Metacritic Games

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (Playstation)

The game that first captured the true feel of skateboarding and truly defined the extreme sports action game genre.

Activision
Sports, Action
Players: 4
E (Everyone)
Developer: Neversoft Entertainment
Released August 31, 1999

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

92 / 100

Critic Reviews

100 Cheat Code Central Platinum
Neversoft deserves a standing ovation for this one... Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is an epiphany.
100 GamePro
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.
100 Gaming Age
Tony Hawk definitely contributed all of what he knows that makes skating fun and incorporated it into a game that lets anybody feel like a professional skater.
100 Game Revolution
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.
97 PSX Nation
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.
94 IGN
The most superior skateboarding game I've ever seen or imagined, and it's got to be one of the most technically impressive games I've ever seen.
93 GameSpot
It's one of those games that will keep you coming back long after you've mastered it.
90 Happy Puppy
This game is simply phenomenal, from its representation of the sport, to its incredible gameplay, all the way down to the brilliant sound effects.
90 Absolute Playstation
The new benchmark in skateboarding games with its realistic game play, cutting edge sound track, and surprising game depth.
90 Electric Playground
It may be a little too daunting for anyone other than hardcore gamers and/or boarders, otherwise, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater might very well be the perfect video game.
90 All Game Guide
Nothing has been sacrificed and the quality and expertise of the Neversoft designers, coders and artists shine through in grand fashion.
90 Adrenaline Vault
Not only have I never played a better skateboarding title on the PSX, but I don't believe I've ever played a better skateboarding title ever, on any platform.
90 GameCritics
It was so easy to get into that I was almost fooled into thinking the real-life sport could be that easy.
89 Gamezilla!
If you’re looking for a damn good skateboarding game, on any platform, start here.
88 TotalGames.net
A game with such huge scope that you can master it at your own pace and have a great amount of fun while doing it, Tony Hawk's Skateboarding will win you over.
84 Electronic Gaming Monthly
The spirit of skateboarding in game form. Truly amazing. [Jan 2004, p.189]
80 Hot Games
Easily the best game of its type on the PlayStation.
80 Games Domain
The only real complaint I have with Tony Hawk's is the fact that the game gets very samey after a while.