Five Tips to Master Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 from the Start

Okay, let’s dive into this. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is out, but only if you snagged that Digital Deluxe deal – early birds, congrats! Everyone else, hang tight for July 11. If you’re on Xbox, PlayStation, or even the Switch, you’re covered. Weirdly, they also threw it into Game Pass Ultimate right from the get-go. Handy, right?

Anyway, these games hold a weirdly dear spot in our hearts. Remember trying to pull off those impossible video game tricks at the park, only to fall flat? Yeah, same. Now, they’ve revamped it with new skaters and secret ones like Andy Anderson. The soundtrack’s a mix of old faves and new jams. Ever wanted to skate as Tony Hawk or create your own character? Now’s your chance.

If you’ve never played, it’s like riding a bicycle – except it’s a skateboard, and instead of pedals, you’re grinding on rails. First tip: start small with the basics like ollies and kickflips. Nail those, then maybe try stringing a few together – kind of like cooking but with more potential for scrapes.

Goals are another thing – they’ve got these collect-a-thon challenges. Ever tried grabbing letters to spell S-K-A-T-E? Might sound dull, but it’s strangely addictive. The Foundry course is one where the letters line up perfectly if you’re on your A-game. Once you’ve got those down, move on to crazier stuff.

Let’s not forget the fun of bailing – yep, falling can be strategic. If you’re about to crash, there’s a trick to save your special meter. It’s like having a rewind button in life, but just for skateboarding.

Oh, and exploring is key. Every park has hidden gems. Like behind some ticket office, there’s this sweet spot—a curved hallway with rails leading to a half-pipe. Perfect for racking up points. Trust me, finding these is half the fun.

For the creators among us, you can go wild designing skaters or parks. It’s as close as you’ll get to being a skate park architect without a degree in architecture. Put stat points into Hangtime, Air, and Speed. It’ll help you do cooler stuff, like clearing benches and pulling 720s. Why do they sound like skateboarding magic? No clue, but it works.

In case you’re feeling fancy, grab the Digital Deluxe to play today. Game Pass folks, feel free to snag the upgrade too. The main game hits on July 11, available on all platforms.

There might be some weird quirks in the demo availability – honestly, who keeps track of these? Anyway, gear up ‘cause the skating scene isn’t dead; it’s about to shred harder than ever.