MacDonald felt that Pro Skater 3+4 followed the same formula as Vicarious Visions' reimagining of the first two games, in that the titles expertly utilise "consistent controls [with] a new look that preserves the grungy feel of the original."

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was an exceptional love letter to not only a quintessential skateboarding legend but the video games his unbelievable feats spawned. While the sport has seen generational growth,