In essence, THPS 3 + 4 is the same game with more levels, homogenized to fit a more streamlined experience. For series purists, this is a major downgrade. THPS 4 marked a turning point in the franchise, leading to later titles that were more open-world than the objective-focused gameplay of the first three.

In fact, I enjoy the seamless transition between the two games, and not having to log an entire new set of moves each time I want to skate around a different location. However, there's one feature from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 which was changed entirely, which has definitely altered the experience in a bad way.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 is one of the best video games of all time. Originally released in 2001, the third entry in the THPS series added new tricks, like the revert, and special combos that expanded the tricking system for more elaborate combos.