Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

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1.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 452 Ratings

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  1. adamhog1453
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    it is a great game and it brings you back to the good ol days. any fan of this will be happy. It is a little clunkier than the originals but overall it is a fun game.
  2. FutureDiary805
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    The hate for this game makes me question if people play games to have fun or stare at every pixel they can until they find something out of place to complain about. I've moved past the the bandwagon of blind hate and purchased the game, digitally. I might have about one gripe with the game and that's the turning is much slower than it used to be, I can get over that though. The graphicsThe hate for this game makes me question if people play games to have fun or stare at every pixel they can until they find something out of place to complain about. I've moved past the the bandwagon of blind hate and purchased the game, digitally. I might have about one gripe with the game and that's the turning is much slower than it used to be, I can get over that though. The graphics are completely fine and do not ruin anything about the game. You people expected photo realistic from a TH game? Stupid skate fanboys. I love Skate as well but TH is NEVER going to be like Skate, so stop complaining. The physics are fine and the tricks are completely fine. I'm thinking that the people who rated their score low have never played a Tony Hawk game. If you loved the first Tony Hawk games then I'm more than sure you'll love this one. Tons of fun and if you have friends, then It will be that much better. I would say, don't trust any of the user reviews on here and try it for yourself. You might end up liking it. Also, I haven't cam across any glitches and have been playing for several hours. Have a good day guys. SKATE OR DIE!!!… Expand
  3. dysect
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    Tony Hawk 5 is the latest and greatest installment to an already brilliant series. This game has everything: skating, lag free 60 fps, brilliant next-gen graphics, amazing animation, fun gamemodes, and plenty more. If you are a fan of the series, and a gamer in general then you'd be crazy not to purchase this masterpiece. Hours of fun to be had, plus you get to skate as LIL WAYNE
  4. haribosgrandad
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this game to bits. Wayy better than all the other Tony Hawk games. I showed it to all my friends and they all loved it. 10/10 would play again. Well worth the $70 it costs
  5. SeanGamerDays
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    How can Tony Hawk suck? This game is the one you fell in loved back in 2000! It's really a good skating game, but all the sudden, I felt like the game lost it's touch from the original 2000, but regardless, I still fell in love with this game!
  6. ReddDave
    Sep 30, 2015
    9
    Great game. I played all day long yesterday and had no problems. If you enjoyed the original THPS then you will love this game. It goes back to the roots of the original. Don't let all of the naysayers turn you away from this game. The missions are fun and challenging. There are plenty of things to do. There is a park creator and large open lobbies to skate around in. The soundtrack isGreat game. I played all day long yesterday and had no problems. If you enjoyed the original THPS then you will love this game. It goes back to the roots of the original. Don't let all of the naysayers turn you away from this game. The missions are fun and challenging. There are plenty of things to do. There is a park creator and large open lobbies to skate around in. The soundtrack is great! I don't know why everyone is complaining about the graphics. Sure they could be a little better but I'm playing the game for the gameplay, not to see a kickflip in 1080p. Sure there are a few bugs and glitches that need to be ironed out. Assassins Creed Unity had a far worse launch. The bugs aren't so bad that it is unplayable. Overall it is a fun game and a great addition to the Tony Hawk series. I definitely recommend it!… Expand
  7. Nicko9
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    I joined this site just to review this game. It's great, the critics are being way to hard and expecting too much. Yes it is old school, but its fun, engaging with challenges and great music. If you liked the old Tony Hawk games, you will love this. It would be 10 but there are some very minor glitches. Get over it, its a great game!
  8. Ickyzombie
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    **Honest Review** Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 is a lot of fun! The graphics are on par with the arcade style of gameplay. There are tons of unlockable customizations and plenty of challenges and missions to keep you busy. I did have some struggles with the framerate dropping and making the gameplay choppy. Hopefully that can be patched.

    I am a long time THPS fan and this is a great entry in    **Honest Review** Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 is a lot of fun! The graphics are on par with the arcade style of gameplay. There are tons of unlockable customizations and plenty of challenges and missions to keep you busy. I did have some struggles with the framerate dropping and making the gameplay choppy. Hopefully that can be patched.

    I am a long time THPS fan and this is a great entry in the franchise. It is not supposed to be "realistic" so dont compare it to Skate in terms of graphics or controls. It is over-the-top wild skateboarding action with crazy characters and abilities. I am currently a robot-mech dude with Octo-dad's head. And I can even play as lil wayne! Thats hilarious.

    I dont like having to load in and out of freeskate mode for every challenge or mission. That and the buggy framerate are why i gave an 8/10.    … Expand
  9. JLU51306
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    Speaking as someone who owns, and has played the game, I'm not quite sure what people expected with they bought it. It was labelled and advertised as Tony Hawk *Pro Skater 5*, a moniker the series hasn't had since at least 2001. THPS5 is and always was a throwback to the nostalgia-days of what started the franchise, and honestly, if this had been released in 2001, it would've been heraldedSpeaking as someone who owns, and has played the game, I'm not quite sure what people expected with they bought it. It was labelled and advertised as Tony Hawk *Pro Skater 5*, a moniker the series hasn't had since at least 2001. THPS5 is and always was a throwback to the nostalgia-days of what started the franchise, and honestly, if this had been released in 2001, it would've been heralded as the best in the series (possibly, 2 is still pretty great). That's not to say the mechanics are so outdated it would've been great 14 years ago, but that they're tried and tested and people really enjoyed how the Pro Skater games played as a whole. This game is simply acknowledging the interest.
    The graphics aren't 'Next-gen' worthy, and are more suitable for Last-gen overall, but that doesn't take away from the experience, at least for me. The free-skate menu is straightforward, enjoyably so, and skating with 19 other people is a neat experience. Having only dabbled in the other game modes, I can say the multiplayer only makes them worthwhile, especially with friends. Modes like Big-Head mode, and Deathmatch can be a riot with others. The "Create-a-Skatepark" is fun, and simple for its uses, and having large lobbies on zany, user-created levels is something I can appreciate.
    Maybe you could argue the game's content misses the mark for it's price-tag, but it is still a fun time. If you spent hours in the other Pro Skater games, you'll more than likely spend hours on this one, as I have.

    Finally, if you have some money to throw around, this isn't a bad purchase. It's exactly what I expected it to be, and I am thoroughly enjoying it as a game where I can just chill, and have fun without focusing too hard. It's the kind of game you have fun playing when you want to relax and unwind.
    It's not ground-breaking, it's not game of the year material, but it is NOT a bad game like other blatant reviews would have you think. Manage your expectations, and it's worth picking up. If $60 seems unreasonable to you, wait for a price-drop or rent it, but just know you'll have a good time playing it. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 is not reinventing the franchise, fleshing it out, or even advancing it technically. It's just meeting the status quo of the series, not unlike an HD-remake of sorts. I'd give it a 7.5, but it'd be closer to an 8 for me since that isn't an available scoring.    … Expand
  10. adbspurs
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    Some days I feel like the game I'm playing is completely different from everyone else. And this is one of those days. This game might not be the greatest graphically, but the overall look, feel and play is probably as close to the original THPS that will be available on the current generation of consoles. As a trip down memory lane to the games we remember from 10-15 years ago, keeping itSome days I feel like the game I'm playing is completely different from everyone else. And this is one of those days. This game might not be the greatest graphically, but the overall look, feel and play is probably as close to the original THPS that will be available on the current generation of consoles. As a trip down memory lane to the games we remember from 10-15 years ago, keeping it playable and enjoyable on the current hardware, this definitely hits the mark.

    (8/10, dropping 1 mark for the fact that the patch download was as big as the original download and 1 because it isn't cutting edge - but don't let that put you off!).    … Expand
  11. Gameshark93
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    Overall this game isn't Inherently bad. In its roots it feels like a classic tony hawk game with a new spin. Yes it it is buggy, but aren't most games buggy at first? The core gameplay is the same as older games in the series. I do wish the physics engine were refined a little. Most of the 'Problems" people are encountering can be fixed with patches. This game is far from the worst game inOverall this game isn't Inherently bad. In its roots it feels like a classic tony hawk game with a new spin. Yes it it is buggy, but aren't most games buggy at first? The core gameplay is the same as older games in the series. I do wish the physics engine were refined a little. Most of the 'Problems" people are encountering can be fixed with patches. This game is far from the worst game in the series. Personally THPS3, Ride and shred are worse then this game. Now I DO NOT recommend buying this game brand new pick it up pre-owned to see if you like it first.… Expand
  12. himynameisart
    Sep 29, 2015
    7
    Graphics don't look that bad, and every game has it's glitches. This game was made for old-school fans! all these salty haters on YouTube and on here with bad reviews are just SKATE fanboys. Hater's gonna hate. I've seen game play and played it, it's not bad.
  13. gnarmageddon
    Sep 29, 2015
    7
    Three levels in and I'm having fun with it. Much of the angst seems to be that this game does little to expound open the original THPS 1-4 games. Frankly, as someone who played the ever-loving sweet crap out of them in the 2000's, I'm great with this. Main critiques are it's buggy release, 7GIG "patch" and the fact many of the missions have little to do with actual game skill. But comparedThree levels in and I'm having fun with it. Much of the angst seems to be that this game does little to expound open the original THPS 1-4 games. Frankly, as someone who played the ever-loving sweet crap out of them in the 2000's, I'm great with this. Main critiques are it's buggy release, 7GIG "patch" and the fact many of the missions have little to do with actual game skill. But compared to the more narrative-based games like Project 8, I'm enjoying the simple-ness. Still doesn't beat THPS HD, which I'd love to see more levels released for.… Expand
  14. ManchuMortar
    Sep 30, 2015
    7
    This game, while definitely having it's weaknesses, is a return to the Pro Skater genre and it is not bad. The addition of MP adds replayability, the core mechanics are there, etc. Yes - it is not Skate so it is arcade-like. But that is what Pro Skater always was.
  15. koidragon1980
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    Version Reviewed: PS4 (digital)

    As a 35 year old gamer, I was 19 when THPS first hit shelves in 1999 and 22 when the last one hit the shelves in 2002. I spent countless hours playing those games. I by no means consider myself a master at all of the combos and lines but I can hold my own. I didn't buy this game Day 1. I'm a fan, but not a sheep. I waited to see reviews and streams    Version Reviewed: PS4 (digital)

    As a 35 year old gamer, I was 19 when THPS first hit shelves in 1999 and 22 when the last one hit the shelves in 2002. I spent countless hours playing those games. I by no means consider myself a master at all of the combos and lines but I can hold my own. I didn't buy this game Day 1. I'm a fan, but not a sheep. I waited to see reviews and streams of gameplay, and like many I was really disappointed with what I was hearing about pretty much every aspect of this game. However, I just could not resist downloading this game because I had to experience it for myself. I had to know if this really was the broken mess it's described as by so many.

    So I paid $60 for it. I played it... and quite frankly, people suck. That's the only thing I can honestly come up with as to why people are having so many issues with this game. I have not experienced a single glitch, bug, or issue during my time playing this game so far. Certainly nothing that could even remotely be considered as "broken". I truly feel like people have forgotten how to play and/or what it is like to play a Pro Skater game. The mechanics and controls require skill and precision to truly shine. Every time I bailed, or jump out of a ramp/pool when I didn't want to, or bounce off of a wall, or hit a curb, or miss a grind...

    It. was. my. fault.

    It was not the result of a broken game, bad controls, or poor physics...

    It. was. my. fault.

    If you run into a wall and break your combo then you failed to do a wall plant in time to reverse direction and keep things going. If you missed a grind, then you poorly timed pressing the grind/slam button. If you jumped out of a quarter pipe/pool then you pressed "up" as you launched or jumped too soon before you hit the lip. If you bailed in the middle of a trick then guess what... it's your fault. In order to land tricks you need to do 2 things: 1) complete the animations for the trick and 2) land with your board facing the proper direction. If you mess up just one of these things, then you bail. It's all about learning precise timing and execution along with learning the maps and the lines where you can string together the most combos.

    Let's break down why I give this game a 7/10:

    Graphics: Are they "next gen"? No. Are they ugly? No. Look, THPS was never about mind-blowing graphics. Things look good enough to not distract you, but not so good that you're distracted either. (-1pt for "meh")

    Sound: Classic THPS sounds are everywhere. Soundtrack? That's going to be subjective, but it sticks to THPS usually was... a mix of both familiars and unknowns from the punk, rock, and hip-hop genres. That being said, if you really don't like it, then make your own playlist on a usb and use the PS4 media player to play your own music while you play. (-1pt for not having at least an option to skip tracks or pick the songs you like from the available soundtrack)

    Gameplay: Classic THPS mechanics that will punish those that fail to learn what it takes to really pull off bigger tricks and combos. This game has always been and continues to be only as good as the player can make it. (-1pt for lackluster tutorial that confuses the noobs)

    So -3pts total because nothing about this game is perfect, but everything about this game is classic THPS.

    I've seen the videos with the glitches and bugs. I have yet to have any of those issues. The complaints about the non-gradual speed when kicking... well here's a tip. There are 3 ways to start moving (which the tutorial does not make clear). 1) Press/hold "up" on the d-pad or stick. This is the best way to get started at a slow pace. 2) Hold R2 to kick/push and gain speed more rapidly. 3) Hold X to get 2 quick kicks to gain speed and then crouch down in a ready stance to ollie. For those that complain about how you have to be too close to the mission markers in order to activate them... learn. to. use. the. touchpad. The mission markers are actually quite unnecessary and you don't have to worry about how close or far you are to any of them. All you need to do is tap the touchpad and you will have a menu that allows you to choose and jump into any of the available missions. Just forget about the markers.

    I just don't get the amount of hate being thrown at this game. I truly feel like people are either too young to know what the THPS experience was, too old to remember what the THPS experience was like, or too horrible of a player to understand that it's not the game's fault that you suck... it's your fault.

    This game is not broken, the gaming community and user base is. This game deserves more respect than what it's getting. Too many people are making noob mistakes and blaming it on the game being buggy or having poor physics. It just has not been my personal experience with this game. It is everything I expected from a THPS game and totally worthy of a 7/10.    … Expand
  16. absurdhealer
    Sep 29, 2016
    7
    First of all it's not a bad game, not at all, I really enjoyed myself while playing it. It's pretty nostalgic and it's very fun to play, also the soundtrack was very well chosen and the fact that it has some top skaters from the present day only adds up to all these positive points of the game. But there is an ugly side to all of this, the game was and still is full of bugs, small ones andFirst of all it's not a bad game, not at all, I really enjoyed myself while playing it. It's pretty nostalgic and it's very fun to play, also the soundtrack was very well chosen and the fact that it has some top skaters from the present day only adds up to all these positive points of the game. But there is an ugly side to all of this, the game was and still is full of bugs, small ones and bigger ones. It has been patched multiple times since day one but Robomodo still hasn't been able to fix it all. Another ugly side is that they removed lots of great things that were available in previous games such as stepping of your board and acid dropping and they didn't add anything in exchange. I guess to old-skool fans of the series it could be both appealing as well as repulsive. It could be appealing cause of it's nostalgic value and just the fact of it being the first game in many years and on the next gen of consoles. But it could be repulsive because of the lack of soul and originality in comparison to the previous games in the series and because it's so bug-ridden. My personal opinion as a fan of the series is that TH:PS5 is a pretty fun game for a while and it has a lot of potential but Robomodo just couldn't deliver for a full 100% and that's just very sad. I hope it doesn't mean the end of the series and that maybe in a few years we'll see a new game in this series which will live up to its potential and won't feel as rushed as this one.

    TL;DR: Do I recommend this game???
    Yes, pick it up for a few bucks, I just recently picked it up at my local game store for less than 15 € and I was actually pretty pleased to play it.    … Expand
  17. xdlonix13x
    Oct 8, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not as bad as people are saying. Nowhere near. A zero? Even a one or two? Those scores are reserved for basically just unplayable and broken games. I understand people are trying to get their point across by doing this....however, it is completely inaccurate. I've been a huge fan of THPS since the beginning. I, however did not play Ride or Shred, which from what I understand isn't a bad thing. I will admit that they started to go in a bit of a weird direction i.e. riding in shopping carts, etc.....but, I think they were just looking for ways to change it up a bit. Another problem is the fact that people want to keep comparing the game Skate and THPS. The only thing they share is the fact they are both skateboarding games. After that ....nothing. Completely different games and different takes. One is a more reality based game and the other allows you to do inhuman things. This is not the game I was waiting to get at midnight of release. I heard the warnings and saw the signs...but, it didn't matter. Nostalgia was king. I agree that it is overpriced and the graphics look pretty PS2ish. That is bs. It skipped a generation of graphics in reverse. My nostalgia only goes so far. Some of the levels look like I could have made them in the skate editor and taking away your ability to program your own special tricks kills me. Then certain missions will take away a much needed ability while telling you to attain a high combo score(ex:reverts, manuals,...your bread and butter for combos). I also skated forever and manuals now count as gaps as do grinds. My mom knows what a gap is. I seriously asked her. While I am saying mostly negative things like everybody else and not adding the few positives, this does not mean I don't like it. While I am sure TH helped consulting, it seems fairly obvious that the rest of the devs(I know they worked hard and I am not being mean)have probably never touched a skateboard and know little to nothing about it. I feel this is an important aspect. But, thats just me. That novel finished...I DO enjoy playing it and have had it since release and any bugs have been quite minor and the same stuff I see in other games. Only with this one it almost seems like people were just waiting to unfairly pounce on it. You get used to the graphics and it is by far the best current skating game....I'm sorry OllliOlli, but you took my money and possibly almost three hours of my life. If you ever just liked any of the THPS games I would recommend this....but not for sixty dollars. Not forty dollars. No more than twenty. With the bashing of it going on....I don't think that sale price will take long. I am enjoying the game and plan on continuing to play it. So much for a THPS 1TB bundle....lol.… Expand
  18. Playstation_fan
    Nov 9, 2015
    6
    Its not that bad, starting a review like that doesn't sound good but its true. Tony Hawks pro Skater has a couple of things going its way, most notable my childhood memories. The gameplay feels reminiscent and surprisingly fluid. This game still makes you feel like a skateboarder and all around bad ass at times. The new Slam move was detrimental at times but helpful in others. CustomizingIts not that bad, starting a review like that doesn't sound good but its true. Tony Hawks pro Skater has a couple of things going its way, most notable my childhood memories. The gameplay feels reminiscent and surprisingly fluid. This game still makes you feel like a skateboarder and all around bad ass at times. The new Slam move was detrimental at times but helpful in others. Customizing your player feels restricted as if theres not many options. There are however loads of choices once unlocked. The park creator feels okay and just the same as older Tony Hawk games.
    The Game technically speaking is a mess. Long and abundant loading screens and some frame rate issues at certain time. Apparently there are some pretty big bugs as well but none that i have encountered. The game graphically is also not as bad as every one is saying, this game doesn't look like a ps4 game but some people saying it looks like a ps2 game are over reacting a little.
    All in all this is not that terrible of a game, full price is a bit much. Id recommend getting a used copy, waiting for a price drop or a sale. Id also only recommend this game to people who played the older games.    … Expand
  19. Kondrias
    Sep 29, 2015
    6
    This game viewed within a complete vacuum would probably warrant an 8. Yet it cannot be viewed as such. This game comes from a very high pedigree. Tony Hawk's Underground was a phenomenal game. Visuals should not warrant such poor reviews alone. this is not a game billed for aesthetic pleasure. Skating games at their core are about game play. The lack of a true customization of a characterThis game viewed within a complete vacuum would probably warrant an 8. Yet it cannot be viewed as such. This game comes from a very high pedigree. Tony Hawk's Underground was a phenomenal game. Visuals should not warrant such poor reviews alone. this is not a game billed for aesthetic pleasure. Skating games at their core are about game play. The lack of a true customization of a character physically is rather disappointing. in the previous iterations of the game they had both the professionals and a character created player Also in this game it does not have an ability to get off of the skateboard and run around and or climb. even if it was just climbing a high dive to bomb into a pool. I am also saddened by the lack of story driven single player like in underground. The aspect of starting off small in a hometown or somewhere but as you got better, learned more skills and did missions you modified your environment, opening new zones and new missions was a really fun aspect. doing special moves is in this is not as satisfying as it was in previous games. i felt a joy in memorizing down left triangle for my special grind. This is the game in relation to its legacy and its lacking in relation to those. Viewed as a stand alone piece it is not bad. the motions are simple to learn but can be improved upon to refine to perfection and a high degree of skill. the physics are enjoyable, i like the addition of the stomp skating mechanic. I have not had time yet to attempt the create your own skate-park but i always enjoyed that in previous games so glad to see it present. The music to the game is fantastic, it has a good modern punk vibe that is familiar to the skater culture, Yet the game play itself does not feel punk. even when you would tag walls or slap stickers when you did wall plants, or hit things with your skateboard to just break things, it does not have such a rebellious feel. the level design as far as i have seen is really strong with different ways to go through each level and do what type of skating you like. If i had 0 expectations about what this game would be like or played its previous versions I would consider this a worthwhile purchase. as of now i am unsure if it was really worth it. On a side note in response to what a lot of people I see complaining about it not having local coop. I can completely understand not adding a local coop aspect to the game. to add a local coop can be a big time investment and for how much actual reward. how many people would have bought this game only if it had local coop added to it. the majority of people playing together will be online. I play games constantly with my friends. yet it has been 2 years since I have played a game with a friend physically beside me. Like a conservative parent of a punk rock child, You let me down Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5, I know you could have been so much more and i hope you can figure it out and get better.… Expand
  20. revanthedarth
    Nov 12, 2017
    6
    Overall a nice game, brings back memories. Definitely doesn't add anything new to the series, it's good old THPS.

    The missions are quite repetitive - you do more or less the same thing in training grounds, then in a high school, rooftops, and even in space. But then again, this is exactly how the series have always been, so I can't really complain. Music selection is quite nice.    Overall a nice game, brings back memories. Definitely doesn't add anything new to the series, it's good old THPS.

    The missions are quite repetitive - you do more or less the same thing in training grounds, then in a high school, rooftops, and even in space. But then again, this is exactly how the series have always been, so I can't really complain.

    Music selection is quite nice.

    There are a few things where the developers felt a bit lazy - there is no animation after you fall down - you magically respawn rather than stand up. When you finish/quit a mission, you always start in the spawn point of the level. This could've been a bit more continuous.

    Multiplayer might've been fun when the game was published, but I can't find any other player in last couple of levels so it's more or less dead except for the first three levels at this point.

    Overall, this is your old fun and repetitive THPS game with shinier graphics in ps4. Don't get disappointed by expecting anything more. I'd give it a 7/10, but I'm taking one more because the game does NOT have split screen multiplayer. Just how lazy were the developers?    … Expand
  21. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 2, 2015
    5
    Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5
    Side Mission Collectathon
    I have to say I had much higher expectations of Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 after growing up with the underground games and having so much fun them Its sad when a game 12 years older had more ambition and heart than a modern day successor Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 is completely lazy Most people don’t like the cell shaded art style, I    Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5
    Side Mission Collectathon
    I have to say I had much higher expectations of Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 after growing up with the underground games and having so much fun them
    Its sad when a game 12 years older had more ambition and heart than a modern day successor
    Tony Hawks Pro Skater 5 is completely lazy
    Most people don’t like the cell shaded art style, I personally didn’t mind it all too much and is really the least of this games problems
    Its littered with bugs and crashes, controls feel sloppy, and tricks feel way too simple.
    The sound track is great but theres no list to view songs or toggle them on or off, you cant even create your own organic skater, and I don’t mean a vegan
    youre only given the opportunity to change the skin on the games main characters
    There is no campaign or characters to give out quests, youre given 8 hub worlds which are all unlocked by obtaining at least 15 of the 30 possible stars in side missions in the previous worlds
    These freeskate hub worlds feature collectibles that unlock items and are decent in size but nowhere near the open world style we got back in the ps2 days and that’s incredibly sad
    its like the parks were given the create a park limit underground had and they are completely dead other than the fact there are other players there too
    The side missions are really just dumb mini games of do x amount of mounts in x time,
    get all the balls out of the pool, break and collect stuff before time runs out.
    That’s it
    the more stars you get the more money, unlockables and xp you get to level up and obtain skill points to spend on your character
    After you’ve completed a 2 minute mini game you have to load back into the hub world and the load time is decent, but dreadfully frequent making them feel much longer.
    There is a create a park mode that gives you a laughably small template and obstacle options, you can spend your time creating a masterpiece or a mess, you can fill the space both land and air anyway you please so there is plenty of opportunity to make amazing parks for your friends or others to play around in
    I kind of feel like Pro skater 5 is relying way too much on mp to carry it when its mp isn’t anywhere as fun as it was 12 years ago with its sandbox style hide and seek type worlds
    I wanted to love this game so much, but no heart or soul was put into it and I honestly cant recommend it.
    For what it is
    Skating Game 5/10
    Overall 5/10    … Expand
  22. fartmachine
    Sep 29, 2015
    5
    It's like the first Tony Hawk game. You can't get off your board, no story, and no multiple grind / manual combos.. I'm a little disappointed i guess i was expecting it to be like the underground games which are way more fun than this. It's still fun i guess. Really they took two steps forward and one step back on this. I'd honestly rather play a remake of the underground games.
  23. FunkeeBee
    Sep 30, 2015
    5
    Although I don't consider myself a "fan" of any game series, I can safely say that the Tony Hawk franchise has always been one of my favorite, because when I was 7 years old, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 on the Playstation was the best game ever. I went on to play every consecutive Tony Hawk game, and loved every second of them. But, it's 2015, and it's been 13 years since THPS4.

    For fans and    Although I don't consider myself a "fan" of any game series, I can safely say that the Tony Hawk franchise has always been one of my favorite, because when I was 7 years old, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 on the Playstation was the best game ever. I went on to play every consecutive Tony Hawk game, and loved every second of them. But, it's 2015, and it's been 13 years since THPS4.

    For fans and newcomers alike, the latest installment in the Tony Hawk franchise, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5, will disappoint you.

    From poor framerate stability to 2005 graphics, the game itself is on the edge of failure. There are things that stand out, however, like the classic "feel" from previous games, or even the seem-less multiplayer experience. Onto the Pros and Cons of the game:

    Pros:

    - Classic Feel of the previous Tony Hawk games.

    - Seem-less Multiplayer experience, which lets you skate around in levels with other skaters from around the world.

    - The Slam feature; It can really help in situations where you know you're going too fast to hit a gap.

    - Level-Specific "Power ups"; On the level Mega Park, for example, you can run over some sort of skater icon that turns your skater into a giant. It can prove useful in some areas of said level.

    Cons:

    - Frame rate issues; The framerate tends to dip well below 30 fps when there are too many online players around or too many particle effects on the screen.

    - Unconventional control scheme; Well, first of all, none of it can be changed. Your skater can be stationary if you use the joystick down or the left trigger to brake, the latter being preferred since it is more responsive in this game. Needless to say, the brake feature is not a bad thing. What is, however, is that the character cannot go from a stand-still to a smooth and slow acceleration process. It's like playing a racing game with a keyboard, your gas pedal becomes an on/off switch. If you're caught in a situation where you need to make a small adjustment in positioning from a stand-still position, you're screwed. Your character won't go smoothly forward, it's either 0 or 50 and above.

    - Annoying level design; Especially the level Rooftops, which can get very frustrating to navigate in.

    - Graphics; Although Activision said that they have changed the art style a few months ago, it still looks like they didn't have enough time on their hands to fully polish the game.

    - Lack of Split-Screen Co-op; A big part of why so many people loved Tony Hawk games. It's not a big deal in 2015 because so many people prefer playing online, but I still feel like it should have been an option either way.

    I would recommend this game only to hardcore fans of the franchise, anyone else may be severely disappointed for a 60$ game.    … Expand
  24. DoUEvnLft
    Oct 3, 2015
    4
    The game isn't awful, but it isn't good. The gameplay works *most* of the time, and when it does it can be quite fun. The characters initially control quite sluggishly, but that is improved as you play the game and unlock stats.

    That said, there are some glaring issues with the game. The character 'creation' is extremely limited, making you edit already existing skaters with new heads    The game isn't awful, but it isn't good. The gameplay works *most* of the time, and when it does it can be quite fun. The characters initially control quite sluggishly, but that is improved as you play the game and unlock stats.

    That said, there are some glaring issues with the game.
    The character 'creation' is extremely limited, making you edit already existing skaters with new heads and bodies, instead of making your own skater from the ground up (which has been a feature since the first games). Another huge issue with the game is the level design, which is arguably one of the most important parts of the Tony Hawk games. All of the levels are completely forgettable and feel lazily cobbled together in a few hours by someone using the in-game park creator. On top of this, the game doesn't look all too pretty either. The cel-shaded graphics kind of saved it in this regard. Without them the game would look like an early 360 game. And despite that, the game runs like **** it aims for 60fps but rarely hits it, by dropping down to lower than 30 at a lot of points, which can lead to physics-based glitches such as falling off of rails and losing your combos due to your skater inexplicably falling down. And yet another problem with the game becomes apparent, the glitches. The glitches I've experienced aren't quite as bad as the ones reported, with people reporting constant crashing and sometimes even game corruption. Luckily, the glitches I've experience lie only in gameplay, such as getting trapped inside scenery and getting thrown off my board mid-combo for no reason.

    Overall, the game isn't good. It's very disappointing for a long-time Tony Hawk game fan like myself. The gameplay still holds up moderately compared to the other games, and is a slight improvement over Pro Skater HD's clunky gameplay, but these rare moments of satisfaction are far overshadowed by the mediocrity and sometimes outright awfulness of the rest of it.

    Avoid Pro Skater 5 until it drops down to $20 or less.    … Expand
  25. ReallyCoolNamr
    Sep 29, 2015
    4
    You I'm a THPS veteran. I've played them before I could even talk. I've played almost all (Ride and Shred are the only ones I haven't played). This one sadly does not meet with my expectations. This has to be the worst main THPS title I've ever played. Most of the gameplay is fast, which is good, but it also feels unnatural and downright annoying at times. The physics are still veryYou I'm a THPS veteran. I've played them before I could even talk. I've played almost all (Ride and Shred are the only ones I haven't played). This one sadly does not meet with my expectations. This has to be the worst main THPS title I've ever played. Most of the gameplay is fast, which is good, but it also feels unnatural and downright annoying at times. The physics are still very strange and unnatural. The music is amazing, no lie there. I enjoyed every song in the soundtrack. But, it doesn't tell me what song is playing, so I have to take wild guesses as to what's playing. Create a Park is amazing. I loved it. But, create a skater was basically replacing an existing skater over, which I find very lazy and boring. Even worse, you only had preset heads and clothing. And most of the clothes is just recolors. Level design is okay but feels boring, most notably School III and Bunker. It feels old and not in a good way. Graphics are okay, but it doesn't really matter. Slam button is really annoying and special bank is not very good. You can basically never bail now. Leaned too much to the left, you just end you grind and so on. Basically, the only way to bail is if you land sideways. I feel like this game was a cheap, pandering, lazy, cash grabbing, uninspiring idea that Activison probably only did this for the money and nothing else. Robomodo fails once again to give us the game all THPS/THUG fans have been yelling at them to do for the last 8 years. And Activision got our money again. If Robomodo/Disruptive Games do indeed fix all the bugs, put a bit more effort into the game, hell, even use the same engine as THPS4/THUG, they could make the series great again, but I doubt it. If they were to release a THPS 6, it'll probably be filled be the one to destroy all THPS fans. I rather play THUG Pro (a THUG 2 PC mod) than this really terrible sequel to a used-to-be amazing franchise. What Tony Hawk should do is play THPS4 and THUG1-2 and feel the controls and then make sure that their next game feels like those games.… Expand
  26. HybridStones
    Oct 4, 2015
    4
    I can't state anything that hasn't already been said, but the main problem i have with this game so far is the single player. Whenever a game is started in "Private" mode it stays like that, until a challenge is started or left. Whenever that happens, it automatically puts you into a an online lobby, which is rather annoying. Maybe this game will help EA and possibly another skate game
  27. winningfreak
    Oct 1, 2015
    3
    The game it's self isn't so bad.

    Online mode is horrendous. The old THPS games allowed you to join a lobby and play with people who wanted to do similar game types. Tony Hawk 5 does no such thing. You are in a random room with 20 random people who are doing there missions or free skating. When you wanna do a trick attack or other game mode you have to enter a separate lobby for that.    The game it's self isn't so bad.

    Online mode is horrendous. The old THPS games allowed you to join a lobby and play with people who wanted to do similar game types. Tony Hawk 5 does no such thing. You are in a random room with 20 random people who are doing there missions or free skating. When you wanna do a trick attack or other game mode you have to enter a separate lobby for that. Sadly because no one knows why anyone is playing I have yet to find a game with anyone in it for any mode. With this new online system the only people you are see the free skaters.

    Until there is an update avoid this game. There are only 8 in house levels and create a skater consists only of editing an existing skater.    … Expand
  28. TheLastofMe
    Aug 4, 2019
    3
    When all is said and done, this game doesn’t deserve to be called Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 and most certainly shouldn’t make its way onto your download queue. I feel like Activision withheld it from early reviews because the company knew it's a butt of a game. I know it’s tempting to give this one a go, especially after the years of awesomeness the Pro Skater franchise has provided in theWhen all is said and done, this game doesn’t deserve to be called Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 and most certainly shouldn’t make its way onto your download queue. I feel like Activision withheld it from early reviews because the company knew it's a butt of a game. I know it’s tempting to give this one a go, especially after the years of awesomeness the Pro Skater franchise has provided in the past, but it doesn’t match up to today’s standards. Avoid this one like the Black Plague.… Expand
  29. bveracka
    Sep 29, 2015
    3
    Why does this game even exist? Simple: Tony Hawk and his enormous enterprise realized--with the success all the low-budget remakes of games recently--they likely figured they could make a ton of money off of building a bare-bones game so small & simple it could probably run on PS2. THPS5 is one of the most blatant cash-and-grabs of 2015. No doubt within 30 days Activision and Robomodo willWhy does this game even exist? Simple: Tony Hawk and his enormous enterprise realized--with the success all the low-budget remakes of games recently--they likely figured they could make a ton of money off of building a bare-bones game so small & simple it could probably run on PS2. THPS5 is one of the most blatant cash-and-grabs of 2015. No doubt within 30 days Activision and Robomodo will try to save face and make some lame excuse(s) as to why the quality of the game is so terrible.
    In case you're wondering, I played the game for a little more than an hour last night & early this morning, and I have to say I'm just angry with Tony and his team for even making this game. It's such a slap in the face to every kid like myself who grew up loving the original games and has been waiting for a better version to come out. The final word is this: EA skate 3 on PS3 is a way better game in every conceivable way, period.
    There's one thing I can't stand about this game, aside from the downright awful graphics (and I mean awful; I can't believe this game was made in 2015 for the "New Generation" of video games), the number-one thing that gets me about THPS5 is the gimmicky feel of how the game plays; everything has this comic book -like feel to it that just ruins the experience. Whether it's the overly float-y graphics, or the ridiculous wisps of light and sparks that your skateboard leaves in its wake. Skateboard trucks do not spark when you grind against anything, so why should they in a game that's supposed to simulate skateboarding? As with just about everything in the game, it just doesn't make sense. Another thing that doesn't make sense is buying this game when there's EA's Skate 3; Skate 3 is almost 5 years old and it's simply a better game all-around, and it's more polished! Sorry Tony, I've been a fan of your's for years but this was a total "Swing and a Miss". 'Nuff said!    … Expand
  30. Datamari
    Nov 3, 2015
    3
    One word. WHY.

    Why did this have to happen to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? We all love the series, it's fantastic! Pro Skater 1 and 2 was fantastic! Pro Skater 3 and 4 was great! But this game is easily the worst in the series. I was hyped for this game, a Tony Hawk Pro Skater game on the PS4! But NOPE! This game was a complete waste, and it had so much potential! The key thing that    One word. WHY.

    Why did this have to happen to Tony Hawk's Pro Skater? We all love the series, it's fantastic! Pro Skater 1 and 2 was fantastic! Pro Skater 3 and 4 was great! But this game is easily the worst in the series. I was hyped for this game, a Tony Hawk Pro Skater game on the PS4! But NOPE! This game was a complete waste, and it had so much potential! The key thing that Activision wanted was to include online-interaction. Surprise, it sucks. There is no option to play on your own, messing up your single-player experience. It's hard to pull off the Glendale Grind when you see some skater in the distance getting his board stuck in the wall. Speaking of which, this game is buggy as crap. You are going to have glitches happen at least once in your playthrough. The developers said they were aware of the bugs, and that they were going to fix it. Which will make the game at least playable, but even cleaning up the game won't solve it's many problems. The level design is bland, and there is zero physics when it comes to playing this game. All-in-all, THPS 5 is not good, it's very bad; the skating mechanics are still enjoyable, for the most part, but the constant FPS drops, the choppy gameplay, and the fact that there is almost no connection to the original games makes this game bad.

    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 gets a 3/10.    … Expand
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 38 out of 43
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    25
    I had an impression that the developers intentionally butchered Tony Hawk’s classic formula in every way imaginable. For the last couple of years Activision has been trying hard to finish this series off and it seems it finally succeeded. [12/2015, p.58]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 15, 2015
    20
    This Hawk has had its wings clipped to the point where it resembles an ugly-looking, flightless dodo that deserves its own extinction. [Christmas 2015, p74]
  3. Yahoo!
    Nov 18, 2015
    50
    Most egregiously, this game costs $60. That’s about $50 too much. A better choice? Go crank Goldfinger’s “Superman,” fire up your old PlayStation or Dreamcast, dig up a copy of the original game, and relive the glory days the right way.
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