcade fun capable of convincing the most veteran fans and those who have not yet touched the saga.

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80 / 100
Mar 25, 2021

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and Xbox Series it's same enjoyable skate game, now a little bit better thanks to next gen innovations... but keep in mid that graphically isn't a big jump ahead (it was very good on PS4/One), and it has HDR problems in PS5 and, worst of all, you probably will have to pay again to enjoy it.

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TheSixthAxis
Thomas Hughes
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jun 30, 2021

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is an impressive Switch port that make graphical cuts in just the right places. Those cuts ensure a smooth and consistent gameplay experience that sets a new standard for Tony Hawk games on the go.

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Erik Kain
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2020

The nostalgia is strong with this one, but not a necessary component. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is just plain, good old-fashioned arcade fun. I think we could all use a healthy dose of that right now.

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Shacknews
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 9, 2020

Vicarious Visions has a masterpiece on their hands with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2. They handled the remake of theses games with the right amount of reverance while still leaving their own signature on the work. THPS 1+2 combines awesome gameplay mechanics, impressive graphics, and an outstanding soundtrack in a complete package of skateboarding greatness.

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