Natsume's second shot at bringing Tony Hawk to the Game Boy Color, released in November 2000, is a clear step up from the first. The console game's free-roaming 3D levels are still impossible here, so the stages are split between side-scrolling courses and isometric overhead layouts, but this time the conversion keeps much more of the series' structure.
There are thirteen skaters and seven stages, playable in a Career mode that carries you from stage to stage or a relaxed Free Skate. Progress is saved through passwords, and the music is an entirely synthesized take on the series' soundtrack. Reviews were notably kinder: GameSpot scored it highly and called the gameplay excellent and the environments colorful and detailed, while IGN still had reservations about the controls but agreed it was a big improvement on the earlier GBC game. It is a reasonable showcase of how far developers could push 2D sports games on the handheld.
Tips for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Side-scrolling and overhead levels play differently, so learn the ramp approach for each view separately.
Note your password after each Career milestone; it is the only way to keep progress.
Try every skater early; with thirteen to choose from, stats and trick lists differ enough to suit different styles.
How to Play Tony Hawk 2
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Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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