Sure thing! Here’s a version of the article with that chaotic, stream-of-consciousness vibe:
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4? Yep, it’s out today if you got in early with that Digital Deluxe pre-order. It’s dropping on a whole bunch of platforms—Xbox, PlayStation, the works—and even Game Pass folks are in on day one. Fancy, huh? Now, if you’re like me, you spent a good chunk of your life trying to master skateboard wizardry from your couch and then bailing hard at the skate park. Good times.
Anyway—or wait, am I going off track? Right, back to the game. They’ve mashed up THPS 3 and 4, brought back all the legendary pros like Tony, Rodney, and the gang. They threw in, I kid you not, a rocking soundtrack. Old faves, some new. All that jazz. Secret skaters too—Bam Margera’s back. Even crafted my skater dude with this Create-A-Skater thing. Spent way too long picking out virtual shoe styles—like, who knew digital shoe shopping could be so engaging?
Okay, tricks. Hit the street first. Ollies, kickflips—your basic bread and butter. Nail those before you go hard on the grinds. Rails, benches, maybe even a curb if you’re adventurous. Once you’re feeling it, throw in some flips mid-grind and watch those multipliers shoot up.
Goals—oh man, skateboarding’s gotta have goals, right? It’s all about snagging those infamous collect-a-thons. S-K-A-T-E letters, wherever they hide them. Foundry’s got a neat path, almost like they want you to take a scenic trip. Mix up some tricks next time you’re there. When you’ve ticked off all the boxes, those advanced Goals are your next quest. Spice it up, get wild.
And you know what? Don’t always play it safe. Half-pipes are where the magic happens—and face plants, let’s be honest. Landings can be sketchy. If it’s heading south, bail with RT and save your skater’s face—trust me, it’s less painful.
Exploring is key. There are these nifty spots in each park—perfect places to rack up your Special meters. My personal fave? The area behind College’s ticket office. Long rails leading you into some sweet half-pipes. Get your grind on, mix in Rail Crosses. End it with a trick if you’re feeling it.
As you go, stat points become your best friends. Hangtime, Air, Speed—they’re like, my go-to upgrades. Need a big jump to clear something? Those are where you spend them.
Hope you found my ramblings semi-useful for jumping into THPS 3 + 4. Oh! And check the tutorial with Tony blabbing all the basics—worth every second.
No clue if anyone saw this coming, but Game Pass folks might have extra goodies with the Deluxe edition—playing as the Doom Slayer or something? Not just any regular skating spree, right?
Anyway—that’s my chaotic take. Grab your (virtual) board, and go make some digital set marks.
