The game uses a third-person follow camera as you guide a pro skater through timed levels with multiple objectives. Core actions include accelerating, jumping, grabs, flips, grinds, and manuals, which let you keep combos going after landing. Each stage typically includes collect-a-thon goals such as S-K-A-T-E letters, specific trick tasks, and hidden items. Clearing objectives unlocks new stages, skaters, and boards, while score chasing depends on route planning, landing control, and combo management.

Tony Hawk

The legendary pro skater and series figurehead, with strong all-around stats and signature moves.

Rodney Mullen

A technical street-skating icon known for flatground skill and flip-trick versatility.

Learn the map layouts first, especially ramps, rails, and safe combo lines. Manuals are essential for linking grinds and jumps into long scoring chains. Focus on easy objectives early, then return for harder collection tasks once you know the stage flow. Build score in protected areas before trying riskier routes, and use timed runs to practice route consistency.

Unlock new stages by completing level goals

Meeting the current level objectives opens the next skate area.

Unlock extras through collection and challenge completion

Letters, hidden tapes, and specific tasks can reward skaters, boards, or bonus content.

Tips and tricks

Memorize one reliable high-score line per stage to improve both points and objective clearing.

Tips and tricks

Manual into Grind is one of the safest ways to extend a combo.

Tips and tricks

Practice difficult tricks in low-pressure areas before combining them in timed runs.

User Reviews

The controls feel more refined than the first game, and the combo system is incredibly addictive.

User Reviews

The N64 version holds up well; even with visual compromises, the gameplay remains excellent.

User Reviews

Its mix of goals and freeform trick chaining makes it a classic for many skate game fans.