Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: Every Game Ranked Worst To Best
2. Tony Hawk's Underground
When franchises have four iterations released within close proximity to one another - with subsequent, conveyor belt releases almost mirroring franchises like FIFA and Call of Duty - a question comes into the mind of the developers.
What can we do to keep this IP as fresh as it was in its infancy?
Well, in this case, the answer was a residual Tony Hawk’s Underground.
The franchises’ first foray into storytelling was created with a polished level of creative flair. This didn’t only make the game inviting to newcomers, but also a testimony of endearment to the fans that have repeatedly supported it by purchasing the titles that came before.
Not only did it break away from the established goal-based formula to incorporate a more innovative and evolutionary natural myriad of features. Such as the ability to actually leave the board for the first time in the series, while also adopting an alternative approach to unpredictability.
Weaving a narrative with all the rigour and vigor of an early 2000s teen drama, THUG vastly broadens the experience and becomes more engaging to the player as your protagonist traverses the globe in pursuit of their skateboarding career taking off, with twists and turns, as well as flips and tricks.