Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: Things the Remake Needs

After the success of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, many fans expected remakes of the next two games in the series. It did not come right away, but fans are finally getting the second part of the remake dream with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. The game releases on July 11 and the developer has already given us plenty of information.

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland on the left and Tony Hawk's Underground on the right

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However, there are still some questions hanging in the air and things the game should absolutely have to please fans. While fans believe the game will be solid based on developer Iron Galaxy's experience with porting the 2020 remake of the first two games to the Nintendo Switch, the game will surpass expectations if it includes any of the elements detailed below.

8 Original Goals From Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

It Will Not Feel The Same Without Them

This is the one item on the list that has already been confirmed not to be in the game. It also stands as a major red flag. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4's larger levels allowed for a more open format. Instead of 2-minute runs, players talked to NPCs who gave out individual goals.

This was a major turn for the series and it is integral to the game's personality. Something will feel missing without it. Two-minute runs might still be fun, but it would be better to have the original goals. Who knows, maybe if the game is successful it will come in a future update.

7 Getting Off The Board

Bring A Little Bit Of Tony Hawk's Underground

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 had the gameplay innovations from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Since veteran fans and newcomers both had time with the 2020 game to acclimate to those controls, it would be nice for them to add the ability to get off the board and walk around.

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This mechanic was introduced in Tony Hawk's Underground. Walking around made exploring the environment simpler. Players could also get off their boards in the middle of a combo to string together more tricks.

6 More In-Depth Multiplayer

Skating Is A Community Activity, After All

It was a blast competing against people online in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2. Unfortunately, the suite was underwhelming, had no customization options, and lacked the variety to keep a community engaged long-term. This upcoming remake gives the series a new chance to carve out a niche in the online multiplayer space.

With the right support and incentives for less-experienced players to keep playing, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 could be a great alternative to the live-service battle royales and shooters that currently populate the multiplayer gaming space.

5 Customizing Boards And Stickers

Let Players Show Off Their Creativity

It has been confirmed that the game will feature a create-a-park mode along with the ability to even make custom goals to share with friends. Hopefully, this customization extends beyond parks and skaters and goes into the boards and graffiti tags.

Older Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games already had this as a feature, so it does not feel like reaching for the stars to ask for this. Skateboarding is all about showcasing individuality, so creating custom skateboards and tags to spread over the multiplayer maps would be in line with what the sport represents.

4 Ability To Adjust Gameplay Rules

Play Like The Elders Used To Play

One can expect Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4's gameplay to be similar to the 2020 remake of the first games. They might even add a few new mechanics. However, It would be pretty cool to play with the older games' rules every once in a while.

An option to skate in the parks by the rules of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 or even the debut entry would add variety and force even the most expert skaters to rethink how they approach combos. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is about freedom and expression, much like the sport. Modifiers like this would only encourage creativity instead of restricting it.

Tony Hawk's Underground had a goal that tasked players with pulling off combos using the gameplay rules of the older titles.

3 Hidden Characters

Unlocking Them Is More Fun Than Buying Them

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 had a treasure trove of unlockable characters. Every time players beat the career mode with a new skater they unlocked something, and new skaters were often one of the treats, and they were often collab characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and even Shrek!

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It is understandable if characters like Wolverine are off the table due to rights issues, but the upcoming title should still let players revel in the joy of unlocking secret skaters. The Doom Slayer and Revenant are pre-order bonuses, but it is not as fun to get new skaters just by purchasing them from a store. It is more rewarding to work for them in-game.

2 Spotify Integration

Make It Simple For Gamers To Listen To Their Choice Of Music

Anyone who has played the series knows how important the soundtrack is to the vibe. Players will eventually want to listen to their playlists and tunes while skating around to bring about some truly unique and chilled vibes to the skater's atmosphere.

While it is pretty simple to open the Spotify app on consoles while in the game, it would be more convenient if the game had some Spotify integration of its own so the app knows when to pause the music and control the volume. It would not be the first game to have Spotify integration in the menus, so it is not an impossible feat.

1 In-Depth Tutorials

Help Newcomers Get Their Footing And Turn Novices Into Masters

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games are not easy. Many of the titles integrate tutorials either in a separate mode or through the story. Hopefully, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 includes tutorials to keep newcomers up to speed.

More than that, it should even help experienced players with tips to make them better. Advanced lessons like what things in a combo reduce the skater's speed or the nuances of how balance meters work will help those who already grasp the basics pull off million-point combos without breaking a sweat.

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