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Hard drive space
Full download: 0.79 GB
Initial download: 0.79 GB
Download time
| Kb/s | 20 MB | 8 MB | 512 KB |
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| Time | 5mn | 13mn | 3h 23mn |
System Requirements
- Operating System: 2000/XP,
currently Vista testing - OS: Dreamcast
Copyright
Activision is a registered trademark and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Pro Skater are trademarks of Activision, Inc. © 1999 Activision, Inc. Tony Hawk is a trademark of Tony Hawk. Licensed by Sony Computer Entertainment America for use with the PlayStation game console. PlayStation and the PlayStation logos are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Licensed by Nintendo. Nintendo, Nintendo 64 and the "N" logo are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. © 1996 Nintendo of America Inc. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Interactive Digital Software Association. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. PlayStation screenshots shown.
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Overview
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Instructions & Tips
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Screenshots & Video
Basics
THPS is all about using your skateboard to maximum effect by stringing together wild combinations of killer moves. Every move you make scores you points -- but how many points can you rack up without breaking your chain? Becoming the world's top skater will require practice, skill and a touch of athleticism.
Combos
The trick to successful combos is learning which moves will "flow" into others. You usually have a very brief opportunity to string tricks together, so it's important to get a feel for which maneuvers work together most effectively. You can practice in Free Skate mode, where you're free of pressure and can spend as much time as you like simply getting a feel for the game.
Characters
Before you begin skating, you'll be given a wide variety of skaters, boards and courses to use. Practice to see which combination suits your personal style! Once you begin playing, you'll find that your skater is constantly moving through the course. You can perform basic tricks by pressing the proper buttons to pick up speed, or else try moving along the ramps for extra momentum.
Gameplay Modes
When you're confident in your new skating skills, tackle the Career mode. When playing through the Career, you need to complete specific objectives in order to unlock new levels and characters. And to truly test your abilities, try Contest mode in which you compete with other skaters for the highest possible scores.
Tip: Surface to Air
Street skaters are adept at making huge combos off the ground, while vert skaters like to show off in the air. Choose your character according to your own strengths.
Tip: Experiment
Don't be afraid to try new things -- special maneuvers are usually advanced versions of basic skills adapted to a particular skater's strengths. Once you have a good sense of how your favorite athlete controls, begin experimenting to unlock his or her full potential.
Tip: Controls
Many special moves require specific conditions -- for instance, Tony Hawk's 360 Flip to Mute can only be performed by pressing down, then right and Kick Flip simultaneously. Or to execute Elissa Steamer's Primo Grind, you'll need to be on a ramp before pressing left then left plus Grind together.
Tip: Stages
Although each stage has plenty of rails and half-pipes to play around on, some of your most impressive tricks are likely to happen on the unique bits of scenery, like San Francisco's police cars.
Tip: Special Moves
As you pull off successful tricks, you'll build up your Special meter. Each skater has a series of special moves unique to them which can only be used when the Special meter is full -- it's these special tricks which will help you earn the top scores.
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