Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

GamePro

The levels are not only more interactive, but they're also enormous - much larger than those from "THPS3." [Nov 2002, p.50]

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Makes a mockery of "Hawk 3" - you'll see. Funny, smart, richly entertaining and superbly crafted, Hawk 4 is more in the same class as "Grand Theft Auto III." [Dec 2002, p.178]

Cheat Code Central

All I can say is this year's installment puts all others to shame.

GameNow

Even the simple removal of the two-minute timer brings an unrestrained joyous expression to my face. [Jan 2003, p.50]

Cinescape

The first thing gamers will notice is that the levels are huge, the goals are plentiful, and basically its everything you know and love about Tony Hawk, except bigger.

Play Magazine

Where else can you skate to Iron Maiden, AC/DC, De La Soul, Public Enemy and the Sex Pistols? "Evolution Skateboarding"? Yeah, right! [Dec 2002, p.76]

netjak

The same great Tony goodness is back with better graphics, more and cooler tricks (read: lazy a$$ manual), better sound, and the whole damn game has been completely revamped. The replay value goes through the roof.

GameSpy

Featuring a lovely variety of online-multiplayer games based on the best trick system in gaming, THPS4 is terribly addictive and ridiculously fun.

Armchair Empire

The sound effects are even more disturbing than previous games with crunching bone sounds that will leave most people cringing the first few times.

Sports Gaming Network

Updated Career mode? Check. New tricks? Check. Online play? Check. Hopelessly addictive gameplay? Check! Yup, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 just about has it all.

TotalGames.net

Short of smacking your knees with a sledgehammer and scraping your face with a cheesegrater, the genre couldn’t really feel much more realistic (and no, none of us plan to stand on one of those daft ‘skateboard PS2 peripherals’ either).

GameSpot

Anyone with even a remote interest in either the genre or the real-life sport should purchase this game as soon as possible.

Media and Games Online Network

Unrivaled in just about every aspect, as the sound, visuals, and controls once again set a new standard for these types of extreme sports game.

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

Whether you're struggling to pop an ollie, or reverting your way to a 57-string combo - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 will keep you enthralled long into the winter. [GamesMaster]

Game Informer

This game does retain its glory, but you actually have to work, and work hard, to find it. [Dec 2002, p.106]

Electronic Gaming Monthly

The game's goals are so diverse, you can't help but come back for more, if only to see what outrageous challenges await you next. [Dec 2002, p.226]

IGN

Easily the best Tony Hawk game yet, and online multiplayer makes it the best complete package in the genre.

AtomicGamer

I would definitely recommend this one to anyone who has enjoyed a previous THPS game, as it is easily the biggest and best one yet. There are a ton of goals to complete, insanely hard challenges that'll keep you coming back, and the best online play yet.

GamerWeb Sony

A great online game that will give you tons of replayability long after you are done playing its single player mode. Hats off to Neversoft for creating such a stable online environment with GameSpy.

Gaming Age

Even if you aren't interested in the online portion, Activision and Neversoft have still nailed down another extremely solid sequel to the Tony Hawk franchise.

Game Revolution

The end-all-be-all of skating games. Highly recommended, but also highly difficult.

PSX Nation

Definitely a solid game and the best in the series, just a tiring genre that is no longer as exciting as it once was.

GameZone

The challenges are now more plentiful, innovative and complex than ever before.

Gaming Maxx

With the new moves, combos and improved online play you’ll be playing this one forever.

PSM Magazine

The total package is a much bigger leap forward than "Hawk 3" in almost every way. [Holiday 2002, p.42]

Entertainment Weekly

With timeless beats like De La Soul's "Oodles of O's" plus pre-Mortal Kombat combos (which don't require memorizing 56 moves), you'll forget you actually bought this game for your kid. [25 Oct 2002, p.83]

Maxim Online

Freed from time constraints, you now accomplish level-specific goals—like outmaneuvering skater-busting cops—to advance while on the lookout for secret minigames.