Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Nintendojo
    95
    As complete a package as anything Nintendo or Rare has released and it deserves the respect that those titles garner.
  2. GameSpot
    95
    While it may not be the most graphically impressive version of the game, it is faithful to the series and manages to be the best skateboarding game for the N64.
  3. GameShark
    90
    If you can handle the C Button syndrome while mid-air, you'll be winning championships like you were the Hawk himself.
  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    90
    It’s amazing that the now two-year-old engine is still kicking butt…Only if you don’t own a DC or a PS should you buy this. [Sept 2001, p.147]
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  6. IGN
    86
    The fact is, THPS2 is still the best skateboarding game on the market. And the N64 version comes with the same addiction factor.
  7. Nintendophiles
    85
    Nevermind the graphics. Forget the sound. The reason that so many people worship the Hawk series is because it is a fun game.
  8. Games Radar
    100
    There are so many modes, multi-player games and features that could easily have you seeing less and less daylight as time goes on.
  9. Hot Games
    80
    If you compare it feature-by-feature to the other versions, you may come to two conclusions – it’s not as good, but it’s still as cool (and fun) to play.
  10. GamePro
    60
    Despite its now trademark addictive gameplay, THPS2 just doesn’t cut it anymore—on an aged system Tony just looks and sounds awful, and there aren’t any new features to redeem it.
  11. Gaming Age
    91
    If you own a PlayStation, Dreamcast, GameCube, PS2 or Xbox, I can't in good conscience recommend this as a purchase, but THPS 2 is definitely recommended for those of you who only own an N64.

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best N64 Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2001
5
#5 Most Shared N64 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 54
  3. Negative: 2 out of 54
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Quality version of the landmark skating game and the best of its type on the N64.
  2. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    No much to say. The best skate game on the Nintendo 64 and surely on any platform. Addictive and fun that will make you want to be aNo much to say. The best skate game on the Nintendo 64 and surely on any platform. Addictive and fun that will make you want to be a professional skateboarder.… Full Review »
  3. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    The original skateboarding game that paved the way for all extreme sports games. While not the best format (skate took this franchise toThe original skateboarding game that paved the way for all extreme sports games. While not the best format (skate took this franchise to another level) it is a very challenging game to complete your tasks within a certain time limit.… Full Review »
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