Games Database
PlayStation
Sport: Skateboard
| Also for: | PC, PS2, Power Mac, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, N64 | ||
| Viewed: | 3D Third-person, floating camera | Genre: | Sport: Skateboard |
| Arcade origin: | No | ||
| Developer: | Neversoft | Soft. Co.: | Activision |
| Publishers: | Activision
(GB/GB) |
Released: | 30 Aug 2002
(GB) 23 Nov 2001 (GB) |
| Ratings: | 15+ | ||
| Accessories: | Analogue JoyPad, Memory Card | ||
| Features: | Vibration Compatible | ||
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Summary
The PlayStation might be showing its age, but with releases like Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3, the PSone is still the platform of choice for many gamers. If you played either of the earlier games in the series, you’ll no doubt want the skinny on this latest version. Tony is back, better than ever before. Didn’t think that was possible? Well, just wait till you play this sequel.
The gameplay remains almost identical to the original games, which is definitely a good thing. Neversoft managed to get the controls down pat, right from the start, and only a few minor improvements have been made to the game mechanics. For each level there are several objectives that can be completed to earn cash. Earning money will unlock new levels, allow you to buy new tricks, and will earn you invites to competitions. Like previous games, three gold medals from winning these events will win the game, and unlock a cool video of your skater in action.
There are two types of skater to choose from, street and vert, and two main environmental settings that are suited to each of these styles. The trick system has been copied by countless other games: different joystick combinations can be linked with button presses to bust out an incredible assortment of tricks and special moves. These stunts can be combined together to create some spectacular high-scoring manoeuvres, kind of like a fighting game set in a skateboarding world.
Pro Skater 3 is essentially more of the same with all-new levels and objectives. People generally frown upon sequels, but when a game is this good, it should be welcomed with eager fingers and thumbs. We’ll take as much Tony Hawk as Neversoft can deliver.
The gameplay remains almost identical to the original games, which is definitely a good thing. Neversoft managed to get the controls down pat, right from the start, and only a few minor improvements have been made to the game mechanics. For each level there are several objectives that can be completed to earn cash. Earning money will unlock new levels, allow you to buy new tricks, and will earn you invites to competitions. Like previous games, three gold medals from winning these events will win the game, and unlock a cool video of your skater in action.
There are two types of skater to choose from, street and vert, and two main environmental settings that are suited to each of these styles. The trick system has been copied by countless other games: different joystick combinations can be linked with button presses to bust out an incredible assortment of tricks and special moves. These stunts can be combined together to create some spectacular high-scoring manoeuvres, kind of like a fighting game set in a skateboarding world.
Pro Skater 3 is essentially more of the same with all-new levels and objectives. People generally frown upon sequels, but when a game is this good, it should be welcomed with eager fingers and thumbs. We’ll take as much Tony Hawk as Neversoft can deliver.
