Five Essential Tips for Starting Strong in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4

Alright, so let’s talk about this rad thing that’s happening with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. It’s like they decided to mash up all the nostalgia into one hefty package. You know, maybe you’ve got that Digital Deluxe Edition pre-ordered and today is your lucky day. Or maybe not. Who knows, right?

This whole shebang is dropping on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and a bunch of other platforms, which is — I’m not even sure how this aligns the stars — but come July 11th, it’s everywhere. And like, Game Pass and all that, so if you’re into that kind of scene, there you go.

You ever feel that thing where you’ve spent hours in these games, right? Totally nailing those skateboarding tricks in the virtual world but can’t even stay on a board IRL? Same here. You got these revamped classics now with old legends and newbies jumping into this crazy mix. New parks, old favorites – heck, even the soundtrack is like an eardrum frenzy of awesomeness. Ever tried an Impossible Flip? I mean, not in real life unless you’re some kind of wizard.

So, if you’re diving into THPS 3 + 4 for the first time, brace yourself for some chaos. But hey, we’re all learners at some point. Start simple — maybe ollies and kickflips, and then later you can get all fancy with rails and curbs. Slowly level up, kind of like a video game character, ironically enough.

Starting off? Focus on the street. Grinding those benches and curbs is your bread and butter before you hit the ramps, promise. String those moves together. The usual “impress your buddies” stuff, but in the digital world. And — oh wow, what was I saying? Oh yes, that’s right — you’ll eventually figure out, as I did, these patterns or whatever, like rhythm in chaos.

And speaking of chaos, let’s poke at those Goals. Not the life ones – just grab the letters or whatever in the game first. Finding your way through random collect-a-thons works wonders. Like in Foundry — it becomes a kind of nerve-wracking joyride as you speed through collecting stuff. You’ll thank me later when you lock in the full Pro Gear.

You know, if things go south in a half-pipe, don’t sweat it. Know when to bail. The game’s half-pipes are amazing battlegrounds but also potential face plants. Hit that bail button if your descent looks sketchy. For some reason, I always fumble and then laugh at myself when I absolutely eat it.

Exploring the parks is deeply satisfying. Like tiny treasure hunts. Finding pockets of air like you’re on a sugar rush. My fave? That spot behind the ticket office on College – score multipliers for days! Ah, the thrills of virtual reality. But hey, they don’t feel virtual at all while you’re riding that high score wave.

Speaking of which, pour some love into Hangtime, Air, and Speed for your skater. If you’re jumping rail gaps, flying over benches, or aiming for that 720 juice, having those stats boosted makes you feel like nothing’s impossible. A total game-changer, literally. Or figuratively? Who knows, just do it!

Oh, and don’t miss out on the Tony Hawk tutorial. Hearing him talk through maneuvers? Priceless. New or veteran, it’s like listening to a skater sage sprinkle wisdom.

So, if the Digital Deluxe Edition’s your thing today, jump right in for some gnarly Doom Slayer content. Plus, July 11 isn’t that far off for the rest of us mere mortals. Let’s get out there and shred!