A Nostalgic Revival with Some Compromises: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4

The latest installment in the Tony Hawk series has been met with generally positive reviews, with many praising the game's ability to recapture the magic of the original games. However, some critics have expressed disappointment over the cuts made to the game's soundtrack, with 46 songs from the original missing. Additionally, the changes made to Pro Skater 4's formula, including the introduction of a time limit, have been met with criticism from some reviewers. Despite these compromises, the game has been praised for its engaging gameplay, improved graphics, and faithful adaptation of the original games. Reviewers such as The Guardian's Keza MacDonald and Junkee's Lia Kim have praised the game's ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia, while also introducing new players to the series. However, some critics, such as Inverse's Trone Dowd and Game Informer's Wesley LeBlanc, have expressed disappointment over the cuts and changes made to the game, feeling that they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game has been praised for its nostalgic value, engaging gameplay, and improved graphics, but criticized for its compromises and changes to the original formula.