I do not have a great deal of interest in remakes for the most part. Undoubtedly it's difficult not to play them nowadays as it seems every third release is a remake in one sense or another. Yet, as reinventions of once compelling titles go, this is very good.

The nostalgic hit of youthful memories is provided adequately without resting too much on the laurels of simply putting on a new skin. The gameplay and dynamism of Tony Hawk's original campaigns are recaptured and updated with enough contemporary additions to make the fun feel fresh and exciting.

I am not entirely sure I had any great desire to actually revisit Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but the time I spent with this reimagining was enjoyable and worthwhile. It also reminded me that far too few games just give you simple high score goals anymore - there's a freedom to it that remains captivating.