Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 215 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 168 out of 215
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 215
  3. Negative: 18 out of 215
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  1. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Incredibly well designed, challenging and fun. Played it again this year and my opinion remains the same
  2. XboxPro
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    amazing soundtrack, amazing idea, and the side missions can get repetitive and not hard and the maps are great!
  3. Nasyman227
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Probably the best sports game of all time, definitely try it out, but just a warning, it’s very difficult.
  4. anthonybobby
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Tomi, shut the hell up. Your life looks the same. And I bet the negative haters are retards.
  5. Bad_Time_Inc
    May 20, 2021
    9
    ive been playing this game since i was a bustling young baby boy and just recently found my ps2 and started playing again. one of the best games out there.
  6. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 86%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 7/10
    Story - 7/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 7/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Lacks the punch of THPS2 and 3, but was still a great addition to the franchise. Badass music as always though!
  7. YoungCritic007
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
    I used to love this game back when I first played it and I still do.....but that may have changed a bit. 1 I will give them credit for story mode because it was just a 2 minute timer, but they still have that timer where u have to find things or do something in a 2 minute timer. It does have better mechanics though and has great level designs, so the people that complain about graphics whyI used to love this game back when I first played it and I still do.....but that may have changed a bit. 1 I will give them credit for story mode because it was just a 2 minute timer, but they still have that timer where u have to find things or do something in a 2 minute timer. It does have better mechanics though and has great level designs, so the people that complain about graphics why would u? This game came out a YEAR later after THPS3 why would u change the graphics when it was your first real shot at making some better graphics, but overall this game is fun but looking back now I prefer THPS 3 instead.… Expand
  8. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    7
    This is the second Tony Hawk game I ever played and I remember liking it much less when I was very young simply due to the fact that you couldn't get off your board. Obviously that was a ridiculous reason but my base opinion still sort of holds true. This game is great, don't get me wrong but I think the perfect simplicity of the Pro Skater franchise had lost a bit of its magic by thisThis is the second Tony Hawk game I ever played and I remember liking it much less when I was very young simply due to the fact that you couldn't get off your board. Obviously that was a ridiculous reason but my base opinion still sort of holds true. This game is great, don't get me wrong but I think the perfect simplicity of the Pro Skater franchise had lost a bit of its magic by this point. It just serves as a slightly awkward middle point between the classic Pro Skater titles and the later Underground games.

    The 2 minute timer was gone with no story to accompany it. The Tony Hawk engine was created but not yet perfected. The map selection has some gems but also some forgettable areas as well. It has more content than Tony 3 but I'd say 3 is probably the overall better game between the two. It's still a great game though and I have no doubt I'll be revisiting it until I die.
    I beat this game in September of 2020.    … Expand
  9. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Story - n/a
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10 (great but not as memorable as some other ones)
    Levels - 7/10 (shipyard is awful, overall map quality isn't great as some other TH games either)
    Replay value - 7/10 (some of the missions make this game not as replayable as some other TH games)
  10. gigagamer
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    THPS4 is a winner! Playing it will grant you hours upon hours upon hours of game playing fun!
    There are at least 8 maps to explore, plenty of goals,dozens of avatars and customizations. There is a possible secret map that I myself have never been able to unlock. I dare you to discover every "gap" in the game, i never could! Thps4 is the best of the thps series from what i have seen.
  11. DerekSCritic
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    One of my favorites in the Tony Hawk series! This game is amazing! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 improved the gameplay from the previous installments and made it even better. Instead of the 2-minute classic mode timer, this game allows the player to explore the levels open ended which makes the gameplay even better, and there's more goals this time. Levels in this game are very well designedOne of my favorites in the Tony Hawk series! This game is amazing! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 improved the gameplay from the previous installments and made it even better. Instead of the 2-minute classic mode timer, this game allows the player to explore the levels open ended which makes the gameplay even better, and there's more goals this time. Levels in this game are very well designed with several great places for massive combos. Also, this was the first game to have the inclusion of the Spine Transfer and a freestyle trick system. This game also has a fantastic soundtrack and it's personally my favorite soundtrack in the Tony Hawk series. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is an amazing game and one of the best in the Tony Hawk series!… Expand
  12. EurosauRuss
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Greatest THPS game for me i know lot of guys pick 3 insted of 4 but for me Definetley 4
    i spend years playin than bought amarican wastelad gush it was bad
    THPS4 was masterpiece amazing songs
    great quests awesome and fun one !
  13. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    Yet another fantastic game to follow up its previous titles.
    This game added spine transfers as well as larger worlds, more great music and more interactivity.
    THPS4 takes everything from the previous games and improves upon them to make one of the greatest skateboarding games of all time.
  14. Dsoy
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    If you can complete all of the 190 very challenging goals this game has to offer, then you've probably mastered the art of video gaming. It's rare to see a series so consistently awesome.
  15. wafflesdotdot
    May 25, 2015
    9
    Great game. In fact, one of the best. Take on challenges, explore awesome environments, and play as your favorite skaters, or create one. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is a fun, and entirely fulfilling video game for both gamers and skaters.
  16. BigGamer44
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Some goals very difficult to complete without cheats. Like snake pylon run in kona cannot be done without 'slomo'' cheat as well as 'misty flip' hut gap goal. collect the rivets in shipyard, 'slomo' Some goals require looking up on net to get info to complete-developers were not clear in details, how to's or hints. Many 'reverts' required to complete landings without bailing. The gameSome goals very difficult to complete without cheats. Like snake pylon run in kona cannot be done without 'slomo'' cheat as well as 'misty flip' hut gap goal. collect the rivets in shipyard, 'slomo' Some goals require looking up on net to get info to complete-developers were not clear in details, how to's or hints. Many 'reverts' required to complete landings without bailing. The game has a tendency to lose speed in the beginning stages as this is felt by play player going up half pipes,etc. Many 'pro challenge' goals require 'slomo' to complete. Graphics are good for this old of a game. Some goals brainy, others stupid. However I would rate this a 7… Expand
  17. askewreviews
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    One of my most cherished PS2 games. The free-skating, varied missions, huge levels that encouraged exploration it all adds up to a very solid title that pushed the series into a fresh direction while retaining and refining what made the earlier releases so great. A lot of people prefer 3 but I personally think this is the best of the first 4 Tony Hawk games.
  18. Jboy2468
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    I've got one word for this game: Outstanding. Even more is packed into this game with over 100 hours of challenges and secrets to uncover as well as a slew of things to do, including free skating, timed high score runs, and Career Mode. A masterpiece of gaming, for sure.
  19. th0rn
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    My favourite skating game of all time, sandbox-style levels with quests from npcs, and rpg levelling of stats and tricks, the game design is awesome and the soundtrack is perfect, a perfect embodiment of the world of skateboarding at the time.

    I could spend all day just free skating the levels.
  20. starmario123
    Apr 26, 2011
    9
    9/10 = Amazing = Extremely well designed, very challenging, and very fun. Great sports game.
  21. LividFiction
    Nov 26, 2006
    10
    Whenever I think of skateboarding games, my mind immediately jumps to THPS4
  22. DavidC.
    Jul 2, 2006
    7
    I have to say I was reluctant to buy the game due to it being the same format as TH1, 2 and 3. Although it is not the best TH game on the shelves i have to say it impressed me!
  23. CoryK.
    May 2, 2005
    10
    This game is the best TH game ever. There is so much to do and the addition of talking to people to get objectives is cool. The gameplay has kept evolving and this is the end product of 4 years of improvement.
  24. Someidiot
    Mar 9, 2005
    0
    Are you even joking?? i'm not sure where to start on why this doesn't deserve a 95% average, so i won't bother. i will say that it is basically the same game that came out on the PS1 about 8 years ago, with a bit more novelty crap added on, it aint bad but its all a bit pointless really.
  25. AndyS.
    Dec 29, 2004
    6
    I'm not to fond of skateboarding games, I'd rather get out there and do it my self. When I do play though this would be a good choice. It's online and has not too many flaws, but I'd rather lpay somthing with a background story about more than a guy's carrer. (No affence Tony!) Try simpsons skatboarding or something really playable.
  26. AndrewM.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    The best skating game EVER to be made on Earth.
  27. DavidS.
    Apr 29, 2004
    10
    Its Rocks!!! I love this game...!
  28. DabomB.
    May 15, 2003
    10
    This game is the best!!! Great graphics, well thought out, huge levels, great cheats, and kickass tricks!! anyone who rated this game under a seven can just go to hell!
  29. BobG.
    Apr 24, 2003
    9
    thps 1 2 and 3 are totally nothing if we compare with this faboulous game!
  30. MattG.
    Apr 2, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome. Try using the Moon Gravity cheat, Matrix mode, and Cool specials all at the same time. I've gotten 50 million points in one combo using the quarter pipes between the huge barge containers in the Shipyard.
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#12 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#6 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GameSpy
    96
    Featuring a lovely variety of online-multiplayer games based on the best trick system in gaming, THPS4 is terribly addictive and ridiculously fun.
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  2. PSM Magazine
    90
    The total package is a much bigger leap forward than "Hawk 3" in almost every way. [Holiday 2002, p.42]
  3. Gaming Age
    91
    Even if you aren't interested in the online portion, Activision and Neversoft have still nailed down another extremely solid sequel to the Tony Hawk franchise.
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