The Long Forgotten Tony Hawk Game - THPS4 (PS1)

One of the weirdest Tony Hawk games out there that isn't motion based.
**EDIT - What the "More Skaters" screen should've looked like: • [PS1] Fry, Cook... Bam... **
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[@trance_flac]

Fun fact: I didn't even know THPS4 was available for PS2 in the days. I just enjoyed the PSX version for years until near 100% completion.

[@senorfeudal6984]

I thought I was the only one who thought there was only a PSX version for several years lol

[@pattatacrashpsx3626]

Same

[@lionellafon6521]

Me tooooooo

[@KKK_NSFW]

Me Too! until around 2013

[@JPTHRICE]

i had this as a kid, its called being broke

[@youngrokitbeats7688]

Gba ports was true broke experience

[@JustTooManyPuppies]

@@youngrokitbeats7688 idk, i think the gbc ports are truly the broke experience.

[@youngrokitbeats7688]

@@JustTooManyPuppies it's just a joke bro, i got all the ports back then. Cool interpretation for the portable console. Also th project 8 for psp is a interesting port.

[@TheOreoritz]

Still a fun game for it being on ps1

[@LG-ro5le]

@@TheOreoritzhonestly id rather play thps2 if im going to play ps1.. thps3 made sense but thps4 just seems out of place for ps1 somehow

[@Katastrophe9009]

I remember having the N64 version of THPS3 with the blue cartridge. Never knew there was a PS1 THPS4 game as well. It's pretty surreal, it's like an official demake.

[@Curlyheart]

Actually, it was the first game that had the blue cartridge, the second one had a yellow cartridge, and the third one had the black cartridge.

[@CrashFan03]

@@Curlyheart pretty sure the third one's cart was black

[@Curlyheart]

@@CrashFan03 shit, I meant to put black there

[@kylelewis9230]

If you were a real tony hawk junkie back in the day, it didn’t matter what platform, a tony hawk game was a tony hawk game, I remember simultaneously playing all of them, from gba to ps1, to ps2, just naturally accepted the quality rate with each one, skating games felt great as long as you could throw down some tricks and complete goals, thug on gba was a weird one though

[@1-eye-willy]

i used to record the pro tapes onto vhs and sell them to my classmates, along with actual skate videos, CKY, bum fights.i made like 100$ selling the sum 41 video compilations that were sold with their albums. and for about the next decade i would riip and burn movies for 5$ for my community in south east dallas, these days bootleging isnt so lucrative, but the tony hawk games are what got me into bootleging in the first place

[@russellwestbrook462]

Did u sell out a of a trunk? lol memories

[@TipsterLIVE]

I got this version for Christmas the year it came out. I didn't own a PS2 yet so I got this. And after playing the PS2 version at a friend's house, boy was I disappointed.

[@stuart5980]

I got a ps2 way too late. I grew up with thps3 and thps4 on the psx. I remember that back then the simple change being able to roam levels with no timer in the career mode felt mindblowing.

[@kylespevak6781]

9:05 I could be wrong but I think there were some spots in underground or underground 2 that had grindable curbs

[@cWalkerTHPS]

*we have THPS4 at home* the THPS4 at home:

[@PedroPauloMota]

So the original was the PS2 one?? I thought they've done a remake later or something. I've played this PS1 version soooo much! I actually really liked it, and today it still holds a special place in my heart

[@NewGabeOrder]

7:26 If you look carefully, building up meter mid-combo is a mechanic added in THPS3, and also applies to the PS one ports of THPS3 and 4. In THPS2X and games prior to THPS3, the meter only increases when the combo ends, and the amount depended on how big your combo was.

[@Yt_channel_lol]

PS1 THPS4 was my first Tony Hawk game

[@KyleLeeman]

This was absolutely FIRE. Great video man. I clicked out of curiosity and stayed right to the end.

[@baffledbrandon3132]

My cousins had this game. My brother and I were lucky enough to have the PS2 version. Still had a blast playing this game with our cousins, though.

[@HeyItsJonny]

As a huge fan of 3 and 4 on the cube, I love how demade the ps1 ports are.

[@flyingplantwhale545]

I got this game for my Ps One at a time where I still had no internet at home. So I had no idea this was even coming out on the only console I had. When I saw this at the local store, I freaked out so hard. My friends and I put money together, grabbed in immediately and had an absolutely legendary summer break with it.

[@graduator14]

Forgot it released on PS1! Great video.

[@maxxkarales64]

I have very good memories of this port. I didn't grow up with a PS1, far from it. Most of my early gaming memories was the 360, but my uncle got the PlayStation classic with the USB sticks that had all the games and I played all the Tony Hawk games on that thing. This was after I discovered THUG and even after the 1+2 remaster, but the THPS 3 and 4 ports on PS1 were just mesmerizing to me. They were so simple and relaxing. This video let me relive those memories even though it wasn't that long ago. I'm very excited to see the content you release in the future, I'm definitely sticking around.

[@Psevdonim123]

What a terrible way to experience those games... Actually, any games, stay away from playstation classic if you can

[@skuzzyj]

​@@Psevdonim123 I set up a PSC with about 80 PS1 games and tons of old school emulator stuff. If you actually adjust the settings, you can get a smoother experience than on original hardware. Imagine playing the original Driver with no slowdown. It's pretty good.

[@CrashFan03]

@@Psevdonim123 a modded ps1 classic can fix any of the issues it has and i believe that's what op is referring to

[@chrisssyp]

I played the gamecube version. One time on a custom map I learned how to infinitely boost into the air with Jango Fett's jetpack move and went so high in the sky that my gamecube made a strange noise and turned off.

[@SolvingTheMoneyProblem]

I took a long break from gaming after THPS3. Recently played THPS4 for the first time and LOVED it so much that as soon as I beat all the pro challenges I started THPS4 on the PSX.

[@nikitacojam]

There's also was a few cool glitches that seems nobody is aware of because of how unpopular this game is. I will record them later if you want

[@hurricane7727]

This game can be played online on the Ps2!

[@sswishbone]

Found this by chance and really appreciate your effort. I still have this somewhere in my collection and having streamed the "Original" last year, seeing it again truly blows my mind. Elissa Steamer's pro goal annoyed me as without moon gravity even reaching the rail to coffin grind was an absolute nightmare! Cheers for bringing back memories, great video.

[@frankkkbard0n315]

I found that goal a piece of cake. I found the manual goals like the rodney mullen one atrocious.

[@TheBoneHeadClan]

I'm surprised how comprehensive and informative this is.

[@TheVideoGameHunter32]

Nice video. I was also one of those few kids who didn't have the newer consoles and instead got the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 for the PS1.

[@mattstoyles423]

Loved this. I played the entire thps series on ps1 as they came out. It was the release of thug that convinced my parents to get a ps2.

[@kylespevak6781]

That's pretty close to my storyline. I think I also got THPS4 for PS2 though

[@FIGTY97]

YOOOO, how tf this video has only 300 views? Man, keep up good work.I feel the same about THPS4, even if i didn't played PS1 version i think that was pretty good port. I have to play it someday

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

YOOOO bruhhh no viewz because it's an entirely redundant video essay on a subject no one cares about?

[@CrashFan03]

@@JohnDaubSuperfan369 your point being?

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

@@CrashFan03 My point being exactly what I said. Perhaps it would make sense to actually read the words instead of just looking at them?

[@CrashFan03]

@@JohnDaubSuperfan369 it's a video about ps1 and tony hawk of course people are gonna care about it. look at the viewer count now lmao

[@Athesies]

This is such a fascinating port lmao

[@metallicarabbit]

i had this as a kid, i had a ps2 but i didnt know there was a ps2 version so i bought this version

[@J.E.T.Lee16]

I DEFINITELY had the PS1 version, and appreciate you for making this video. Nostalgia. I remember the soundtrack being a big thing in this one

[@notgavin7039]

Okay that whole "extension" mechanic pisses me off... Because why the hell does it not work like that in newer titles? Limiting the inputs to only the face buttons (i.e. triangle to square rather than left and triangle) limits the amount of grinds you're able to get into. In THUG you can't switch to board/lipslide, overcrook, feeble, or any special tricks mid grind. As a skater this is infuriating as it limits the single grind combos that are possible.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

THPS 3 and 4 on PlayStation 1 feel like skinwalkers.

[@6_point_who]

Thank you for covering this game! it introduced me to skateboarding and made me a fan of the franchise!

[@killertofu90]

I had THPS3 for the PS1 since we didn't have a PS2 at the time, but finally got one when THPS4 came out and it's always been my favorite of the series. I always wondered what the PS1 version would've looked like, so now; seeing footage of the PS1 port after I'm so used to seeing and playing it on the PS2 for hundreds of hours feels like some weird kind of fever dream.

[@notgavin7039]

1:17 Dunno why but I love the name. I've even taken to calling double Ollies (in finger boarding) buttslaps.

[@sureokk]

I had this and 3 on ps1 despite owning a ps2 because I found them in the store and didn't know they had ps2 versions

[@nigelhighlands3131]

Excellent retrospective on a Tony Hawk game I didn't even know existed! Inferior ports like this are so fascinating, it's essentially a demake and those always fascinate me.

[@TheBoneHeadClan]

I know you touched on THPS3 PS1, but I'd love to hear you go in-depth on that video too; I'd like to watch more from you like this video.

[@alejandroavalos1573]

I had this as a kid and I LOVED it. I didn't care that I was too poor for the actual I played this game with full content. My grandma bought it for me and I will always cherish the great time I had with this game. I 100%'ed it and I loved the goal medallion thing. Honestly I like it more than the dialogue of the ps2 game.

[@justsayin._.]

This absolutely blew my mind! I haven't touched this game since i was like 10. I played the entire series, thought i knew everything thinking im hot shit. I had no clue about most of the different stuff in this game Dismounts, side manuals, airing out during an ollie. This was a really good watch 🤙

[@Nitroh-]

Idk if it's considered forgotten or not, but the DS ports are something to cover too. American Sk8 Land and Proving Ground I had as a kid.

[@CrashFan03]

those ds ports essentially picked up where the ps1 demakes left off barring the underground games

[@kanitsrvng]

@@CrashFan03How many and which ones carried the old THPS feeling/feeling with them?

[@CrashFan03]

@@kanitsrvng i mean there's america sk8land, downhill jam and proving ground so... 3 i guess

[@iiTsFaded_]

It’s still so crazy how they managed to get this to work on the THPS2 engine. As a collector, I’ve only just recently purchased and played it, it’s a good little port but definitely not the most optimal experience. Nice work on this, stride ❤

[@VanyaKino-p8m]

Good video answered all the neat questions I wanted answered

[@LER0YSPANKENZ]

I had this game growing up and felt cheated when I saw how stripped down it was 😂

[@taubut]

THPS3 for ps1 is really good. I’ve come to like it more than the ps2 version.

[@thesteammachine1282]

Loved the review mate ! On ps1 I only played TH3 which judging by your review, was probably the better game, presentation wise .

[@MultiMiles21]

Played the shit out of this on the xbox at my neighbours back then, I thought it was the shit! So that christmas I begged my parents to get it for the PSX. I got it. But as soon as I pressed start, I was insanely dissapointed.

[@calmc9655]

That college level was so bad I upgraded to an xbox

[@Space-Holiday]

Literally same for me except I’d played THUG on PS2.

[@6sixtysix]

Played the port soo such. Glad to see the other original versions too

[@Cvmpbell]

God I love this series, I can’t believe it’s in a hiatus yet again. Especially after how well 1+2 sold

[@Maashauu]

I think the super ollies were working as intended, iirc there was tutorial mission in London for how to use them in which you have to jump over telephone kiosks.

[@cWalkerTHPS]

it aint forgotten :D

[@baguete02]

Great analysis! Please do the N64 versions of THPS games , the gameplay is better than PS1 or even Dreamcast.

[@AlryFireBlade]

it is kinda sad, but I started with THPS3 and because of this I just can't play the PS1 Games. The controls and the frame rate are just so bad in comparison. It really shows the quality of the Games, that they made them so much better on PS2, that the PS1 Games feel clunky as hell.

[@crabbuckets7506]

I only found out this game existed about a year ago. I was just scanning through lists of games, and I didn't believe it. Tried it and was quite impressed.

[@MichcioPL]

Played this version of THPS 4 most as I only had PS1 back then. Even returned to it in 2022 to play it with Retro Achievements :)

[@Supersayainpikmin]

Awesome video! I'd love to see something like this for the PS2 versions of Project 8 and Proving Ground.

[@tcgguide3818]

I know this is kinda random but did you use background music from the Yakuza games in this? If so nice touch, if not... uh, wrong number

[@hgjeand]

I'm willing to bet that the super ollie was just a side effect of implementing spine transfers. Turn that bug into a feature!

[@mirairamiel]

it's beautifull... so beautifull... my life finally has a meaning! i never thought anyone else would understand this game!

[@WavesNGames]

This was the only version of the game I played until 2020 when I finally got around to playing the Xbox version. It holds a lot of good memories for me.

[@CertifiedDoomer]

Great my two favorite things, THPS and last gen ports

[@Five_Gecko]

hoping to get a 3+4 remake 👀

[@Nitroh-]

Hopefully Microsoft see the value in it. Would love to get another game with a "story" like the UG and THAW games on the 1+2 remake engine, would be sick.

[@lpnp9477]

Things may change under Microsoft but according to Tony himself, it was underway but ended up straight up canceled. Not on hold, just dead.

[@Nitroh-]

@@lpnp9477 Yeah it was in development but when Vicarious Visions merged with Blizzard the project died. Now that Microsoft own Activision Blizzard they can bring the team back. Would also love a Guitar Hero revival too but can tell MTX would be horrendous

[@lpnp9477]

@@Nitroh- check out Guitar Hero Definitive Edition released last year if you haven't. With some work you can get every set list from every game and the rock band games imported.

[@cWalkerTHPS]

there must be an insane amount of glitches that will never be discovered

[@lightbringer502]

THPS4 on the PSX was how I originally experienced the game, but oddly I can't remember much besides feeling like "wow this is kinda bare bones." We absolutely had a Gamecube at this point, so I'm not sure why I rented THPS4 for the PSX... maybe my stupid kid brain didn't realize the difference? I dunno, but it's nice to see it get some recognition. It's pretty incredible that they put 3 and 4 on previous gen hardware. Nowadays cross-gen titles don't really seem that impressive, but back then it was incredible to see the leaps.

[@G.Freeman92]

Can someone explain to me why the PS1 is sometimes called the PSX? I’m aware of the actual PSX, but that’s unrelated.

[@alecc4137]

PS1 and PSX are more or less interchangeable but I don't think Sony ever actually used the PSX term themselves, just something that came along organically.

[@NewGabeOrder]

12:55 It is possible to play this game with a GameCube controller if you have a PS3 and a PS3-compatible USB GameCube controller adapter. However, you must remap the shoulder buttons and reassign the tricks accordingly. If flip tricks are assigned to the Circle/B button, triple tapping gets disabled unless they are assigned to the Square/X button. What a way to limit yourself.

[@TranslatedMemesEN]

great videooooo

[@fatfurie]

not gonna lie.. i played this but i didnt have a manual so i def learned some new stuff.. thanks bruh

[@mech20310]

Good stuff

[@joaopedrocruz3488]

I know i'm a miority here but the ps1 version of this game still is my favorite one until this day. I grew up playing thps 1, 2 and 3 on a ps1 and I like them a lot... when I had the chance to play thps for the ps2 I felt very disappointed... I really liked how simple and badass the ps1 version was. I still own an original copy and I still play it with passion. This game is amazing and it might not be for everyone, but to me... it was special.

[@Nick_Fade]

Awesome video! Subbed! (:

[@PaulNat360]

It Was A Time When 90% Of The World Has Ps1S So Some Developers Were Still Developing Games For The Ageing Platform. I Had Tony Hawk 4 On The Ps1 And I Loved It. And I Would Have The Same Game On Ps2 A Few Years Later.

[@fromthegamethrone]

"there are some people that prefer" -the best game in the series-

[@sithlordmikeyp]

I played 3 and 4 on the GCN

[@NewGabeOrder]

In my opinion, THPS4 PSE feels a little incomplete. Custom Skater has no pro goal, but its ending movie (More Bails) can be unlocked. Not to mention collecting decks only affects all of the pro skaters and the currently-selected Custom Skater. If you collect every deck, but none of your custom skaters have access to the Visions deck, then you must start a New Career and collect all seven decks with the same custom skater for the Visions deck. Even worse, completely clearing Career Mode does not unlock all of the tricks for all of the skaters. However, getting a third medal unlocks all of the special tricks (counting Little Person's special tricks). Not to mention some tricks didn't get new animations, like the Seatbelt Air (Weddle) and the Crail Grab (Indy Nosebone). The only new trick animations I see are Flap Jack, Flip Yo Self, Food Poisoning and Little Person's special tricks (Little Tornado, Little Head Push & Little Bed). Not even the 6th gen versions had Flap Jack, Flip Yo Self and Food Poisoning, as these special tricks were intended for a cut bonus character. It's a shame since THPS3 and THPS4 had 16 playable skaters each (Custom Skater included), while THPS2 had 17 playable skaters. Speaking of why the previous-gen version exists, it was released at a time where 6th gen consoles other than the Dreamcast weren't widely available, and finding those machines was nearly impossible. As a result, the 5th gen ports were produced to make the game more accessible to consumers at times like this.

[@soadchile]

muy weno papito, yo amo ese juego con toda mi vida, mi primer juego de ps1

[@mickeyvee1327]

I finally checked out the ps1 version for THPS3. Got it on disc to test a ps1 I bought. Sadly found out the disc drive is busted. It worked on my ps3 though. I would've loved having these ports growing up to be honest.

[@rodsk8dude731]

1st World Country person: "No one knew this previous-gen version of the game even existed, because as soon as the next-gen released, every single person in the country was able to afford it." I didn't even know Pro Skater 3 and 4 had a "better" version (the original ones), I thought Underground was the first one to have that improvement from the last generation of consoles. Also, yeah, hate that "super ollie" thing. Very weird. To me it felt like a glitch with the level out mechanic which allowed you to "level out" anywhere, any time, and maybe the level out feature gave you a small jump boost.

[@amb2989]

What an absolutely legendary game!

[@DanWick26]

One minor detail I liked about the PSOne version was the Kona level took.place at night.

[@miojo04]

another PS1 feature = bob burnquist and rodney mullen have the same "pointing finger" model, dont ask why

[@MrScottyTay]

I fiirst played THPS4 on the PS1 as well. And due to my fondness of PS1 graphics in general, it's my favourite of the two.

[@NewGabeOrder]

24:44 Treyarch would've been the next company to develop a Tony Hawk game, considering their history with the series dating as early as the Dreamcast days.

[@hgyt-n5y]

dude wtf?? how is this game forgotten?? i still play this awesome game! (:

[@fatfurie]

its just baity titles to get people to click.. it got me to click cause i was like.. theres a tony hawk game i dont know? but ive played all of them lol

[@markmaidens5911]

I honestly really like this game. Never played it back in the day, but I've been emulating PS1 games on my SNES Classic and I've fallen in love with this game. The game definitely has issues and feels a bit different, but once you get used to it, it can be a real blast. THPS4 is just endearing to me I guess. Some of the best that the PlayStation has to offer for me personally.

[@SquirrelSeb84]

I did know this one existed but didn’t get at the time because it came preinstalled on an eMac my family got back in the day - and I think I 100%ed that port.

[@julianblake8385]

People hate the Thps 4 on the Ps1 just because the Ps2 version was better. But I never had a ps2, just the ps1 and was a hardcore THPS fan, and for me, THPS 4 was the best of the 3 games for the ps1.

[@fatfurie]

i wonder how forgotten this game really is cause some of these maps would be cool to run in THUG Pro and i dont think ive ever seen them.

[@zorkblat3858]

Solid video. Subbed.

[@machr293]

Wauw, I didn’t know about the dismount trick.

[@NewGabeOrder]

8:41 Jet Set Radio Future, anyone?

[@OliverBierhoff-gu4fg]

Can anyone just edit the game and copy all maps of the single player to replace the 2-player maps?

[@Heazytoohot]

your grinding ledges fact isnt quite right. you can grind curbs in the ps2 releases of project 8 and american wasteland. fantastic video!

[@Mr.GoodVibesCaLi]

This game gave me insomnia 😂

[@notyetskeletal4809]

Grrat video! Thank you! The PS2/XBox versions were too fast and slick for my liking. I really didnt like them at all. Like some hyper race to have sore thumbs. I took a bus to the city to a music store to buy THPS4 on PS1. It was $70. I went to nearby bar and spilt beer on the manual while reading it. Better than THPS3. I dont remember ever using the super double ollie or leaning the manuals to the side. I tried to buy this game again but the disc was to scratched to play. It would play even when resurfaced. The only other TH games I like after this was the two that were made on the NDS. P.S. I still play Thrasher Skate and Destroy on PS1 and compete for high scores on KZbin. Teehee

[@gnydsmelt2215]

I really liked your comment! sounds comfy af. I personally grew up playing thps 1+2 demo versions and then later got thps 3-4-ug1/2 for PS2. I still appreciate the PS1 version and have never played it. In fact, I did not even know they existed for PS1 and N64! That for me is awesome

[@diamonddead8162]

I wish this and the original and all other levels and call it Tony Hawk pro skater 4 complete And the same with 3 I had all 4 on ps1 and everything on ps2 from 3 to proving ground

[@ヌル-m7l]

Buttslap is called because you slap your buttons btw

[@TheGamer19856]

Love to see some coverage on this game. Been playing this version myself recently. The L2 super ollie is such a weird addition to the game. Especially cause it's only offhandedly explained in London as a goal. Never acknowledged again

[@StigDesign]

i got thps3 and thps4 on ps1 before i got to buy ps2 and then thps3 and thps4 on ps2 :D

[@marcellachine5718]

Thps 2 was the best. I'm a monster at it, and will wreak anyone at it.

[@vasaline_slime_gaming98]

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