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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Genre(s): Extreme Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 23, 2002
Summary
The world's best skateboarding game reinvents itself to give you the real life experiences of a hardened amateur skater. A completely new career mode with a Go Pro theme compliments the same elements that have made THPS a phenomenon. Claw your way up through the amateur ranks to prove yourelf in the world of professional skating.
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What The Critics Said
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G4 TV
Quite simply the best skating game for handheld systems ever. Totally worthy.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
Quite frankly you’d be pushed hard to find a better extreme sports game anywhere and we believe this could possibly be the best game available on the GBA.
Read Full Review >IGN
Isn't a huge step visually from the last version in the franchise...but the enhancements to the game design make this sequel a much more enjoyable extreme sports title.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
A fantastic entry in the series and one of the best action sports games for Nintendo's handheld.
Read Full Review >GameZone
The fact that you are no longer limited to two-minute runs coupled with the ability to land vert-tricks on flat ground make THPS4 a game that must be experienced for Hawk fans.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
Tony Hawk on the Game Boy is just as good as Tony Hawk on the GameCube (and other consoles).
Read Full Review >GamerWeb Nintendo
It has nearly the exact same feel as the full-fledged console versions.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Alhtough you get used to it, the numerous blind spots are highly annoying. [Jan 2003, p.122]
Nintendo Power
The amazing animation of previous THPS games on the GBA is made even more amazing with the addition of new tricks, new specials and spine transfers. [Dec 2002, p.224]
GamePro
Accurately re-creates the series’ addictive gameplay, so most classic strategies and combos are intact.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
For what it is, it's an enjoyable game. [Dec 2002, p.272]
Pocket Games
Suffers mostly where the GBA just can't do what the consoles can. But it's still a solid handheld effort. [Spring 2003, p.41]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Pro gamer gave it a 10:
This rox... though i feel it lacks good graphics.
