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
The eight available maps are criticized for being small, sterile, and lacking the clever secret areas of earlier titles. Critics describe them as feeling like uninspired player-created levels. The most egregious addition maps a downward "slam"