It was simply earlier this 12 months that Activision printed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, a remastered assortment of two of one of the best video games within the skateboarding sequence. However now, after a enjoyable video from Hawk himself, followers are as soon as once more begging for a Tony Hawk’s Underground remake to affix the sequence’ slate of current re-releases.
Over the weekend, Tony Hawk posted a short video on his personal Instagram page. In it, the skateboarding legend re-created the intro cutscene discovered within the authentic PS2-era Tony Hawk’s Underground. Right here’s the quick video:
Within the video, Hawk might be seen taking over the function of the player-created character, even carrying an identical outfit to the one sported by the default character. Utilizing some good modifying, Hawk interacts with the sport’s in style villain, Eric Sparrow, even calling him a bully at one level. On the very finish, Hawk leaves and jokes, “Whoa! I can get off my board?!”, a reference to the truth that in THUG gamers might, for the primary time in franchise historical past, hop off their skateboards and stroll round ranges.
However earlier than you get too excited and assume Tony Hawk is teasing some future Underground remake ala THPS 3+4, settle down. The video is marked as “Not a THUG promo.” Hawk additionally claims that the explanation he created this quick little bit of nostalgia bait is to have some enjoyable and have fun Video Video games Day.
“In hopes of bringing some joy to your timeline: Happy Video Games Day from E.S. and me,” posted Hawk on Instagram.
And like, yeah, I get that he’s making an attempt to make it clear this isn’t a teaser, however after all, the web goes to web. Many are already assuming or hoping that this Instagram publish is definitely the primary bit of selling for a full-on Tony Hawk’s Underground remake. And whereas I do suppose a Tony Hawk’s Underground remake is coming sooner or later, I do consider Hawk right here, and that is simply him having enjoyable with followers. The famous skater has said in the past that he would love a THUG remake, however made it clear that he doesn’t get to make that decision. It’s all as much as Activision, and contemplating the five-year hole between THPS 1+2 and THPS 3+4, I’d recommend followers go play THUGPro or one thing else whereas they await a THUG remake, as a result of it’s probably a few years away.
