Info about Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2:

Official game description:
Digital Deluxe Edition
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The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the complete Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 Game, 'The Ripper' skater from Powell-Peralta®, unique retro outfits for Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero and Rodney Mullen, and unique retro content for the Create-A-Skater mode.
About the Game
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Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ & Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD.  
Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk and the original pro roster, plus new pros. Listen to songs from the era-defining soundtrack along with new music. Hit insane trick combos with the iconic handling of the Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ series.  
Play all the original modes and go head-to-head with local 2-Player modes. Show off your style and creativity with upgraded Create-A-Park and Create-A-Skater features. Compete against players from around the world in Multiplayer modes and leaderboards.

Release date: 3 Oct, 2023

Categories: Arcade, Competitive Multiplayer, Single-player, Character Customization, Map Editor, Sandbox Creation, High Score Chasing


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Evokes strong sense of nostalgia (weight 0.95): The remake successfully captures the nostalgic feel of the original THPS games, providing a delightful trip down memory lane for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Players are able to relive their childhood memories with updated graphics and gameplay while retaining the core elements that made the originals so enjoyable.
- Extensive content and high replayability (weight 0.78): The game offers a wealth of content, including a large number of challenges, customization options, and a park creator. This provides high replayability and keeps players engaged for hours as they pursue 100% completion and create their own unique skating experiences.
- Fluid, responsive, and customizable controls (weight 0.76): The game features fluid and responsive controls, making it easy to pick up but difficult to master. The well-designed gameplay mechanics, combined with quality-of-life improvements, provide an enjoyable experience for both casual players and those seeking a challenge.
- Faithful and well-executed remake (weight 0.33): The remake is well-executed and faithful to the original games, with developers adding features from newer games while maintaining the core gameplay. This results in a definitive Tony Hawk's Pro Skater experience that respects the source material and satisfies fans of the series.
- Impressive graphical overhaul (weight 0.29): The game features significantly updated and visually appealing graphics, with detailed textures, improved lighting, and modernized maps that retain their original charm. The enhanced visuals contribute to a more immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.
- Fun and relaxing gameplay (weight 0.08): The game is fun and relaxing to play, either by yourself or with friends. It's a great way to pass the time and enjoy the game's mechanics without feeling pressured to achieve specific goals.
- Satisfying trick execution (weight 0.08): Successfully executing difficult tricks in the game provides positive reinforcement, especially for dedicated fans. The unrealistically exaggerated tricks are simply fun and it's enjoyable to maintain a consistent rhythm of tricks.
- Functional and stable online multiplayer (weight 0.07): The game features a functional and stable online multiplayer mode, allowing players to compete with friends and other players in exciting competitions. This adds a new dimension to the gameplay and provides opportunities to compare skills and enjoy the game with others.
- Great Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.05): The game is great to play on the Steam Deck and functions flawlessly on Linux using Proton, indicating good compatibility. This allows players to enjoy the game on the go and experience nostalgia without needing to use older consoles.

Common complaints:
- Broken, inactive online multiplayer (weight 0.29): The online multiplayer mode is plagued with problems, including low player activity, broken functionality, and a lack of essential features like voice chat and cross-platform play. The always-online DRM requirement further restricts the game, preventing offline play and causing stuttering issues when the internet connection is unstable.
- Limited character customization options (weight 0.25): The Create-a-Skater mode is criticized for its limited customization options compared to previous Tony Hawk games. Players express disappointment in the lack of control over character appearance, including body shape, facial features, and clothing choices, hindering the ability to create unique and personalized skaters.
- Small, repetitive levels (weight 0.23): Some reviewers feel the levels are too small, bland, and repetitive, lacking the flow and interesting geometry of older games. The short time limits in each run further restrict exploration and make it difficult to complete all objectives.
- Soundtrack changes disappoint fans (weight 0.11): The game's soundtrack is criticized for missing original songs, adding poorly-fitting new tracks, and censoring existing music. This negatively impacts the game's atmosphere and nostalgic appeal, disappointing fans of the original soundtracks.
- Bugged achievements; trivialized challenges (weight 0.11): Players report issues with bugged achievements that do not unlock correctly, preventing them from achieving 100% completion. The presence of in-game cheats that trivialize achievements further diminishes the sense of accomplishment.
- No THPS3 content; project cancelled (weight 0.1): Many reviewers expressed disappointment over the cancellation of the planned THPS 3+4 remake and the lack of post-launch support. The absence of content from THPS3, including levels and characters, is a significant letdown for fans.
- Limited, clunky park editor (weight 0.08): The Create-a-Park mode is seen as limited and clunky, lacking features like custom gaps, goal setting, and precise object placement. These limitations restrict player creativity and reduce the mode's replayability compared to previous iterations of the park editor.
- Remaster feels different/worse (weight 0.08): Some players feel the remaster deviates too much from the original games, resulting in a different feel that doesn't capture the same charm or sense of control. This can lead to disappointment for those seeking a faithful recreation of the classic Tony Hawk experience.
- Monitor display issues (weight 0.04): Some players have experienced issues with the game incorrectly displaying on the wrong monitor or duplicating the screen. This can be frustrating and require manual adjustments to correct.
- Lack of localization/controller issues (weight 0.03): The game lacks proper localization for some languages, requiring players to rely on external resources or patches. Additionally, the game may display Xbox commands even when using a PlayStation controller, causing confusion.

Gameplay feedback:
- Variety of modes and challenges (weight 0.19): The game features a variety of modes and challenges, including career mode, tour mode, speed runs, free roam, and online multiplayer. Players can also level up their account by completing goals and challenges.
- Remaster of THPS 1 & 2 (weight 0.16): The game remasters Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2, featuring levels and skaters from the original games. It aims to recreate the classic skateboarding experience with updated graphics and gameplay mechanics.
- Robust skate park creation/sharing (weight 0.15): Players can create and share custom skate parks using the in-game editor.  These parks can then be shared online, allowing players to explore and play in other users' creations, extending the gameplay experience.
- Extensive skater customization options (weight 0.13): Players can customize their skaters with unlocked clothing, skate parts, and boards.  The game also features a skate shop for cosmetics and boards, allowing for further personalization.
- Blends classic and modern mechanics (weight 0.09): The game blends classic THPS 1 & 2 mechanics with elements from later entries, such as reverts, manuals, and spine transfers. Players can also choose to limit their playing style to the original THPS 1 or THPS 2 controls.
- Arcade-style, skill-based gameplay (weight 0.08): The game features arcade-style gameplay with exaggerated physics and a focus on performing stylish tricks and combos. It is easy to pick up and play but difficult to master, with a high skill ceiling.
- Lacks tutorials, chaotic scoring (weight 0.02): The game lacks in-depth tutorials, withholding information about mechanics. Also, the scoring system rewards less precise tricks with more points, leading to chaotic-looking combos.
- Game Mods disable achievements (weight 0.02): Game Mods act as cheat devices, similar to entering cheat codes in the original 1st and 2nd installments, and unlock new features after completing those games. Using Game Mods disables score recording and Steam achievements.
- Merged but separated campaigns (weight 0.01): The campaigns of the two original games were merged, but are still separated in menus. Each map has character points, requiring completion of both campaigns to max out character stats, but players can switch between them at any time.

Performance notes:
- Solid performance and optimization (weight 0.15): The game is generally well-optimized, delivering smooth performance and high frame rates on a variety of hardware configurations, including the Steam Deck. Some users report that the PC port is well-done, and the game runs smoother than previous versions.
- More realistic physics (weight 0.01): The game's physics are more realistic compared to THPS 2, preventing the player from flying excessively high above ramps. This change affects gameplay by grounding the player more.
- Low soundtrack volume (weight 0.01): The soundtrack volume is too low, even when set to maximum in the game's menu. This makes it difficult to hear the music during gameplay.
- Noticeable motion blur (weight 0.01): Some players have noticed baked-in motion blur that they find distracting or unpleasant. This can affect the visual clarity of the game.
- Faster loading times (weight 0.01): The game features faster loading times. This improves the overall user experience by reducing wait times between levels and menus.
- Low FPS with screen duplication (weight 0.01): The game runs at approximately 15fps when the screen is duplicated. This is a specific performance issue related to screen duplication.
- Non-constructive review (weight 0.01): The review 'Potato' is a nonsensical review and does not provide any constructive feedback. This is likely a joke or meme review.
- Non-constructive review (weight 0.01): The review 'Never heard of [bugs]' is a nonsensical review and does not provide any constructive feedback. This is likely a joke or meme review.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended, excellent remake (weight 0.75): The game is overwhelmingly recommended as a high-quality remake that captures the essence of the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games. Reviewers praise its gameplay, nostalgic appeal, and faithfulness to the source material, making it enjoyable for both returning fans and newcomers. Many consider it a must-buy and a standout title in the series.
- Better value on sale (weight 0.34): Many reviewers suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing the game, indicating that the full price may not be justified for all players. While the game is generally well-received, the price point is a concern for some, making it a more attractive purchase at a discounted rate. This is a common sentiment among those who find the game enjoyable but not necessarily worth the full investment.
- Alternatives may be better (weight 0.09): Some reviewers suggest that while this remake is good, other Tony Hawk games or modded versions (like THUG Pro) might offer more mechanical depth or a better overall experience depending on individual preferences. This suggests that the remake, while well-executed, may not fully satisfy all players, especially those seeking specific features or gameplay styles found in other titles.
- Always-online requirement is problematic (weight 0.05): The game's always-online requirement is a significant drawback, particularly for players who want to play on the Steam Deck or prefer offline play. This requirement limits the game's portability and accessibility, leading to negative reviews from those who cannot consistently maintain an internet connection. An exemption was implemented due to player complaints.

Other player notes:
- Desire for THPS 3+4 remaster (weight 0.09): Many reviewers expressed a strong desire for a remaster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, but acknowledge that the project was cancelled after Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard Albany. Some hoped that purchasing THPS 1+2 would somehow fund the development of the cancelled remaster.
- Soundtrack mixes old, new music (weight 0.02): The game features a mix of classic and new music tracks, including iconic songs like Superman by Goldfinger. Players can customize their playlist or use external music apps to personalize their experience.
- Always-online DRM, progress issues (weight 0.02): The game uses always-online DRM, and progress carry-over from the Epic Games Store can be inconsistent. Some progress may be restored, but more recent progress might be lost.
- Translation error in challenge (weight 0.01): A specific translation error was noted in Aori Nishimura's challenge in Venice Beach. The challenge mentions a non-existent "GAP Meia-Volta," which should be "Volta Completa."
- Hidden, interesting elements exist (weight 0.01): The game contains interesting and well-hidden elements that reward exploration. For example, in the Marseille level of the second game, a destructible wall leads to a hidden area with an alien doll.
- Game regularly goes on sale (weight 0.01): The game frequently goes on sale for significant discounts, such as 60% off. This makes it a more attractive purchase for budget-conscious gamers.

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