Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Apr 2026
Despite a last-minute cel-shaded art style intended to hide flaws, the game was panned for looking like a budget PlayStation 2 title.
The most egregious addition maps a downward "slam" move to the same button as grinding (Triangle/Y). This frequently leads to accidental slams that kill momentum and ruin combos when trying to hit a rail. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
Players frequently fall through the environment, clip into walls, or launch into the air for no reason. Despite a last-minute cel-shaded art style intended to
Technical issues define the THPS5 experience more than the skating itself: clip into walls