In a highly awaited move, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a synthesis of the first two celebrated skating games, will be on Steam starting October 3, concluding three years of exclusivity with the Epic Games Store.
Originally released in September 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store, this combines the two epoch-making skating games to revitalize a long-forgotten genre, rendering a stellar gaming experience that evokes both nostalgia and contemporaneity.
This digital double-pack's decision to launch on Steam emerges as a refreshing revelation, especially considering that it comes with zero fanfare. For those unfamiliar with the rollercoaster journey of the Tony Hawk series, this remake came after the unfortunate and underwhelming reception of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5. Interestingly, the digital rendition isn't a mere attempt to cash in on nostalgia. While it effectively captures the soul of the original games, has not shied away from incorporating improvements that adapt to the present-day gaming landscape.
While the Tony Hawk series has long been synonymous with skating games, its history has seen crests and troughs. The dynamic studio behind this successful modern reimagining, Vicarious Visions, has itself been on a rollercoaster journey. Following the creation of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard Entertainment, becoming Blizzard Albany. This significant internal realignment, combined with the highly anticipated, yet now seemingly elusive, prospect of a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake, shapes the present-day narrative of this iconic series.