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______ __ __ __ ___
/_ __/__ ___ __ __ / // /__ __ __/ /__ / _ \_______
/ / / _ \/ _ Y // // _ / _ `/ |/|/ / '_// ___/ __/ _ \
/_/ \___/_//_|_, //_//_/\_,_/|__,__/_/\_\/_/ /_/ \___/
/___/__ __ ___
/ __/ /_____ _/ /____ ____ |_ |
_\ \/ '_/ _ `/ __/ -_) __// __/
/___/_/\_\\_,_/\__/\__/_/ /____/
__________________________________
/**A Walkthrough for THPS2 for PC**\
{ FAQ BY Psyko - Version 0.6 }
\ Email: Psykobiker@netzero.net /
\Last Updated: 12-18-00 /
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ
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Table of Contents }
___________________/
1. Copyright FAQ
2. Introduction
3. Basics
4. Controls
5. Getting Started
6. Pro Skaters Bios
7. Create a Skater
8. Level Editor
9. Tricks/Moves
10. Walkthrough =)
-The Hangar
-School II
-Marseille
-NY City
-Venice Beach
-Skatestreet
-Philadelphia
-The Bullring
11. Hidden Levels >=)
12. Cheat Codes
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Other
15. Contacting Me
16. Copyright FAQ (Again?! =P)
-----------------------
1. COPYRIGHT FAQ
-----------------------
First off, you may not rip this FAQ off in any way. You cannot use
any part/text other than for personal use without my permission. This
FAQ can only appear on www.GameFAQs.com, or www.IGN.com without my
permisson ;). If any of this FAQ appears in places where I have I not
okayed the use of it, I will immediately sue your sorry behind and
you'll wish you were never born. Hopefully that is warning enough =).
-----------------------
2. Introduction
-----------------------
Okay, you obviously bought this game for a reason. You either like
skateboarding, saw an nice commercial, or have played THPS1. Either way,
you'll enjoy this game to the very end and even beyond that. Like it's
predecessor, you seek out objectives in each level to get to the next
level. Now, when you complete certain objectives, you earn money. You
can use the money towards increasing your stats, buying a better decks
(skateboards), and opening up new levels. There are also new pro skaters
to choose from such as Steve Cabellero, Rodney Mullen, Elissa Steamer,
and more. You still have the combo system with multipliers and such, but
now you have a new move that will allow you to make your combos insane
and endless. That trick is called a manual and nose manual. A manual is
where you lift up your two front wheels in a wheelie position and a nose
manual is the same thing but you lift up the back wheels. This nifty
move allows you to keep riding while still in a combo! This'll
definitely make those high score objectives a lot easier. There's also a
level editor and many pre-made levels that come with it. Free skate,
single session, and the option menu still remain undisturbed. And enough
with intro, let's get to the guide.
-----------------------
3. Basics
-----------------------
Okay, you've started the game and the awesome intro movies are over,
now what? First, turn off the game and open up this FAQ, then I'll
explain everything.
Career Mode: In Career Mode you choose a pro and skate levels, complete
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ objectives, earn money, and open up new levels. You can
only open up levels in this mode so don't go to free skate
or single session and expect to have all of the levels.
Single Session: In Singe Session you get one practice run of 2:00 to
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ skate up to your heart's desire. You can make a new
high score of your own or clear gaps. You cannot
complete any objectives in this mode.
Free Skate: In Free Skate you get an unlimited amount of time to skate
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ any level you have unlocked in Career Mode. This is mode is
really only good for clearing gaps and practicing.
Multiplayer: I must say, Activision/Neversoft did a bad job of making
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ a multiplayer mode. You can only play against people on
the internet through LAN (If you have it you know what it
is). The only other option is a turn-play system where you
you and a friend can try to top each other's trick combos
in a game of S.K.A.T.E. Like P.I.G or H.O.R.S.E, everytime
your opponent performs a trick, you have to top that trick
and recieve a better score. If you fail to do so you get a
letter. If you get all the letters of S.K.A.T.E, you lose.
Create a Skater: In this mode you can create your very own skater. You
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ can customize his hair, shirt, shirt logo, shoes, and
even give him tattoos. Of course, you can name him and
his hometown and choose if he is to be a vert, street,
or all around skater. Once you're done with that you
will get stats based upon your skating style choice
and you'll get five extra stat points to put anywhere.
Then, once you're completely finished you can start
a career with your created skater.
Park Editor: The Park Editor is pretty much self explanatory, you just
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ choose pieces and put them where you want them to be. You
can also make gaps. Once you're done making your skatepark
You can test it out and make changes as needed. There is
also a pre-made parks option that contains many many skate
parks that are already made for your enjoyment. If don't
know the controls refer to the manual on the inside of the
CD case.
Options: In the Options Menu you can change the sound levels, change
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ graphics preferences, check your gaplist, and many other
things. Once you beat the game you can start to earn cheats
under the cheats menu, so beat the game!
-----------------------
4. Controls
-----------------------
Now I'll explain to you the controls of this game.
Keyboard controls:
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ
_______________________
| | | | | CTL: Constantly turn left while in air
| NUM | / | * | - | CTR: Constantly turn right while in air
|_____|_____|_____|_____| GRIND: Perform a grind or lip trick
| | | | | FLIP: Perform a flip trick
| CTL |GRIND| CTR | | GRAB: Perform a grab trick
|_____|_____|_____| + | NS/FK: Switch to Nollie or Fakie stance
| | | | | TL: Turn left while in air
|FLIP | 5 | GRAB| | SS: Switch to normal or switch stance
|_____|_____|_____|_____| TR: Turn right while in air
|NS/FK| | | |
| TL |OLLIE|SS/TR| | OTHER KEYBOARD CONTROLS:
|_____|_____|_____|ENTER| C button: Perform a flip trick
|0 |. | | V button: Grind an edge, lip, or rail
|INS |DEL | | B button: Perform a grab trick
|___________|_____|_____| Spacebar: Ollie/Jump
Now that you know the buttons you probably want to know how to
perform a trick/move. To do a fliptrick, press an arrow key and then the
fliptrick button (ex: =)
The First Time: You get Officer Dick, a hidden skater
The Second Time: Skip to Restart. This allows you to restart in certain areas of
each level.
The Third Time: Kid Mode. Awesome stats, kiddie skaters, and *if you grind and
don't press left or right you won't lose balance!!!*
The Fourth Time: Perfect Balance. You'll never have to worry about balancing
grinds or manuals!
The Fifth Time: Infinite Special. You'll never lose your special.
The Sixth Time: STUD Cheat. Maxed stats.
The Seventh Time: Weight Cheat. You can change the weight of your skater.
The Eighth Time: Wifeframe Mode. Everything is wireframe.
The Ninth Time: Slow-Nic. Whenever you perform a trick the game goes slo-mo.
The Tenth Time: Big Heads. Your skater will have a big head.
The Eleventh Time: Sim Mode. Real Physics
The Twelfth Time: Smooth Mode. No textures, everything Is gray.
The Thirteenth Time: Moon Physics. Moon gravity!!!
The Fourteenth Time: Disco Mode. Most all textures cycle rainbow colors.
The Fifteenth Time: Level Flip. Mirrored levels and mirrored moves.
The Sixteenth Time: Absolutely nothing =P
-----------------------
13. The Real FAQ
-----------------------
Here's the actual "FAQ".
Q: What is an ollie?
A: In an ollie, the skater kicks down on the tail of the board and pops in the
air, sliding his or her other foot up which drags the board with them in the
air. Simple, really.
Q: When will there be more questions in this crappy FAQ?
A: Send in some dang questions!
-----------------------
14. Other
-----------------------
Hmmm... I'm not sure what I should put in here. Well, you'll probably
playing
the game because you like skateboarding or you just like the game. If you
actually want to start skateboarding you should get a deck and trucks from a
friend or buy a cheap deck from any old store like Target or Wal-Mart. Once you
get better you should find and go to a local skate shop and buy some decent
gear. If you keep it up you might be as good as the pros in the game...
-----------------------
15. Contacting Me
-----------------------
If you want to contact me you can email me at Psykobiker@netzero.net
BUT! Don't email me about something that is already listed in this FAQ! If you
see something missing from this FAQ or mistakes anywhere, then yes, you may
email me. I don't need extra email taking up my inbox space. If you want to talk
to me you can IM me at _______ (I'll show it later).
-----------------------
16. COPYRIGHT FAQ
-----------------------
First off, you may not rip this FAQ off in any way. You cannot use
any part/text other than for personal use without my permission. This
FAQ can only appear on www.GameFAQs.com, or www.IGN.com without my
permisson ;). If any of this FAQ appears in places where I have I not
okayed the use of it, I will immediately sue your sorry behind and
you'll wish you were never born. Hopefully that is warning enough =).
/_ __/__ ___ __ __ / // /__ __ __/ /__ / _ \_______
/ / / _ \/ _ Y // // _ / _ `/ |/|/ / '_// ___/ __/ _ \
/_/ \___/_//_|_, //_//_/\_,_/|__,__/_/\_\/_/ /_/ \___/
/___/__ __ ___
/ __/ /_____ _/ /____ ____ |_ |
_\ \/ '_/ _ `/ __/ -_) __// __/
/___/_/\_\\_,_/\__/\__/_/ /____/
__________________________________
/**A Walkthrough for THPS2 for PC**\
{ FAQ BY Psyko - Version 0.6 }
\ Email: Psykobiker@netzero.net /
\Last Updated: 12-18-00 /
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ
___________________
\
Table of Contents }
___________________/
1. Copyright FAQ
2. Introduction
3. Basics
4. Controls
5. Getting Started
6. Pro Skaters Bios
7. Create a Skater
8. Level Editor
9. Tricks/Moves
10. Walkthrough =)
-The Hangar
-School II
-Marseille
-NY City
-Venice Beach
-Skatestreet
-Philadelphia
-The Bullring
11. Hidden Levels >=)
12. Cheat Codes
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Other
15. Contacting Me
16. Copyright FAQ (Again?! =P)
-----------------------
1. COPYRIGHT FAQ
-----------------------
First off, you may not rip this FAQ off in any way. You cannot use
any part/text other than for personal use without my permission. This
FAQ can only appear on www.GameFAQs.com, or www.IGN.com without my
permisson ;). If any of this FAQ appears in places where I have I not
okayed the use of it, I will immediately sue your sorry behind and
you'll wish you were never born. Hopefully that is warning enough =).
-----------------------
2. Introduction
-----------------------
Okay, you obviously bought this game for a reason. You either like
skateboarding, saw an nice commercial, or have played THPS1. Either way,
you'll enjoy this game to the very end and even beyond that. Like it's
predecessor, you seek out objectives in each level to get to the next
level. Now, when you complete certain objectives, you earn money. You
can use the money towards increasing your stats, buying a better decks
(skateboards), and opening up new levels. There are also new pro skaters
to choose from such as Steve Cabellero, Rodney Mullen, Elissa Steamer,
and more. You still have the combo system with multipliers and such, but
now you have a new move that will allow you to make your combos insane
and endless. That trick is called a manual and nose manual. A manual is
where you lift up your two front wheels in a wheelie position and a nose
manual is the same thing but you lift up the back wheels. This nifty
move allows you to keep riding while still in a combo! This'll
definitely make those high score objectives a lot easier. There's also a
level editor and many pre-made levels that come with it. Free skate,
single session, and the option menu still remain undisturbed. And enough
with intro, let's get to the guide.
-----------------------
3. Basics
-----------------------
Okay, you've started the game and the awesome intro movies are over,
now what? First, turn off the game and open up this FAQ, then I'll
explain everything.
Career Mode: In Career Mode you choose a pro and skate levels, complete
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ objectives, earn money, and open up new levels. You can
only open up levels in this mode so don't go to free skate
or single session and expect to have all of the levels.
Single Session: In Singe Session you get one practice run of 2:00 to
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ skate up to your heart's desire. You can make a new
high score of your own or clear gaps. You cannot
complete any objectives in this mode.
Free Skate: In Free Skate you get an unlimited amount of time to skate
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ any level you have unlocked in Career Mode. This is mode is
really only good for clearing gaps and practicing.
Multiplayer: I must say, Activision/Neversoft did a bad job of making
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ a multiplayer mode. You can only play against people on
the internet through LAN (If you have it you know what it
is). The only other option is a turn-play system where you
you and a friend can try to top each other's trick combos
in a game of S.K.A.T.E. Like P.I.G or H.O.R.S.E, everytime
your opponent performs a trick, you have to top that trick
and recieve a better score. If you fail to do so you get a
letter. If you get all the letters of S.K.A.T.E, you lose.
Create a Skater: In this mode you can create your very own skater. You
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ can customize his hair, shirt, shirt logo, shoes, and
even give him tattoos. Of course, you can name him and
his hometown and choose if he is to be a vert, street,
or all around skater. Once you're done with that you
will get stats based upon your skating style choice
and you'll get five extra stat points to put anywhere.
Then, once you're completely finished you can start
a career with your created skater.
Park Editor: The Park Editor is pretty much self explanatory, you just
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ choose pieces and put them where you want them to be. You
can also make gaps. Once you're done making your skatepark
You can test it out and make changes as needed. There is
also a pre-made parks option that contains many many skate
parks that are already made for your enjoyment. If don't
know the controls refer to the manual on the inside of the
CD case.
Options: In the Options Menu you can change the sound levels, change
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ graphics preferences, check your gaplist, and many other
things. Once you beat the game you can start to earn cheats
under the cheats menu, so beat the game!
-----------------------
4. Controls
-----------------------
Now I'll explain to you the controls of this game.
Keyboard controls:
ЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇЇ
_______________________
| | | | | CTL: Constantly turn left while in air
| NUM | / | * | - | CTR: Constantly turn right while in air
|_____|_____|_____|_____| GRIND: Perform a grind or lip trick
| | | | | FLIP: Perform a flip trick
| CTL |GRIND| CTR | | GRAB: Perform a grab trick
|_____|_____|_____| + | NS/FK: Switch to Nollie or Fakie stance
| | | | | TL: Turn left while in air
|FLIP | 5 | GRAB| | SS: Switch to normal or switch stance
|_____|_____|_____|_____| TR: Turn right while in air
|NS/FK| | | |
| TL |OLLIE|SS/TR| | OTHER KEYBOARD CONTROLS:
|_____|_____|_____|ENTER| C button: Perform a flip trick
|0 |. | | V button: Grind an edge, lip, or rail
|INS |DEL | | B button: Perform a grab trick
|___________|_____|_____| Spacebar: Ollie/Jump
Now that you know the buttons you probably want to know how to
perform a trick/move. To do a fliptrick, press an arrow key and then the
fliptrick button (ex: =)
The First Time: You get Officer Dick, a hidden skater
The Second Time: Skip to Restart. This allows you to restart in certain areas of
each level.
The Third Time: Kid Mode. Awesome stats, kiddie skaters, and *if you grind and
don't press left or right you won't lose balance!!!*
The Fourth Time: Perfect Balance. You'll never have to worry about balancing
grinds or manuals!
The Fifth Time: Infinite Special. You'll never lose your special.
The Sixth Time: STUD Cheat. Maxed stats.
The Seventh Time: Weight Cheat. You can change the weight of your skater.
The Eighth Time: Wifeframe Mode. Everything is wireframe.
The Ninth Time: Slow-Nic. Whenever you perform a trick the game goes slo-mo.
The Tenth Time: Big Heads. Your skater will have a big head.
The Eleventh Time: Sim Mode. Real Physics
The Twelfth Time: Smooth Mode. No textures, everything Is gray.
The Thirteenth Time: Moon Physics. Moon gravity!!!
The Fourteenth Time: Disco Mode. Most all textures cycle rainbow colors.
The Fifteenth Time: Level Flip. Mirrored levels and mirrored moves.
The Sixteenth Time: Absolutely nothing =P
-----------------------
13. The Real FAQ
-----------------------
Here's the actual "FAQ".
Q: What is an ollie?
A: In an ollie, the skater kicks down on the tail of the board and pops in the
air, sliding his or her other foot up which drags the board with them in the
air. Simple, really.
Q: When will there be more questions in this crappy FAQ?
A: Send in some dang questions!
-----------------------
14. Other
-----------------------
Hmmm... I'm not sure what I should put in here. Well, you'll probably
playing
the game because you like skateboarding or you just like the game. If you
actually want to start skateboarding you should get a deck and trucks from a
friend or buy a cheap deck from any old store like Target or Wal-Mart. Once you
get better you should find and go to a local skate shop and buy some decent
gear. If you keep it up you might be as good as the pros in the game...
-----------------------
15. Contacting Me
-----------------------
If you want to contact me you can email me at Psykobiker@netzero.net
BUT! Don't email me about something that is already listed in this FAQ! If you
see something missing from this FAQ or mistakes anywhere, then yes, you may
email me. I don't need extra email taking up my inbox space. If you want to talk
to me you can IM me at _______ (I'll show it later).
-----------------------
16. COPYRIGHT FAQ
-----------------------
First off, you may not rip this FAQ off in any way. You cannot use
any part/text other than for personal use without my permission. This
FAQ can only appear on www.GameFAQs.com, or www.IGN.com without my
permisson ;). If any of this FAQ appears in places where I have I not
okayed the use of it, I will immediately sue your sorry behind and
you'll wish you were never born. Hopefully that is warning enough =).