Alright, so like, I just gotta talk about this new thing—Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. It’s… finally here? Yeah, I remember hearing about it and thinking, why bring these back? But, honestly, it’s like, a dream for skaters—both the old-school ones who’ve been around forever and the newbies who are just getting into it. It’s got this mix of, I dunno, classic vibes and fresh gameplay. Sounds weird, right?
So, here’s the deal. You look at THPS 3+4 and you’re like, oh, another sports game, duh. But get this— underneath all that kick-flipping action is this weirdly cozy vibe. Sounds crazy, right? I mean, who’d think an extreme sports game could also make you feel all relaxed and chilled out?
Oh, and the controls. First-timers might be like, “Whoa, what’s happening?” I mean, they’re simple enough once you get the hang of it, but at first, you might be scratching your head. But when you finally find that groove, it’s almost meditative. Yeah, I said it. Just skating around without care, maybe trying out some moves, or just zoning out. What was I saying? Oh right, it’s surprisingly chill.
Then there’s this Free Skate mode—no goals, no hustle, just you and the board. The sounds, man! Trucks grinding, wheels popping—there’s something hypnotic about it. Plus, the tracks—new playlist, always playing. Total vibe, especially if you just wanna switch off after, like, a ridiculously long day.
Now, the creation bit—Create-A-Park Mode. If you’re into that whole build-your-own-world thing like Minecraft or Animal Crossing, this is your jam. Go nuts designing skate parks, like, your own tiny universe. And people can try out your parks, rate them—feels kinda like a community, you know? Custom skaters too—spend forever making that perfect version of you (or not you, just saying).
I gotta mention, compared to Stardew Valley or Dave the Diver, this is entirely different. But somehow, still fits in with them cozy vibes? Weirdly enough, games like Death Stranding—or maybe that was just me—also nailed this. THPS 3+4 is like a hidden gem waiting to surprise the heck out of cozy game lovers.
And there’s loads of stuff about the new soundtrack too. 59 songs. Only 10 are oldies from the original—must be a reason for shaking things up. I’m all for it, though.
Or, maybe I’m just rambling. But, give it a spin—never know, it might just hit that cozy itch you didn’t know you had.
