Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

by Vicarious Visions

Product Features

• Tons of skaters
• new environments
• awesome moves
• incredible graphics
• multiplayer action

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NOFM
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 5, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,814 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Tony Hawk 3 captures the look and feel of the big-console versions but transforms the concept into a third-person, mock 3-D game. This new incarnation keeps the original control scheme but brings in alternate career goals, new tricks (including the revert), and changing environments--they even include pedestrians--across seven global locations. Unlike the last game, however, this version allows players to link up for such multiplayer games as Trick Attack, Graffiti, HORSE, and Tag (one copy of the game per GBA unit and link cable is required). The roster of skaters features Tony Hawk, Elissa Steamer, Jamie Thomas, Rodney Mullen, Eric Koston, Chad Muska, Kareem Campbell, Steve Caballero, Andrew Reynolds, Rune Glifberg, Geoff Rowley, Bam Margera, and Bucky Lasek.

Product Description

The Birdman returns to hand-held gaming in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for the Game Boy Advance. Like it's immediate predecessor, this second GBA outing offers an isometric perspective on primo skating locations based on six levels from the 3D console versions of the title. Also following the lead of the console releases, this version of THPS3 features areas that are more interactive, alive with animations and events. Play as Tony Hawk or any of the 12 other pro-skaters featured. Though the four-wheeling heroes are viewed from above instead of behind, Vicarious Visions has developed this title to impart the same style and feel that have made the series so popular. In addition to the single-player challenges, up to four equipped GBA players can also compete together through a link cable. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide.

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Among the best handheld games ever, April 1, 2002

By 

M Dunham "cram242" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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

Let me start out by saying that this was not my first GBA game. Mario Kart Super Circuit was my first, and after playing it for hours on end, I didn't believe that there could exist a better (or even comperable) GBA game. I was wrong.

I had played THPS 2 for GBA on my friend's handheld and thought it was great. The graphics were unbelievable, and the gameplay was exceptional. After 3 came out, I decided to give it a try. Here's how I say the new one ranks compared to the old one.

Graphics: Have improved a surprising amount since THPS 2, including the fact that the skater is larger, allowing you to see him easier.
Sound: Incredible sound for a handheld console, easy to listen to and not easy to get sick of.
Gameplay: Great gameplay, as with THPS 2, but I'd say that 3 stands out more. One thing I noticed right away is that the maps are huge compared to the previous version. There is a lot more skateable area.

Overall, I'd say that although the changes may be subtle in their own respective categories, the total improvement definetely puts THPS 3 higher than 2. I would recommend that you get this game whether you are a skateboarder or not.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best GBA games on the market, March 8, 2002

By A Customer

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

If you are debating on whether or not to purchase a GBA system, and have enjoyed the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series even just slightly, then this game will convince you to go ahead and buy the system. Simply put, TH3 is that good.

TH2 on the GBA was a sharp effort, however this latest version takes it to the next level. The graphics are better and provide more detail. The levels are huge, and more realistic. And the sound, an area which has long suffered on hand-held systems, is top-notch.

The only flaw I discovered results from the "almost 3-D" game perspective. There are areas on each board that are hard to navigate due to the gamer's perception. What you may think is a flat area of cement is actually a ditch, for example. The only way to correct this would be to make the game 100% 3-D instead of the bird's eye view that it presently offers. I don't think that the hand-held market has gotten to that point yet.

Don't worry though, Tony Hawk 3 is still at the top of the heap.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars worth the wait, March 20, 2002

By A Customer

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

Activision proves once and for all that an enjoyable skateboarding game can be done on a handheld console. Forget about the Hawk games on the Gameboy Color--those are horrible. If you enjoyed the Playstation/N64 versions of the Hawk series, then I would recommend buying Hawk 3 for the GBA. There are a couple of flaws, but overall the game is worthwhile...

Good stuff: phat graphics, large levels, several pros, lots of tricks, realistic action, create a skater

Not so good stuff: control scheme can be frustrating, certain areas on each level are almost impossible to navigate, depth perception issues, "living levels" translates into a couple of pedestrians walking around aimlessly that fall down (or punch you) as you skate into them, game is too easy