Five Essential Tips for Mastering Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 on Day One

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Okay, so Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is out there today if you were one of those who snagged the Digital Deluxe Edition early. For everyone else, mark your calendars for July 11. That’s when it finally drops for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Oh, and it comes ready to roll on Game Pass Ultimate too. Kind of neat, right?

I remember, like, spending way too many hours trying (and failing) to mimic those skate tricks in real life. To be honest, I probably just embarrassed myself.

Anyway — wait, no — so these classic games are back! And they’ve thrown in some new faces alongside skaters you probably already love. Secret skaters too, like Bam Margera. And the soundtrack? It rocks — a mix of the old bangers with new tracks to lose yourself in.

You can take your pick of shredding as someone famous like Tony Hawk or get creative with the Create-A-Skater thing. And if you ever wanted to design your ultimate skatepark, here’s your chance. THPS 3 + 4 is jam-packed with stuff. You’ll be on it forever. Or maybe not. Who knows?

Now, if you’re jumping in for the first time, there’s a bit of a learning curve. But hey, I jotted down a few tips that might help. At least, I hope so.

### Street First

Tricks are, like, everything. Like, remember the Impossible Flip? Mastering them is key, but maybe start small. Nail your ollies and kickflips on the street first. Grinding? Save that for later once you’ve got a rhythm.

I swear though, once you start mixing flips with grinds, your score skyrockets. It’s addictive. Start small, work your way up. That’s always the way, right?

### Goals, Goals, Goals

I legit love checking off Goals in these games. It’s how you see progress. Some goals? Easy peasy. Others? Uh, not so much. I say hit up the “collect-a-thon” ones first, like those SKATE letters. They’re surprisingly fun.

As you explore, you’ll get a feel for each level’s layout. Like in Foundry, the path becomes kinda obvious once you’re in the zone. And once you’re comfortable, those Pro Goals will be waiting to mess you up in the best way possible.

### Fall with Style

Half-pipes freak me out. Cool to watch, a nightmare to master. But when you do get comfortable, they add so much to your score. If you feel like you’re about to eat dirt, hit RT and save your grace (and your face).

### Find Your Groove

Each Park has these little hidden gems — places where the magic happens. I particularly fancy this spot behind the ticket office on College. Find your pocket, and work that multiplier. And maybe, just maybe, throw in a trick or two for that extra oomph.

### Invest in Yourself

The Create-A-Skater feature is a goldmine. Style up your skater however you see fit. Personally? I drop points in Hangtime, Air, and Speed. They come in handy, trust me. Whether you’re hopping between rails or pulling a 720, make those points count.

To wrap it up, I hope these nuggets help you get rolling smooth in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Oh, and maybe check out Tony’s tutorial. It’s actually pretty helpful. Now go, skate on!

For those with Digital Deluxe access, start your engines! The rest? July 11. Remember that!