Controversial Change in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Raises Concerns for Future Remakes

Sure, I’ll give it a whirl. Here’s my take on it:

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Man, dude, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is like—boom—here to jolt us all back to the good ol’ days. It’s like when I first saw The Matrix and thought, “Whoa, is reality bending?” Yeah, that level of nostalgia, but with skateboards. These two entries, 3 and 4, hold some serious street cred in the gaming world. I mean, especially THPS 4—what a game!

Anyway, THPS 4 switched things up big time. No more racing against the clock; nah, they tossed that out like a pair of worn-out sneaks. Instead, Neversoft—I hope those guys know how to make a good sandwich because they definitely know how to make a game—went for this whole exploration vibe. It’s kinda like, “Here’s your skateboard, go find yourself.” And, yeah, as expected, some fans went bananas; I guess old habits die hard. I don’t know if this is the start of a trend, but fingers crossed we don’t see classics turning into something unrecognizable. Oh, and, BTW, I totally miss the countdown timer chaos, but what can you do?

Weirdly enough, the games aren’t all about tricks and grinds. If you remember Tony Hawk’s Underground, it wasn’t just hopping off ramps and knee-high walls. It told a story! That was something new and, dare I say, awesome? The thought of hitting rewind and plopping a timer on it makes me cringe a little. Underground was, like, revolutionary, showing everyone that skateboarding wasn’t just a sport but a whole narrative waiting to be told. Classic Neversoft…

It’s funny, we’re in this age where remakes are all the rage. But hey, for Underground, holding onto that storyline would be crucial if it ever gets remade. I mean, they flipped the switch on skate games; you don’t wanna undo what made it a cult fave, right?

And, oh boy, the soundtrack of 3+4… only ten of the OG tunes made the cut. Tony Hawk himself said they wanted fresh tracks, which, sure, makes sense (I guess?). But then, it’s like when you walk into a bakery and there’s only half the donuts you remember loving. Oddly satisfying yet slightly disappointing.

If they decide to dust off Underground and give it that remake glow, it’s gotta be done with some TLC, dude. Anyway, time will tell if we get to relive the tale—or if it’ll be more like staring at a blank canvas, wondering what could’ve been. Until then, I’m just gonna keep my board close, you know?

Oh, and fun fact: they tossed in multiplayer stuff too. It’s like having all your pals around for a skate jam sesh… virtually. Kinda wild!

So there we are, zooming down memory lane, hoping these remakes don’t skid out of control. But until that happens, let’s ride the wave, man. Skateboarding’s never just been about tricks anyway—it’s about style, vibes, and those stories we never forget.

Catch you on the flip side.