Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

 PlayStation
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Image
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 130 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: Skate as legendary Tony Hawk, or as one of nine top pros. Work your way up the ranks by landing suicidal tricks in brutal competitions to become the highest-ranked skate champ.
Buy Now
Buy on

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
N-Gage QD Movie

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GamePro
    100
    Fun, addictive, and exciting -- you couldn't ask for more in a game. Tony Hawk may not have the graphic flair of the Dreamcast, but it goes to prove that looks aren't everything.
  2. Game Revolution
    100
    It's a breath of fresh air to play such an entertaining and well done video game. Since I'm a fan of skateboarding, I truly appreciate the quality of work put into this product, but skaters and non-skaters alike will find this game a joy to play.
  3. PSX Nation
    97
    Neversoft has captured the feeling of the sport as it has never been before. Dirty, gritty and real. You can almost feel the scraped knees.
  4. GameCritics
    90
    It was so easy to get into that I was almost fooled into thinking the real-life sport could be that easy.
  5. Happy Puppy
    90
    This game is simply phenomenal, from its representation of the sport, to its incredible gameplay, all the way down to the brilliant sound effects.
  6. Gamezilla!
    89
    If you’re looking for a damn good skateboarding game, on any platform, start here.
  7. Games Domain
    80
    The only real complaint I have with Tony Hawk's is the fact that the game gets very samey after a while.

See all 18 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. ghostofwolf
    Aug 8, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10 zzzzzzzzkjzbzhbzhbkhzbkhzbkbkjbzkjbzkjbzkjbzkbkzjbkjzbkjzbkjzbkzjbkzjbzkjbzkjbzkjbzkjbzkbzkjbzkjzbkjzbkzjbkzbkzjbzkjbzkbzkbzkjzbkjzbkjzkjbzkbzkbzkbz… Expand
  2. Tensor
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    This is some of the best games I have ever played. I love it, from start to finish and its impossible not to like this game if your already This is some of the best games I have ever played. I love it, from start to finish and its impossible not to like this game if your already into these kind of games that involves extreme-sport adventures. This is a must-have game for any fan of ps1 and its a classic in any sense of the word!… Expand
  4. NorwayGamer
    Mar 20, 2019
    9
    I remember playing this with my little brother for hours when I was a kid. it was such a unique game at the time, and so well done. theI remember playing this with my little brother for hours when I was a kid. it was such a unique game at the time, and so well done. the controls are great, the stunts & tricks you can pull off is really satisfying, and trying to complete all the objectives is really addictive.

    the levels are fun, music is terrific, and it runs and looks great for it's age. if anyone still hasn't experienced this game, I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  5. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Very fun game to boot that made a whole lot of people suddenly interested with skating. Or at least with skate games. Never liked too muchVery fun game to boot that made a whole lot of people suddenly interested with skating. Or at least with skate games. Never liked too much those downhill levels, but all the open ones are fun.… Expand
  6. ashketchum
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    The first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater still remains a solid game. Though it may have been outdone by it's own successors, it features manyThe first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater still remains a solid game. Though it may have been outdone by it's own successors, it features many memorable stages and smooth gameplay, while remaining easily approachable. It's still a fun game to go back and play today, and offers an experience that you cannot get anywhere else.… Expand
  7. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Short, but fun.

    Good - the movement, speed, camera angles, and character model animations made the me feel like an amazing skateboarder.    Short, but fun.

    Good

    - the movement, speed, camera angles, and character model animations made the me feel like an amazing skateboarder. I can't even do a kickflip I'm real life. It allowed me to live that dream.

    - the level designs were diverse

    - camera movement is overall very good. Rarely was there an awkward moment. If there was, it'd fix itself very quickly.

    - the mission goals allowed me to experience many parts of the map.

    - an image of the objects I had to interact with for missions on the goals screen was much needed help for clarifying where I need to find them, without giving too much away. And I usually didn't have to fruitlessly search for it.

    Bad

    - can't kickflip or grab trick while jump is being pressed

    - You can land in the most impossible angles when coming down from a ramp. Which is very unrealistic.

    - sometimes I feel it's too easy to go over a ramp.

    - the buffering on grab moves feels a bit too short. Sometimes I try to buffer a grab move after a kickflip, but it doesn't happen cause I pressed the grab move too early. So I wish the buffer window was a bit bigger.

    - no second grind after first grind on the same rail

    - sometimes I would be able to land in horizontal, which looked very awkward    … Expand
  8. Zilcell
    May 8, 2013
    6
    Considering how much the series has improved, all the sequels are much more recommendable. This one is for the hardcore fans of the series.Considering how much the series has improved, all the sequels are much more recommendable. This one is for the hardcore fans of the series. Buy Pro Skater 3 instead.… Expand

See all 16 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PS1 Game of 1999
19
#19 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999