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Skate 3 vs Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

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Skate 3
Skate 3Skate the streets with friends, create custom parks, and dominate the Hall of Meat.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4Skate like a pro with tricks, combos, and open-world freedom.
Overview
Description

Skate 3 expands the beloved skateboarding franchise with an all‑new co‑op mode, letting teammates tackle challenges together while building their careers. The game also introduces skate.School for skill training and a beefed‑up Hall of Meat mode that rewards epic bails and fails. Beyond gameplay, Skate 3 pushes user‑generated content with skate.Create, a powerful suite for designing graphics, videos, and custom skate parks, giving players endless ways to express their style in an open‑world sandbox.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 expands the classic skateboarding series with a free‑roam career mode, letting players choose their own path through iconic locations. The game blends fast‑paced arcade action with a deep trick system that rewards creativity and precision. Featuring a roster of legendary skaters, customizable boards, and both single‑player and multiplayer modes, THPS4 delivers endless replay value for both casual fans and hardcore enthusiasts.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing & Sports Games
Racing & Sports Games
Best for
Skateboarding fans and creative gamers
Skateboarding fans and arcade gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$49.99−17%
release date
2010-05-11
2002-10-23
Specifications
developer
EA Black Box
Neversoft Entertainment
publisher
Electronic Arts
Activision
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
84/100+11%
76/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Robust co‑op gameplay
  • Deep customization with skate.Create
  • Extensive open‑world environment
  • Strong community sharing features
  • Extensive trick variety encourages creative gameplay.
  • Open‑world career mode adds freedom and replay value.
  • Solid multiplayer experience with split‑screen support.
  • Iconic soundtrack and vibrant level design.
Cons
  • Limited to older console generations
  • Occasional online matchmaking lag
  • No native cross‑play between platforms
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern titles.
  • Limited online features; multiplayer is local only.
  • Some controls feel less responsive on PC.
Community & Metrics
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Skate 3 offers richer online co‑op, customization and community tools at a higher price, while Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 is cheaper, focuses on extensive trick combos and local split‑screen play.

Key differences

  • •Skate 3 supports online co‑op; THPS 4 only local split‑screen
  • •Skate 3 includes deep park‑building and video tools; THPS 4 emphasizes 150+ combo tricks
  • •Skate 3 costs $59.99 vs THPS 4’s $49.99
  • •Skate 3 released 2010 for PS3/Xbox 360; THPS 4 released 2002 with broader legacy platform reach
  • •Skate 3 offers Hall of Meat mode and Skate.School lessons; THPS 4 offers unlockable pro skaters and secret characters
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Gameplay & fun factor

THPS 4 lists over 150 combos and manuals, giving broader trick variety than Skate 3’s unspecified system.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Platform availability

Both are limited to older console generations; specific platforms not detailed beyond PS3/Xbox 360 for Skate 3.

Tie

Price & value

THPS 4 is $49.99, $10 cheaper than Skate 3’s $59.99 price point.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Multiplayer / co‑op

Skate 3 provides online co‑op challenges; THPS 4 only supports up to four players locally via split‑screen.

Skate 3

Content & replayability

Skate 3 adds user‑generated parks, Hall of Meat, Skate.School and sharing features, extending replay value.

Skate 3

Difficulty & accessibility

Skate.School offers structured lessons for all skill levels; THPS 4 notes less responsive controls on PC.

Skate 3

Graphics & performance

Skate 3, released in 2010, generally has newer graphics than the 2002 THPS 4 title.

Skate 3

Choose Skate 3 if…

Players who want online co‑op, deep customization, and are okay paying a premium on PS3/Xbox 360.

Choose Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 if…

Budget‑focused gamers who prefer local split‑screen, massive trick combos, and don’t need online features.

Common questions

Is Skate 3 more expensive than THPS 4?

Yes, Skate 3 retails for $59.99 while THPS 4 costs $49.99.

Which game supports online multiplayer?

Skate 3 includes online co‑op challenges; THPS 4 only offers local split‑screen multiplayer.

Which title offers more trick variety?

THPS 4 advertises over 150 combos, manuals and grinds, whereas Skate 3 does not specify a trick count.