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Metacritic 9113+

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

Aspyr Media|2000SportsArcade

LumiScore

59

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

48/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Fine Motor

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore the level editor to foster creativity and design skills. The game's focus on skill mastery and objective completion can be a good way to develop persistence and problem-solving abilities. Consider playing the split-screen multiplayer together for a shared, fun experience.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable due to game genre and lack of significant narrative with female characters interacting.

Parent Pro-Tip

Fosters creativity, persistence, problem-solving, and can be a fun shared activity.

What your child develops

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 offers a highly engaging and skill-based experience that fosters hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Its arcadey nature and diverse game modes, including a level editor, encourage creativity and strategic thinking. The game provides a sense of accomplishment through mastering tricks and completing varied objectives, making it a rewarding experience for players.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is the second entry in the well known skateboarding game made famous by world skateboard champion Tony Hawk and features arcadey easy to learn but hard to master gameplay. Gamemodes consist of Career Mode, Free Skate, Simple Session, Multiplayer and the Level Editor.