Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• 1 or 2 Players
• Vibration Function Compatible
• Analog Control Compatible
• Soundtrack includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Ramones, and Alien Ant Farm
• Rated E - Mild Lyrics, Violence

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NN5Q
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 30, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,934 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

They say the third time's a charm, but what if everything was done right the first and second time around? That's the hurdle Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 faces, as previous entries in this series are regarded by most gamers as perfect. Difficult as it is to believe, Pro Skater 3 introduces enough new features and great skate parks to make it another must-buy for PlayStation owners.

The biggest addition this time around is the revert, which when combined with the manual introduced in the previous game, lets players string together some amazing vert and grind combos. Once again, every ledge you see in the game is grindable, and the massive levels are packed with switches, hidden areas, and other secrets that will take months to fully explore (and exploit).

Things are a little on the chunky side graphically, but that's to be expected with the PlayStation. Regardless, the animation is smooth and the frame rate stays high despite the enormous and complex environments this game lets players explore. The eclectic soundtrack--which features acts ranging from the Ramones to Del the Funky Homosapien--is another highlight, but it's still the Zen-like feeling you get from chaining together combo after outrageous combo that keeps you coming back for more. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Smooth animations
• Revert adds vert combos to the game
• Enormous skate areas

Cons:

• No option to create female players

Product Description

8 New Locations to Grind and Trick off everything in L.A., Tokyo, and Canada.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this game is off the meat rack, no doubt, November 10, 2001

By 

Keith Taylor (Walkertown, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Video Game)

With the PS2 getting all the attention these days, T Hawk 3 on the PSone will probably get overlooked, maybe even written off due to the fact that the O.G. Playstation is an older system. Big mistake--Hawk 3 still packs quite a punch on the original Sony system. New levels, new tricks, fast action, etc. All those qualities are here...my only beef is the create-a-skater option is basically the same as Hawk 2. Other than that, this game rocks, especially the airport level. The music is pretty good too.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST game I've played on Playstation, December 25, 2001

By 

gyzmo zx3 (ontario ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Video Game)

I've played Tony Hawks 1,2 and 3 and lots
and lots of other games, but there
is no mach for Tony Hawks 3. It has very good
grafics and the best music and sound effecs.
You wont regret getting this game,
It kicks [butt].

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Alright, but reminds me WAY to much of Tony Hawk 2, September 2, 2002

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musiqstar87 "Erick" (Huntington WV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Video Game)

The third installment of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater might have better looks in some areas but really it's just a copy of Tony Hawk 2. I have figured out for almost every pro on this game, there is a con, so, i have created a list of pros and cons for you to tell you what i really think of this game:

1.
Pros: You can choose to skate as Tony or 13 other pro skaters.
Cons: You can't play as Bob Burnquist.
2.
Pros: New and more challenging career mode with 8 massive levels such as Canada and Tokyo to explore.
Cons: Some of the goals are so ridiculousy hard to get, you are sure to get frustrated after a while.
3.
Pros: Create a Skater mode is still optional.
Cons: No new hairstyles or anything is available. Plus, still no option to create female skaters.
4.
Pros: Skate park editor is back and you can choose new styles for your parks.
Cons: No new objects or sizes of parks, plus no new pre-made parks.
5.
Pros: Two-player games still available.
Cons: No new two-player games.