Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

 Xbox One
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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 136 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 136
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 136
  3. Negative: 105 out of 136
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  1. Crocco
    Jul 7, 2022
    0
    Awful game. Worst skateboarding game in recent years. Awful controls and physics. The game looks bad, plays even worse. There really is no salvaging this game.
  2. DerekSCritic
    Nov 25, 2018
    1
    As the first game I played on my Xbox One, this was a terrible start to the console! Glitches, bugs, bad level design, outdated graphics, limited content - this game is a childhood killer. A few months after playing this game, I went back and played the PS2 titles, and I eventually owned all the games Neversoft developed. Even at their weakest point, the games were way better than thisAs the first game I played on my Xbox One, this was a terrible start to the console! Glitches, bugs, bad level design, outdated graphics, limited content - this game is a childhood killer. A few months after playing this game, I went back and played the PS2 titles, and I eventually owned all the games Neversoft developed. Even at their weakest point, the games were way better than this awful title. Please stay away from this game!… Expand
  3. EmilyV
    Apr 14, 2016
    0
    I think I made it past the into screen twice. Every time I load up the game it freezes. So that puts a damper on things. Do not buy this game for any amount of money unless you plan on it just looking pretty on your shelf.
  4. bryanrph
    Apr 10, 2016
    7
    I heard all the negative feedback for this game and waiting more than 6 months to try it. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Although the level design isn't too inspired, I really enjoyed my play through. Most technical issues have been patched, so there are no game breaking bugs as there were at launch. There is plenty to do between missions, free-skate objectives, gap lists, andI heard all the negative feedback for this game and waiting more than 6 months to try it. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Although the level design isn't too inspired, I really enjoyed my play through. Most technical issues have been patched, so there are no game breaking bugs as there were at launch. There is plenty to do between missions, free-skate objectives, gap lists, and emblems to unlock. While not a great game, it doesn't deserve the amount of criticism heaped upon it. If you like the series and are okay lowering your expectations a tad, pick this up on sale. It's easily worth 10 to 15 hours of your time.… Expand
  5. SuperDERP
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    Ever wonder what it would be like to combine goat simulator and Skate Board together? Well Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 is for you. This game is as fun and enjoyable as goat simulator. Game has been subjected by Conan O'Brian
  6. BrushedRed
    Mar 4, 2016
    5
    Not as bad as its being made out to be, but not really a jewel either, though unlike many I usually play single player games, only play multiplayer games occasionally. The game is definitely not a great looking one with an almost cel-shaded appearance that doesn't really fit the game's atmosphere. The create a skater has been extremely turned down and in fact you may not even know itNot as bad as its being made out to be, but not really a jewel either, though unlike many I usually play single player games, only play multiplayer games occasionally. The game is definitely not a great looking one with an almost cel-shaded appearance that doesn't really fit the game's atmosphere. The create a skater has been extremely turned down and in fact you may not even know it exists if you don't know how to access it and the styles are pretty limited. The board selection is decent though. I was also pretty let down that you cannot edit pre existing movesets as most every skater has the same special tricks except for grinds and manuals. Not really a dealbreaker in my opinion though. I think what really messes up the experience is the boring levels. The levels themselves are pretty claustrophobic and exploring isn't that much fun. No one really explores in TH games, I know, but the skate letters, combo letters, and collectibles are very easy and no brainers. The missions themselves in levels aren't too bad, though the advertising of 80 different missions feels as an overstatement since there technically may be 80 separate missions, but they all follow the same pattern: get a score, run through rings, do what tony tells you to do, big head mode, etc. So it can get a bit repetitious. Now I do know games these days have xp and levels to level up in, and this one followed suit, though in a Tony Hawk game I don't really see the use in leveling up. Doesn't make much sense. I mean maybe if it changed the stats, but you get stat points for completing missions. But yeah the worlds seem quite empty. I think the dev team thought many more people would play the game so the parks should be full of free skating socialites whenever no one really advanced more than the first couple levels. I've completed the game and gotten 1000 G and after selecting any level after Bonfire Beach, there are pretty much no others to see anywhere.

    Instead of feeling like THPS3 or THPS4, it feels like THPS1. Now that was an awesome game back in the day, but in 2015 it feels outdated and old. Especially to pass off for $65. I got the game for practically nothing after trading in games and it being on sale, so I can't say I feel ripped off but I can see where I'd probably hate it more had I paid full price. Not to mention the create a park feature isn't bad and actually a lot could've been done with it but many of the community don't really feel obligated to create parks since there isn't a big community to play them, though there are a few good ones if you search hard enough. I don't necessarily think the dev team hastily threw it together. I believe they worked on it a while and had some good ideas, the only problem was that it only sounded good on paper and once it actually came to be, it wasn't what it seemed like it would be. Also the removal of local multiplayer was a bit weird especially since it takes 8 people to do an online multiplayer game and good luck finding that with no one else playing the game! I'm not going to lie, I've had a lot of fun with this game and I personally do like most of the old school feel about it, but if you're wondering if you should get it or not, I'd say wait for it to be on sale and there being nothing else you see you spending your money on... Or you can just get the THPS1 HD remake    … Expand
  7. DJAftershock
    Jan 22, 2016
    1
    THE MOST DISAPPOINTING GAME EVER. The first warning sign is that the people who made Ride and Shred came back to develop this. The second warning sign is that review copies were not distributed until the very day of release. The third warning sign is it has a SEVERAL GIGABYTE PATCH THAT IS REQUIRED FOR 80% OF THE GAME TO ACTUALLY WORK. Seriously, if you don't install a 5gig patch, you'reTHE MOST DISAPPOINTING GAME EVER. The first warning sign is that the people who made Ride and Shred came back to develop this. The second warning sign is that review copies were not distributed until the very day of release. The third warning sign is it has a SEVERAL GIGABYTE PATCH THAT IS REQUIRED FOR 80% OF THE GAME TO ACTUALLY WORK. Seriously, if you don't install a 5gig patch, you're left with a tutorial and the park editor. Woe is anyone with a slow internet connection. You ain't skating today, son.

    Okay, so the actual game is terrible. The controls are ripped straight from THPSHD, except they're somehow LESS responsive than a game on PS3/360 which was, in turn, less responsive than a game on the PS2.

    The soundtrack is pretty bad, but it's not "kill me please" bad. I mean, it has SOME punk in it, but it's a lot more poppy than before. What happened to the days of Bad Religion, Rage Against the Machine and Motorhead?

    The game is embarrassingly ugly. I don't get why, but the teaser video had pretty mediocre graphics and they're somehow worse in the retail version. Textures take several centuries to load, it can't decide whether it wants to be 30 frames a second or FOUR frames a second, the UI looks like it was made as a high schooler's Unity project.

    I stopped playing after about an hour. I really cannot stand this game. According to people who suffered through the entire thing, it doesn't get better. Through the glitches and server issues, the horrible graphics and the dull soundtrack, DO. NOT. BUY. THIS. GAME.    … Expand
  8. Gamersince93
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    If your looking for a game that continues the pro skater series where you left off at four, buy this game. I often complain about remakes of other games today trying to "innovate" and completely ruining what the game was originally all about. This game may not be worth sixty dollars but that's not because of the way the game is set up and works. It's because it needs more content. PeopleIf your looking for a game that continues the pro skater series where you left off at four, buy this game. I often complain about remakes of other games today trying to "innovate" and completely ruining what the game was originally all about. This game may not be worth sixty dollars but that's not because of the way the game is set up and works. It's because it needs more content. People are unhappy they paid $60 for basically 10 pro skater levels, which used to be fine but people are used to much bigger open world games now. Keep in mind for 100% you can complete all of those levels with every character. This game would be ten times better if it had bigger levels, more levels, more objectives within the levels, more normal character customization staying true to old school skater looks, and a bigger soundtrack. I love the new slam move that speeds up game play making you able to rip through the levels, if you don't like it you can change the slam button to a double "y" tap in the options menu. The wall ride is also a great addition to play. The biggest issue i have with this game is the online features. They are headed in the right direction but still need work. I like how when you enter a level you can see other players as if you just arrived at the skate park. However, i would love a feature where you could choose a level to play high score on and have a server that sets up a huge game with 8+ players ripping through the map within a time limit for a score, or have all the different types of missions within the levels as game modes you can play on all the different maps. I often can't find anyone to play with in the maps. If this game had servers that instantly hooked you up with people trying to do the same this such as high score on school 3, longest accumulated air time on barrics, or longest accumulated grind time on bonfire beach etc. this game would have infinite replay ability for me. As far as the bugs go i couldn't care less, it prolongs the game and gives you a good laugh just like all the old games did. Bad graphics? first of all they are cartoon and not bad, they fit the game. Secondly who cares? if they don't worry about graphics you can expect more titles because it doesn't cost a butt load of money and work to make. This game is a true continuation of the series and i am happy with my purchase. I just wish there was more where that came from for the single player, and online high score matches with a lot of players to really test your skills with other players and give this game endless play ability. I give this game an 8 out of 10 because it's almost a perfect continuation of the series but still has room for improvement.

    Next time throw in some grind variations by double tapping buttons like in the underground series and give us more spin ability similar to SSX on the ps3 and xbox 360. I don't care about realistic game play. I want the ability to put together the most ridiculous huge combos possible. Also give us bigger levels, more levels, more objectives in the levels, a bigger soundtrack, more character customization, and high score matches on 8+ lobbies for endless replay ability.    … Expand
  9. ciberfox
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    il gioco privo dei due update è oggettivamente poco giocabile. Per essere un nuovo gioco della serie pro skate ha alcuni problemi e limiti, primo fra tutti, è poco flessibile sulla personalizzazione dei trick e delle caratteristiche dello skater, i punti esperienza non danno un vero e proprio miglioramento nelle prestazioni. i livelli risultano ripetitivi e scopiazzati dalle vecchieil gioco privo dei due update è oggettivamente poco giocabile. Per essere un nuovo gioco della serie pro skate ha alcuni problemi e limiti, primo fra tutti, è poco flessibile sulla personalizzazione dei trick e delle caratteristiche dello skater, i punti esperienza non danno un vero e proprio miglioramento nelle prestazioni. i livelli risultano ripetitivi e scopiazzati dalle vecchie release del gioco. per il resto è il solito tony hawk's pro skater di sempre, forse troppo snello per i fan più datatati come me me, forse sarebbe stato meglio un open world con aree da scoprire e così portare avanti la carriera.… Expand
  10. Trainzfan333
    Dec 25, 2015
    0
    Oh. My. God.

    Ten years ago, I played Bubsy 3D, and I didn't think it could get any worse. But, holy crap, I was wrong. 2015 was, in my opinion, one of the best years for gaming ever. We got Batman: Arkham Knight, Star Wars Battlefront, Just Cause 3, Fallout 4, Halo 5, Forza Motorsport 6, and Cities: Skylines. 2015 was a great year, but then this game comes out of nowhere. $60 for this    Oh. My. God.

    Ten years ago, I played Bubsy 3D, and I didn't think it could get any worse. But, holy crap, I was wrong. 2015 was, in my opinion, one of the best years for gaming ever. We got Batman: Arkham Knight, Star Wars Battlefront, Just Cause 3, Fallout 4, Halo 5, Forza Motorsport 6, and Cities: Skylines. 2015 was a great year, but then this game comes out of nowhere. $60 for this game?! That's money you could use for Star Wars Battlefront, Fallout 4, Just Cause 3, etc.

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  11. winteriscoming5
    Nov 23, 2015
    5
    The first couple hours of Tony Hawk is like returning to your child hood. Incredible combos and much time spent trying to master certain parts of a map. But this initial hit of nostalgia wears off very fast once the missions become annoying and repetitive. I found myself only doing free skate, which was entertaining but also loaded with bugs and annoying hiccups. This game seemed to beThe first couple hours of Tony Hawk is like returning to your child hood. Incredible combos and much time spent trying to master certain parts of a map. But this initial hit of nostalgia wears off very fast once the missions become annoying and repetitive. I found myself only doing free skate, which was entertaining but also loaded with bugs and annoying hiccups. This game seemed to be rushed and made for the sole purpose of making a few bucks off of a dying name brand in gaming.… Expand
  12. gamer6969
    Nov 17, 2015
    0
    Spoiler alert. This game suxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  13. Nickeldym
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    I remember when I was a young mate and played the original Tony Hawk game and fell in love with the skating mechanics. The graphics are drop dead gorgeous, and the music brought me to tears. Activision did not just refine the gameplay, but instead, perfected it. This series gives me skating orgasms and makes me wanna skate the London streets again. BEST GAME EVER. Anyone that scores thisI remember when I was a young mate and played the original Tony Hawk game and fell in love with the skating mechanics. The graphics are drop dead gorgeous, and the music brought me to tears. Activision did not just refine the gameplay, but instead, perfected it. This series gives me skating orgasms and makes me wanna skate the London streets again. BEST GAME EVER. Anyone that scores this below a 10 is either blind, or a numbskull.-NIckeldym… Expand
  14. Muji
    Nov 2, 2015
    1
    This is perhaps the worst game I've ever installed onto my xbox, and the biggest waste of money i've ever had the misfortune to spend on gaming, ever. I stupidly ignored the reviews and bought it on the slim hope I could recreate the fun and joy from the original games... nope, all I got was a stinking, steaming pile of dog waste. Avoid at all costs.
  15. RizingAction
    Oct 22, 2015
    1
    I rarely found any good while playing this broken game. Every level I played it was just crammed with cheesy, awkward challenges that have no relation to skateboarding in any way. It feels much like a sequel to Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD. A very bad sequel. The other THPS games from over a decade ago deliver more entertainment and function then this mess of a game. Don't buy this game forI rarely found any good while playing this broken game. Every level I played it was just crammed with cheesy, awkward challenges that have no relation to skateboarding in any way. It feels much like a sequel to Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD. A very bad sequel. The other THPS games from over a decade ago deliver more entertainment and function then this mess of a game. Don't buy this game for $60. Don't buy it for $20. Stay far away from it as much as possible.… Expand
  16. SIPPIO
    Oct 8, 2015
    0
    DONT WASTE YOURE MONEY!!
    -don't waste youre Gamefly rental!
    -Don't waste youre youtube time! -And say goodbye to youre childhood memories of uber THPS F U N.. ~Welcome to the age of G R E E D! --I JUST learned Activision did-not send out copies for reviews. smart on theyre part but I will always be weary of this whenever a company does it..Last game I remember doing it was 'Dying    DONT WASTE YOURE MONEY!!
    -don't waste youre Gamefly rental!
    -Don't waste youre youtube time!
    -And say goodbye to youre childhood memories of uber THPS F U N..
    ~Welcome to the age of G R E E D!
    --I JUST learned Activision did-not send out copies for reviews. smart on theyre part but I will always be weary of this whenever a company does it..Last game I remember doing it was 'Dying Light' but I loved Dead Island sooo much that I had to try it.And I didn't like Dying Lights parkour. BUT HEAVEN on a fun factor compaired ot this...
    --I rented the Xbox One version and bought the PS4 version. all coincidental btw. ugh!

    ---This corporate Greed is killing Gaming..An dit only stops if people make abig deal about it..
    --Look what happened to Poor Bungie With Destiny. Probably the cleanest,sharpest controls ever in a video game,,but rushed premature by about a year..
    ---I have no idea how to this problem gets fixed because gamers aren't gonna stop buying AAA games..
    -In Skateboarding the Leaders wouldn't let this happen. Whats funny /ironic is Tony Hawk is one of those leaders who protects skating....

    ---Skate 3 is coming to playstation Now and will be 1st run xboxOne backwards compatable..and expect to see Skate 4 With Mark Gonzales on the cover as a statement to anti corporate greed and meddling cause The Gonz is #1 against NON Skaters/artist involved with skating.touche'    … Expand
  17. GundamMars
    Oct 6, 2015
    1
    It's only getting a 1 because it made my girlfriend and I laugh so much. This is terrible and to know that Activision actively knew the game had problems upon launch is criminal. From the "high quality" PS2 graphics to the constant collision detection problems and the unoriginal level designs it seems Activision just wanted to hold on to the Tony Hawk license and were banking on nostalgia.It's only getting a 1 because it made my girlfriend and I laugh so much. This is terrible and to know that Activision actively knew the game had problems upon launch is criminal. From the "high quality" PS2 graphics to the constant collision detection problems and the unoriginal level designs it seems Activision just wanted to hold on to the Tony Hawk license and were banking on nostalgia. You could go out and buy a Dreamcast and a copy of Tony Hawk 2 and be far more entertained than playing this poor, very poor, installment of the franchise. Thank God she bought this and not me.… Expand
  18. QuickTimeEvent
    Oct 5, 2015
    6
    I'm not going to lie, THPS5 has issues, these issues range from glitchy half pipes (mainly in the create-a-parks) , low FPS in certain areas to rails that throw you off for no reason.

    However, underneath those few issues is a solid game that has the spirit of the original THPS games, Robomodo and Distruptive games have done a decent job at recreating the feel of the PSOne THPS games and    I'm not going to lie, THPS5 has issues, these issues range from glitchy half pipes (mainly in the create-a-parks) , low FPS in certain areas to rails that throw you off for no reason.

    However, underneath those few issues is a solid game that has the spirit of the original THPS games, Robomodo and Distruptive games have done a decent job at recreating the feel of the PSOne THPS games and with a few patches to fix the problems and a couple of free DLC Pro Skaters and Levels, this could and will be an 8/10 easily.

    Negatives:
    - Low FPS and screen tearing in a few places.
    - Small amount of Levels.
    - Create-a-Park is glitchy at times and too limited.
    - Customise-a-character is very limited.
    - Random glitches that rarely stop a combo or line.

    Positives:
    + Levels feel like real skateparks with real skaters always around.
    + Proskaters and special guests are in decent supply (could be more though)
    + Combos are easier to string together than previous games.
    + Octodad
    + Game is fast and fluid when there aren't FPS slowdowns.
    + Cell-shaded look brings that arcade feel.
    + Soundtrack is pretty decent.    … Expand
  19. Snakebizzle
    Oct 3, 2015
    7
    Honestly not a terrible game. If you have an old game or two to trade in then it's well worth. I paid 23 for it and feel contempt. Don't pay more than $40 because the content is just not there. The graphics are OK, not great. Game plays like classic tony hawk and the challenges are pretty decent. I just think this game is average, could've been polished more. Still nowhere near a SKATEHonestly not a terrible game. If you have an old game or two to trade in then it's well worth. I paid 23 for it and feel contempt. Don't pay more than $40 because the content is just not there. The graphics are OK, not great. Game plays like classic tony hawk and the challenges are pretty decent. I just think this game is average, could've been polished more. Still nowhere near a SKATE game personally for me.… Expand
  20. engyne09
    Oct 3, 2015
    0
    Really bad game overall. Arguing that "The graphics are like the old and good ones" does not mean that a 2015 game need to look that bad. Without mentioning the bugs all over the place. They just try to keep the game alive to avoid copyright issues.
  21. gamerfan2015
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    While this game is not perfect, the reviews and scores are overly harsh. This game has online play and feels like a classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. I have been really enjoying it.
  22. 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
  23. JohnMate
    Oct 2, 2015
    0
    Just plain awful.

    Being a big fan of the Tony Hawk series I didn't want to believe all the bad reviews so still purchased the game. Unfortunately I should have listened to the reviews. This game is awful, full of bugs, frame rate drops and just generally broken. You should avoid buying this game unless it gets fixed but it's so broken I'm not sure any amount of patching will save this    Just plain awful.

    Being a big fan of the Tony Hawk series I didn't want to believe all the bad reviews so still purchased the game. Unfortunately I should have listened to the reviews. This game is awful, full of bugs, frame rate drops and just generally broken. You should avoid buying this game unless it gets fixed but it's so broken I'm not sure any amount of patching will save this game.

    A very sad day indeed for fans of the series    … Expand
  24. HeyStevensOn
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    Fans of the old will love it if they can admit that it is exactly like the old ones (graphics wise and stability).
    It is a lot of fun if you love the old ones and one of the few differences besides missions would be that you can play with 20 people online! The custom map building is also great in this game.
    Now, at first I really hated this game but as I played more I remembered why I    Fans of the old will love it if they can admit that it is exactly like the old ones (graphics wise and stability).
    It is a lot of fun if you love the old ones and one of the few differences besides missions would be that you can play with 20 people online! The custom map building is also great in this game.
    Now, at first I really hated this game but as I played more I remembered why I loved Tony Hawk so much 12+ years ago- this game is exactly what a game has to be - fun.
    (This reviewer does not care about graphics and finds random glitches funny).    … Expand
  25. TheDahaka
    Oct 1, 2015
    0
    How Tony Hawk has fallen from grace. This game looks and feels like a re-skinned Goat Simulator and is possibly the worst game I'v seen since superman 64. Avoid.
  26. BorderlineBunk
    Sep 30, 2015
    0
    I literally made a metacritic account just to spare gamers from purchasing terrible games like THPS5 and steer them in a better direction. Times are tough, and for most adult gamers 65 dollars could be re-purposed for so many great things. First off.....why...why god would you take features away from previous games. SO many franchises are like hey remember that wildly popular localI literally made a metacritic account just to spare gamers from purchasing terrible games like THPS5 and steer them in a better direction. Times are tough, and for most adult gamers 65 dollars could be re-purposed for so many great things. First off.....why...why god would you take features away from previous games. SO many franchises are like hey remember that wildly popular local multiplayer experience.....Forget that. Hey remember the beauty and magic of creating your own skater and slowly becoming a legend....F**k putting that in. Remember glitching around in a room full of other online skaters while you struggle to complete combos without getting knocked over?? Wait you dont? Oh great well add that in then. Its like game creators now a-days couldnt care less about the desires of the gamer. Who spends 500 bucks on a console to play it alone?? Even the popular local coop franchises that built their dynasty on it are phasing it out....and why? Did we as gamers ever say we wanted to stop playing games with out friends? Of course we didnt. Playing games is and will always be a fun way to spend time with your buddies. Every xbox one game Ive looked into lately has made it shockingly obvious that they want you to spend the 500 bucks a piece on a console if you wanna play with friends and its garbage. This game is garbage. The online only rooms dont make any sense. The missions in maps were unable to be accessed in certain lobbies.....and the graphics....dont even get me started on the graphics....They are shockingly bad. Why did I buy a next gen console to play a game that looks like the intro to 360? As Im typing this review Ive re-positioned my rating from a 2 to a zero because this game fails to recapture any of the magic of the franchise. Tony Hawk himself should be ashamed to attach his name to such an incomplete game. Thank you THPS for convincing me to never buy a game without sufficient research again. I award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Diabolical3b
    Sep 30, 2015
    7
    If you liked Tony Hawk 3 and 4, this one is close to those. I am a big fan of the classic Tony Hawk games and haven't played any of the recent ones (besides HD) or EA's Skate. My review is only about comparing THPS5 to the classics I enjoyed so much.

    The good: -This is the hardest Tony Hawk when it comes to challenges. This alone is taking me hours per map. -There are tons of stats    If you liked Tony Hawk 3 and 4, this one is close to those. I am a big fan of the classic Tony Hawk games and haven't played any of the recent ones (besides HD) or EA's Skate. My review is only about comparing THPS5 to the classics I enjoyed so much.

    The good:

    -This is the hardest Tony Hawk when it comes to challenges. This alone is taking me hours per map.
    -There are tons of stats and emblems to unlock and challenges to do.
    -It brings back a lot of the things I missed about the classic games.
    -I was immediately able to pick it up and feel at home after a 10 year break from THPS games.

    The Bad:

    -The graphics aren't the best.
    -The "retry" function on a mission is infuriating. If I choose retry, don't put a loading bar around the retry button and make me double confirm after a 5 second wait.
    -The menus and getting around is not easy.
    -At launch at least, the quick join for missions doesn't work in the free skate mode.
    -The controls are the same as they are in Tony Hawk HD (clunkier than the PS2 and Dreamcast versions of old).

    I still gave the game a 7 because these negatives, to me, do not make the game unplayable or that much less enjoyable. I still enjoy the game quite a bit. I advise watching some videos and making the decision for yourself.    … Expand
  29. jdh5153
    Sep 30, 2015
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible. The controls are clunky, especially with the 'slam down' function and the gameplay is executed horribly. You're dumped into a freeskate mode in which you skate with other players, but there's literally no reason for them to be there at all. You can't interact with anyone (besides bumping into them), you can't compete with them, the whole thing isThis game is absolutely terrible. The controls are clunky, especially with the 'slam down' function and the gameplay is executed horribly. You're dumped into a freeskate mode in which you skate with other players, but there's literally no reason for them to be there at all. You can't interact with anyone (besides bumping into them), you can't compete with them, the whole thing is pointless.

    The way multiplayer and missions are executed is horrendous. Every time you accept a mission you're met with a loading screen while it transports you out of the freeskate area and into an isolated mission instance. When you complete it you're met with another load back into freeskate. Not seamless at all. Same goes for the multiplayer. This is something out of the PS2 era, not modern video games.

    The game is one of, if not the ugliest current gen game. Heck it's ugly even in early 360 / PS3 standards. Stay away from this garbage.    … Expand
  30. Saint_Satan
    Sep 29, 2015
    0
    Insanely bad. Anyone who scores this over a 5 is braindead or it's the first video game they've ever played. An insult to Tony Hawk games. Pure garbage.
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
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  1. Sporting News
    Mar 2, 2016
    40
    Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 is not a complete disaster. The majority of its flaws and maybe even some of the problems could be overlooked if the game were simply more fun to play. However, even had that been the case, THPS5 comes nowhere near justifying a full $60 price tag. It’s disheartening to see a once proud series come to its likely end in such a fashion.
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  2. TrueAchievements
    Dec 16, 2015
    30
    It is impossible to look past the constant problems and bugs. Most of these don't make the game unplayable, but still cause a lot of bother along the way.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 1, 2015
    32
    A disgrace. When double jumps aren't the worst part, something's gone terribly wrong. [Dec 2015, p.78]
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