It's unfortunate to see so many visual quirks bouncing around the game, because they really distract from a solid HD upgrade that adds all sorts of improvements ranging from better textures to improved lighting.Īs a greatest hits collection of levels from the first two Tony Hawks, Pro Skater HD reflects some spotty taste.
Other, more subtle, visual hiccups litter the game as well, including frequent instances of your skateboard clipping through the very handrail you're supposed to be grinding. When bailing, you'll often see your character twitch as though possessed by demons, fail to tumble downward when wiping out at the top of a half-pipe, or simply disappear right through the ground. Unfortunately, things get ugly when you fall off your board-and not in the usual blood-splattered parade of injuries you'd usually associate with skateboarding. The controls can get a little finicky when it comes to performing specific types of grinds, and you'll occasionally find yourself coming to a dead stop when you lightly graze a wall, but for the most part Robomodo's done a solid job of porting the high-flying, exaggerated feel of Tony Hawk-style skateboarding to a modern engine.
Grabs, flip tricks, and grinds all have the same basic feel as they did in those first few games, while the career mode structure of completing various goals within a two-minute window is one that works just as well 13 years later. Now Playing: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD - Video ReviewĪt its core, Pro Skater HD works quite well as a remake of early-era Tony Hawk. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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