Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review

Reviewed by: Wedgiroth – Editor and Co-founder at Gurbegaming.nl

Platform Played: PC
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ AMD 7900 GRE
RAM: 32GB 3600MHz DDR4
Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Main Story/Career Length: ~15 hours
100% Completion: 50–60 hours
Genre: Extreme Sports

Introduction – Punk Rock Nostalgia on a Board

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is like stepping into a time machine back to the late ’90s, when skateboarding was all about rebellious energy, distorted guitars, and the thrill of pulling off an insane trick combo. This collection combines the best elements of the original PlayStation classics with modern enhancements, delivering a game that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Story – Build Your Own Legend

While Tony Hawk games were never about intricate storytelling, the career mode here gives you enough upgrades and customization options to craft your own skateboarding journey. It’s straightforward but satisfying—complete objectives, unlock new parks, and keep the tricks coming.

Story Rating: 7/10

Gameplay – Old School, Still Gold

The gameplay remains as addictive as ever. There’s a learning curve—especially when it comes to balancing manuals and grinds—but once it clicks, chaining combos feels incredibly rewarding. The controls are responsive, tricks feel smooth, and landing a big combo gives that same rush fans remember from decades ago.

Skatepark creation and multiplayer are nice additions, allowing you to design your own parks and then challenge friends to “Do a kickflip!” online.

Gameplay Rating: 9/10

Graphics – Functional but Flawed

Visually, this isn’t a game that will blow your mind. Textures can be muddy, and some environments lack polish, but it’s serviceable. The focus here is clearly on gameplay rather than jaw-dropping graphics.

Graphics Rating: 6/10

Playtime – Plenty to Grind For

If you’re just going for the main career progression, expect about 15 hours of playtime. For completionists chasing 100%, you’re looking at 50–60 hours. On Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, this is absolutely worth checking out (special thanks to TheReaper for covering the sub :P).

Playtime Rating: 8/10

Final Thoughts

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 delivers a faithful skateboarding experience that successfully blends nostalgia with modern tweaks. The soundtrack slaps, the tricks feel just as satisfying as ever, and even though the graphics aren’t impressive, the gameplay easily makes up for it.

Overall Score: 7.5/10

Pros:

• Nostalgia overload

• Excellent soundtrack

• Fun and responsive controls

Cons:

• Mediocre graphics

• Limited online features