OK lets end this argument once and for all!Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 or Tony hawk Pro skater 3?

[Wamapoke]

Does 2x count?

side note, is there any way to play these games now or would I have to dig up an old console

360 can play them.

 

[Breakdown Robot]

They're both hype AF, but THPS3 unlocked the full potential of the combo system.

 

[Flon]

I grew up during the PlayStation 1 era. I liked skateboarding, I had so many friends that were into it too, we even had a dedicated skate park. I was even into the kind of music the game had.

Yet this series completely flew me by. I didn't even know it existed until years later. I missed out big time.

 

[XandBosch]

The Airport is the game changer.

Fuck these games were so awesome :')

Underground's OST was the best tho, introduced me to so much dope "underground" (heh) hip-hop.

 

[Silky]

Does 2x count?

side note, is there any way to play these games now or would I have to dig up an old console

2X runs seriously well on 360

 

[Megatron]

2 is the nostalgia answer.

3 and its addition of the revert brought the THPS mechanics to perfection. It was the ultimate finishing touch on the franchise gameplay, and as such is the better game.

I think they’re both nostalgia answers at this point, lol.

 

[ThisIsBlitz21]

I'll be that one guy and say Pro Skater 4 is my favourite.

 

[SamWilson]

THPS3

Better maps (Cruise Ship, Airport, and Los Angeles were my favorites) and better secret characters (Darth Maul and Wolverine).

 

[Mao Rome]

It's a trick question, the real answer is Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.

 

[Tiny Hawk]

Both are great titles, but I think 3 takes the crown.

Gameplay is so much faster than in 2 and the addition of the revert made combos so much easier to keep going. Not to mention the levels are pretty expansive and the soundtrack is killer.

Underground is still the GOAT for me tho

 

[goodsines]

Very fond memories of THPS2. The soundtrack, the levels...I also really enjoyed 3, but if I had to give it to one of them it'd be 2. Spent way more time with it and spent countless hours playing Skate Heaven as a kid.

 

[El D]

I spent so much damn time playing THPS2 with the park editor as a kid.

Even got a DexDrive so I could play other peoples levels.

 

[FaintDeftone]

THPS3 is top ten GOAT material for me, so that one.

 

[Neilg]

Does 2x count?

side note, is there any way to play these games now or would I have to dig up an old console

thugpro is an online mod with all the levels from the first 3 games ported over.
no progression though.
http://thpsx.com/thugpro-update-dec-13th/

 

[Violet]

THPS2 felt more "classic" at the time, but in retrospect

3 has a better soundtrack
3 has revert which is totally an essential feature
it's sort of a push on maps

 

[plié]

2

 

[Unaha-Closp]

I'd give it to 3 but can't have 3 without 2. Both incredible.

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

All I remember was THPS2 on Dreamcast. I loooooved that game. So many hours....

 

[bender]

THPS2. I prefer the levels and as the series progressed and the scores got more and more out of hand due to combo linking abilities, I enjoyed the series less.

 

[Shibata100]

THPS2 was my jam on Dreamcast! Was pissed number 3 never got a DC release.

 

[Jawmuncher]

You can't go wrong with TH 2-4 and THUG. Picking any of those is a right answer in my book.

 

[Barrel Cannon]

Does 2x count?

side note, is there any way to play these games now or would I have to dig up an old console

Gotta dig up those old consoles. Licensing hell will prevent a re-release of any THPS game

 

[antitrop]

THPS3 is the only one I've gone back to after newer games have come out. Never bothered to go back to 1 without the Manual and never went back to 2 again without the Revert.

If I wanted to play Tony Hawk right now, I would play THPS3 in a PS2 emulator.

 

[RKR]

haha, I don't even know.

I love them both equally. TH3 had peak mechanics, but 2 more nostalgia for me. If I had to choose, THPS3 because I liked the gameplay and levels more. And the Xbox version in particular because it had extra stuff. Really close is THPS2 on Dreamcast.

One of my better refund actions was returning THPS4, which I didn't like much, and taking a cheap THPS3 copy + the rest of my cash back. I initially decided to buy 4 because I had played 3 loads on PC (which wasn't that good of a version), but I ended up playing the Xbox version of 3 for months.

 

[Aswitch]

T.H.U.G. 1 holds a special place in my heart personally. Had a great rags to riches story mode where you can use a created character. Great stage and trick customization. I'm a big fan of the revamped combo system(forgot the term for it) letting you get off your skateboard in order to continue combos. Stage selection was great. Had a pretty fun online mode. Soundtrack was excellent. So i'd have to go with T.H.U.G. 1 personally.

This is considering that I haven't really played any of the previous Tony Hawk entries.

 

[Don Fluffles]

As much as THPS3 turned the series into the complete package, its levels and soundtrack paled in comparison to 2.

 

[RKR]

As much as THPS3 turned the series into the complete package, its levels and soundtrack paled in comparison to 2.

I think I would choose 2's soundtrack over 3, as well. But Xzibit - Paparazzi usually worked well for my concentration. And Ace of Spades is always cool.

 

[moeppel]

2

played the shit out of the pc demo with a friend when it released back then

 

[jesterkap2]

I think two was amazing, but I played so much of 3 over a spring break. Beat it with every character and unlocked everything. It's one of the best games of all time. The revert just brought everything full circle. It was the last essential addition to the formula.

 

[Ant_17]

Wow, 3 loosing by only 1%. Seems the games have a perfect split fanbase.

 

[jesterkap2]

2

played the shit out of the pc demo with a friend when it released back then

I also remember downloading the THPS2 demo with the Versailles level and just playing it forever with a crappy logitech pad and low framerate.

 

[Hampig]

Wow, 3 loosing by only 1%. Seems the games have a perfect split fanbase.

I voted 3 and would defend that as the best one until my dying day, but they're both excellent games with tons of great maps. I don't think you could really be too surprised at people appreciating one over the other.

This series was so insanely good at one point. Even the GBA versions of these games were amazing.

 

[Ant_17]

I voted 3 and would defend that as the best one until my dying day, but they're both excellent games with tons of great maps. I don't think you could really be too surprised at people appreciating one over the other.

This series was so insanely good at one point. Even the GBA versions of these games were amazing.

Yeah, i voted for 3 cause it has a song i like. if it didn't i would be racking my brains out to pick.

 

[derder]

What is the definitive way to play 2?

I have Xbox one x, PS4, pc

 

[CountAntonius]

Aggressive Inline

 

[Hampig]

Aggressive Inline

I woke up a few days ago thinking about that game. Never got the credit it deserved.

 

[Tokklyym]

While I will admit the revert changed the series anyone who says the levels in THPS3 are better is high.

 

[overcast]

2, both are classics. Underground is top 3.

Release another Tony Hawk pls.

 

[Hace]

In my head 3 is better, but in my heart I love 2 more.

 

[CosmicPanda]

does anyone think they should remaster pro skater 1,2,3 and sell it as one game?

 

[Oscillator]

Anyhow, going by the current votes, I don't think the argument's going to be settled here. xD

2 is actually creeping ahead now. Nice.

 

[gappvembe]

Underground. It had a KISS level

 

[Wamapoke]

does anyone think they should remaster pro skater 1,2,3 and sell it as one game?

Thankfully they hold up as is if you are willing to dust off your old consoles.

The HD remaster they did a few years back was horrible.

 

[Psychonaut]

The answer is THUG.

Between these two, though, I'll go with THPS3. It's just far more polished, to my recollection.

 

[Kevers]

I personally was way more into THPS3. 4 never seems to get a lot of love but I thought that was a fantastic game as well.

 

[Mr_Antimatter]

Thps 3. The revert blew the combo system wide open and made vert skaters more interesting to play.

 

[Professor Beef]

I thought long and hard on this, but I think 3 inches it out on the strength of the skating mechanics. 2 had the stronger soundtrack though, which is VERY important.

 

[vestan]

does anyone think they should remaster pro skater 1,2,3 and sell it as one game?

i doubt acti are willing to fork over the big bucks to get the licenses to the music again

they could go with new music but eh, won't be the same

 

[Glimlocker]

Still wondering how people can think THPS3 maps are awesome. They pale in comparison to basically all other THPS besides maybe THPS1.

THPS3 is probably the least good of the first 4 games. I thought it was great when I first got it, but just played it last week and...it has not aged well.

 

[Oreoleo]

What is the definitive way to play 2?

I have Xbox one x, PS4, pc

2x on xbox/360 or the Dreamcast version.