There’s something afoot in Suburbia in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. Helping the Thin Man gives you an idea of the sinister forces at play—but it also opens up the way to the Secret Tape and a couple of really cool ramps, so naturally, that’s where we’re headed.
Helping the Thin Man is a two-part objective in the Suburbia map. He’s located in the totally-not-haunted house behind the spawn in Suburbia, which you can find by grinding or jumping on a railing near the decorated ramps, or just by turning around when dropping.
Standing near this mysterious stranger ends up with him asking for an axe (subtle!), and he sucker punches you if you get too close. But if you’re looking for some goals to complete before unlocking the next arena, here’s how you can help him in THPS 3+4—even if he is kind of a jerk.
Helping the Thin Man in Suburbia in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
To help the Thin Man, you first need an axe. Find it by the construction site to the front-right of the spawn, where the letter E in S-K-A-T-E is. Grind a short rail close to the ground, pick up the axe, and return to the Thin Man.
Once you’ve handed him the axe, the Thin Man will do his best Jack Torrance impression and tear down the wall leading inside the house. From there, you can trick into a new area. The fact that the first gap you encounter is called I Got a Bad Feeling About This is probably nothing to be alarmed about.
The new area is a good spot for doing tricks, but more importantly, it leads straight into the Secret Tape for Suburbia. Break the window onto the top floor of the house, then go straight ahead and grind the American flag to get the Secret Tape and knock out some progress toward your next goal. Is it still an abandoned house if there’s someone locked in as a prisoner?
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