UPDATE 2: Activision's Dan Amrich clued me in to his latest One of Swords podcast, where he talks to Robomodo president Josh Tsui about numerous Tony Hawk HD things, including revert. Though Tsui stops short of outright guaranteeing the inclusion of revert, he says that they want to "stay true to the mechanics" of the original game, implying that the THPS3 levels may very well feature revert as a mechanic. You can hear the interview here. (Skip to the 42:00 mark if you just want to hear about revert.)

UPDATE: So everything I'd read about Tony Hawk HD had previously said reverts weren't a part of the gameplay, and I'd originally mentioned that at the end of this story. However, I'm getting conflicting information from people about reverts possibly being included, but not counting toward scoring. Since I now have no idea one way or the other and am waiting for confirmation, I removed that portion of the story so as not to mislead anyone, regardless of accuracy.

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After everyone got done celebrating the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, Activision and Robomodo's HD update of Tony Hawk's Pro Skaters 1 and 2, attention was turned to the question of why, exactly, only levels from those two games would be included. While Robomodo has been cherry picking levels from those two games based on fan feedback, Tony Hawk 3, AKA one of the highest reviewed games in the history of ever, wasn't even on the ballot box.

Activision answered that question today by announcing that Tony Hawk HD will get Tony Hawk 3 levels after all... as DLC. Initially, DLC wasn't even something that had been announced for the game, but now it appears that following the game's launch, a selection of levels from Tony Hawk 3 will get the HD treatment.

Which levels? Nobody knows! Robomodo hasn't made any decisions on that front yet, and won't until they've surveyed fan feedback once again. The company put up a thread on the game's Facebook page--don't worry, you don't have to "like" anything--where fans can post their suggestions for the levels they'd like to see included. I have two words for Robomodo that actually should be one word: Air. Port.

UPDATE 2: Activision's Dan Amrich clued me in to his latest One of Swords podcast, where he talks to Robomodo president Josh Tsui about numerous Tony Hawk HD things, including revert. Though Tsui stops short of outright guaranteeing the inclusion of revert, he says that they want to "stay true to the mechanics" of the original game, implying that the THPS3 levels may very well feature revert as a mechanic. You can hear the interview here. (Skip to the 42:00 mark if you just want to hear about revert.)

UPDATE: So everything I'd read about Tony Hawk HD had previously said reverts weren't a part of the gameplay, and I'd originally mentioned that at the end of this story. However, I'm getting conflicting information from people about reverts possibly being included, but not counting toward scoring. Since I now have no idea one way or the other and am waiting for confirmation, I removed that portion of the story so as not to mislead anyone, regardless of accuracy.

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After everyone got done celebrating the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, Activision and Robomodo's HD update of Tony Hawk's Pro Skaters 1 and 2, attention was turned to the question of why, exactly, only levels from those two games would be included. While Robomodo has been cherry picking levels from those two games based on fan feedback, Tony Hawk 3, AKA one of the highest reviewed games in the history of ever, wasn't even on the ballot box.

Activision answered that question today by announcing that Tony Hawk HD will get Tony Hawk 3 levels after all... as DLC. Initially, DLC wasn't even something that had been announced for the game, but now it appears that following the game's launch, a selection of levels from Tony Hawk 3 will get the HD treatment.

Which levels? Nobody knows! Robomodo hasn't made any decisions on that front yet, and won't until they've surveyed fan feedback once again. The company put up a thread on the game's Facebook page--don't worry, you don't have to "like" anything--where fans can post their suggestions for the levels they'd like to see included. I have two words for Robomodo that actually should be one word: Air. Port.

Why no revert?

It is something!!! Damn............ really? Sorry first post questers. :(

2nd edit: Oh, I guess I wasn't 1st. ok.

ANYWAY! I am looking forward to this game, last TH game I played was Project 8 and I thought it was terrible.

My Tony Hawk knowledge ends after the Dreamcast version of THPS1.

That last sentence requires a full investigation!

Oh.

Pro Skater 2 is better than Pro Skater 3. I'm out!

Wait why does it even need a revert? What if you could just manual after you land and keep the combo going?

I thought they said the revert was in the game but would have no effect on combos?

@mercutio123 said:

I thought they said the revert was in the game but would have no effect on combos?

I feel like this exact conversation regarding the inclusion of reverts was had on the Bombcast a few times. I don't think anyone is 100% on whether or not they'll be in there at all, and if they are, how it will affect combos.

Fuck DLC.

FOUNDRY, MOTHERFUCKERS

@The_Nubster: @mercutio123

I'm getting conflicting information on this subject so I went ahead and made an update that removed that portion of the story and explained the confusion. Don't want to make declarative statements I can no longer guarantee to be accurate.

Pro Skater 2 is better than Pro Skater 3. I'm out!

Now they have a clear road for a solo HD version of the best Tony Hawk ever. THPS4.

Oh shit this is still a thing. Totally forgot about it... :/

F the airport Patrick, I want a Hi-Res Tokyo level. All the holograms and neon would look so cool updated!!

@Winternet: Don't leave, stay!

@Sackmanjones said:

@Winternet

Pro Skater 2 is better than Pro Skater 3. I'm out!

Correct answer

Tru dat.

I just want Skate Heaven from 2.

Canada and Cruise Ship please.

Also would like Spiderman unlockable from 2

What's wrong with the revert? IMO American wasteland had the best feeling physics and most fluid trick system (with the exception of sticker slaps, FUCK STICKER SLAPS). That was the last great TH game.

@Winternet said:

Pro Skater 2 is better than Pro Skater 3. I'm out!

agreed

What's the haps with the craps?

I'll be happy if they can get at least SOME of the original soundtrack.

@gakon said:

But 4 is still my favorite, and I think I'm in the minority.

4 was my favorite also! :D Spine transfers! You could do a lot more with the maps.

@Nicked said:

@gakon said:

But 4 is still my favorite, and I think I'm in the minority.

4 was my favorite also! :D Spine transfers! You could do a lot more with the maps.

Wasn't it in 4 when they finally allowed you to hit a button twice to do a more complicated move? Like, you could do a kickflip by hitting X, but if you hit X twice in a row, you'd do a double kickflip? That was by far my favorite addition to the mechanics.

whine whine DLC cry cry snarf snarf

@Nicked said:

@gakon said:

But 4 is still my favorite, and I think I'm in the minority.

4 was my favorite also! :D Spine transfers! You could do a lot more with the maps.

Wasn't it in 4 when they finally allowed you to hit a button twice to do a more complicated move? Like, you could do a kickflip by hitting X, but if you hit X twice in a row, you'd do a double kickflip? That was by far my favorite addition to the mechanics.

@GreggD said:

I just want Skate Heaven from 2.

Wooooooooo!!!

THAW

you could do bank drops. thaw had the most elaborate and developed controls. project 8 was the first game they started to get rid of features and change the gameplay. THAW is forever the best tony hawk.

I need this game, but at this point reverts are such a solid part of my combo strategy. I love the Canada level from THPS3.

@coribald: Nailed it.

THPS2 was always my favorite, followed by THPS4 and THUG. I never really got into the third game for whatever reason, even though many people swear by it.

Hey, if you got 3, why not 4, i loved 4, still my favourite...

And while you're at it, bring reverts back.

I want my huge freaking combos!!!

@GreggD said:

I just want Skate Heaven from 2.

This. A thousand times this.

@Blackout62: You ever tried to manual while in a halfpipe, son?

Wooooooooo!!!

I used to love the hell out of THPS, but I really doubt I'll be into this at all. I'd rather play a HD-ified version of Thrasher: Skate and Destroy after all this time.

@MrKlorox: What an absolutely terrible idea.

Airport....Canada...Foundry.....can't remember the names of others I would want to see in there.

@MrKlorox: What an absolutely terrible idea.

Would it really hurt to add Tony Hawk 3 levels just because? Would it really?
 
oh fuck I forgot it's Activision

@Winternet said:

Pro Skater 2 is better than Pro Skater 3. I'm out!

You said it!

@MrKlorox said:

Yes, bringing the button mashy THPS games out after all this time is indeed a god fucking awful idea. But that's Activision for you.

You're sadly misrepresenting the THPS franchise by calling it "button mashy". When I play Street Fighter or DMC it's a fairly "button mashy" experience, but I know there's a lot more depth to those games that I just haven't taken the time to tap into.

You're sadly misrepresenting the THPS franchise by calling it "button mashy". When I play Street Fighter or DMC it's a fairly "button mashy" experience, but I know there's a lot more depth to those games that I just haven't taken the time to tap into.

@MrKlorox: Wow I did not expect anyone to mention TS&D what an amazing skateboarding game!