Sure thing, let’s dive right into it.
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So, you know that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 game? Yep, it’s getting a remake. And here’s the kicker — they’ve done something a bit wild. Well, not wild, but if you’re an old-school fan like me, you’ll get it. They’ve made missions longer. Like, seriously longer. We’re talkin’ not just the usual two minutes here. You can stretch it to five minutes, ten, or even a whole hour. No kidding.
People were grumbling about the timer, you know, being too short and all. And honestly, can you blame them? I mean, I remember trying to nail those combos, and it was like, “Boom! Time’s up!” Not anymore, though. Listening to the fans, they decided to mix things up for the remake. Thought it was neat since it brings back some old vibes.
Oh right, almost forgot to mention — it’s coming out on July 11. Got all sorts of buying options, even one that lets you jump in early.
Now, if you’ve been around the block, you know THPS4 from 2002 had this open-world kind of feel. Run into a random character, snag a mission away from the timer’s evil clutch. But the game’s siblings — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and the recent mashup Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 — liked to stick to that strict timer. Fans of THPS4, and I’m among them, were biting nails, hoping that freedom vibe makes a comeback.
Oh, and speaking of open-world, I went off on a side note. Heh, sorry.
Some news from a recent preview event — they’ve got this new timer tweak. Announced via an in-game Pro Tip, gave us early birds a peek. Anyway, with levels no longer jam-packed with NPCs, it’s all about this new flexible timer. The missions adapt around it. Pretty cool, right?
This nifty tweak means you can actually take your time. You know, chill, explore those larger maps. Higher def graphics, a touch more zen — or maybe I’m just feeling Zen today? Oh, the new Waterpark level… super stoked about that.
So yeah, wasn’t sure if Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 will get the same relaxing timer treatment. You know how it was built around those two-minute challenges. Maybe it wouldn’t work out the same, or maybe they’ll surprise us later. Who knows? But hey, they are adding some new stuff and even things backtracked, like Bam Margera’s original removal now overturned.
Now, rambling off here. But in the end, this remake definitely seems to tick some boxes, at least for those who lived and breathed THPS4. Get ready to skate and take it slow — or fast — it’s your call!
