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Home News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Sells Well Despite Poor Reception

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Sells Well Despite Poor Reception

Posted on Friday, July 27 @ 16:23:16 Eastern by Jonathan_Leack

If you were to look back a month ago and tell people that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD would receive harsh critical reception most people wouldn't believe you. However, our local expert Daniel Bischoff as well as over three dozen other game critics found it to be just that: disappointing. But don't tell that to the large sum of people who have already invested in it.

Robomodo Co-Owner Josh Tsui revealed to Gamasutra that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD has already sold over 120,000 units in its first seven days post-launch. That's only including the Xbox Live version with a PC and PlayStation 3 version to come, and also discounts the "consistent" sales that have been productive after launch week.

Not every game can break six digits in its first week with a 66 Metacritic score, but is it really a surprise that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was able to? I don't think so.
Related Games:   Tony Hawks Pro Skater HD
Tags:   Tony Hawk, Robomodo


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  • xDUMPWEEDx
    xDUMPWEEDx
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Jul 27th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
    They knew it was going to sell well no matter, which might explain why they didn't try to make it better.
    0 3
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Jul 27th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
    This. Thumbs up.
    0 0
  • used44
    used44
    Joined: Mar 2002
    Posted: Jul 27th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
    Yep, they got exactly what they wanted.
    0 1
  • xDUMPWEEDx
    xDUMPWEEDx
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 10:13 am
    It's all good though, there are plenty of other versions of THPS1/2 that can be had for a cheap price. If you have a PS3 you can just ebay the PS1 version disc and it will play in the PS3. It is actually cheaper that way than buying the new HD version. THPS2X on Xbox and THPS1+2 on Dreamcast are also great choices that can be had for cheaper than buying HD.
    0 0
  • UghRochester
    UghRochester
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 4:08 am
    I can't believe you mentioned Metacritic, Jonathan. Did you do this to keep those TSW lovers for not complaining about it?
    0 0
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:48 am
    M-M-M-M-MULTI KILL!
    0 0
  • reiandcoke
    reiandcoke
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 10:27 am
    Not like anyone expected a robodo game to be good
    0 0
  • warmaster670
    warmaster670
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
    Robomodo, not Robodo.
    0 0
  • moretokes
    moretokes
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
    It was always tight gAmeplay but I still wanna play as chad muska
    0 0
  • Axelownz
    Axelownz
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
    I would say it was a mixed critical reception, not negative. There were some favorable reviews out there. I think alot of people just picked the game apart though and were angry about certain pro's not being in, certain songs not being in, and certain levels not being in. I played the game alot so far, and the gameplay is as tight as ever even with new physics.

    I feel i got my 15 dollars worth, and see it as a step in the right direction for TH games after Ride and Shred. Glad to see its selling well.
    0 0
  • phantomasko
    phantomasko
    Joined: Oct 2010
    Posted: Jul 29th, 2012 at 7:35 am
    I'm re-playing all Tony Hawks right now and i've been quite a big fan, should i consider buying this or will i be disappointed?
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