Brandon

The guys and Steve's little bro, Brandon talk about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. It's pretty clear that the hosts don't and haven't skateboarded to any degree in the past, but they have all played this game. Many gamers grew up playing this game on the PS1, and it was surprisingly popular back in the day and remains critically acclaimed even in 2025. The PS1 version holds its merit against the 2020 remakes with tight controls and additional collectibles (cash) that require more exploration in the levels. Just as the retired skaters featured in the game walked so skaters today could run, this game started a tradition and a wave of skateboarding titles that continues today. It's surprisingly deep, with customizable characters, ARPGs, a campaign mode, and even a skate park creator! The hosts all love this title and there is very little negative to say about it, unless you don't like skateboarding. This title enters the league with a bang, follow along to see where it goes!