SSX 3

 PlayStation 2
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 207 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 180 out of 207
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 207
  3. Negative: 16 out of 207
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    playing with a friend is simply exciting, guarantees hours of gameplay as the maps are perfect even for 2003 and the gameplay is fluid and simple. The only SSX I've played From a time when EA knew how to make good and fun non-P2W games and they weren't broken either
  3. illuvatar_1st
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    if you have a ps2 and never played it, i don't know what you re doing.
    SSX 3 is one of the best game of it's time. It combine racing with amazing tricks and freestyles. Its a game i always go back to and play it with my friends and still have the same amount of fun i had back then. the music of the game is outstanding with all its unique pieces. The stages may not be as many but they re    if you have a ps2 and never played it, i don't know what you re doing.
    SSX 3 is one of the best game of it's time. It combine racing with amazing tricks and freestyles. Its a game i always go back to and play it with my friends and still have the same amount of fun i had back then. the music of the game is outstanding with all its unique pieces. The stages may not be as many but they re so repayable that make up for it. the more you play the more alternative routes you notice. Its also important to note that all the characters are unique and their interactions unique.
    In story mode you re racing to become the no1 snowboarder who conquer the mountains. You re also allowed to maneuver your way down the entire mountain and choose whatever path you desired.    … Expand
  4. Sitheral
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game with huge free roaming sort of open world area that transforms seemingly into a race or any other event. Controls are perfect, very responsive, pretty arcade like and you can almost feel that snow under your deck. Soundtrack is something to behold, it changes dynamically depending on how high you are, or if you enter a cave etc. This kind of game you could boot up for 10Fantastic game with huge free roaming sort of open world area that transforms seemingly into a race or any other event. Controls are perfect, very responsive, pretty arcade like and you can almost feel that snow under your deck. Soundtrack is something to behold, it changes dynamically depending on how high you are, or if you enter a cave etc. This kind of game you could boot up for 10 minutes or 2 hours anytime and you would never be bored by it.… Expand
  5. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    "SSX 3" is probably the best arcade-style snowboarding game ever made. It's even better than "SSX Tricky" which was also terrific fun. This one has it all! Spectacular graphics, amazing tricks, colorful characters and plenty of customization options. The creators have made one of the great level designs with the massive mountain. The game is highly enjoyable from beginning to end. "SSX 3""SSX 3" is probably the best arcade-style snowboarding game ever made. It's even better than "SSX Tricky" which was also terrific fun. This one has it all! Spectacular graphics, amazing tricks, colorful characters and plenty of customization options. The creators have made one of the great level designs with the massive mountain. The game is highly enjoyable from beginning to end. "SSX 3" is a masterpiece and arguably the greatest EA BIG title ever made. I would rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  6. LaDix
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    it is my childhoodgame, and it only bring back amazing memories.
    The soundtrack, the maps and the characters was all amazing
  7. DJAtomika
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    I don't think that in the future will be out a similar snowboarding game: rush at the max level, playing with a fresh soundtrack and charismatic characters. Best sport game for PS2 ever !
  8. MmC00KIESmM
    Dec 27, 2017
    10
    Easily the best game in the series, soundtrack, gameplay, characters, graphics, everything, just GREAT! I've played SSX Tricky and On Tour. I would even argue this game is better than Steep! It's open-world, has cool characters, and even has replayability because even if you "conquer the mountain" as one character, you can go back around and do it again as another. I could go on and onEasily the best game in the series, soundtrack, gameplay, characters, graphics, everything, just GREAT! I've played SSX Tricky and On Tour. I would even argue this game is better than Steep! It's open-world, has cool characters, and even has replayability because even if you "conquer the mountain" as one character, you can go back around and do it again as another. I could go on and on about the things I love about this game, so instead, I'm just going to say, BUY THIS GAME, and if you don't have a PS2, XBOX, or Game Cube, GET A EMULATOR. This game is a must play.… Expand
  9. evolution98
    Sep 27, 2017
    10
    The best sports game ever made and one of the greatest video games of all time.

    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 has got nothing on this game. Everything about this game is perfect. This was made during the "Golden Age of EA" from 2002-2007. EA may be a corporate cash cow now but back in the early 2000s, they were the game changers. This is one of my childhood classics. The graphics are    The best sports game ever made and one of the greatest video games of all time.

    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 has got nothing on this game. Everything about this game is perfect.
    This was made during the "Golden Age of EA" from 2002-2007. EA may be a corporate cash cow now but back in the early 2000s, they were the game changers. This is one of my childhood classics.

    The graphics are perfect. The mountain, weather and environment effects are outstanding and so beautiful to look at. This got an Oscar nomination for special visual effects in interactive entertainment as a result. The soundtrack is one of the greatest licensed soundtracks of all time aside from GTA: Vice City which came out a year before. I love the soundtrack. I get so many childhood flashbacks from playing the game and the soundtrack. It means so much to me.

    The gameplay is what made the game so beloved by many gamers as it was so ahead of its time and still holds up to this day. So much exploration for collectibles and doing BIG challenges on the 3 peaks whenever you wanted. You could buy a lot of stuff in the shop like posters, videos, toys, attire, cards, special tricks, buy and unlock the classic characters from the previous games and upgrade yourself to become SSX champion. It led to so much time being wasted on this game everyday of my life when I was growing up.

    No technical problems in the game. The controls were tight and responsive. The moves looked awesome and they were cool to pull off.

    The opening is perfect. It gives you a taste of what's to come when you play. I LOVE the narration to this day. It sucks you in and it makes you want to recite it every time you start up your PS2.

    A 10 out of 10. The best sports game ever. It deserves the recognition it gets.    … Expand
  10. Matesers
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    This game is so much fun. Whether it is the racing or the freestyle events, they are a blast to play the first time, and are a blast to play the tenth time. The races give you shortcuts to discover and really give you the feeling of snowboarding down at high speed. The freestyle events first let you figure out how to do basic tricks, then you'll try to get some bronze medals. As you playThis game is so much fun. Whether it is the racing or the freestyle events, they are a blast to play the first time, and are a blast to play the tenth time. The races give you shortcuts to discover and really give you the feeling of snowboarding down at high speed. The freestyle events first let you figure out how to do basic tricks, then you'll try to get some bronze medals. As you play more of the game, you will get better and discover ways to get more points out of your tricks. Then you can go back to previous freestyle events (and races) to get better medals. You'll be frustrated when you retry a race for the fifth time, you'll be proud when you finally get that gold medal, you'll be mad at yourself for misjudging a jump and you'll be overjoyed when you finally get that high score. All in all, I enjoyed every minute of this wonderful game.… Expand
  11. Monco_Carser
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    SSX 3 is simply a top notch game on all fronts. The feel of speed while you race, listening to the music that reacts to your actions.. the lovely graphics that fit perfectly with the game design.. If you have not played SSX 3 then you are missing out BIG TIME.
  12. DJAftershock
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    Aside from Undertale, I think this is the only game ever made and that ever will be made I'll give a 10/10. I can literally say NOTHING bad about it. This game is completely addictive and will have you going back to those Peak Runs, trying to better your high scores. It looks FANTASTIC for a 2003 game and it doesn't look half-bad today, and the soundtrack remains one of the best licensedAside from Undertale, I think this is the only game ever made and that ever will be made I'll give a 10/10. I can literally say NOTHING bad about it. This game is completely addictive and will have you going back to those Peak Runs, trying to better your high scores. It looks FANTASTIC for a 2003 game and it doesn't look half-bad today, and the soundtrack remains one of the best licensed soundtracks ever (if bettered by anything, MAYBE THPS3 and that's about it) with fantastic tracks like Yellowcard's Way Away, Placebo's The Bitter End, and even a remix of The Faint's Glass Danse. The controls are tight and your uber tricks can be customized to your liking. The boards and equipment you choose, unlike SSX Tricky, do not effect your stats. There are some people who like that and some who don't. I'm fine with it as I only ever chose based on how they look anyway. Overall, it's hard to sum up SSX. Maybe screaming "M-M-M-M-MONSTER TRICK" repeatedly will do it?… Expand
  13. PuppetMazter
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Still one of my all time favorite games. I used to waste countless hours on this as a kid, and was constantly entertained. I decided to pick it up again, and even 12 years after its release it still holds up. It still is a ton of fun, and I still get a rush from getting massive scores on the half-pipes. Love this game. We need another sequel soon.
  14. abraham_b
    May 4, 2015
    9
    I popped this game in the other day to see if it was as fun as I remembered it being when I was younger. It most certainly is. A game doesn't have to really be anything more than fun and no better game can testify to that than SSX 3.
  15. Malamar
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    Honestly one of the best games iv'e ever played. This game is so beautiful you'll get lost in the scenery. The Characters a lovable to this day I still love Viggo. The tricks you can pull of are outstanding and just mind blowing. Its. Just. Amazing.
  16. PristineOrochi
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    If you have a Gamecube. You must have this game. It doesn't matter if you even like snowboarding, this game is VERY fun. A large mountain to explore, decent graphics for the time, a customizable radio, and TONS of unlockables, this game is too much fun. With lots of places to explore and tons of cool tricks, hours can be spent playing this game trying to get to a new shortcut or evenIf you have a Gamecube. You must have this game. It doesn't matter if you even like snowboarding, this game is VERY fun. A large mountain to explore, decent graphics for the time, a customizable radio, and TONS of unlockables, this game is too much fun. With lots of places to explore and tons of cool tricks, hours can be spent playing this game trying to get to a new shortcut or even unlocking secret characters and new peaks. Even after a long time this game never looses its fun.… Expand
  17. mistyinroots
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    This game is my favourite sports game ever... better than Tony Hawks franchise, amazing soundtrack, open world character customization awesome courses probably my most played game on PS2
  18. Zilcell
    Mar 27, 2012
    9
    This is the best snowboarding game that I have ever played. With the perfect amount of challenge and fluent gameplay, nothing can really go wrong here.
  19. jAbMaN
    Jan 14, 2011
    10
    The best extreme sports game in video game history!!!!! Also, the game is very good because of the uber tricks and the best arenas to play in and all of the characters are awesome.
  20. Vaarsivius
    Nov 22, 2010
    10
    SSX 3 completely transformed my life. I spent 10 hours one time on it, only stopping for toilet breaks. The controls are amazingly simple, the tricks are crazy and you can practically give it to anyone and overnight, they can slaughter you at it. The final race is hard, but addictive! Even now, I STILL haven't completed it. The customizing options may be overwhelming at first, but allSSX 3 completely transformed my life. I spent 10 hours one time on it, only stopping for toilet breaks. The controls are amazingly simple, the tricks are crazy and you can practically give it to anyone and overnight, they can slaughter you at it. The final race is hard, but addictive! Even now, I STILL haven't completed it. The customizing options may be overwhelming at first, but all worries quickly subside. The courses are also brilliant. Even now, the graphics can hold a candle to some other games. And the music is some of the best in ANY game. JERK IT OUT, MAN! SSX 3 is the best installment in the series, and it is a shame they stopped making them after Blur. SSX 3 is the best snowboarding game, and one of the best overall games, that money can buy. It deserves this 10, No Doubt. Do you see what I did there? Heh.… Expand
  21. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    10
    Even after having played the past two games and being amazed by them I still found this game to add enough new features to hook me up all over again. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
  22. DanA
    Dec 20, 2006
    10
    I've been an SSX fan for quite some time now. But never has a game blown me away in the manner SSX 3 did. Completely over the top. Fun characters, fantastic gameplay, custom stats system, being able to customize your characters, and the sheer variety and amount of content in this game is a sight to behold.
  23. Adam
    Aug 1, 2005
    10
    I gave this game a 10 because i like computers.
  24. TaiwoO.
    May 20, 2005
    10
    This game and it's characters are fantastic. The shredding, the moves, the intensity is just great.
  25. JohnB.
    May 17, 2005
    10
    Easily my favorite game for the PS2. The final challenge which links all three peaks from top to bottom is a work of staggering genius... 30 minutes of continuous boarding and not a single repetition of scenery... no load pauses... totally fluid... staggering.
  26. SteveW.
    Aug 29, 2004
    9
    An Extremly Good Game Im Not A Fan Of These Games Nor Do I Own Any Of The Predessors But This Game Is Highly Addictive With Lots Of Depth And So Many Things To Unlock You'll Be Playing This For Years To Come A Class Game.
  27. VinnieH.
    Jul 19, 2004
    10
    This game rocks the story mode mode is my dream what a game compare it to ssx tricky and ill laugh thanx ea 4 bringing this out!
  28. EdV.
    Jun 23, 2004
    9
    Love this game it's almost flawless except for the online mode the only letdown. don't get me wrong online is great fun but very bad lag problems which could have been easily sorted and only 2 player.
  29. LarsD.
    Jun 13, 2004
    10
    SSX 3 rocks.
  30. [Anonymous]
    May 13, 2004
    10
    Best snowboarding game ever. The levels are great. The music is great. The graphics are great. The gameplay is great. Everything is great about this game.
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PS2 Game of 2003
23
#23 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
3
#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. PSM Magazine
    100
    A whole lotta game. And trust us: earning 100% completion (and thus "owning" the mountain) is one of the most rewarding feelings in modern gaming history. [Dec 2003, p.36]
  2. Game Revolution
    91
    The snow effects are unrivaled, the framerate is consistently high and the colors are vibrant. Add to that great animations (particularly during tricks) and an intense sense of speed, and you wind up with one of those rare games that can be as much fun to watch as to play.
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  3. NTSC-uk
    80
    Through all the spinning, the fireworks, the lights and the board trails, the PS2 is just pushed a little bit too far...The toll appears in the form of a radically stuttering frame-rate which does slightly spoil the mood.
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