Master the Epic Hardflip Over the Castle and Fountain Gap in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4
Want to nail the hardflip over the castle and fountain gap in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4? It’s a bit of a journey, but once you get the hang of it, it’s super satisfying. First, you need to restore power to the arcade in the Waterpark level to unlock the secret castle entrance. Then, it’s all about timing and mastering the hardflip trick itself. Let’s break down the steps so you can land this cool move like a pro.
- How to restore power to the arcade in Waterpark
- Finding and delivering the keys
- Performing the hardflip over the castle and fountain gap
Restoring Power to the Arcade
Before you can even think about the hardflip, you need to restore power to the arcade. This unlocks the castle entrance, which is essential for the gap trick. The keys to the arcade are hidden nearby your starting point in the Waterpark level. To find them, head down the water slides and then go right. Follow the wall until you spot a short passage under a big slide. There, the keys float above a pipe—grab them, and you’ll see a key icon appear on your screen.
With the keys in hand, jump down to the area below where you found them. Turn around and head forward to find the people waiting outside the arcade. Hand over the keys to unlock not just the arcade but also the castle entrance, which will stay open permanently.
How to Hardflip the Castle and Fountain Gap
Now that the castle entrance is open, it’s time to focus on the hardflip. In Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, you perform a hardflip by pressing Left + Up + Square/X while in the air. This trick requires practice, so make sure you’re comfortable with it before attempting the gap.
Head to the arcade and look to your left for a door marked “Entrance.” Go through it, and you’ll be teleported to a giant slide. From there, drop into a bowl, then go straight and perform a spine transfer by holding R2/RT. This will drop you onto a new ramp. From this ramp, jump and hardflip across the gap that lands you right above the fountain. The key here is to focus on landing the hardflip cleanly—no extra moves needed.
