Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Yahoo!
    100
    Despite only having six main stages, THPS 3 is a game that will last for a surprisingly long time.
  2. IGN
    96
    The game is tighter, longer, and more challenging than its predecessor, with more elements to enjoy, both in single and multiplayer modes.
  3. Gamer's Pulse
    96
    From the texturized polygons on the characters for extra realism to the bone crunching sound effects, this game simply delivers everything you could ever want in a game, including a multiplayer mode.
  5. GameSpot
    95
    "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2" used to be the must-own action sports game for the Game Boy Advance. Meet the new titleholder.
  6. Electric Playground
    95
    Although the game is much like Tony Hawk 2, overall this makes the better total package, and the addition of the multiplayer alone makes it worth getting.
  7. Pocket Games
    95
    The ability to unlock new boards and edit the tricks and stats of all 13 real-world skaters also adds great replay value. [Summer 2002, p.26]
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  8. Games Radar
    93
    It's Tony's finest handheld outing yet. The new levels, improved graphics and hassle-free multi-player mode make Hawk a half-pipe hero. [GamesMaster]
  9. Armchair Empire
    93
    Even if you already own the GBA version of THPS2 go out and buy this terrific title that more than does justice to the long lineage of Pro Skating greatness that has preceded it.
  10. GameSpy
    92
    What's most important, though, is that the classic, exciting Tony Hawk gameplay is still very much in evidence. Taken in its own right as a GBA game, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 soars high.
  11. Total Video Games
    90
    Balanced and refined with plenty of time having been devoted to the game mechanics and design everything is just immensely enjoyable.
  12. GameZone
    90
    Although they did add some great things to Tony Hawk 3 for Game Boy Advance, it’s essentially the same game.
  13. TotalGames.net
    90
    Another fantastic game from the masters of extreme sports.
  14. Game Informer
    90
    The gameplay is thoroughly engaging. [Apr 2002, p.89]
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  15. Hot Games
    90
    It's got some of the better features of THPS3 for the PS2 and X-Box thrown in, and plays well.
  16. Nintendo Power
    88
    A remarkable 3-D achievement and more features than ever. [Mar 2002, p.135]
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  17. Inside Gamer Online
    86
    What was already basically perfect from last generation’s standards, this gets better.
  18. Nintendojo
    85
    This will give you at least 30 hours of gameplay if you're a Tony Hawk enthusiast. If you're strictly 100% polygons, stay away and grab the Cube version, otherwise grab this and THPS4 too.
  19. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    You'll get plenty of quick-fun fixes from just free-skating around and linking tricks. [May 2002, p.115]
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  20. GMR Magazine
    80
    It's amazing how they managed to cram Tony Hawk into a cartridge, while keeping the essence of the game true to the console version. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  21. GamePro
    80
    The complex environments from the console games are here, but the small size kills the visual detail, and the 3/4-overhead perspective makes those levels much harder to navigate.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
35
#35 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
13
#13 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 6, 2023
    8
    Building on a solid original, Pro Skater 3 improves presentation and playability for the ultimate portable skater. It's just a shame that theBuilding on a solid original, Pro Skater 3 improves presentation and playability for the ultimate portable skater. It's just a shame that the soundtrack couldn't make the translation...without it, it's just *not the same*!… Full Review »
  2. MannyC.
    Feb 17, 2004
    10
    I have this game and it's awesome. I got it for my birthday a long time ago and I'm still playing it!
  3. JanP.
    Feb 19, 2003
    9
    Great graphics, sound gameplay and lots of things to get. Very challenging and fun from the start. What more could one wish from a gba game? Great graphics, sound gameplay and lots of things to get. Very challenging and fun from the start. What more could one wish from a gba game? Also cheaper then THPS 4.… Full Review »
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