Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

 PlayStation 2
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 206 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 161 out of 206
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 206
  3. Negative: 18 out of 206
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  1. ZiggyStardust
    Nov 7, 2002
    10
    Another great sequel for a quickly evolving series. They've added the spine transfer which allows ya to line up with where you're about to land once airbourne. The career mode is now much more challenging, and longer (190 goals). It's also open ended. The career mode isn't limited to 2 minute bursts like before. It's surprisingly much more enjoyable this way. Another great sequel for a quickly evolving series. They've added the spine transfer which allows ya to line up with where you're about to land once airbourne. The career mode is now much more challenging, and longer (190 goals). It's also open ended. The career mode isn't limited to 2 minute bursts like before. It's surprisingly much more enjoyable this way. Levels are also a little more realistic this time around. On the negative side of things, a couple of the goals where Tony gets to take a break from skating (tennis and dodge monkey poo) have unbelievably bad animation. Going from great next gen graphics, to completely horrendous is a little shocking. Thankfully, the bad animation is only there for 2 of the 190 goals, so it's a pretty minor. A great game!… Expand
  2. CoryK.
    May 2, 2005
    10
    This game is the best TH game ever. There is so much to do and the addition of talking to people to get objectives is cool. The gameplay has kept evolving and this is the end product of 4 years of improvement.
  3. LividFiction
    Nov 26, 2006
    10
    Whenever I think of skateboarding games, my mind immediately jumps to THPS4
  4. AndrewS.
    Feb 21, 2003
    1
    I think this game is absolutley lame. Tony Hawk pro skater 3 is a million times better. I don't know what they were thinking when they made this game.
  5. AndyS.
    Dec 29, 2004
    6
    I'm not to fond of skateboarding games, I'd rather get out there and do it my self. When I do play though this would be a good choice. It's online and has not too many flaws, but I'd rather lpay somthing with a background story about more than a guy's carrer. (No affence Tony!) Try simpsons skatboarding or something really playable.
  6. Someidiot
    Mar 9, 2005
    0
    Are you even joking?? i'm not sure where to start on why this doesn't deserve a 95% average, so i won't bother. i will say that it is basically the same game that came out on the PS1 about 8 years ago, with a bit more novelty crap added on, it aint bad but its all a bit pointless really.
  7. TomI.
    Oct 15, 2002
    1
    For Godssake another Tony Hawks. They're all the bleedin same!!!!!
  8. DavidC.
    Jul 2, 2006
    7
    I have to say I was reluctant to buy the game due to it being the same format as TH1, 2 and 3. Although it is not the best TH game on the shelves i have to say it impressed me!
  9. DavidM.
    Nov 29, 2002
    10
    Man does this ever rule! The graphics are awesome, in practice you skate in the pipe that the characters skate in, the levels are about 100 times bigger, and the bail realisticness has been revamped. SO AWESOME, DUDE!!!!!!
  10. GeneR.
    Dec 16, 2002
    10
    This is one of the best games out. It has a great replay value and is much harder than the last THPS2. I u don't like it u suck.
  11. JohnS.
    Oct 23, 2002
    10
    The game thps4 is the best game i ever played.the graphic is better,the levels and the players! i say that its just the best!!!!
  12. starmario123
    Apr 26, 2011
    9
    9/10 = Amazing = Extremely well designed, very challenging, and very fun. Great sports game.
  13. Shawn
    Dec 1, 2002
    10
    Before this i didnt think activision and neversoft could get any better but they have taken skateboarding games to a whole new level with this the greatest installment in the tony hawk pro skater series.
  14. NickI.
    Mar 4, 2003
    10
    This game is too good to be true, the fact there is no time limit is soo sweet!
  15. AdamJ.
    Nov 1, 2002
    9
    Gettin rid of the times is the best thing since they introduced the manual! And Tom I, yes they are all the same BUT they are absolute masterpieces of programming
  16. TBoy
    Oct 25, 2002
    10
    So much better than THPS3! The gameplay will allow for much more use out of the game.
  17. EdZT
    Feb 14, 2003
    10
    This game is the besssssssssst!!!!!!!!
  18. BobG.
    Apr 24, 2003
    9
    thps 1 2 and 3 are totally nothing if we compare with this faboulous game!
  19. DavidS.
    Apr 29, 2004
    10
    Its Rocks!!! I love this game...!
  20. AmandaN.
    Nov 3, 2002
    10
    This is way better than any of the other tony hawk pro skater games. way bigger, plenty more to do, and more challenging.
  21. NaveedD.
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    This game is great, its much better than TPS3 and more levels, plus the levels are much bigger! A+++
  22. wnutter
    Jan 18, 2003
    8
    This is one of the best skateboarding games out . The difference that tony hawks pro skater 4 has from the other 3 is that u can take your time to go artound the levels and fint out secret places with out having to go on free skate . the people have arrows over their head like mat hoff man pro bmx it makes the game play much easier. you can do flat land tricks , when u grind u can changeThis is one of the best skateboarding games out . The difference that tony hawks pro skater 4 has from the other 3 is that u can take your time to go artound the levels and fint out secret places with out having to go on free skate . the people have arrows over their head like mat hoff man pro bmx it makes the game play much easier. you can do flat land tricks , when u grind u can change the grind with out jumping , and diferent lip tricks. the bad thing about this game is that it has some terrible little games u can do like dodge monkey crap and bet on slappers. i gave this game a score of 8.( glitch in the game if u have unlocked a pro trick object do a lip trick on it then remove the object u will b stuck in the air)… Expand
  23. MattG.
    Apr 2, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome. Try using the Moon Gravity cheat, Matrix mode, and Cool specials all at the same time. I've gotten 50 million points in one combo using the quarter pipes between the huge barge containers in the Shipyard.
  24. AndrewM.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    The best skating game EVER to be made on Earth.
  25. Matt
    Feb 18, 2003
    10
    This game rocks! If u don't have this THEN GET IT! dude u can play online and make an crated skater and it has alsume graphics! So go to thew nearest Walmart or K-Mart or an electronic store and buy this game just think every second u r sitting at your house doing nuthing u could be haveing the time of your life playing Tony hawk Pro Skater 4.
  26. DabomB.
    May 15, 2003
    10
    This game is the best!!! Great graphics, well thought out, huge levels, great cheats, and kickass tricks!! anyone who rated this game under a seven can just go to hell!
  27. th0rn
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    My favourite skating game of all time, sandbox-style levels with quests from npcs, and rpg levelling of stats and tricks, the game design is awesome and the soundtrack is perfect, a perfect embodiment of the world of skateboarding at the time.

    I could spend all day just free skating the levels.
  28. Jboy2468
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    I've got one word for this game: Outstanding. Even more is packed into this game with over 100 hours of challenges and secrets to uncover as well as a slew of things to do, including free skating, timed high score runs, and Career Mode. A masterpiece of gaming, for sure.
  29. askewreviews
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    One of my most cherished PS2 games. The free-skating, varied missions, huge levels that encouraged exploration it all adds up to a very solid title that pushed the series into a fresh direction while retaining and refining what made the earlier releases so great. A lot of people prefer 3 but I personally think this is the best of the first 4 Tony Hawk games.
  30. Dsoy
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    If you can complete all of the 190 very challenging goals this game has to offer, then you've probably mastered the art of video gaming. It's rare to see a series so consistently awesome.
  31. BigGamer44
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    Some goals very difficult to complete without cheats. Like snake pylon run in kona cannot be done without 'slomo'' cheat as well as 'misty flip' hut gap goal. collect the rivets in shipyard, 'slomo' Some goals require looking up on net to get info to complete-developers were not clear in details, how to's or hints. Many 'reverts' required to complete landings without bailing. The gameSome goals very difficult to complete without cheats. Like snake pylon run in kona cannot be done without 'slomo'' cheat as well as 'misty flip' hut gap goal. collect the rivets in shipyard, 'slomo' Some goals require looking up on net to get info to complete-developers were not clear in details, how to's or hints. Many 'reverts' required to complete landings without bailing. The game has a tendency to lose speed in the beginning stages as this is felt by play player going up half pipes,etc. Many 'pro challenge' goals require 'slomo' to complete. Graphics are good for this old of a game. Some goals brainy, others stupid. However I would rate this a 7… Expand
  32. wafflesdotdot
    May 25, 2015
    9
    Great game. In fact, one of the best. Take on challenges, explore awesome environments, and play as your favorite skaters, or create one. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is a fun, and entirely fulfilling video game for both gamers and skaters.
  33. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Story - n/a
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10 (great but not as memorable as some other ones)
    Levels - 7/10 (shipyard is awful, overall map quality isn't great as some other TH games either)
    Replay value - 7/10 (some of the missions make this game not as replayable as some other TH games)
  34. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    Yet another fantastic game to follow up its previous titles.
    This game added spine transfers as well as larger worlds, more great music and more interactivity.
    THPS4 takes everything from the previous games and improves upon them to make one of the greatest skateboarding games of all time.
  35. anthonybobby
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Tomi, shut the hell up. Your life looks the same. And I bet the negative haters are retards.
  36. gigagamer
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    THPS4 is a winner! Playing it will grant you hours upon hours upon hours of game playing fun!
    There are at least 8 maps to explore, plenty of goals,dozens of avatars and customizations. There is a possible secret map that I myself have never been able to unlock. I dare you to discover every "gap" in the game, i never could! Thps4 is the best of the thps series from what i have seen.
  37. DerekSCritic
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    One of my favorites in the Tony Hawk series! This game is amazing! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 improved the gameplay from the previous installments and made it even better. Instead of the 2-minute classic mode timer, this game allows the player to explore the levels open ended which makes the gameplay even better, and there's more goals this time. Levels in this game are very well designedOne of my favorites in the Tony Hawk series! This game is amazing! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 improved the gameplay from the previous installments and made it even better. Instead of the 2-minute classic mode timer, this game allows the player to explore the levels open ended which makes the gameplay even better, and there's more goals this time. Levels in this game are very well designed with several great places for massive combos. Also, this was the first game to have the inclusion of the Spine Transfer and a freestyle trick system. This game also has a fantastic soundtrack and it's personally my favorite soundtrack in the Tony Hawk series. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is an amazing game and one of the best in the Tony Hawk series!… Expand
  38. EurosauRuss
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Greatest THPS game for me i know lot of guys pick 3 insted of 4 but for me Definetley 4
    i spend years playin than bought amarican wastelad gush it was bad
    THPS4 was masterpiece amazing songs
    great quests awesome and fun one !
  39. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    7
    This is the second Tony Hawk game I ever played and I remember liking it much less when I was very young simply due to the fact that you couldn't get off your board. Obviously that was a ridiculous reason but my base opinion still sort of holds true. This game is great, don't get me wrong but I think the perfect simplicity of the Pro Skater franchise had lost a bit of its magic by thisThis is the second Tony Hawk game I ever played and I remember liking it much less when I was very young simply due to the fact that you couldn't get off your board. Obviously that was a ridiculous reason but my base opinion still sort of holds true. This game is great, don't get me wrong but I think the perfect simplicity of the Pro Skater franchise had lost a bit of its magic by this point. It just serves as a slightly awkward middle point between the classic Pro Skater titles and the later Underground games.

    The 2 minute timer was gone with no story to accompany it. The Tony Hawk engine was created but not yet perfected. The map selection has some gems but also some forgettable areas as well. It has more content than Tony 3 but I'd say 3 is probably the overall better game between the two. It's still a great game though and I have no doubt I'll be revisiting it until I die.
    I beat this game in September of 2020.    … Expand
  40. YoungCritic007
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
    I used to love this game back when I first played it and I still do.....but that may have changed a bit. 1 I will give them credit for story mode because it was just a 2 minute timer, but they still have that timer where u have to find things or do something in a 2 minute timer. It does have better mechanics though and has great level designs, so the people that complain about graphics whyI used to love this game back when I first played it and I still do.....but that may have changed a bit. 1 I will give them credit for story mode because it was just a 2 minute timer, but they still have that timer where u have to find things or do something in a 2 minute timer. It does have better mechanics though and has great level designs, so the people that complain about graphics why would u? This game came out a YEAR later after THPS3 why would u change the graphics when it was your first real shot at making some better graphics, but overall this game is fun but looking back now I prefer THPS 3 instead.… Expand
  41. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 86%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 7/10
    Story - 7/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 7/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Lacks the punch of THPS2 and 3, but was still a great addition to the franchise. Badass music as always though!
  42. Bad_Time_Inc
    May 20, 2021
    9
    ive been playing this game since i was a bustling young baby boy and just recently found my ps2 and started playing again. one of the best games out there.
  43. Nasyman227
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Probably the best sports game of all time, definitely try it out, but just a warning, it’s very difficult.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PS2 Game of 2002
12
#12 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
6
#6 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GameSpy
    96
    Featuring a lovely variety of online-multiplayer games based on the best trick system in gaming, THPS4 is terribly addictive and ridiculously fun.
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  2. PSM Magazine
    90
    The total package is a much bigger leap forward than "Hawk 3" in almost every way. [Holiday 2002, p.42]
  3. Gaming Age
    91
    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.
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