Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

 PlayStation 2
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 460 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 323 out of 460
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 460
  3. Negative: 78 out of 460
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  1. Dsoy
    Oct 12, 2013
    10
    THPS3 is definitely my favorite video game of all-time. The Career Mode is once again extraordinary, with bigger and better levels, (except the Suburbia level it wasn't that good of a level for me) the Park Editor is a downright upgrade to the THPS2 version, Create-A-Skater is much more fun to play around with, and much more. Absolutely everything works in this game. Try it, you will notTHPS3 is definitely my favorite video game of all-time. The Career Mode is once again extraordinary, with bigger and better levels, (except the Suburbia level it wasn't that good of a level for me) the Park Editor is a downright upgrade to the THPS2 version, Create-A-Skater is much more fun to play around with, and much more. Absolutely everything works in this game. Try it, you will not regret it. Guaranteed.… Expand
  2. Billian
    Nov 2, 2014
    9
    An all-timer PS2 game. I can't forget using Darth Maul or Wolverine listening to the soundtrack while I tried to rip off a perfect score run. I feel like this was the peak of the Tony Hawk franchise, and what a peak it was.
  3. Jboy2468
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    An extremely fun game with lots to do and hours of addiction. The game has many places to skate, including a foundry, suburbs, Los Angeles, and more! Tons of secrets are buried within the depths of THPS3, like locations from the first Pro Skater, and bonus skaters. Hundreds of tricks and even a PARK EDITOR make this game one of my top 5 favorite video games of all time!!
  4. starmario123
    Apr 26, 2011
    10
    10/10 = Masterpiece = Best Sports Game of all-time.
  5. Jobadkins
    Feb 25, 2011
    8
    This game is awesome but it's not all that it's cracked up to be.The x box version is superior in this case.There is even added levels in the x box version,listen to your music,better graphics.But of course when it comes down to it it is the same game but the x box cleaned up the little bit of mess it left.
  6. Zorgly
    Feb 9, 2011
    10
    In short Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 is the best sports game i've ever played. The level design is creative yet perfectly aligned for doing combos. The graphics were fantastic at the time. The bonus levels and characters were all amazing, and required huge time sinks to master. Which not not only added so much replay value but was always a blast. Good soundtrack, Fantastic multiplayer. IIn short Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 is the best sports game i've ever played. The level design is creative yet perfectly aligned for doing combos. The graphics were fantastic at the time. The bonus levels and characters were all amazing, and required huge time sinks to master. Which not not only added so much replay value but was always a blast. Good soundtrack, Fantastic multiplayer. I couldn't even count the hundreds of 10 minute Tag games I played with friends split-screen. What happened to skateboarding games? they're all terrible nowadays… Expand
  7. AndyS.
    Dec 29, 2004
    3
    I'm not very fond of skatboarding games but if i do play one, let it be good like TH4, or give it a story background like Simpsons skateboarding. Many flaws, not online, undescribally boring. No more than an hours play before sleep occurs.
  8. Chameleon187
    Feb 8, 2018
    0
    Tony Hawk games are very overrated. The games do not stand the test of time and do not belong in the top games of all time list.
  9. ThomasBennie
    Nov 12, 2001
    4
    This game was not realistic at all. My mom says it is a waste of my time. I should be out looking for my dad. I can grind a neat grind. My mom has gotten two tapes for me. if only i could find my dad. He was always good at these games.
  10. MattR.
    Mar 8, 2002
    3
    Vastly overrated. The idea of not being able to open arenas until I can perform stupid tricks ticks me off. Not worth the money.
  11. BlueFalcon
    Jan 18, 2006
    10
    This game is the best in the series. The goals actually have puzzle elements, unlike the newer hawk's where they tell you exactly what to do and how to do it. I own around 500 games, and this would definately make my top 3 out of all of them.
  12. AnonymosAnonymos
    Nov 23, 2007
    0
    Overrated. Sport games can be great but not great enough to get this score. This game is for skater freaks. Any other shouldn't bother giving this a high rate.
  13. PortmanP.
    Jan 24, 2007
    0
    POOeeYY was this crap hated just hated it yeah u expect to be able to skate but it was rubbish wouldn't even lend this to my friends cos after they played they wouldn't talk to me again.
  14. Licentious
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    Look, whoever didn't give this at LEAS a 7, deserves to be shot. Sure, it's been out-done now, but it was the best of the best at the time. After finishing it myself, I'de spend hours trying to perfect that 1,000,000 pointer. I have THUG2, and THPS3 owns it. Better music, more realistic. 10 out of 10.
  15. ToniM.
    Nov 17, 2005
    3
    Crap. Found this game very boring. Maybe ok if you are a big skateboarding FREAK but well others... don' bother.
  16. [Anonymous]
    Dec 23, 2001
    0
    BAD! THPS2 was beta! actually, 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000x's beta!
  17. Justinavery7074
    Dec 4, 2012
    8
    Yeah, it's great but should it get all teh attention and praise? Not really. I wasn't really playing games when this came out so I don't reallty think I'm one to judge but I played Grand Theft Ayto 3 around this time and even then, when I was 6, it blew me away.
  18. James2311
    Mar 14, 2013
    0
    The most excruciatingly boring and annoying game I have ever played in my 27 years to date. I gave my copy to charity but I would have paid someone to take it off my hands.
  19. michelorgaz
    Aug 2, 2013
    5
    Boring game. All the levels and stages are empty. There is nothing exciting to do. No fun challenge. No interesting gaps. It's a shame for a PS2. Except good quality bonus videos to unlock...
  20. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  21. JoshH.
    Nov 4, 2001
    10
    This has to be the best game of all time!!
  22. RichardH.
    Jun 10, 2002
    7
    Good, but, overrated.
  23. NintendoPSBox
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    What sh.t is Andy S going on about? THPS3 was the first online title for PS2! And there he goes on about, whinging that, 'Many flaws, not online, undescribally boring' what BS!! This frankly is an excellent game. And guess what? It's better than THPS4. Get that through your thick head, eh?
  24. JakeM.
    Nov 7, 2001
    10
    This game is just cool. Thats all I should have to say.
  25. bs
    Oct 10, 2002
    7
    Good , Not I'm new and you better buy me good ( I got nothin< joke wise.)

    It's good to create girl with that scottish short skirt like my brother but unfortunitly after playing one and two this game dosen't measure up, really its the same thing only you can creat new charaters like fat chicks and urcal rip offs. Course building option offers a little more but still...    Good , Not I'm new and you better buy me good ( I got nothin< joke wise.)

    It's good to create girl with that scottish short skirt like my brother but unfortunitly after playing one and two this game dosen't measure up, really its the same thing only you can creat new charaters like fat chicks and urcal rip offs.

    Course building option offers a little more but still... rent before you buy
    tony fan trust me this one can let you down!

    X box sucks and so does cube ( I gettin a cube!! so this is the last chance I gots to dis it!)    … Expand
  26. AshleyB.
    Oct 27, 2002
    10
    This game is awesome, i love it!!!
  27. LeeH.H.
    Jan 3, 2002
    10
    If you loved THPS2, there is no way that you'll love this game any less.
  28. ChrisS.
    Jan 8, 2002
    10
    Spellbinding!!! I just cant put it down.
  29. Elmo
    Feb 1, 2002
    9
    I completed it withing a few days. But, well, i didn't. I got all the levels with one character and it gave me anougher, so i smashed it with that one and it gave me aougher, so i done it again... and again. I now have unlooked loads of new characters (4) and two new levels from THPS1!! The game'll keep you hooked and you'll love it. The videos you win are great too. If you I completed it withing a few days. But, well, i didn't. I got all the levels with one character and it gave me anougher, so i smashed it with that one and it gave me aougher, so i done it again... and again. I now have unlooked loads of new characters (4) and two new levels from THPS1!! The game'll keep you hooked and you'll love it. The videos you win are great too. If you have this game COMPLETE IT WITH EVERYONE!!! Some of the extra videos are very funny!… Expand
  30. SteveM.
    Mar 22, 2002
    10
    This game is one of the best I have ever played. With more tricks, bigger levels and more skaters to choose from, this game will give you hours and hours of fun.
  31. BenjaminM.
    May 18, 2002
    10
    I can't stop playing this game. It should be put on Gamecube and XBox. It's the best!
  32. SimoreButts
    Nov 4, 2001
    10
    I think this game is totally solid!!!
  33. KesterG.
    Dec 27, 2001
    10
    Great game, lots of fun and it is addictive.
  34. PeeWeeJ.
    Jan 16, 2002
    10
    This game shows the extreme pro skateboarding style, graphics, and gameply, outdefying its 2 prequels. If you have a PS2, get Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3. A must have, even just for parties with friends. You can't go wrong with this one!
  35. MattC.
    Jan 28, 2002
    10
    The best skateboarding game ever made. Even without Bob Burnquist.
  36. DavidG.
    Mar 23, 2002
    10
    Much better that thps 1 or 2 because of a simple thing called REVERT and MANUALS. I know on thps2 you can manual but you can't revert. The high scores you can get are much higher as I got 6 million on canada!!!
  37. EmilyV.
    Apr 1, 2002
    10
    I can't stop playing it! I've never had more fun playing a video game.
  38. BenT.
    Oct 17, 2003
    9
    Although I believe this game to be extremely good, and I would give the game a 10 if I hadn't discovered that most people had to use their cheat codes to unlock tracks and characters, but since I did, I don't care much to say this game is a 10 anymore, but it is still an exceedingly good game.
  39. El_Barto
    Mar 9, 2003
    10
    No flaws, its got online play, undoubtedly a perfect game. I have no complaints.
  40. CarloM.
    May 4, 2003
    10
    Better than numba 4.
  41. BrandonW.
    Jul 9, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome!!! The combination of the challenges in career mode, the multiplayer games, and all of the unlockables makes this game the one of the greatest known to man. I know I've played some skateboarding games that just don't cut it, but this one is absolutely flawless.
  42. A.Wiped
    Nov 26, 2001
    10
    The more air the better.
  43. Jack
    Dec 2, 2001
    10
    Amazing.
  44. AdamG.
    Dec 25, 2001
    10
    Best. Game. Ever.
  45. MarioP.
    Oct 31, 2001
    10
    What else is there to say. . . I'm speechless!
  46. psycho000monkey
    Jul 11, 2002
    10
    THIS Game is the best you can do freestyle mov manuals and lots more tricks and the levels are really big and it is just great.
  47. JohnA.
    Aug 11, 2002
    10
    THIS IS THE GREATEST GAME EVER!!! I loved all the tony hawk games and this one has been the best one yet!!! new tricks and places make this the best game ever!!!!
  48. RyanM.
    May 25, 2003
    10
    I absolutely love this game. I think the secret characters, and varied levels, are unique and great, and that's why this one is better than thps 4. Admit it...how can you not like Ollie the Magic Bum and the Neversoft eyeball.
  49. CoreD.
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    Best of the entire series, upto and including THUG 2. Most realistic.
  50. LividFiction
    Nov 26, 2006
    8
    While THPS3 on PS2/Xbox/GCN is a fantastic game, its flashy graphics don't cover up for that missing certain something that keeps it from being near-perfect.
  51. KendylKlownfish
    May 5, 2011
    9
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is even better than the first two games, including twice as much variety in visuals, control, and freedom. Pros: Excellent single-player and multi-player modes; great graphics; solid control with extra combos; some of the best level design on a Tony Hawk game; wacky missions. Cons: A hit-or-miss soundtrack; though it's certainly a step-up from the first two games,Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is even better than the first two games, including twice as much variety in visuals, control, and freedom. Pros: Excellent single-player and multi-player modes; great graphics; solid control with extra combos; some of the best level design on a Tony Hawk game; wacky missions. Cons: A hit-or-miss soundtrack; though it's certainly a step-up from the first two games, Pro Skater 3 doesn't innovate as much as it should've.… Expand
  52. Annoymous1
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Nothing really can compare to this game, can it? Its a masterpiece, and one of the best skating games in terms of gameplay. We'll never see a skating game that'll compare.
  53. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Story - n/a
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Levels - 9/10
    Replay value - 10/10
  54. HaremJesus
    Nov 29, 2015
    9
    After the utter failure of a game that came out this year (Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5) I decided to play the original Hawk series to see if the mechanics of the game just hadn't aged well or were simply just outdated. I booted up my PS2 and played this. This game is **** stellar. The music, the level design, the gameplay and the mission structure are amazing. I still love this game even thoughAfter the utter failure of a game that came out this year (Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5) I decided to play the original Hawk series to see if the mechanics of the game just hadn't aged well or were simply just outdated. I booted up my PS2 and played this. This game is **** stellar. The music, the level design, the gameplay and the mission structure are amazing. I still love this game even though it's pushing 15 years of age. The controls were so much better than how I remembered. The multiplayer was so much fun to play with my brother and I'll probably play it more this year. The only flaw with this game is that if you're decent enough at the game, you can finish it under 3 hours, making the initial playthrough rather short. Buy this game instead of it's **** 5th installment.… Expand
  55. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    Now here comes Tony Hawk's legendary skateboarding adventures on your PlayStation 2 wherever PlayStation 2 consoles are sold. Pick this up and join the fun!
  56. GudKos
    Nov 11, 2017
    7
    Dear Critics, you very overhyped this game, this isn't best on the system because Shadow of the Colossus or Final Fantasy X must be on this place. Plus, atmosphere of this game much worse than in THPS2 on Playstation One. Cool graphics and more realistic moves isn't enough for me to call this game the best on Playstation 2.
  57. kvnd
    Dec 14, 2019
    8
    My favorite game in the Tony Hawk series. Everything is on point here; the graphics, music, and multi-player, with so much content you could easily spend 30+ hours trying to do everything in THPS3. One of the greatest sports games of all time.
  58. REEDDLES
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Atmosphere: 8
    -Graphics and design: 9
    -Gameplay: 10
    -Sound and Music: 10
    -Bugs: 10
    -Interface: 9
    -Completeness of the world: 10

    Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment):
    -Coop in Story mode: 10
    -Mods and the ability to change the game: 0

    Scores from 1 to 10, the higher the better
  59. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    Probably one of the greatest sports games in gaming history.
    Tight controls, great music, well designed levels and funny characters.
    I remember how satisfying it was to take my anger out on the triangle button when I failed a trick.
  60. SkeletonBones
    Aug 9, 2017
    9
    Very fun and interesting to learn the game. With friends to play this game is a pleasure and secret characters I was very pleased. One of the best parts in the Tony Hawk series and you have to play this part
  61. auditbadger
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  62. anthonybobby
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    Chameleon187 Tony Hawk games are great games. You just have terrible taste in games and in life. Idiot. And the rest of you negative haters are losers.
  63. AKthaBeast
    May 18, 2018
    8
    One of the last great skateboarding games of Tony Hawk's franchise. Everything after this started going downhill....
  64. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    8
    Loads to unlock, great soundtrack, loads of levels, hours and hours on fun. Can be frustrating though.
  65. DerekSCritic
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is a fantastic game! This game is very fun to play with an awesome career mode and the addition of the Revert. The Revert allows the players to perform massive combos which has became a staple of the series. Levels are once again very well designed. Also, the soundtrack is great with some very iconic tracks. As the first Tony Hawk game I owned, besides the terribleTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is a fantastic game! This game is very fun to play with an awesome career mode and the addition of the Revert. The Revert allows the players to perform massive combos which has became a staple of the series. Levels are once again very well designed. Also, the soundtrack is great with some very iconic tracks. As the first Tony Hawk game I owned, besides the terrible Pro Skater 5, I was very impressed by how great these games once were and I played it for a while. Now, revisiting this game is a lot of fun. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is a fantastic sequel!… Expand
  66. Andrew324587
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    This game is so good I don’t care if the graphics are a little out dated that doesn’t mean it’s not an amazing game. Definitely recommend if you have a ps2
  67. jugo64
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Probablemente el juego más sobrevalorado del PS2, me imagino que en su tiempo fue una obra maestra. Pero aun así, sigue siendo un muy buen juego.
  68. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Sucessful jump to the next generation, skating was prettier than ever before, with some amazing animations and... well, more of the same, really. You might call revert a revolution but for a casual player I don't think it really meant all that much. Personally I liked levels from thps2 more, but its still great game.
  69. ukgnome
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The best in the series in my view, wonderful and can now be played @1440p on pcsx
  70. milyier
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    thats my **** right here. open world game w not really much to do except for vibing
  71. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    7
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    If a game was developed by Neversoft between the years of 1999 and 2010, there's a very very big chance I have at least 50 hours playing it. In this case, much more so. While I don't have as much Nostalgia for THPS 3 as I do with titles like Tony Hawk's Underground, I still have my fair share of play time with it. When I was a kid, pretty much the only games I extensively    Picture
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    If a game was developed by Neversoft between the years of 1999 and 2010, there's a very very big chance I have at least 50 hours playing it. In this case, much more so. While I don't have as much Nostalgia for THPS 3 as I do with titles like Tony Hawk's Underground, I still have my fair share of play time with it. When I was a kid, pretty much the only games I extensively played and completed more than once were Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero games, especially the Tony Hawk games of the ps2 era which.. is most of them, this one included. Tony Hawk 3 is a fan favorite of the series and is often regarded as the peak of the franchise. While I respect its improvements and love the game to death, I think there are better efforts out there. The levels aren't as iconic as the previous games and the mechanics aren't as fine tuned as games that came after. It's got a hell of a lot to offer, just not as much as some other games in the same franchise. It's still a fantastic game, there's no doubt whatsoever about that. I beat this game in February of 2020 after beating it many times before.    … Expand
  72. Mnshard20
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Definitely the greatest game of all time imo, feel so blessed and grateful that this game was bought for me and my twin brother when we were 2, never got bored of it and completed the career mode hundreds of times over the 17 years we’ve had it. The level designs are legendary in ALL 9 levels, it deserves all the praise and more. Definitely looking forward to a possible remake soon on PS,Definitely the greatest game of all time imo, feel so blessed and grateful that this game was bought for me and my twin brother when we were 2, never got bored of it and completed the career mode hundreds of times over the 17 years we’ve had it. The level designs are legendary in ALL 9 levels, it deserves all the praise and more. Definitely looking forward to a possible remake soon on PS, if it’s made exactly like the original THPS3, another 97 score will be on the way … Expand
  73. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 96%

    Gameplay - 8/10 Graphics (for time) - 8/10 Story - 5/10 Game Length - 7/10 Characters - 8/10 Level/Area Design - 9/10 Atmosphere - 9/10 Sound Effects - 10/10 Soundtrack - 10/10 Replay Value - 9/10 My favourite in the series. Fun throughout, great soundtrack and the in-game videos of the pro skaters in real life inspired me to take up skateboarding. At least    OVERALL - 96%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 5/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 9/10
    Sound Effects - 10/10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Replay Value - 9/10

    My favourite in the series. Fun throughout, great soundtrack and the in-game videos of the pro skaters in real life inspired me to take up skateboarding. At least until I realised how terrible I was.    … Expand
  74. grimreapersims
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
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  75. nhughes
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This was the game that got me into the PS2. Hard to explain how good it was at the time.
    For a kid that wasn't really into gaming, I loved this game.
  76. The_D4RknesS
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    best skateboarding game out there for ps2 and this one.............eeeeeeeeeeeee
  77. DeveloperIGN
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    Too good I played a lot of nostalgia this will never be bad, I love it but nothing higher than 8

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#10 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#10 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Gaming Age
    100
    You can combo off of everything in this game. Seriously I mean everything! Cars, people, sidewalks, buildings, rails, ramps, stop signs... The list goes on and on. The funny thing about all this is Neversoft's Highest Score screen shows a high score of 9.4 million. Yes, my jaw dropped too.
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  2. GameSpot
    100
    Strikes a perfect balance between new and old and renders the two previous entries in the series almost completely obsolete in the process.
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  3. Cloudchaser
    95
    Once you get used to it, however, tricks will come second nature, and you'll enjoy the view of the humongous levels, which explode in dazzling colors and glorified details.
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