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.
While the foundational skating controls are theoretically functional, they are hampered by bizarre design choices: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
Players frequently fall through the environment, clip into walls, or launch into the air for no reason. The most egregious addition maps a downward "slam"
The sense of growth is absent. Stat upgrades often feel unnoticeable, and moving from one map to another requires completing repetitive "chores" rather than engaging missions. Technical Performance clip into walls