Cozy Gamers Have Been Missing Out on the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Series

Alright, so here’s the deal—Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is out, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I mean, it’s like a slice of my teenage years got remastered. Now, I’m not just yapping about nostalgia, but truly, it’s something else to see these games in a fresh light. So there I was, back on my board, trying (and embarrassed to admit, failing) to unlock secret characters. Who knows why I care about secret characters? It’s like opening a pack of gum to find an extra piece—or maybe I’m just easily amused.

At first glance, sure, it’s a sports game. No doubt about that. But, yeah, it’s also kinda… cozy? Hear me out! Not what you’d expect, right? See, beneath all that aggressive skating, there’s this pocket of zen. A little unexpected gem of chill vibes. You’d think a game like this would be all adrenaline and chaos—and it is—but somehow, it’s also like a digital hammock for your brain.

So let me just pause here. I have no idea why I noticed this, but the skateboard wheels? They sound exactly like wet cardboard scraping on ice. Weird? Totally. But it got stuck in my head, and now I can’t unhear it.

Anyhow, back to the game—once you get a grip on those controls (they’re straightforward, unless you’re as spatially awkward as I can be), you hit this groove. It’s almost like meditative, if you let it be. Especially if you’re hanging out in Free Skate. Just you, cruising around the park, no goals in sight. Perfect for switching off—unless flipping over digital concrete is your fanatical idea of chill, then Career Mode’s got you.

And speaking of chill, the soundtrack? Oh man, it’s still epic. Even if it’s like a thrift-shop version of what it used to be. Some tunes vanished, but whatever, it’s still the perfect backdrop for zoning out. Anyway—wait, where was I? Right! Cozy vibes. Honestly, even if you’re a fan of games like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing, there’s something soothing in THPS 3+4’s chaos. It’s like, sometimes just rolling around with wheels is what the soul ordered.

Then there’s this nifty thing they call Create-A-Park Mode. It’s like, fancy stepping into a sandbox with extra goodies. You can build your dream skate park, share it, and see what quirky builds others are piecing together. If you’ve ever played around with Sims or Minecraft, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Honestly, it’s enough to make you forget the actual skating part—you can just get absorbed in creating.

Now, I could keep going—but I’m getting sidetracked again. The point is, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 might just be that quirky little escape we never realized we craved. Coziness in disguise, masquerading as a sports game. Wild, huh?