Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (xbx: 2002): Reviews

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3


7.8

based on 22 reviews
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based on 11 votes
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GAMES:

Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

Featuring enhanced graphics and an exclusive secret level and character, the Xbox version of THPS3 sports over 20 characters, customizable soundtracks, create-a-skater/park, new locations including Tokyo, Los Angeles and Canada, and the subtle-yet-essential revert that'll let you combo 'till the cows come home.

PUBLISHER:	Activision
DEVELOPER:	Neversoft Entertainment
GENRE(S):	Sports, Action
PLAYERS:	4
ESRB RATING:	T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE:	March 5, 2002

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

GamePen

Even though the game is more than three months old it still manages to retain a special part on my shelf, the part that never gathers dust. As it stands right now, we have an early contender for my vote of Game of the Year.

100

Gaming Age

If you purposely waited those extra months in hope that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 for the Xbox would be the definitive version, you made the right choice.

100

GamePro

It's the same brilliant game all over again with some new bits. Buy it and be happy.

Armchair Empire

The Hawk series soars to its highest echelon in its Xbox incarnation by besting the other earlier releases on the PS2 and GameCube, especially in the graphics department and giving meaning to the old saying "saving the best for last."

Game Informer

By playing career mode, players can unlock a new level, which is amazing in multiplayer, and one of the most diverse environments in the game. [Apr 2002, p.83]

GameZone

While the lack of an online mode does detract from the playability of the game, the new level and secret skater, which is not found in any other version, definitely help make amends.

GameSpot

Any Xbox owner who doesn't already own another version of the game would be crazy to not pick this one up.

Electric Playground

Was there ever any doubt that this game would rock?

Media and Games Online Network

In my opinion, the game looked better on the PS2, and compared to some of the other stuff the Xbox is pulling off, the game seems even less impressive. It’s still pretty good though.

IGN

If you've already got the game on another console, there are some extras for the Xbox that may merit a trade-in. The custom soundtrack ability alone is worth it to me.

GameSpy

The Xbox version beats the other two in all the right ways.

GamerWeb Xbox

Just go get the game. Don't think, just run out and buy this game as quickly as possible.

XenGamers

Although it doesn’t take advantage of the system’s capabilities, THPS3 on Xbox is still a fine port of a fantastic game.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Great controls. Solid game design...Tony 3 has more personality, movies and creative stages than you know what to do with. [Apr 2002, p.146]

GameShark

In the Xbox's version, everything is silky smooth, while the PS2's is marred by jaggies...Aside from the annoying Xbox controller..., this is the version of the game to have for any true Tony Hawk fan.

Official Xbox Magazine

Simply more of the same, but better. That's hardly a complaint, though, since that's what we begged for all along. [Apr 2002, p.71]

Hot Games

What the hell is that ethernet modem for if you can't take the Hawk online? Because of that, this Hawk rates slightly lower than the PS2 version.

TotalGames.net

From the moment you kick Tony Hawk's 3 into action there’s this overwhelming feeling of perfection.

Team Xbox

The graphics, while not exploiting all of the Xbox's power, look sharp. And the depth and replayability of this game is nearly limitless.

Gamezilla!

A really fun little piece of skater action, and has a much more forgiving learning curve than a lot of Action/Adventure titles that have been coming out recently.

Yahoo! Games

The key problem lies in the positioning of the four buttons on the right side of the pad’s upper surface... They are too close together and too hard to distinguish by touch for the precise control THPS3 demands. In fact, it bordered on the unplayable.

Xbox Nation Magazine

The Xbox version is noticeably sharper than either the PS2 or GameCube iterations, and full-screen anti-aliasing makes the whole thing look smooth like butter. [Spring 2002, p.78]

The average user rating for this game is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Raz D. gave it a10:
The perfect skating simulation: simple, expansive, deep, and exaggerated, what all skating games should be.

Riley F. gave it a9:
A very good game, improved slightly over THPS 2. The game gets very addictive but after you beat the game about 11 times it starts to get really boring. Mulitplayer is fun though and there a tonne more options when making your own character. Great game.

Fatboy gave it a10:
Greatest game ever... I have roughly two faults in the design of this game and the rest is unbelievably perfect. With the ability to create parks the fun never ends.

Uter gave it a 10:
I'd rate this as one of the best games ever. Being a port doesn't make it any less awesome. I'd take this over Tony Hawk Underground without hesitation.

Billy B. gave it a 9:
This game is great, you could play it all day long. Anyone can play it to you dont have to be a skater or a jock you could be 16 or 3 its fun for people of all ages and will keep you enterainted for hours.

Matt B. gave it a 10:
The best board game in the world better thatn any ohter.

Val G. gave it a 2:
Yes game were fun at first but the people laugh at me when I crash make me crazy I want them stop laugh. I find secret tape but no secret on it and when I grind on the rail I fall off. Game should be made less easy for people like me.