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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
Critics Consensus (Play It)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 smartly remakes the original game’s levels and perfectly captures one of the two best extreme sports games of all-time.
Game Info
Drop back in with the most iconic skateboarding games ever made. Play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater & Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered, plus more.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 121
Editors' Choice, Best Sports/Racing Game (2020)
Gold TIER
56% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Sports
DEVELOPER(S):
- Vicarious Visions
PUBLISHER(S):
- Activision
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Tony Hawk's
GAME MODES:
- Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
121
Critic Reviews
90
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
100%
Median Score
90%
Low Score
75%
What did you think of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2?
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Luke Reilly (IGN)
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9/10
“Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 proves that going backwards has been the best step forward for the series in 15 years.”
Ben Tyrer (GamesRadar+)
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4/5 stars
“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.”
Ian Walker (Kotaku)
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Recommended
“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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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (121 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Jesús Díaz-Suelto Berrueco | 90 / 100 | 09-17-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a perfect remastering. It offers the best version of the famous skater’s saga, mixing the original games with the most polished control possible, making the possibilities explode like never before. I wish all companies would dedicate this same care when bringing classics to the day to day. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 8 / 10 | 09-13-2020 | From gameplay perspective, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 has everything for the longtime series fans, and works like a time machine. However, changes in the progression system and addition of the profile leveling are killing the arcade mood of the original games. | Read review |
| Area Xbox | Unknown | 8.7 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | A nostalgic trip made right the frenetic action of this skating game is top notch. The Soundtrack is spectacular as it was all those years ago, although by today standards it feels a tad short is pure joy to ride your skateboard. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Víctor Rodríguez | 8.5 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 88 / 100 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 it’s more than just a nostalgic game. It is a reminder of how awesome this games were back in the day. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Dean James | 4 / 5 stars | 09-03-2020 | After falling off the board entirely with Tony Hawk’s previous outing, Activision has successfully gone back to the beginning and proven again what once made the series so iconic with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 8.9 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | If you’ve ever played either game or the series before, you know what you’re in for, it’s just more. If you haven’t and this is your first time dropping in — don’t be scared, the opposite transition awaits and gravity will take hold in that this series will launch you to new, fun and endearing heights. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Matt Donahue | 10 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | Overall, if you loved any of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games you are going to love this game. Whether its the feeling of nostalgia, the great gameplay, or even just the incredible soundtrack there is something for anyone and everyone in this remaster. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Nick Erlenhof | 8.8 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | Tony Hawk´s Pro Skater 1+2 does everything right. The new polished stages and challenges are great, the soundtrack is still amazing and even got some good new additions in it including some well known skaters to choose from. The new additions to the game are a great change to the original formula which makes the game a must buy for oldschool fans. Some new maps or a twist on the time limit during the campaign would have been nice but besides that you can’t go wrong as fan of the old games with this one. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Brock McLaughlin | 9.5 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | Vicarious Visions have restored two childhood favorite games with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater to near perfection and proven once again, rollerbladers drool, skateboards rule. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Jenni Lada | 4.9 / 5 stars | 09-08-2020 | Basically, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a perfect remaster. It feels the way you expect the game to and has everything I loved about these two games. Everything looks more gorgeous than ever before. You have extra tasks in the original levels. There are incentives to keep going back into all of the levels to complete tasks, unlock new customization options, get stat points, and work toward getting over 700 Challenges done. There’s a great multiplayer option. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 isn’t just as good as you remembered, it’s better. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Omi Koulas | 9 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | …new tricks, restored stages, a multiplayer as fun as you remember, a killer soundtrack, and fluid skating easily make THPS1+2 a must-buy for fans. Throw in that this Tony Hawk game actually works and this game is already miles ahead than the series’ last entry and easily one of the best remakes in recent memory. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Clayton Cyre | 95 / 100 | 09-04-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is the package fans have been waiting years for. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 9.5 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | There’s a fine line between a remake and a remaster, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 doesn’t just expertly balance on it, It pops a 50-50 nose grind, rides that line with a devil may care attitude, and lands the trick perfectly. The biggest name in skateboarding is back, and better than ever. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Cubed3 Staff | 9 / 10 | 09-14-2020 | Activision have continued their revival of ‘old-meets-new’ with the latest Tony Hawk instalment.For all intents and purposes, it retains the charm and thrills from the original while adding on new quality of life bells and whistles. It hits the nostalgia notes whilst also completely revamping the stages, soundtrack, player models and almost everything else imaginable. This is now the definitive method to enjoy the first two games in this iconic franchise. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Bryce Dewit | 10 / 10 | 09-12-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a love letter to Tony Hawk, the skaters, their fans, and the people who are kids at heart all over the world. Whether you are nostalgia driven or a new fan entirely, you would be a fool to miss out on this masterpiece. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 8 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Nathaniel Stevens | 9.5 / 10 | 05-21-2018 | Vicarious Visions nailed the remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1-2. They have given us a reminder about how much fun this title was back in the day, how much fun it is today, and assured gamers that anyone can pick it up and play it without much fuss. Is it perfect? Nope, but it’s near-perfect fun. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Ben Bayliss | 9 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is one of the finest remakes to have come out of 2020 in keeping its original roots intact but to modern standards. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-12-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 does everything it can and ends up being Superman. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | Diogo dos Santos | Recommended | 09-29-2020 | Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 its like a rebirth of two classics in what may be the best skateboarding game to date. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giuseppe Carrabba | 8.7 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is the realization of a dream that has pervaded the minds of fans for a long, too long, time. Through the inclusion of gameplay features from the third and fourth chapters, Vicarious Visions has restored vigor to the classic recipe and has given players valid reasons to “stay” even after completing the Skate Tours. | Read review |
| Expansive | Jay Jones | Recommended | 09-06-2020 | This is the rebirth for Tony Hawk Pro Skater we’ve long waited for. Just as the N-Sane Trilogy was for Crash Bandicoot and Reignited was for Spyro, this is a lovingly built, high-quality remake that will hopefully lead to newer instalments in the years to come. | Read review |
| FingerGuns | Paul Collett | 9 / 10 | 09-10-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a love letter to the original games, keeping the core gameplay intact but tweaking it enough to feel fresh and current. If you were never interested in the original games, or care little for skateboarding and its culture, there is still plenty to enjoy here too. You would be a right nollie not to pick this up. | Read review |
| Flickering Myth | Shaun Munro | 9 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | This is a gorgeous, narcotically addictive remake and a major return to form for the beleaguered Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise. From this point on, it’s basically the gold standard template for remaking a sacrosanct gaming classic. | Read review |
| Forbes | Erik Kain | 9.5 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Brian Shea | 8.8 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is the best way to experience these two classic titles | Read review |
| Game Rant | Cameron Corliss | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-20-2020 | Even if the game would’ve been limited to the first Pro Skater, the remake would still well be worth it. It’s a smooth experience packed with rich levels, energetic gameplay, and a ton of style. It doesn’t dramatically reinvent the Tony Hawk formula, but it doesn’t need to, nor should it. It’s the definitive way to experience the core of the Tony Hawk franchise, elegantly surpassing what came before it, and setting a new bar for future entries in the process. For other contenders to the skating game throne, that bar will be incredibly difficult to exceed. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Paul Tamburro | 5 / 5 stars | 09-10-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Thomas Pillon | 8 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 finally brings back the noise of a beloved franchise, after so many failed attempts. This remaster compile the arcade gameplay and the sillyness of two famous games to deliver a classic but loving experience for every fan of the genre. If only this duo turned into a trio, the party would have been perfect. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Justin Woo | 8.8 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | At its $40 price point, this is a great value for anyone wanting to dip a toe into the skateboard game genre. If you’re an old hand, it won’t disappoint. If you’re brand new, get ready to fall in love. With the addition of the skate park editor, this is truly an infinite skating machine. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Joshua (Shnook) | 7.5 / 10 | 09-19-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remains true to the original with updated graphics and the original soundtrack. Occasionally cameras will struggle to find the right angle to follow the skater but this is a great game to play alone or with friends. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is an incredibly fun and addictive game. I felt the same enthusiasm and excitement that the original games in this series gave me. Craftsmen from Vicarious Visions have once again confirmed their status as high-class reanimators of old projects. | Read review |
| GamePro | Tobias Veltin | 85 / 100 | 09-03-2020 | Tony is back! Despite small problems, the two remakes are a skateboarding delight thanks to the indestructible game principle. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a stunning remaster that brings back the nostalgia you desire, but completely enhances it for the modern era. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | 90 / 100 | 09-03-2020 | For video games, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 still shows us what games are capable of. You’ll find sad dads in books. Movies will have equally moving stories. Music can show us that emotions are not necessarily tied to language. But only video games can re-create skateboarding. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Jonny Foster | 8 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 makes good on its promise of revitalizing a legendary franchise, but it’s modern twists aren’t all clean landed. | Read review |
| GameSpace | Chris Bowman | 9 / 10 | 09-14-2020 | It is pretty clear to me that Activision wanted to make the purest remaster that they could while still bringing the quality of life changes that everyone deserved in 2020. In my personal opinion, this is the best title of the year, especially with the fact that I can play it at a constant 60FPS with my 2700x and 2080 and it is as smooth as butter. There are fast load times and even smoother bail transitions which allow you to get right back into the action faster. For 40.00 USD you can’t go wrong with two blockbuster games in one and we did purchase this one on our own to prove it. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 9 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is exactly how a remake should be done. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Mat Paget | 9 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Ben Tyrer | 4 / 5 stars | 09-03-2020 | 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, | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 9 / 10 | 09-10-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is like returning to an old friend. It has the same charm that we fell in love with but has adapted to modern sensibilities. It plays like it belongs in 2020 but not as just a game that meets the bare minimum. It’s one that exceeds standards and aligns itself as one of the year’s best. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Eric Hauter | 9 / 10 | 10-02-2020 | Good game design is good game design, regardless of age or platform. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 takes the levels from the amazing original PS1 titles, and blows out the scope in every direction. Adding a ton of modernizing touches without ever losing sight of what makes these games great, THPS 1+2 is a riotous success. Lock in for some extended play sessions, and get your blister band-aids ready because this game is additive beyond belief. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Will Borger | 9 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | Tony Hawk’s pro Skater 1+2 is a near-perfect remake of two classic games that proves that, like Tony Hawk himself, some things only get better with age. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Flynn | 90 / 100 | 09-03-2020 | Pro Skater 1 + 2 not only perfectly recreates the pure joy of the originals, it improves on them greatly. The visuals have obviously been improved, but so have the responsive controls. If you have liked a Tony Hawk game in the past, you’ll feel right at home here. | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | David Koury | 7.5 / 10 | 11-04-2020 | Not spectacular, but enough fun to be worth the price of admission. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Juan Lorente | 9 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | The best skateboarding arcade ever made. Essential for the lovers of this sport. | Read review |
| Gert Lush Gaming | Jim Smale | 9.2 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 prove that not only can you get a good Tony Hawk game but more importantly shows that gamers still want an arcade Skateboarding game. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 9 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 are perfect remasters that remind me fondly of the original, offering excellent gameplay and tons to do. They look great, sound great, and have tons of replayability. | Read review |
| GotGame | Dragos Dobre | 9 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | The effort put into remaking this game is remarkable, and the outcome is far more than I could have ever hoped for. It contains a plethora of content that will keep you occupied for months. Even if you finish collecting all in-game items, you can always relax with your friends in an online skating session. | Read review |
| Guardian | Will Freeman | 4 / 5 stars | 09-04-2020 | The legendary skateboarding sim is back in a brilliant rerelease that offers a portal to the past | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Jordan Helm | 4 / 5 stars | 09-07-2020 | For those who can forgive the confusing online component, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 stands as another well-crafted and well-realized remake of an old favorite. | Read review |
| Heavy | Elton Jones | 9.8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is another shining example of Activision’s dedicated effort to properly revive its most beloved IP’s. Vicarious Visions not only improved upon the first two games’ visual and audio aspects but it also threw in a wealth of modes and changes that make it approachable for both past and modern-day gamers. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Alberto Lloret | 88 / 100 | 09-03-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| IGN | Luke Reilly | 9 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 proves that going backwards has been the best step forward for the series in 15 years. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Davide Mancini | 9 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 is a pure expression of joy, vitality and gameplay. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Álex Pareja | 7.5 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a nostalgic attack that make us feeld very old. The fun classic gameplay with anecdotic features. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Sean Warhurst | 4.8 / 5 stars | 09-16-2020 | Make no mistake, the Tony Hawk series is back in all of its resplendent glory. It’s awesome seeing the Birdman back up on his perch and coming back to these games after a decade of unworthy entries really felt like a revelation as I was immediately reminded of how much I’d been missing the series from my life. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Michal Burian | 9 / 10 | 10-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a dream come true for any fan of this skateboarding legend. The developers have done a tremendous job by building the well-known levels from scratch, adding the shine and polish of the modern era. By doing so, they’ve created one of the best remakes ever made. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Tom Owens | 8.5 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | Vicarious Visions has reinvigorated a legendary franchise, lovingly remaking the first two Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater titles from the ground up. Every level from both games has been beautifully recreated in stunning 4K 60 FPS, with an extensive roster of skaters and creation options alongside over 700 challenges. Not since the noughties has it been a better time for fans, both old and new, to pretend they are a superman. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Ian Walker | Recommended | 09-03-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 8.8 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Remaking games is not easy, but once again, Activision and Vicarious Visions deliver a great experience. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 fell as good as its original versions, but at the same time, they adopt some things that the franchise learned along the way. Is nice to see that such a beloved series came back in such a good way. | Read review |
| M3 | P-A Knutsson | 8 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | The loving restoration together with well-chosen news makes Tony Hawk ‘Pro Skater 1 + 2 feel exactly like before and completely new at the same time. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Alparslan Gürlek | 80 / 100 | 09-09-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a good game for anyone that likes or not skateboarding games. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-10-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 does everything a remake should do: improve on every aspect of the original release and set itself as the new standard. | Read review |
| Nexus | Sam Aberdeen | 9 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is easily one of the best remakes in gaming, and does the legacy of the series and Tony Hawk’s name proud after a few stumbles. The graphics are great and the stellar visual upgrades to classic locations makes it feel so much more than just a skateboarder’s playground now. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 9 / 10 | 10-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 has the most minor shortcomings for an incredibly generous and enjoyable package. The core game is an incredible rush, and the density of modes and unlockables constantly beckons for replaying. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is highly recommended and is a perfect example of doing a definitive remake that replaces the original. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 9 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 offers more than just a nostalgic experience. It’s a return to the skateboarding movement that shaped my early teens and will surely give gamers growing up a chance to capture that same feeling I did. The experience expertly balances the arcadey systems of the series without pushing it too far to the mundane or cringy. Instead, what you are left with is a genuine Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater experience and one that I immensely enjoyed. | Read review |
| Operation Sports | Elliott Jenkins | Recommended | 09-08-2020 | Ultimately, the crux of what makes the game so incredible is also a colossal victory for sports gaming altogether. This game is a literal revival and remake of the first two games, but with a modern fresh coat of paint. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Cole Henry | 9.5 / 10 | 09-10-2020 | It endears itself to the player and just asks us to have fun. If you fall over and mess up a line, it is okay. Just give it another shot! Vicarious Visions has done something special and I am so happy to say that The (virtual) Birdman is back and better than ever. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Justin Towell | 86 / 100 | 09-07-2020 | A perfect blend of authenticity mixed with modern-day quality of life enhancements. Joyous, slick, hi-score gaming that looks nice too. | Read review |
| PCMag | Jeffrey L. Wilson | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-23-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a joyous return to form for a series that has fallen on hard times in recent years. Its thrilling gameplay and pulsating energy will satisfy older folks longing for a game type that publishers have ignored this generation, as well as younger people who are looking for a ridiculously entertaining diversion with a blood-pumping, head-nodding punk and hip-hop soundtrack. The gameplay engine, one that defines arcade-style skateboarding, is honed to near-perfection, and will hopefully be the foundation for future Tony Hawk games. | Read review |
| Player.One | Bob Fekete | 9.5 / 10 | 09-11-2020 | Regardless of how I feel about any of the new additions, ultimately Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is exactly the game I have been wanting. It takes the near-flawless gameplay of the originals and brings it to a modern audience, while cleaning up the rough edges and making everything look as good as I remembered. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 10 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Vicarious Visions’ reputation for developing nostalgia continues. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 not only lives up to the beloved classic games, but it lives up to my memory of the beloved classic games; an important distinction. It walks the fine line of recreating the classics for a modern era, while never feeling either dated or burdened with new and unnecessary changes. The small quality of life tweaks are all in service of building on the games you remember and getting players comfortable on the board 20 years later. Age hasn’t slowed these skaters down. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 looks and plays better than ever, and lands a perfect combo. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Sebastian Hawden | 9.5 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Chaotic, fun, addictive, and rewarding. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 retains everything that made the games amazing in the ’90s. It then adds a coat of fresh paint, better physics, and a more modern progression system to keep you playing after completing the classic objectives. This is an amazing package of games that will please old fans and new fans alike and I am so happy it turned out so well. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ben Kuchera | Recommended | 09-03-2020 | Everything I love about the original is still here; it’s just a little older, a little kinder, and a lot better looking. | Read review |
| PowerUp! | James O’Connor | 8.7 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | If you’re a long-time fan, here’s the only thing that really matters, the words you’ve been longing to read—these are the games you remember. | Read review |
| Press Start | Brodie Gibbons | 8 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a one-way ticket to the turn of the millennium. It’s a complete, beautiful love letter to not only Tony Hawk himself as an icon but to a time when both the series and the sport of skateboarding itself were most pure and fun. As a bundle, and with the multiplayer providing even more longevity, this game offers unrivalled value. | Read review |
| pressakey.com | Tobias Heinen | Recommended | 09-25-2020 | Vicarious Visions have already earned their laurels with the Crash Bandicoot remake. The developers were also able to transfer this love of detail 1:1 to the Tony Hawk franchise. The enthusiasm and intuition with which the Americans have approached this project is remarkable. A lot of things feel exactly the way you remember them, even though they weren’t like that at all back then | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Paulo Roberto Montanaro | 90 / 100 | 09-07-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is, without a doubt, exactly what the fans of the franchise expected: it brings the same scenarios, refined and fluid gameplay, an updated look to current standards and, above all, uncompromising fun that keeps the good vibes from the original games. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Chris Harding | 9.5 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | THPS1+2 is probably the best remake I’ve played. It perfectly captures the core fun of the original games, including the original soundtrack and skaters, and brings it up to modern standards with surprisingly few tweaks outside of the graphics and audio work. Perfect for long time loyal fans, and a great starting point for newcomers. | Read review |
| Push Square | Stephen Tailby | 8 / 10 | 09-06-2020 | Vicarious Visions has produced another excellent remake with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. It brings those PS1 classics to the modern era with a wonderful visual upgrade, rock solid performance, and all the features you’d expect of a game released in 2020. Most importantly, though, it retains the specific feel of the franchise at its best, delivering an addictive, fast-paced, arcade-like experience. Old fans can rest easy knowing that the Tony Hawk games are back on form, while new players can dive into the skateboarding world for the first time. This game is sick, bro. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Cartergaz | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-06-2020 | 2020 has undeniably been the year of the remake. The year where game developers and publishers across the world have said, if you grew up in the ’90s, we are going to take your fondest gaming memories and rebuild them.. in 4K. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | صالح بازرعة | 8 / 10 | 09-06-2020 | A great remaster that brings memories to the series fans and it does its best to the classic THPS series, but it might not attracts the new players to this series. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Scott Ellison II | 5 / 5 stars | 09-09-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is back in a tremendous way. Where every move, every level, every detail matches or exceeds the first two games, and doesn’t miss a step in its recreation. Movement in the game feels just right as the memories come flooding in. It’s so fresh and exciting thanks to the challenge system, as well as numerous other improvements and enhancements. Vicarious Visions have redefined what it is to be a remake, and have done so spectacularly. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is The Second Coming of Christ Air. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Zak Wojnar | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-06-2020 | THPS 1+2 feels constrained by the structure of the PS1 originals, but perhaps that was the right decision for now. It’s been such a long time since any developer nailed the fundamentals of how to make a great Tony Hawk game, but Vicarious Visions has successfully brought back the original Neversoft magic. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 9 / 10 | 09-10-2020 | Great oldschool gameplay, a lot of content, improved visuals, and impressive soundtrack | Read review |
| SelectButton | Kevin Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 09-10-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is the definitive experience of playing through two of the greatest games of all time. The modernization and enhancements across both means both games play similar (although purists have the option of reliving the control schemes from either THPS1 or THPS2), and that’s not a bad thing considering the advancements the series has made. This bundle is precisely what THPS fans have been waiting for, ensuring once again The Birdman has the stamina for another run. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Asif Khan | 9 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Erickson Melchor | 9 / 10 | 09-13-2020 | If you’re still on the fence about getting this game, know it comes with local 2 player split screen sessions. Not that many games come bundled in with local multiplayer anymore. This small detail gives more value to the experience, especially in the current year of 2020. This game just keeps on giving. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Francesco Corica | 9 / 10 | 09-06-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is a title that manages to be incredibly nostalgic, but it’s a modern exerpience at the same time. | Read review |
| Sports Gamers Online | Michael Straw | 9 / 10 | 09-04-2020 | No matter which way you spin in, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is an excellent remake from top to bottom. The levels look great, the soundtrack is nostalgic yet modern, and the gameplay brings you back to sitting on your living room floor late at night playing with friends. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Jay Ball | 8 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | As a recreation it highlights how good the original games were for their time. Challenging, original, addictive and damn fun to play. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Stretch | 9.5 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 is a must buy for THPS fans, and an incredible entry point for those new to the franchise. Even if you’re not a fan of skateboarding it’s hard not to have fun working towards campaign goals. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 5 / 5 stars | 09-09-2020 | The early-2000s skateboarding sims are among some of the best games ever made and this update recaptures a punkish heart for a new audience | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Andrew Shaw | 10 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | One of the greatest sports games of all time is back and every bit as good as you remember. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Karl Smart | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-04-2020 | Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 is the remaster that gets just about everything right. The graphics are amazing, the skaters are here from both games alongside some newer skaters from the modern era, the gameplay is lifted from the best games in the series with the option to customize things to your liking, and the music brings that good wave of nostalgia that the series is famous for. Though there are some missteps here and there, the remaster is right up there in the realm of the best remasters available for any video game. Working nostalgia into a very satisfying recreation of two of the best games in the genre is something that will have you smiling from game to game. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Thomas Hughes | 10 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Justin Oneil | 9 / 10 | 09-22-2020 | Tony Hawk games have been pretty poor over the last decade or so but Vicarious Visions has finally restored the franchise to the greatness that it was known for in the 90’s. It looks like a modern game visually, the controls feel as they should, the iconic soundtrack is back with some new hits included, and there is a ton of content here to indulge in. If you’re a skateboarding fan then Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a must buy. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Luke Albiges | 5 / 5 stars | 09-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a shining example of how to do a remake properly, and sits in stark contrast to the last woeful effort to revisit these classics, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. Vicarious Visions demonstrates a wonderful understanding of what needs updating and what should be held sacred, even to the point that the team has bitten the bullet and let the lesser stages (yes, of course we mean you, Downhill Jam) stay bad just so the classics can stay superb without laying a finger on any of the layouts. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | خالد رزق | 9 / 10 | 09-09-2020 | Vicarious Visions did another excellent job and perfectly captured what made Tony Hawk games so special, we just can’t wait for future installments. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Thomas Deehan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-07-2020 | The gameplay is so responsive and rewarding that it’s hard to put down. It might take some time to master, but finally lining up that absurd combo you’ve been practising makes it all worth it. Throw in the in-game progression, unlockables, level creator and online play, and you’re looking at one of the most feature packed games of 2020. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Νικόλαος Δερλός | Recommended | 09-14-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is officially back with a excellent remake that brings many great additions to the table. | Read review |
| Use a Potion | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 09-07-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is simply perfect, with the satisfyingly brilliant skateboarding mechanics standing the test of time over twenty years on from its original release. Add to that some stunning new visuals, additional gameplay mechanics and challenges, a robust ‘Create a Park’ feature that allows endless possibilities, and, of course, a banging soundtrack, and you’ll quickly find you’re in skateboarding heaven with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. | Read review |
| USgamer | Caty McCarthy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-09-2020 | 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. | Read review |
| VG247 | Dom Peppiatt | Recommended | 09-03-2020 | Vicarious Visions has proved that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was more than just a product of its time, and that – like skating itself – it has every chance of penetrating the mainstream once again. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Stephen LaGioia | 8 / 10 | 10-03-2020 | A dynamic, polished remake of the classic Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 | Read review |
| VGN | Filippo Scaboro | 9.4 / 10 | 09-03-2020 | Take the two most loved skate games ever, put them together to get the new most popular skate game ever. Vicarious Visions and Activision do not miss the shot and hit the target in full. We didn’t see skateboarding debut at the Tokyo Olympics, but Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is more than a good consolation in anticipation of next summer. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.5 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 proves that video games aren’t really getting much better than what was around at the turn of the millennium. In fact, the amount of fun to be had here makes most modern games feel sterile and unstimulating in comparison. | Read review |
| Video Games Chronicle | Chris Scullion | 5 / 5 stars | 09-03-2020 | The original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and its sequel are two absolute classics that deserve to be treated with reverence and respect. This new remake does exactly that, preserving what made them so enormously satisfying to play while making them look infinitely better than they ever have, all while ensuring that none of modern gaming’s more problematic trappings are allowed to infiltrate the purity of this wonderful time capsule. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Joshua Wise | 8 / 10 | 09-08-2020 | The new studios pay both respect and homage to the original releases by valuing their clarity above all else. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Leonardo Faria | 9 / 10 | 09-05-2020 | I just feel happy playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. After feeling disappointed with the re-release of another childhood gem of mine, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, I was worried this game was going to be another case of a poorly aged title that relied more on nostalgia than its actual quality. I’m so glad I was wrong. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Kai Powell | 9.1 / 10 | 09-10-2020 | Though some of the skaters might be past their prime, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is an incredible example of how some classics just never go out of style | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | David Morgan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-14-2020 | A revitalization of two classic games, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 proves that even in an industry laden with battle passes and massively multiplayer offerings, gameplay is king. Two minutes have never gone by so fast. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Dylan Blereau | 9 / 10 | 09-16-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 takes the addictive gameplay and amazing soundtracks that shot the series to stardom two decades ago and polishes them to near perfection for gamers of the modern day | Read review |
| Windows Central | Miles Dompier | 5 / 5 stars | 09-08-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 manages to deliver a gaming experience greater than my fondest memories of the franchise. These classic games look and feel better than ever. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Andreas Salmen | 9 / 10 | 09-25-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is emblematic of how good the original arcade skating formula is and how excellent Vicarious Visions is at remastering jobs. Everything here feels just as tight as those original titles but with a fresh coat of paint that will impress those who still play those PlayStation and N64 originals to this day. The quick runs and easy-to-learn controls make for an addictive experience, so you’ll find yourself going for just one more run. The addition of online leaderboards and created levels give this game some serious legs, so THPS1+2 is a must-have for your gaming library. The only people who wouldn’t enjoy this title are those who live and die by a sim skateboarding experience. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Richard Walker | 90 / 100 | 09-06-2020 | As far as immediate arcade thrills go, few games can compete with the level of gratification you’re guaranteed to get from Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. If you enjoyed the originals or fancy seeing what all the fuss is about, you’re in for an absolute treat either way. | Read review |
| Zoomg | Nader Amraei | 9 / 10 | 09-13-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2+1 game is one of the eighth generation diamonds of video games. While there’s not much time left until the end of this generation, Vikarius Visions Studios revealed what happens when you delegate a game to a studio that knows what it’s doing. THPS 1+2 with its incredibly fluent gameplay, which is easy to learn but professional in it requires a lot of time with fantastic visual effects, showed why tony hawk’s collection of games was so popular 20 years ago. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Ken McKown | 9 / 10 | 09-18-2020 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is one of the best remakes of two of the best video games ever made. For fans like me who grew up playing it, this is what we have wanted since the series started its downward spiral in its later years. It feels like Tony Hawk is back for the first time in a decade. | Read review |
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