SSX 3

 Xbox
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
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  1. ReneeC.
    Jun 11, 2006
    0
    Waayyyy too unrealistic to be worth any of your time. Sure the graphics are cool and the game is "smooth", but if you know a single thing about snowboarding (pro right here) you should be turned off right away.
  2. TheLooseHunter
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    The nostalgia level is too high. I loved this game as a child and this review makes me want to play it again. One of the best sports games of the XBOX generation.
  3. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    Ma magnanimité me perdra mais j'irai jusqu'à 1, au moins justement pour la version Xbox, laquelle via le programme de rétrocompatibilité en version améliorée sur la Xbox One X, permet de profiter du jeu en 4K ! et pour un jeu de 2003, il reste tout-à-fait joli dans son genre un brin cel shadé je dois dire.

    Je dois dire également qu'il reste également super peu intéressant et extrêmement    Ma magnanimité me perdra mais j'irai jusqu'à 1, au moins justement pour la version Xbox, laquelle via le programme de rétrocompatibilité en version améliorée sur la Xbox One X, permet de profiter du jeu en 4K ! et pour un jeu de 2003, il reste tout-à-fait joli dans son genre un brin cel shadé je dois dire.

    Je dois dire également qu'il reste également super peu intéressant et extrêmement ennuyeux : c'est simple, on se se fait chier en moins de 2 minutes chrono. Il faut dire que par défaut, je n'aime pas le ski, ni le surf, ni les planches, ni toutes ces conneries de sport d'hiver de mes couilles. Je hais les skieurs, le snowboarders et tous ces crevards qui vont polluer la nature et la neige.

    Alors voir ça en jeu, voir la débilité des figures à kévins kikoolols, ça me fout les nerfs, tu comprends, Kévin ? ah et puis merde, je suis énervé du coup et j'ai pas pris mes cachets ! alors, je redescends ce sale étron à 0 ! 0 point et puis c'est tout !!    … Expand
  4. MatthieuR.
    Oct 24, 2003
    10
    This game rocks! I love the customization aspect, as well as the wide assortment of unlockable features/characters. I love Elise, too!
  5. Uter
    Feb 5, 2004
    10
    SSX 3 is better than Halo, KOTOR, and Splinter Cell. SSX Tricky was great, but they made some major improvements here.
  6. PaulB.
    Jun 15, 2004
    10
    Wow!!! Totally blow away...I loved SSX Tricky, but this is 10 times better. Amazing!!!
  7. IanC.
    Dec 9, 2003
    10
    Now this is what it's all about. Anyone my age (older) remember the glory days when you hadn't seen it all yet, and there were still games which could truly blow your mind and hook your thoughts and attention literally for hours at a single stretch? Well my friends, SSX3 is the ONLY game I can honestly say has had that effect on me in the last five, six, maybe even seven years. Now this is what it's all about. Anyone my age (older) remember the glory days when you hadn't seen it all yet, and there were still games which could truly blow your mind and hook your thoughts and attention literally for hours at a single stretch? Well my friends, SSX3 is the ONLY game I can honestly say has had that effect on me in the last five, six, maybe even seven years. I absolutely, utterley adore this game, and feel like calling EA to send them my love and gratitude for renewing my faith. This is nothing short of perfection - beatufil beyond words, grand of scale and playable beyond description. Colour, speed, adrenaline, fun, fun, fun and fun. The best way I can try and get across how utterley gorgeous this thing is to play is to describe the Peak race experience. First imagine a snowboard game that has beautiful graphics, with snow you can almost feel. Second imagine that the experience of controlling your rider is as smooth as silk and just as pleasurable to the touch. Third and finally, think of a mountain in your XBOX, a mountain with slopes and drops and rocks and cliffs and crags and forests and little houses and avalanches and and and...a mountain that you can almost snowboard down along any route you choose to.. a mountain with HUGE drops that will have your heart in your mouth (I defy ANYONE not to let a 'whooooaaah!' slip out when you take that fall) ... a mountain that will take you 30 minutes (!!!!!!!!!!) to descend, from peak to foot!! 30 minutes of non-stop, glorious gaming!! Damn, I'm getting excited just THINKING about it. Look, just stop reading this and go and BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT. NOW!… Expand
  8. JimBilly
    Aug 16, 2004
    10
    Mark up another 10 for me. Wasn't a big fan of SSX Tricky, so was sceptical of picking up this one, but I'm definitely glad I did. So many challenges to complete, beautiful graphics and engrossing gameplay and story. Loving it so far.
  9. StevenG.
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    I loved SSX Tricky and this game just blows it away.... AWESOME throughout the game. The mountain is HUGE and I just love the way you can add Bat Wings to Zoe and ride down the mountain. Well done EA.... awesome work !!
  10. SimonB.
    Feb 23, 2004
    10
    This game is impresive the game gives such a sense of speed and scale. The graphics are astonding this is what games ahould be about 100% pure fun!!! Well done EA.
  11. AndreB.
    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.
  12. JasonDesF.
    Jan 18, 2005
    10
    Yes its a great masterpiece of a game. So much enjoyment, so much depth.
  13. TonyT.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    An amazing and addictive game.
  14. BrianB.
    Mar 16, 2004
    10
    Wow out of all the snowboarding games, this is the best!!! Better than Amped and the previous SSX!
  15. Spongeee
    May 21, 2006
    10
    Doesnt get better than this! Music is great, sound design is crazy, graphics are mind blowing, and the game plays like gem. I love you SSX3!
  16. [Anonymous]
    Dec 21, 2004
    10
    Just Amazing.
  17. AJ_antipop
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Anyone who gives this game a negative rating because of how “unrealistic” it is, is missing the point entirely and shouldn’t be critiquing games in general lol. This is the holy grail of extreme sports games, controls like butter, utilizes a moderately deep control scheme, and feels more fluid and fast than any other snowboarding game out there by far, to this day no less. Not to mentionAnyone who gives this game a negative rating because of how “unrealistic” it is, is missing the point entirely and shouldn’t be critiquing games in general lol. This is the holy grail of extreme sports games, controls like butter, utilizes a moderately deep control scheme, and feels more fluid and fast than any other snowboarding game out there by far, to this day no less. Not to mention the masterful soundtrack and unbelievably breathtaking and atmospheric visuals and environments, for 2003 ESPECIALLY.… Expand
  18. Thaddaeus
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    Probably the best sports game that I’ve ever played! Best of the ssx series, make lack charm from tricky but comes back with the best sound track in the series. A must play for snow board and skater fans!

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Xbox Game of 2003
38
#38 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
19
#19 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    90
    A smooth framerate, flawless camera, and spot-on control makes the experience nothing short of sublime, and the game a near-perfect mix of exacting artistry and technical wizardry - not unlike snowboarding itself. [Dec/Jan 2004, p.91]
  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    Whether it's speed or stunts, manic or mellow, big air or backcountry, SSX 3 does it all, and it does it all with style.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    It's just so massively detailed, so thoroughly improved and so gloriously playable that we have to recommend it. We haven't even touched on the multiplayer aspect, which we'll be doing in our PS2 Online review very soon, but to be honest it wouldn't have to be good - the rest of the game is enough on its own.
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