Five Tips to Master Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 from Day One

Man, where do I even start with this? Tony Hawk’s back at it again — yeah, you heard right! — Pro Skater 3 + 4 just dropped for folks who snagged that sweet Digital Deluxe pre-order. Oh, and guess what? It’s hitting like, every console you can probably think of (Xbox, Switch, PlayStation — you name it) on July 11. And hey, it’s rolling in with Game Pass too, so buckle up.

Remember those days when we’d blow off steam by landing virtual ollies and, yeah, maybe even scraping some knees in real life? Good times, I’d say. Here’s the scoop on THPS 3 + 4: They’ve polished those classics, tossed in fresh faces, and some secret skaters — like, who keeps hiding Bam Margera? The soundtrack’s a trip down memory lane with a twist of the new. Whether you want to channel your inner Hawk or, eh, create your own skater alter ego, there’s plenty to keep you grinding.

Speaking about tips — I probably shouldn’t, but heck, why not? If you’re a newbie or just rusty, the street’s your canvas. Nail those ollies and kickflips before you lose your cool on curbs and benches. I mean, that’s what I did. Oh, and let’s not forget the fun in mashing those tricks together. Your score’s gonna love it.

Okay, switching focus here. Goals—don’t sleep on those. The game kind of nudges you forward by making you check these off. PSA: you don’t have to nail all goals to unlock new parks. Personally, I dig the treasure hunt vibe, collecting letters like S-K-A-T-E, kinda silly yet satisfying.

Ah, the half-pipes. The sweet spots and cruel mistresses of the game. Perfecting those maneuvers takes time, yeah? But hey, if gravity’s not your friend, bail out before you’re kissing the pavement. No need to wreck your special meter, buddy.

Explore more, they say. They’re right, though. Some spots in Parks are just golden—perfect to pump up that Special. Like, have you ever tried the hallway rails in College? Pure bliss, trust me. Every corner of these levels is like a Pandora’s box of surprises—ramps! Verts! Go find them.

Speaking of customizing, can we take a moment to praise stat points? Put them to Hangtime, Air, and Speed. It just feels right. Jump higher, flip harder—you get what I mean.

Did that help? I hope so! And if you’re still sitting on the fence about grabbing the early access or game itself, it’s waiting for you, along with some wild content like Doom Slayer. Can you imagine that crossover? Anyway, happy shredding, folks.