Neversoft's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was a 3D game with sprawling levels and long combos, none of which a Game Boy Color could reproduce. Natsume's 2000 version is therefore an adaptation rather than a port, built around two 2D views: a vertically scrolling overhead course and a side-on half-pipe with a ramp at each end.
There are four modes, Half Pipe, Tournament, Versus and Rival, and each skater has only a handful of tricks. Jumps happen automatically when you reach a ramp, and tricks are displayed as short static images rather than full animation, which many critics felt broke the game's flow. IGN was harsh on the overhead sections, while GameSpot argued that despite its weak audio it was still the best skateboarding game on a portable at the time. Versus play requires a link cable. Its Game Boy Color sequel improved on almost everything, but this first attempt is an interesting look at how the license was squeezed onto the handheld.
Tips for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Half Pipe mode is the best place to learn trick timing, since you only need to focus on ramps.
Land each trick before you reach the bottom of the ramp; tricks only score once you come down cleanly.
In the overhead courses, line yourself up with ramps early because steering in the air is limited.
How to Play Tony Hawk
Click Play Now to launch Tony Hawk directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows steer and choose tricks, while Z and X perform the trick types in combination with the arrows. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Playing Tony Hawk is easy: press "Play Now" above and the game starts right in your browser window. Our emulator handles everything — no extra software needed.
Is Tony Hawk free to play?
Absolutely! Tony Hawk is 100% free on RetroVault.GG. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just open the page and play.
What console is Tony Hawk for?
Tony Hawk is a Game Boy Color title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Tony Hawk?
Tony Hawk is a sports game. It was made for the Game Boy Color.
Can I play Tony Hawk on my phone?
Tony Hawk is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.