E3: Tony Hawk 4 (Updated With New Gameplay Info)

well, the game is gonna be at E3, after playing THPS3, i don't really see what they could add to the gameplay, so i won't be disapointed if nothing gets added.
although Neversoft has done a great job at doing this, i can't say i'd be suprised if they did it again, here's hoping.

anyways, i can't wait to see how Neversoft tops THPS3's level design, and extras.
maybe this time we'll get graphically suped up levels from THPS2. if this happens, the levels i want most would be School 2, and France. anything else would be icing on the cake i guess.

i'd also imagine that with all the consoles makers online plans announced, the game will support online play for all 3 consoles (dunno about cross console online play though).

sure, none of the consoles are really online yet, but that didn't stop Neversoft with THPS3 on PS2, and by the time this comes out, im sure all 3 consoles will be up and online.

just about 4 more days til i get my hands on this.

so, what do other THPS fans here want to see added, removed, or done with the series next installment?

Yay! I was thinking this wouldn't be made, but with the super amount of cash Neversoft will get from the N64 version of Tony Hawk 3, its a shoe-in!:)
I'm hoping Spiderman will be in this one, I never played 2. I wonder who the new hidden characters will be? I have no idea what they can add either. Anyone here skate? Are there any types of moves Pro Skater has yet to use?

I skated (still do sometimes) for about 6 years. I can't really think of any more 'real life' tricks for them to add. I mean, they got the caspers, and the revert isn't a real trick. I don't know what they could possibly add in terms of game-play. They have done a bang-up job of upping the stakes with every subsequent release, so I'd imagine they've got something up their sleeves for us...:)

What I'd like to see:

More levels akin to School 2, Canada, and the such. Sure, the rest are fun, but those are the levels you 'really' play. I'm talking about the levels you free-skate for hours trying to find all the best lines, then seeing how big you can go.

Another stellar line-up of music. When I turned on THPS3 and heard AFI, I about passed out. Then they put in Zebrahead to about give me an aneyourism!

I'm kind of running out of ideas... A longer video for Rodney? More videos of hi-jinks? I couldn't give a shit about on line play. It would be cool to have a tournament mode a la Hot Shots 3.

Oh! Take it back to the cash based system from #2. I really liked doing the Bull Ring forever to get all the cash. It added to the replay. For me at least...

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Oh! Take it back to the cash based system from #2. I really liked doing the Bull Ring forever to get all the cash. It added to the replay. For me at least...

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NOOOOOOOOO!

Having to circle the outer rim, smashing bull shit to find money over and over again was not fun!



Any way, I hope they scale back the ammount of tricks your skater could do, 10 is way to much, making the game too easy with huge scores becoming common place.

Back in thps2 getting over 2 million points in one line was a huge accomplishment, but now, there's little effort involved.

In its current state, the only thing that could be done with the Tony Hawk franchise that would make it interesting is have huge online competitions. Tony 3 was fine but its starting to get a little old.
I wish neversoft would use another Dead Kennedys song!!! I'll never forget booting up Tony 1 and hearing the Dead Kennedys! It was one of those rare moments!
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I love all the THPS games, and there was certain aspects I liked about each one.

What I don't want it to be is a dedicated online game though. Give me a full featured single player experience, AND online ascpects and I'll be a happy little monkey.

They should have more levels based on urban environments and not made up shit like the Airport. The urban levels like Philly, San Fran, LA, School, and School 2 are the only ones I really played after beating the game with everyone.

They need to make the game a lot harder. THPS3 was way too easy, and I could usually get the score accomplishments done in one line.

They need ditch the more structered career mode and try something new. Im thinking of a cross between Thrasher Skate and Desstroy and Chris Edwards Agressive Inline (which looks awesome by the way)

And finally they shold have a create-a-level feature and not just a create-a-skatepark.

none of you guys think this franchise is milked yet?

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none of you guys think this franchise is milked yet?

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It seems to make more and more money with each sequel. It still has some life left in it as long as they can find new mechanics to add.

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none of you guys think this franchise is milked yet?

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i wouldn't say so, they add a lot to each new installment of the game.

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With each new installment they add some new play mechanics that completly revamps the gameplay.

It will be "milked" when the make a sequel, but do not change anything.

i DO think the scoring system is getting a little out of contrl tho :)

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With each new installment they add some new play mechanics that completly revamps the gameplay.

It will be "milked" when the make a sequel, but do not change anything.

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Each sequel has been greatly improved, so until they run out of ideas I don't think they are "milking" the series dry. If you were Activision why wouldn't you want to keep improving your games as much as possible??

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Each sequel has been greatly improved, so until they run out of ideas I don't think they are "milking" the series dry. If you were Activision why wouldn't you want to keep improving your games as much as possible??

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No need to tell me that, I'm one of the THPS faithful.

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im joining the group.

im just in the mindset (of course with other series and with sports games especially) that companies specifically leave stuff out to incorporate into later games to boast them being "improved". i mean year after year there really isnt much added to sports games besides new animations and updated rosters and graphics and im starting to feel that pretty soon there wont be a whole lot to add to the Hawk series except new stages and better graphics/animation. of course like i said theres many other series i feel the same way about and im not bashing this series at all. in fact i own the 1st and 3rd games and play them a lot.....but right now i just seem ho-hum about a 4th.

well, i took this from another board.

"I just got the latest Game Infomer which features on its cover none other than Tony Hawk.

The games looks awesome. It will have extensive levels that are on a scale equal to those found in GTA3. (they will be huge)

TH4 will have a new move to link together more amazing combos. The Spine Transfer will be used similar to the revert and the manual. This move will allow you to transfer from a ramp to an ajoining ramp or whatever is on the otherside.

You'll be able to skate moving objects including a parade as well a huge zoo level complete with lions, tigers and such.

Mini games for each of the worlds.

And Bob Burnquist is back.

LOL, you guys have to see the minigames! Tennis, basketball, or dodging monkey poop, anyone?

All is all the game looks like its going to be a winner."

also, check out these pics.
http://cpuman2001.1accesshost.com/TH4Gigame132.jpg

shit, if they have levels that big well.....holy shit!!!!

maybe they'll just have one big world this time around. who knows.

anyways, that Spine Revert might not sound like much now, but i could really see that adding a lot to the game.

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Well fuck me in the face if that isn't the shit!

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oh man, i can't get over how awesome the game looks. post already people!

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Good lord, that's beutiful!

This spine transfer sounds fishy, but we'll have to wait and see.

Looks like Burnquist came to his senses after the abortion that was Espn Skate Boarding.

crap. and i used to tell myself that THPS3 had everything you could want from the series...guess i was wrong cause i really can't wait to check out those new levels. they look awesome.

man, this game is gonna rock soo much.

Supa! I figured all they could do was make the levels bigger and better. What the heck is this spine transfer thing?

Look at those trees on the middle right pic. I wonder if the wind could affect you?

Hmmmm the pics aren't showing up on my screen, all Im getting is a red X...