Tony Hawk HD comparison reminds us how ugly games used to be

by Ben Salter Featured 10 Comments 29 Votes 1508 Views 19/07/2012 Back to News

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is out on XBLA today and PSN and PC in a few weeks. You can check out our review here.

While we're taking a nostalgic look back, does anyone remember it being this ugly?

It's only 12 years old, but mother-of-god the original is hideous. Good thing it got that makeover.

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maxiboy
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I really dont remember graphics being that bad, I remember the PS2 looked awesome in its time. :*O
19/07/2012
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Josh
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maxiboy said: I really dont remember graphics being that bad, I remember the PS2 looked awesome in its time.



...That seems to be the N64 version, my friend...

But I enjoyed it as a kid.
19/07/2012
Melbourne, Australia
Gryllis
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maxiboy said: I really dont remember graphics being that bad, I remember the PS2 looked awesome in its time.



PS2 screens didn't get any favours by screenshots, especially when enlarged to 600px. It would look better on your TV (if it's a CRT), but check out the comparison in detail.
19/07/2012
The member formerly formerly known as ICC_06, formerly known as Ben.
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The new HD version reads worse, in my eyes. In the old graphics there was a nice, visible difference between floor, rail and ramp. Being able to read the landscape so clearly made it easier to visualise the lines you could take. Now everything blends together in a big next-gen grey brown deal.
19/07/2012
And I love starting sentences with conjunctions! >=D
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Don't be hating on the PS1 polygons! [Rage]
19/07/2012
[Perth, W.A | MMGN]
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Still a good game :$
19/07/2012
NSW, Sydney, Wakeley.
punk
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doesn't look that bad.... *looks over at minecraft*

Tony hawk was a lot of fun and I doubt the graphics took away from how well it played.

I agree with what desi said too.
19/07/2012
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Looks like my vision after a fair few beers
19/07/2012
A is for Apple, B is for Book, C is for Cookie that's good enough for me.
oz_spud
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Had this on Dreamcast, was epic
20/07/2012
Northern Beaches. Lucky me
Gryllis
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XxmadmanxX said: Looks like my vision after a fair few beers



So normal vision.
20/07/2012
The member formerly formerly known as ICC_06, formerly known as Ben.

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