Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

 PlayStation
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Hot Games
    100
    There’s so much to do, so many secrets to find, and so many objectives to complete that this game will not be finished in a weekend – this is one of those rare games that will take a lifetime to play.
  2. IGN
    96
    At first glance all I could think about was the PS2 version of this game and feel the dread that I would have to play Tony Hawk on the PlayStation. But once I got past the graphics and low frame rate I actually started to have fun.
  3. GameSpot
    90
    If you're not ready to commit to the PlayStation 2 yet, and you've grown weary of the levels in "Tony Hawk 2," then Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is just the ticket.
  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    It may be more like THPS2.5, but that doesn't mean you won't love it. [Dec 2001, p.174]
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  6. GameZone
    85
    Tempting to compare & criticize against previous versions, but stands well on it’s own.
  7. Game Informer
    85
    The PSX version of Tony Hawk 3 has only proven to me that part 2 was such a monstrous release, not even its masters could defeat it. [Dec 2001, p.110]
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  8. PSX Nation
    81
    The magic of the revert comes through despite the graphical flaws.
  9. GamePro
    80
    Levels are admirably large, but the draw-in distance is pretty dreadful, and sometimes the camera can’t keep up. The new revert move enables massive vert-to-street-to-vert combos, but the controls don’t seem super-precise.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    Seems like the PS2 version’s forgotten kid brother. Its graphics, plagued with texture warping and pop-ups, are bad even by PS1 standards. [Dec 2001, p.264]
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  11. TotalGames.net
    63
    Fundamentally it’s the same game as "Tony Hawk’s 2," only it chugs along like a broken steam train! It stutters, splutters and jerks around like a breakdancer with broken legs and it feels like the batteries are running low on your PlayStation.

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#4 Best PS1 Game of 2001
9
#9 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 67
  3. Negative: 5 out of 67
  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of my all time favorite games. Tony Hawk is such a legend and my role model.
  2. AOTfan123
    Jan 10, 2015
    7
    It's a good port if you didn't have a PS2, Gamecube, or XBOX back in the day. the graphics are fair and the levels looks identical to theIt's a good port if you didn't have a PS2, Gamecube, or XBOX back in the day. the graphics are fair and the levels looks identical to the other ports but they did have to make it look a little different along with the soundtrack which some songs are missing. I prefer The PS2 version because it has way better graphics and online play.… Full Review »
  3. Watermelon789
    Jul 14, 2011
    9
    Addictive and very fun, a lot of varied tricks and customizable stuff. The soundtrack is badass and awesome, One of the last games andAddictive and very fun, a lot of varied tricks and customizable stuff. The soundtrack is badass and awesome, One of the last games and probably great for the PS.… Full Review »
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