Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
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About Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 dropped in late 2002 from Neversoft Entertainment. This title pushes the franchise into the PS2 era with support for PC, Mac, Xbox, and GameCube as well. You skate through massive outdoor environments to complete a roster of one hundred ninety challenges. The game separates itself by removing time limits for most objectives so you can focus on execution rather than rushing. It also introduces a Pro Challenge mode that unlocks once you prove your skill in the standard campaigns. Players can form crews and compete against friends in local or online multiplayer matches involving up to eight people.
Gameplay
You spend your time grinding rails, catching air off ramps, and linking tricks into long combos. Each level acts as an open hub where you search for hidden skatepans and specific trick requirements. The core loop involves picking a goal, executing the required maneuver, and chaining it with other moves to rack up points before landing. You can customize your skater's board and clothes while unlocking new characters by completing specific tasks. Multiplayer lets you race or compete in high score modes against others online or on the same couch. The controls feel tight and responsive, allowing for precise landings and mid-air adjustments that define the session flow.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates this title at a solid 77.7 out of 100 based on one hundred seventy-two IGDB ratings. Most players finish the main campaign in about twenty hours, though completionists chase every single goal for dozens more. Community moods skew heavily toward nostalgic joy and competitive frustration when a trick fails mid-air. Review snippets often mention the sheer scale of the levels compared to previous entries. Some users note that the online functionality still works well on legacy servers while others find it buggy on modern hardware. The average session length sits around forty-five minutes before players call it quits for a snack or sleep.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth playing if you want a definitive skating experience from the early 2000s without time pressure ruining your flow. It runs well on original hardware but might need tweaks to run smoothly on modern PCs. You will earn twenty achievements by finding all secret items and beating the pro modes. The price varies depending on whether you find a physical copy or a digital re-release. Do not expect it to match current physics engines, but the level design remains impressive for its age. Grab it if you enjoy mastering complex trick chains in large open maps rather than linear courses.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
77.7
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