Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

 GameCube
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
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  1. Zilcell
    Sep 17, 2012
    10
    Wow! This game came out in 2001? I find that hard to believe because the gameplay looks like 2004. This is among the best sports games I have played. Not only have the skateboarding physics improved, but the large amount of customization and fantastic level design are great. The controls can be very difficult, so I recommend this to more experienced players. You can not only create yourWow! This game came out in 2001? I find that hard to believe because the gameplay looks like 2004. This is among the best sports games I have played. Not only have the skateboarding physics improved, but the large amount of customization and fantastic level design are great. The controls can be very difficult, so I recommend this to more experienced players. You can not only create your own skater character, but also your own skate park!… Expand
  2. IanW.
    Apr 1, 2002
    0
    Tony Hawk 2 was awesome and this game is even better. The new revert lets you do almost infinite combos but i have one gripe. Whats with the f...ing punk and rap music? I would have given this game a 9 if there was some decent rock music, but its filled with pussy ass punk and rap. If there ever is a sequel, please consider adding music with balls, okay neversoft?
  3. Cooldude
    Jan 11, 2002
    10
    Better than the ps2 version. (PS):XBOX SUCKS!!!
  4. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    9
    Best extreme sports title made by a human.
  5. AudreyH.
    Nov 29, 2001
    10
    Visibly better than the PS2 version, no doubt. I don't really care about playing online, so the Cube version's got it all for me. Now I have to get back to Bam...
  6. RyanB.
    Jan 12, 2002
    10
    Sweetest game ever way better than ps2 and xbox.
  7. JamesM.
    Jan 19, 2002
    10
    I love this game, so many secret characters.
  8. KafkaF.
    Jan 31, 2002
    9
    NOT A 10, DEFINITELY NOT A 10. though a 1000 times better than THPS3 on all other systems, and 1000 times better than THPS 2 on the n64 (not the dreamcast) this game misses the point that TPHS2 n64 also missed. In the level creator, you need lip trick gaps. Being an ameteur skater myself, i have to say this game is quite complete especially with the videos and the any character free style NOT A 10, DEFINITELY NOT A 10. though a 1000 times better than THPS3 on all other systems, and 1000 times better than THPS 2 on the n64 (not the dreamcast) this game misses the point that TPHS2 n64 also missed. In the level creator, you need lip trick gaps. Being an ameteur skater myself, i have to say this game is quite complete especially with the videos and the any character free style manuals.… Expand
  9. Justin
    Feb 18, 2002
    10
    One of my most favorite games. With all the characters and other things to unlock it makes this game one of the best ive played.
  10. BruceC.
    Mar 8, 2002
    9
    Nicely done. Outstanding gameplay, great graphics, good music. Overall a nearly perfect game!
  11. ShawnT.
    Feb 22, 2003
    9
    This game is amazing. 10x better than ps2. i agree with the user before...what the hell is with the rap and fagget punk music.
  12. [Anonymous]
    May 12, 2004
    9
    This game is great, but not as good as THPS 4 in my opinion. And the music is great, and I have no idea why Ian and Shawn hated it.
  13. HavikK
    Nov 19, 2003
    9
    This is as close as you get to Tony Hawk perfection. The levels are awesome, the combos that you can pull are amazing. This is a must own game cube game.
  14. NostalJake
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Satisfying Combos, fun game-play, smooth mechanics, and a lot to do in career mode. Honestly the best skateboarding game I have ever played. Would prefer a little more customization to make it perfect, but as it's from 2003 I really don't blame the game for it.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best GameCube Game of 2001
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#7 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    For those who have the Dual Shock firmly hardwired into their psyche, switching over to the oddly-shpaed GameCube can prove difficult. [Feb 2003, p.96]
  2. Gamestyle
    60
    There is no doubt about the quality of the series and its playability, but I wish for more: invention, freedom, a camera that behaves and link up play for instance.
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  3. Nintendo Power
    100
    Zipping along at 60 frames per second, you almost forget you're looking at a game. [Dec 2001, p.166]
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