Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 was an absolute hit when it released in 2020, with many long time fans praising Vicarious Visions for remaining true to the source material. With Iron Galaxy at the helm of the follow up, longtime fans were unsure what to make of it. Turns out, they took significantly more liberties with the material and…it is still REALLY GOOD?!? Makes us think - what makes a good remaster? Where is the line between faithful recreation and updated quality of life? We dissect both company’s approach to the franchise and what it might say about their philosophies towards remakes.
Two Styles, One Series?
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was an absolute hit when it released in 2020, with many long time fans praising Vicarious Visions for remaining true to the source material. With Iron Galaxy at the helm of the follow up, longtime fans were unsure what to make of it. Turns out, they took significantly more liberties with the material and...it is still REALLY GOOD?!? Makes us think - what makes a good remaster? Where is the line between faithful recreation and updated quality of life? We dissect both company's approach to the franchise and what it might say about their philosophies towards remakes.
