Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 (France)

If you’re new to Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 on GBA, start by mastering basic controls first to build a solid foundation for high scores and progression. On the GBA, the A button triggers an Ollie (your base jump), B performs flip tricks, the R and L shoulder buttons handle grab tricks, and holding down on the D-pad after jumping onto a rail or ledge lets you grind. The core of THPS2’s gameplay is building combo multipliers, so focus on linking multiple tricks together before landing to stack your multiplier for exponentially higher points. Always follow an Ollie with a flip trick and a grab trick before you land, then connect to a rail grind or ramp lip slide to add even more points and extend your combo. For career mode progression, each level has 10 core objectives: earn a set high score, collect all 5 letters spelling S-K-A-T-E scattered across the map, find the hidden videotape, and complete 3 unique level-specific challenges. To collect hard-to-reach S-K-A-T-E letters, practice double Ollies (tapping A twice while airborne) to gain extra height for upper platforms. For consistent high scores, stick to large open ramp sequences: launch off a ramp, pull a 2-3 trick combo, land clean, and repeat to build your multiplier up to 10x or higher for massive points. If you’re creating a custom skater, assign most early stat points to Ollie height and balance first, this will help you reach tricky collectibles and avoid bailing mid-combo. For this French region version, all objectives match the international release, so you don’t need to read French to progress. Complete all career objectives across every level to unlock secret playable characters and bonus levels for extra replayability.