Unfortunately this is akin to asking a seasoned fisherman to get his catch at the local kiddy pond, because most Skaters want more than a variety of inclines, steps, and pedestals. It appears that part of the challenge of 'boarding' is going places where this activity is banned. Tony Hawk Pro Skater offers skating enthusiasts nine locations, all within the confines of a computer environment that captures the fluid motions of the skaters. Only the warehouse venue is unlocked at the beginning. For those law-abiding players, there is also a skate park.
Players have a choice of boards and one of ten professional skater personalities.
The bigger the tricks, the more they advance their skating career. A failed trick plants their face into the concrete with a spurt of blood and a cry of pain, but they're on the board again in seconds. In the two-player mode, they can knock their buddy of his board with the same results. While the violence, compared to a shooter game, is minimal, the rebellious nature of the sport is prominent, with skating in illegal locations, opportunities to bust through panes of glass, and doing tricks off police cars. I can't help wondering if it won't promote law breaking to an audience that is attracted to this venue even though they have never had a board in their hands.