official Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD

[DoDonpachi]

Is anyone looking forward to Tony Hawks HD? It?s actually the first game in the Tony Hawks series I?ve been looking forward to for years. No half-baked story, no weird skate board you have to stand on like with Tony Hawks ride, just pure gameplay.

Might just be me, however I hate games that try and add a story just for the sake of making the game a bit longer, its been done with Tony Hawks for years, same with Sonic.. I love how Sonic went back to its roots with Generations, now Tony Hawks is with this new arcade game.

It would appear split screen play has been dropped in favor of XBLA support, I would have loved both, then again i'm greedy like that.

Read: Tony Hawks HD Review

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Absolutely. (Y)

In fact I just picked up a 1600 point MS card from Best Buy earlier today and redeemed my code on XBox.com in anticipation of Tuesday.

The original games are easily up there with some of my fondest gaming memories ever, so an HD remake? Absolutely looking forward to it.

And my wife just happens to be going away for the weekend this upcoming weekend, so the plan is plenty of playing it next weekend.

[dead.cell]

Such a great game, glad to see it coming back along with the music and all. Good tracks!

[jerzdawg]

Cant remember which Tony Hawk I started playing, but pretty much loved playing them on my original xbox. I'll def pick this up if its reasonable... do we know if its 1600 points?

[Blackhearted]

I'll definitely be getting it. I loved the old school THPS games back on the ps1. And this should be basically that, made up to date. Only problem is that i wont have much time to play it this week before the gw2 beta weekend eats all my gaming time this weekend. oh well.

Cant remember which Tony Hawk I started playing, but pretty much loved playing them on my original xbox. I'll def pick this up if its reasonable... do we know if its 1600 points?

I beleive it should be $15, whatever the hell that is in MS's annoying points system(i can never be bothered to remember the conversion).

[mulligan2k]

same here - def will buy, on pc hopefully at the same time as the two console versions. i wouldn't mind some of the maps from tony 4 too though

[jerzdawg]

I'll definitely be getting it. I loved the old school THPS games back on the ps1. And this should be basically that, made up to date. Only problem is that i wont have much time to play it this week before the gw2 beta weekend eats all my gaming time this weekend. oh well.

I beleive it should be $15, whatever the hell that is in MS's annoying points system(i can never be bothered to remember the conversion).

I know its 80 points = 1, so $15x80 = 1200 points.. i think I can do $15.. hopefully the DLC isnt crazy priced (haha..)

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

This is a PRIME example of why I wish the D pad on the 360 controller was better then it actually is, as this game must be played with it. It is playable, but not ideal by any means. Probably going to wind up picking it up for the PS3 since the D Pad on the Dualshock is much more responsive. Slowly getting used to it on the 360 controller, but it really is not ideal. I just honestly totally forgot that this game basically needs the D Pad, and is not very precise at all with the analog stick.

[Glassed Silver]

This is a PRIME example of why I wish the D pad on the 360 controller was better then it actually is, as this game must be played with it. It is playable, but not ideal by any means. Probably going to wind up picking it up for the PS3 since the D Pad on the Dualshock is much more responsive. Slowly getting used to it on the 360 controller, but it really is not ideal. I just honestly totally forgot that this game basically needs the D Pad, and is not very precise at all with the analog stick.

I can't remember any worse D pad than the regular 360 controller one.

Seriously, what was MS smoking when designing that POS around such an otherwise PERFECT controller?

Makes me a little sad really, tons of lost potential for a controller that even with that flaw is so "lovable".

@topic:

Excellent, I adored Tony Hawks back when it was all arcade.

I know it was the first Mac game I ever played and I was astounded by how well it performed on a machine that by pure numbers wouldn't have done the same job in Windows.

I was very pleased and play Tony Hawks on N-Gage, iPhone, Xbox 360, PC, PS1 and I bet some other system.

Good times... Speaking of arcade and some earlier mention of Sega (Sonic), any admirers of Crazy Taxi here?

That game is the sh**.

Anyone know how to beef up the Steam version? It's de-branded and misses all the good licensed songs!

(de-branded = Pizza Hut is now "Pizza In" or some crap like that... >_>)

Glassed Silver:mac

[Crisp]

And this is how bad video gaming has become, people prefer old games to new haha.

Something is wrong here, or maybe they should start making proper games again.

[threetonesun]

Good times... Speaking of arcade and some earlier mention of Sega (Sonic), any admirers of Crazy Taxi here?

That game is the sh**.

Anyone know how to beef up the Steam version? It's de-branded and misses all the good licensed songs!

(de-branded = Pizza Hut is now "Pizza In" or some crap like that... >_>)

Glassed Silver:mac

I still have my Dreamcast hooked up for Crazy Taxi (and Virtua Tennis), the remakes have been crap. How am I supposed to drive fast with out Bad Religion?

[Chasethebase Veteran]

And this is how bad video gaming has become, people prefer old games to new haha.

Something is wrong here, or maybe they should start making proper games again.

Even though it's true, a bit of nostalgia factor is present in the fact that people are all "I can play X, but using brand new tech, this is amazing!"

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

@ Glassed. Yep, Crazy Taxi is also a classic. Loved that game as well.

But yeah, really wish the D Pad was better. No point beating a dead horse, but it is taking away from the overall enjoyment slightly, but I am getting used to it actually. Just so damn stiff, and need fluidness for a game like this.

And this is how bad video gaming has become, people prefer old games to new haha.

Something is wrong here, or maybe they should start making proper games again.

I do not look at it that way at all really, meaning I do not prefer playing it, I just see it is revisiting a game I used to actually love and playing it again with better graphics. I will get back to playing recent games much sooner then later honestly. But for right now, I am enjoying the trip down memory lane, and it is actually somewhat amusing seeing how the game is these days.

[Twiddle]

Picked this up earlier today as I've been highly anticipating it.

I love the redesigned old levels, and I'm having a blast. Got Warehouse and School II 100% complete so far.

I have only two complaints. They really should've used the original soundtracks from both games. The new songs are meh, but loving the old songs from the originals. And, c'mon, no Dead Kennedy's 'Police Truck', or Primus' 'Jerry was a racecar driver'? Mannnn..

My other complaint is the controls. It can get frustrating with the Xbox D-pad and/or analog stick. Also, not sure if anyone else has noticed this, but the games responsiveness seems very off, there is some milliseconds of lag between when I hit ollie, or try to kickflip, etc. It has taken some getting used to, and is a pain. And wallrides could have definitely used more work. Trying to get those bells in School II was a PITA!

Overall though, it is a fun bit of nostalgia, and a good $15 spent in my book. Looking at some of the achievements, and one being

Manual Master 20

Performed 15 manuals in one combo in School II with Rodney Mullen

Should be fun!

[Crisp]

Even though it's true, a bit of nostalgia factor is present in the fact that people are all "I can play X, but using brand new tech, this is amazing!"

I do not look at it that way at all really, meaning I do not prefer playing it, I just see it is revisiting a game I used to actually love and playing it again with better graphics. I will get back to playing recent games much sooner then later honestly. But for right now, I am enjoying the trip down memory lane, and it is actually somewhat amusing seeing how the game is these days.

Sorry it was just something that made me laugh because Doom 3 is coming out again and I'm totally looking forward to it despite playing it and completing it years ago.

I'm not sure if it's myself only, but due to the track record of games playability these days I find myself looking forward to older titles being re-released.

I'm tempted to pick TH up as everyone else, it was a good game back then with great music and good courses / parks. Funny thing is I'm not a huge skateboarding person, but the game was good!

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Picked this up earlier today as I've been highly anticipating it.

I love the redesigned old levels, and I'm having a blast. Got Warehouse and School II 100% complete so far.

I have only two complaints. They really should've used the original soundtracks from both games. The new songs are meh, but loving the old songs from the originals. And, c'mon, no Dead Kennedy's 'Police Truck', or Primus' 'Jerry was a racecar driver'? Mannnn..

My other complaint is the controls. It can get frustrating with the Xbox D-pad and/or analog stick. Also, not sure if anyone else has noticed this, but the games responsiveness seems very off, there is some milliseconds of lag between when I hit ollie, or try to kickflip, etc. It has taken some getting used to, and is a pain. And wallrides could have definitely used more work. Trying to get those bells in School II was a PITA!

Overall though, it is a fun bit of nostalgia, and a good $15 spent in my book. Looking at some of the achievements, and one being

Manual Master 20

Performed 15 manuals in one combo in School II with Rodney Mullen

Should be fun!

I thought the lag was just the D Pad sucking, but yeah, it is there for sure. It is only slight as you said, but it is there.

And yeah, those damn wall rides on the school level were indeed a huge pain in the ass. Finally did them though. I just need to secret DVD and I will have 100% the school level as well. Well also the sick score, but I will get that no problem. I do all the goals first, then the score, as that is the easy part out of each level so far.

Also it would have been really great if they could have kept the old soundtrack, definitely.

Sorry it was just something that made me laugh because Doom 3 is coming out again and I'm totally looking forward to it despite playing it and completing it years ago.

I'm not sure if it's myself only, but due to the track record of games playability these days I find myself looking forward to older titles being re-released.

I'm tempted to pick TH up as everyone else, it was a good game back then with great music and good courses / parks. Funny thing is I'm not a huge skateboarding person, but the game was good!

No need at all to say sorry, was just chiming in on why I do not mind it. I will be picking up Doom 3 as well, so maybe I am a sucker for these old games after-all. :laugh:

[Lingwo]

Is it wrong that i want to pick this game up solely for Goldfinger - Superman?

When i used to play the original, when that song started i knew i was going to blitz the stage.

It is weird how many people talk about the soundtrack. When it is just licenced material. I'm not complaining because i'm one of those people.

[Glassed Silver]

Is it wrong that i want to pick this game up solely for Goldfinger - Superman?

When i used to play the original, when that song started i knew i was going to blitz the stage.

It is weird how many people talk about the soundtrack. When it is just licenced material. I'm not complaining because i'm one of those people.

Haha, I'm feeling you.

I guess Crazy Taxi gamers feel this symptom the most / most common.

The Steam version just does not cut it AT ALL whatsoever.

It's like an entirely different game and surely my performance lowers the less happy I am about the soundtrack, which is weird, but true.

I think if you striped GTA2 from its so darn funny radio stations and inserted random music only, lacking the witty hosts, then I'm sure that would be apparent there, too.

It's crazy but true, soundtracks are DAMN important.

Right, Tetris? ;) :laugh:

Glassed Silver:mac

[threetonesun]

It's crazy but true, soundtracks are DAMN important.

Right, Tetris? ;) :laugh:

Great, now I have the Tetris song stuck in my head. :wacko:

I do think the "play whatever music you want from your hard drive" mentality killed good soundtracks in games.

[Twiddle]

So, I couldn't help myself and stayed up until around 1:30AM last night playing.

I completed the entire career 100% with Andrew Reynolds. After awhile, you get used to the lag in the controls and all. One thing I never got used to was the sheer speed when you have all your stats maxed. You get going ridiculously fast, and it's hard to stop or get a goal done. Downhill Jam was the biggest pain for me all around (and one level I definitely never missed.) I tried a bit of Hawkman and Big Head Survival. They are OK, but I wasn't really a big fan. I may try and go for a few achievements tonight. I miss the miniature skate videos you used to get when you beat the game. After I beat it, I was like... "Where's my skate video?!" :p

I was letdown they didn't have the Philadelphia level from THPS2. =/

But I love that they are adding the Airport from THPS3. That was my favorite level in THPS3!

I thought the lag was just the D Pad sucking, but yeah, it is there for sure. It is only slight as you said, but it is there.

And yeah, those damn wall rides on the school level were indeed a huge pain in the ass. Finally did them though. I just need to secret DVD and I will have 100% the school level as well. Well also the sick score, but I will get that no problem. I do all the goals first, then the score, as that is the easy part out of each level so far.

Also it would have been really great if they could have kept the old soundtrack, definitely.

I do it opposite. I always knock out the score first. It's the one thing I know I can do pretty quickly and easily (except on Downhill Jam). :p

One thing I didn't find out until Marseille (the last level) is that if you hit Start/Pause, then hit RB, it brings up the map and has the location of all the goals/objects/items right there. I remembered where most of them were all these years, but some I needed a heads up on, especially Marseille considering that used to be a competition level back in THPS2.

Is it wrong that i want to pick this game up solely for Goldfinger - Superman?

When i used to play the original, when that song started i knew i was going to blitz the stage.

It is weird how many people talk about the soundtrack. When it is just licenced material. I'm not complaining because i'm one of those people.

That is one song I could do without, lol. I never understood why so many people liked it. Just not my type of music, I guess.

I think I may rebuild the original playlist tonight to play to.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Currently on Venice Beach, almost done with all of the major goals. I have however been able to get all of the cash on any of the levels thus far, as I really only tried to get the cash that was obvious on all the maps. I will go back to recollect the cash on those levels with the help of the in game map.

I also wish you can undo stat decisions, but it appears that you cannot. I upgraded some of the stats of my character, and wish I could take them back. ****** moves way to quick now for my liking. Buy overall I am truly enjoying the hell out of the game itself. Has been a truly nostalgic and very memorable trip down memory lane. In fact, going to go play a little right now. Fun ass game overall.

[bdsams Veteran]

I can't seem to figure this one out, how do you get to the secret DVD on School II?

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

I can't seem to figure this one out, how do you get to the secret DVD on School II?

Yeah, this was actually the hardest one so far for myself as well.

That courtyard to the far right at the start of the level has a half pipe in the center of the yard right? Exact opposite side of that is a small little ramp that with enough speed will launch you up to the roof.

What I did was at the start of the level, turn around and go left and get a lot of speed in what is basically that little half pipe, go 2 or 3 times in it, speed down the one sidewalk with a grind, basically go up to the platform make a u turn towards the half pipe do a big air then go towards the little ramp with a ton of speed, and you basically have to do a boneless as well.

[bdsams Veteran]

Yeah, this was actually the hardest one so far for myself as well.

That courtyard to the far right at the start of the level has a half pipe in the center of the yard right? Exact opposite side of that is a small little ramp that with enough speed will launch you up to the roof.

What I did was at the start of the level, turn around and go left and get a lot of speed in what is basically that little half pipe, go 2 or 3 times in it, speed down the one sidewalk with a grind, basically go up to the platform make a u turn towards the half pipe do a big air then go towards the little ramp with a ton of speed, and you basically have to do a boneless as well.

For the uneducated (me) what's a boneless :p thanks!

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Press up twice then ollie. (Y)

Also I believe pressing up once and doing an ollie will do a no comply.

Also, not sure if you encountered any of the levels yet where you get a Big Drop message, but when you do, you have to hold down A to land, or else you always crash. That drove me absolutely nuts for a long time.

Finally let me share this guys videos on YouTube.

Breaks down every goal for every level on this new remastered HD version. Has helped me do the harder goals on the later levels.

I just linked to Downhill Jam, but you can find every level in his history. I have only had to use the videos twice now, both for Secret DVDs on the later levels. Even with him showing exactly how to get the one in Downhill Jam, have yet to get it, as it is a damn hard path getting to it.