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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Universal acclaim
Based on 18 critic reviews
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Based on 4 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
Genre(s): Sports, Action
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: August 31, 1999
Summary
The game that first captured the true feel of skateboarding and truly defined the extreme sports action game genre.
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What The Critics Said
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Cheat Code Central Platinum
Neversoft deserves a standing ovation for this one... Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is an epiphany.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
It's one of those games that will keep you coming back long after you've mastered it.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Absolute Playstation
The new benchmark in skateboarding games with its realistic game play, cutting edge sound track, and surprising game depth.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
Nothing has been sacrificed and the quality and expertise of the Neversoft designers, coders and artists shine through in grand fashion.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
It was so easy to get into that I was almost fooled into thinking the real-life sport could be that easy.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
If you’re looking for a damn good skateboarding game, on any platform, start here.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
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.
