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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2

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Score big and earn shiny medals in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2! This guide breaks down how to dominate trick events and challenges, from massive grinds to collecting letters.

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Score big and earn shiny medals in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2! This guide breaks down how to dominate trick events and challenges, from massive grinds to collecting letters.

Alright, let's talk about snagging those shiny new medals in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2! These aren't just for show; they're proof you've conquered the game's challenges. We'll cover how to get those high scores and complete those tricky objectives.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The First Trick Event: When you start, you'll see a set of rails ahead. To your left is a massive half-pipe. Don't drop in just yet! Instead, ramp up the *opposite* side of the half-pipe (the one facing you when you spawn).
  2. 2
    The Epic Grind: After a trick, come back down and do a U-turn to go back up the same ramp. This time, make sure you're pressing 'up' as you hit the lip to go over it. If you've got enough speed, you'll launch up to the metal support beams high above the half-pipe. Grind along these beams – do whatever tricks you like! When the grind ends, jump off and pull off some spins, varials, or kickflips. Stick the landing, and boom! You've just scored around 50,000 points. That should be more than enough to take first place.
  3. 3
    Half-Pipe High Scores: If you want even more points, the half-pipe itself is your friend. You can get enough air in there to pull off Hawk's 900, worth a cool 8,000 points on its own. If you pre-empt it with a nollie or fastplant, you're looking at a massive 16,000 points for just two tricks!
  4. 4
    The Pool Trick Spot: Another great area for pulling off those grab tricks is the pool. It's a solid spot if the other methods aren't clicking for you.

Downtown: Minneapolis - Overview

This level is a wide-open playground with tons of kicker ramps and fire escapes perfect for insane grind combos. You can dodge traffic, catch air over the central fountain, and even hit the rooftops for some serious gaps. Don't be afraid to rip up everything in sight!

Videotape Challenges:

  • a. Get 15,000 points
  • b. Break 5 No Skating signs
  • c. Get S-K-A-T-E
  • d. Hidden Videotape
  • e. Get 40,000 points

Challenge Walkthroughs:

  1. a. Get 15,000 points:
    1. The Hard Combo: Start by fastplanting off the ramp in front of you, angling slightly right. In the air, press a direction and [Triangle] to start a grind on the edge. You can squeeze in a quick trick here. At the end of the grind, jump, kickflip right towards another rail, and grind that. You can even grind the traffic light before landing. Finish with another trick right before you hit the ground.
    2. The Easy Way: If the above sounds like too much, head straight from the start and take the first left. Follow the street until you see a huge quarter-pipe on your left. Follow it around the corner; it morphs into a weird half-pipe. Just keep riding this pipe until you rack up 15,000 points.
  2. b. Destroy 5 No Skating signs:
    1. Head straight from the start until a path opens to the center court with the fountain. The first sign is in the middle of this path.
    2. In the center court, stick to the left. Another path and sign are on the other side, looking identical to the first.
    3. Exit the court, make a slight left, and head for the huge quarter-pipe. Ramp over it; the third sign is on top.
    4. Continue down the other side and down the street until you see a sign on your right.
    5. Keep going until the road makes a sharp right. There's a building on your right with a sign in front of it. Grab it for the videotape.
  3. c. Get S-K-A-T-E:
    1. S: In the trick combo mentioned for 15,000 points, the 'S' is above the second rail. You'll need to jump to grab it.
    2. K: Head to the fountain; the 'K' is right above it.
    3. A: Go back the way you came, make a left up the hill (it's the first road to the right if you're just starting). Follow the road as it turns right. Just before the truck with the ramp, there's a small quarter-pipe. Jump off it to grab the 'A'.
    4. T: Head to the truck, use its ramp to get into the covered path. Continue through the path, and you'll see the 'T' in the middle.
    5. E: Keep going up until you reach the roof. Make a left and follow the left edge of the roof until it drops. Don't jump! Fall straight down while repeatedly pressing a direction and [Triangle]. If done right, you'll land on a powerline and grab the 'E'. If you miss, you can jump off one of the street ramps to reach the 'E' on the powerline.
  4. d. Hidden Videotape:
    1. From the start, skate a bit, then turn around. Ramp off one of the ramps to the upper level and make a left.
    2. Continue down the path until you reach the truck with the ramp. Ramp up it and head into the small pathway.
    3. Keep going until you're on the roof. Make a slight left and head for the edge. You'll need a lot of air here to reach the videotape.
Tips
  • For the first trick event, mastering the grind on the half-pipe supports is key for a massive score.
  • In Downtown, chaining grinds on fire escapes and rails can rack up points quickly.
  • Don't forget to look for those gaps on the rooftops – they offer huge point bonuses!
  • Completing trick events earns you medals and progresses you through the game.
  • Completing Videotape Challenges unlocks new areas, skaters, or upgrades.

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