Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Jul 7, 2025
The hosts dive into the nostalgia of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4, sharing personal gaming stories and critiquing the gameplay. They discuss the emotional aspects of personal identity tied to cloning and reflect on music experiences across media. The conversation also covers character customization, beloved levels, and the significance of iconic soundtracks. With humor, they reminisce about classic gameplay dynamics and express hopes for the franchise's future while reviewing the game with a solid rating of 8.5.
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Blessing's Playtime Anecdote
- Blessing Adeoye Jr. played about six hours and unlocked nearly all levels in Tony Hawk 3 and 4 remakes.
- He noted how as a kid he used cheat codes for easier play, reflecting on the game's original difficulty.
Tony Hawk 4 Is Moveset Peak
- Tony Hawk 4's moveset represents the franchise's peak arcade combo system with reverts and spine transfers.
- Despite loving the game, Tim Gettys rates the remake 8.5 due to missing features and questionable design decisions.
Customization Limits Noted by Blessing
- Blessing started playing as Tony Hawk, his go-to balanced character, then customized a skater to feel more ownership.
- He found customization limited, especially lacking glasses and facial accessories, which was unusual for a skating game.