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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 18.2 hrs on record
Posted: Dec 13, 2023 @ 9:00pm

They got the original soundtrack back! I'm honestly shocked that the music licensing made it through - that's a huge deal.

An excellent, excellent remake that takes two of the already near-perfect games of the '90s and elevates them to new heights. If you were a fan of the originals, you DEFINITELY want to grab a controller and pick this up ASAP.

It's a lot shorter and smaller than I had remembered, so, it was a great call on their part to bundle the two together. If they had released them individually, I think the experience would suffer. The slicker visuals, faster loading times, and modern UI / features make this package even sweeter.

It's incredible that the skateboarding mechanics and "feel" are so spot on and truly stand the test of time. It does seem some mechanics from THPS #3 have been added as well as some other semi-obvious quality-of-life improvements to make the experience more modernly acceptable. And yes, the maps still include all the silly and incredibly-hard-to-achieve Easter eggs, secret tapes, hidden rooms, etc.

It's not just a trip down memory lane but a remarkable rebirth, resetting the standard for the genre. If I were to wish for one thing, it would be the inclusion of newer, larger maps - but luckily, there are community maps.

I 100% recommend this game.
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ez Dec 28, 2023 @ 10:44am 
"They got the original soundtrack back!"

This was the review I was looking for! Thanks for mentioning that - it's now a must-buy for me :happy_creep: