Graffiti

Learn the best strategies for Graffiti mode in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. Dominate your opponents by marking more areas and pulling off sick combos!

Alright, let's talk about Graffiti mode in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. It's a super fun way to compete, where the goal is to claim territory by grinding or tricking off of different parts of the level. Basically, whenever you land a trick off of something, it turns your color. If your opponent then does a better trick off that same spot, they steal it back! It's a race against the clock to have more of the level painted with your colors than theirs when time runs out.

Now, I know some people don't love playing against friends because, well, we're pretty good at this game, right? But I've picked up a few tricks that should help you dominate, whether you're playing solo or against someone else.

The main thing to remember in Graffiti mode is to just keep moving and tricking. Seriously, you can often just spam kickflips off everything and win, especially if you're quick and don't bail too much. However, some levels, like the Warehouse, are pretty cramped, so you might need to switch things up a bit to avoid getting stuck or losing your flow.

Another solid strategy is to string together some massive combos. If you can hit multiple obstacles in one trick – like 4, 5, 6, or even more – you'll rack up points and claim a ton of territory super fast. This is where knowing your tricks and how to link them really pays off.

Here's a really effective, albeit challenging, tactic: try to mirror your opponent's tricks but make them slightly better or more stylish. If they pull off an 'impossible' off a kicker, you hit a 'sex change'. If they land a '540 japan air', you go for a '720 madonna'. Keeping up with them and one-upping their moves means you'll be way ahead on score and territory. It requires some quick reflexes, but it's a fantastic way to ensure you're dominating the scoreboard.