The first OlliOlli broke away from the very successful formula developed by THPS and Skate. Ridiculous tricks like the Human Dart grind, the Pizza Guy, and the Sith Saber Spin cement the fantastic, absurd tone of the game.

Pick a level, choose a skater, and get ready to shred. It's no big deal to throw a 900-degree spin or grind for miles at a time with a few button presses. The game's signature arcade-like feeling is perfectly on point in this game. And a host of new secret characters showed up, including Darth Maul, Doom Guy, and the Demoness. But delightful new levels like the Foundry, Skater Island, and the Cruise Ship made their first appearance. There weren't any big changes from the previous titles, other than the addition of the revert, which let players string even more tricks together. It took the classic formula set out by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Pro Skater 2, and built upon it. Even though it was released over 15 years ago, it's still one of the highest-ranked video games of all time on Metacritic, putting it alongside some of the best PlayStation 2 RPGs. But many players agree that the third title in the series reigns supreme.

You could debate the merits of the various 'Pro Skater' games all day.

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