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How to Play Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is the second entry in Activision and Neversoft's licensed skateboarding video game franchise. It was released in 2000 on a variety of platforms, including the Nintendo 64, Playstation and Dreamcast. It built on the groundwork laid by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater by adding more tricks, skateboarders and customization. The mechanics of skateboarding in-game are straightforward and easy to pick up, but excelling at the game requires a deeper understanding of the combo and scoring system.

Things You'll Need

N64, Playstation, Dreamcast or PC
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Instructions

How to Play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
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  Accustom yourself to the game's controls. They vary from platform to platform, but generally a digital stick is used for movement and face buttons are used to perform tricks.
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  Experiment with tricks until you feel comfortable stringing two or more together. Successful combos are the key to high scores.
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  Become acquainted with the different stats and skateboarding styles of the playable characters.
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  Remember to familiarize yourself with the skating environments. If you know the park's design you can exploit it by repeating easy-to-do combos and planning ahead.
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  Explore the game's customization options. Players who complete the game with their own custom character are rewarded by unlocking a secret playable character.

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