5 — Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

The eight available maps are criticized for being small, sterile, and lacking the clever secret areas of earlier titles. Critics describe them as feeling like uninspired player-created levels.

The game's reliance on a "social hub" system often causes lag and frame-rate drops even when attempting to play solo. Current State & Accessibility (2026) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5: Before You Buy Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

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. The eight available maps are criticized for being

While the foundational skating controls are theoretically functional, they are hampered by bizarre design choices: Current State & Accessibility (2026) Tony Hawk's Pro

Technical issues define the THPS5 experience more than the skating itself:

Players frequently fall through the environment, clip into walls, or launch into the air for no reason.