Tony Hawk
Professional skateboarder and the game's namesake.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the skater |
|---|---|
A | Ollie and jump |
B | Perform grabs |
L | Rotate left |
R | Rotate right |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The game uses context-sensitive trick inputs while airborne or near suitable terrain.
Button functions can vary by gameplay situation; consult the in-game control display when available.
How it plays
How does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 play?
The game presents courses from an elevated viewpoint. Each stage contains objectives such as reaching target scores, collecting SKATE letters, finding hidden items, and performing specified tricks.
Players steer through ramps, rails, gaps, and other obstacles while combining ollies, grabs, grinds, manuals, and special moves. Career progress unlocks additional stages and improves a skater's abilities through earned stat points. Other modes support free skating and competitive score attempts.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2?
Learn each course before chasing high scores. Complete the easiest collection and location goals first, then use the remaining time to build a multiplier.
Link an ollie into a grind, manual, or grab and finish safely. Upgrade speed, ollie, air, and balance according to the terrain; balance-related upgrades are especially useful when long grinds and manuals are required.
Look for ramps and rails that let you preserve a combo across several obstacles. Restart a run after a fall rather than spending the rest of the attempt with a weak score.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Steve Caballero
Professional skater included in the playable roster.
Kareem Campbell
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Rune Glifberg
Professional skater included in the playable roster.
Eric Koston
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Bucky Lasek
Professional vert skater included in the playable roster.
Rodney Mullen
Freestyle and street skater included in the playable roster.
Chad Muska
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Elissa Steamer
Professional skater included in the playable roster.
Bob Burnquist
Professional vert skater included in the playable roster.
Jamie Thomas
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Andrew Reynolds
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Explore the full stage before committing to a timed objective; many goals depend on memorizing item locations.
- 2
Use manuals to connect separate rails and ramps, but end a combo early if balance becomes unstable.
- 3
Spend stat points on the abilities most relevant to the current course rather than distributing them evenly.
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