Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
2001
- sport
- action
- non-fiction
- multiplayer
The story
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is a 2001 skateboarding video game and the third installment in the Tony Hawk's series. Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk or choose from a dream team of 12 top pro skaters, including old favorites like Lasek, Thomas, Muska, and Steamer, as well as new talent like Gilfberg, Caballero, Koston, and Mullen. Travel from L.A. to Tokyo, Suburbia to Skater's Island performing challenges and meeting goals with new moves that include the Revert, which allows you to link vert tricks, and flatland tricks such as Caspers, the Primo, and Handstand Manual.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated polygonal worlds in late-afternoon sunlight: sun-warmed concrete, chain-link fences, sprawling skate parks and a rainbow of shop-bright textures that feel like a Saturday in the early 2000s. The soundtrack is the centerpiece, a loud rotating set of punk, ska and hip-hop tracks that pulses through every run, while the clack of wheels on rail and the crunch of landings give the controls a physical snap. Runs are short, bursting and score-driven, with a tight loop of attempt, failure and one more try that rewards persistence without ever feeling slow. The mood is upbeat and competitive, playful rather than dark, with a clean, cartoonish sense of fun. Cartoon injuries and pratfalls are the only "violence," so the intensity stays light and comic throughout. It suits an evening with friends on the couch, split-screen rivalry, or a solo session when you want energy and nostalgia without stakes. It is for people who love skate culture, high-score chasing, and the feel of a big, bouncy soundtrack.
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