Skate 3

 Xbox 360
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 206 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 157 out of 206
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 206
  3. Negative: 14 out of 206
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  1. flamingRooster7
    Feb 15, 2011
    10
    Why does everybody think Skate 2 is better??? I've personally played both and this one is by far the best one. The graphics are amazing and the game play is greatly improved. A must have for anybody looking for somebody who's wants something different from CoD games etc...
  2. NotAFanboy
    Feb 15, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing!!!!! Great graphics! Great customization! Just a great game! For $30 its a great deal!
  3. Ishman
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    This game gets a 10 from me, that's because I love skating, and I always hated Tony Hawk for being so unrealistic, even though I played the balls out of almost all of them. If you're not into skating this game won't impress you as much as it did me, watching a skate vid and trying to emulate some of the lines that your favorite skater does is always awesome. A few setbacks for me are theThis game gets a 10 from me, that's because I love skating, and I always hated Tony Hawk for being so unrealistic, even though I played the balls out of almost all of them. If you're not into skating this game won't impress you as much as it did me, watching a skate vid and trying to emulate some of the lines that your favorite skater does is always awesome. A few setbacks for me are the bails, it's annoying to see your guy go limp and face plant just because he messed up a kickflip on flat. Some of the tricks are pretty dicey to do with the sticks as well, bodyflips especially, that could just be me being a tard though. In summary, if you like skating you will enjoy this game immensely, less so if you don't. Either way its a solid game. I'm not a religious man, but I prey to god that Skate 4 comes out soon!… Expand
  4. tw1stedreviews
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    I love this game. It gives you loads of customization options so you can create the skater you want, even if you are not a big fan of skateboarding it has hilarious missions such as the hall of meat challenges where you fling yourself off of buildings causing as much damage to your skater as possible. You can edit the map in real time to create massive skate parks on the fly. The onlyI love this game. It gives you loads of customization options so you can create the skater you want, even if you are not a big fan of skateboarding it has hilarious missions such as the hall of meat challenges where you fling yourself off of buildings causing as much damage to your skater as possible. You can edit the map in real time to create massive skate parks on the fly. The only downside to this game is the fact EA closed the logo creator down but that is not the games fault that is EA's fault so go and shout at them.… Expand
  5. ZiNSHADY
    Jan 25, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome not perfect but awesome because the game is a improved skate 1 with skate 2 you can make your own spot and more but in skate 3 you cant do this you could only spawn your own props pretty dumb
  6. TheHonestJack
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    For the longest time, I have looked down upon sports games, thinking them the lazy mans way of getting out. However, that is in no way the case with Skate 3. This may just be one of the best Xbox games I've ever played. The open world really gives you no restrictions, so you can skate literally wherever you want; on a crane, down a pipe, thru the city, in a box with a fox, you name it!For the longest time, I have looked down upon sports games, thinking them the lazy mans way of getting out. However, that is in no way the case with Skate 3. This may just be one of the best Xbox games I've ever played. The open world really gives you no restrictions, so you can skate literally wherever you want; on a crane, down a pipe, thru the city, in a box with a fox, you name it!
    Customization is another great factor, allowing you to make a whole clan of skaters at your disposal. The colors on the game are nice and bright, but don't go over the top. The music, to say the least, is EA's musical gameplay implementation at its best. The skating is smooth and easy to learn, and it is extremely fun to just wipe out and see how many bones you break.

    Overall, skate 3 is not just the best entry in the skate franchise, but also one of the best games I've ever played. 10/10    … Expand
  7. tidjo19
    May 17, 2014
    10
    I dont like to give 10 because nothing is perfect but this game is awesome!
    first sucked and second was frustrating but this one is great !!!
    It's the game I played the most
    dream about the day SKATE 4 will be announced
  8. AwesomePossum50
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    I seriously just can't get enough of this game. I'm not good enough to compete online or even do great in single-player, but I just love everything in it. If you're like me, you can watch HelixSnake's YouTube videos of this over and over and laugh like crazy every time. My friends and I love trying those tricks as well, but we're not nearly as skilled. But seriously, I don't think I couldI seriously just can't get enough of this game. I'm not good enough to compete online or even do great in single-player, but I just love everything in it. If you're like me, you can watch HelixSnake's YouTube videos of this over and over and laugh like crazy every time. My friends and I love trying those tricks as well, but we're not nearly as skilled. But seriously, I don't think I could enjoy any sports games more than this and Dave Mirra BMX...… Expand
  9. Ijekster
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    I think this game is amazing. Everything felt like it was fluent and satisfying. Everyone has fun with the game, whether you put no effort and just use the free roam or if you are a master and put effort into the game. There is an option for everyone. Amazing game in my opinion.
  10. Preedo21
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Great game with lots of good missions. One of my favourite games.
    Here are some cheats:
    Zombie - Turn pedestrians into zombies (Also changes the color of the sky) Mcfly - Changes your skateboard into a snazzy hover board -- Beware: They don't go on water* Miniskaters - Smaller, stylized skater Deadspacetoo - Unlocks Isaac from Dead Space dontbesomayo - Unlock Miracle Whip clothes and    Great game with lots of good missions. One of my favourite games.
    Here are some cheats:
    Zombie - Turn pedestrians into zombies (Also changes the color of the sky)
    Mcfly - Changes your skateboard into a snazzy hover board -- Beware: They don't go on water*
    Miniskaters - Smaller, stylized skater
    Deadspacetoo - Unlocks Isaac from Dead Space
    dontbesomayo - Unlock Miracle Whip clothes and objects
    streetsweeper - Reset all movable objects to their original positions    … Expand
  11. pikby
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    proof that video games are art

    its beutiful

    its amazing

    its so amazing
    its fantastic

    my favorite part was when an an invisible car hit me .............
  12. hamishio175
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    It is alot of fun, It is cheap and with great graphics. You can just explore or you can shred some sick moves! This game lets you just fool around and well, injure yourself it is just alot of fun even Markiplier agrees!
  13. DerekSCritic
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best skateboarding games ever made, this game is very accessible to gamers and skateboarding fans alike. Skate 3 is an amazing game that got me into playing more skateboarding games. The Career mode is easy and fun with several great challenges and contests. This game has great online features that - when they work properly - are very fun to play, and this game gives youEasily one of the best skateboarding games ever made, this game is very accessible to gamers and skateboarding fans alike. Skate 3 is an amazing game that got me into playing more skateboarding games. The Career mode is easy and fun with several great challenges and contests. This game has great online features that - when they work properly - are very fun to play, and this game gives you the ability to create and share skate parks. In this game, the maps are always fun to play and it feels great to skate around the game's world. Also, Hall of Meat makes a return with full body control, leading to hilarious and fun bails that make breaking bones fun. Furthermore, this game also has glitches that are very fun to perform. This has to be one of my all time favorite games, and I highly recommend it to gamers and skateboarders that want to have a fun time.… Expand
  14. Donnie1
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    Nice game, i have gotten a million boards by now and it was fun a hell! More of this please!

    A+
  15. LucasCardoso03
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    Sem palavras para descrever esse jogo, gráfios excelentes,jogabilidade muito boa e a customização muito interessante.
  16. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Hands down my favorite game of all time. Soooo many great memories. Lots of funny glitches, but also a reall fun game to master in terms of skating.
  17. MaximusPlays
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    Skate 3 was hands down the best game I've played in my entire life, it fueled my passion for gaming and made me love the skateboarding genre and skateboarding as a whole. If someone was to asking me what my favorite game of all time would be, It would skate 3 I'd recommend this game to anyone looking for a fun and wacky game when it comes to the skateboarding genre.
  18. Haydentheman
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    My first console was an Xbox 360 and it was my only console up until recently and I have never stopped playing it. I have never been very good at tricks but with the awesome soundtrack and cool open world I never cared.
  19. Dubgage
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    This is a great skateboard game with great graphics exspeshuly if you play on Xbox one it's tricks are easy to learn and fun.
  20. WillGoss
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    When I saw that a Skate 4 will be out soon, I had to go back on that masterpiece, and once again, I really enjoyed the game. The game have everything that a Skate game should have. From the story, to the gameplay, to the co-op mode. You can make your own skate park and you can customize your characters. The soundtracks are amazing, you feel like if you were out there, like a real skater.When I saw that a Skate 4 will be out soon, I had to go back on that masterpiece, and once again, I really enjoyed the game. The game have everything that a Skate game should have. From the story, to the gameplay, to the co-op mode. You can make your own skate park and you can customize your characters. The soundtracks are amazing, you feel like if you were out there, like a real skater. Lets hope the best for Skate 4. Skate 3 is still and maybe will always be my top 3 game of ALL TIME.… Expand
  21. Gaymes
    Jan 7, 2022
    10
    One bad thing I can say about this game is that it's too addictive as I used to just play this rather than the hundred games gathering virtual dust in the Xbox library. Even if some missions are too hard the sandbox is a lot of fun. Customization is a bit limited but the clothes look super cool. Also you can do a miracle whip
  22. Syphrus
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Cool game I guess...ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  23. Lesgofart
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skate 3 is amazing. Personally I think it is one of the greatest games of all time. I bought a ps3 for 50 dollars just so I could play this game and nothing else.… Expand
  24. Spoderman4
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    As a skater, I wasn't aware you can get such authentic feel of riding your board on a gamepad. Truly a masterpiece.
  25. BigManReviewer
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Another top tier game right here, i have thousands of hours and it's still hella fun.
  26. Rhapsody
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    For this being the first game I have played in the skate series, I never knew what to expect when I got the game, but as soon as I got the game, I was hooked, and I wouldn't want to stop playing, even though I did have problems with my Xbox live connection, it did effect my experience, but it shouldn't effect the score itself.

    I am now waiting for skate 4 to come out, and hopefully it will.
  27. SIPPIO
    Jun 28, 2014
    9
    ---A REVIEW TO HELP THE UNDECIDED DECIDE-----
    my categories are ranked 1-10
    --graphics- 9-
    -Control- 8
    -sound/music-10
    - Customize creation options- 8
    -Vintage/old school decks- 0
  28. TimeOfTheChimps
    Jul 10, 2016
    9
    The Hall of Meat mode and bone breaking system makes for some hilarious and cringe-worthy falls, hits, bails; they add a lot to the game's replay value and make it a lot more fun. There are also lots and lots of challenges, some easy, some foot-through-the-TV impossible, though they all add a variety of content to the game that lasts for hours. Also, the graphics are good and theThe Hall of Meat mode and bone breaking system makes for some hilarious and cringe-worthy falls, hits, bails; they add a lot to the game's replay value and make it a lot more fun. There are also lots and lots of challenges, some easy, some foot-through-the-TV impossible, though they all add a variety of content to the game that lasts for hours. Also, the graphics are good and the environment is stellar. The only negative I have is that some of the tutorials and controls are difficult to grasp, and could be explained a little better. Otherwise, the game is near flawless and makes for a hilarious, engaging time-passer that you should not be missing out on.… Expand
  29. ViniBaca
    Jul 21, 2014
    9
    Nice game, i spent a lot of time on it and was great, just some physics that are quite weird, like when you are doing a quad flip and starting to move, the skate go with you.
  30. Siddhartha19
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    The game has a Steep Learning Curve, but if your up to the challenge, you will be rewarded with one of the more gratifying gaming experiences around. If I was a parent this is the type of game I would buy my kids (maybe for kids 8+), you need to memorize moves, then practice applying them in different environments, often times it feels puzzle like. You will fall time and time again, butThe game has a Steep Learning Curve, but if your up to the challenge, you will be rewarded with one of the more gratifying gaming experiences around. If I was a parent this is the type of game I would buy my kids (maybe for kids 8+), you need to memorize moves, then practice applying them in different environments, often times it feels puzzle like. You will fall time and time again, but eventually when you start putting things together.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#30 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. 1UP
    100
    This latest chapter improves on virtually every aspect of its near-flawless fundamentals, while delivering more modes, missions, and multiplayer components, proving to fans that its days of resting on its laurels aren't here quite yet.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    The true narrative of this game is the journey of slow, dogged, satisfying improvement that you'll travel as you work the ineffable rhythms of the board into your fingers.
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  3. Game Informer
    88
    While this latest title doesn't take any huge risks, I would argue that's a good thing. Skate has always been one of those rare games where you can just aimlessly play with no goals or objectives.
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