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Are you kidding me?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The PSOne version of this game deserves no stars, but unfortunately Amazon's rating system doesn't allow me to choose that. This game is pure garbage.

If you're still with me (and haven't already scrolled down to select "No" when it asks if this review was helpful), I'll explain why. The PSOne version is a port of a game that was designed for the most powerful system available. They sacrificed graphics (which are WORSE than THPS2, I might add), obstacles, and all sorts of other great features just to put it out on as many game systems as possible to make as much money as possible. This is not the best product you can buy, this is a severely downgraded version to pull in $money$. A cash cow.

If that's not enough, then this game has the most bugs I've ever encountered in ANY video game I've ever played. I once hit four in one day, including one that caused the game to freeze up and resulted in me having to manually press the Reset button. This game was obviously rushed to be completed so it could be released alongside the PS2 version, just to "provide consumers with as many options as possible" (in other words, to screw over those who don't own a PS2). I guess designing the best game possible for each system was just too much to ask for. They needed to hurry and get this game out fast so they could get started on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 (anyone else sense Tomb Raider-syndrome approaching?).

If you want this game, buy the PS2 or even the Gamecube version. If you don't have those systems, get one. Just DO NOT BUY THE PS1 VERSION. If you do, you're being raped by the business side of the videogame industry.

tony hawk 3

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

i have played tony hawk 3 for playstation 2 and playstation 1 and it is like a totally different game it sucks for ps1 but for ps2 it i the best game dont waste money on it for ps1 you will regreat it

DO NOT BUY!!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 11
Date: December 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my playstation thinking it would be great and better than the 2nd one but it is worse. There are basically no new features on this game and the soundtrack and graphics are much worse than Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2. Do not waste (the money) on this game if you want a good game buy thye second one.

Be Warned

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: October 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Notice the developer of it is NOT Neversoft, they were the wonderful folks who brought us THPS1 and 2. However, they worked on number 3 for the playstation2, and handed the rights of playstation version over to some other developer. Early reviews are saying that it cant even compare with the other tony hawk games, and that the new developer totally screwed up the game. So while it may have the name, sounds like it isint going to be very good at all (PSM gave it a 4/10). Im as big a fan as anyone else, but I guess the PS2 version is a whole lot better, which sucks for us still stuck with a playstation. Too bad.

BUYER BE WARE! THIS GAME IS BASURA!!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 13
Date: November 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME CANNOT COMPETE WITH THE OTHERS. the graphics are blocky, lagging, and the guys stance is terrible. because it was made by shaba, the graphics look much like grind session. it should be called grind session 2 instead of tony hawk 3. the only reason it gets 2 stars is for some super high drops that add a little fun to the game.

Good,but one of the most dissapointments ever on Playstation

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When Tony Hawk's Pro Skater just came out on Playstation back in 1999,I bought it and loved it.Then came the much improved Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 which I still play more than any other Tony Hawk game I have.When this came out in October 2001,I bought it and thought it was dissapointing.First of all,it has a big amount of pop up that wasent in THPS1 or 2.That can sometimes confuse you.Plus the loading is slower then the other games in the series,and the levels need to be more interactive and improved.The create a skater isnt anything special because you still cant create female skaters.Plus it needs more new improvements besides new tricks.But on the bright side,its good,clean,fun.The controls work good(athough not as responcive as THPS1 or 2)and multiplayer is a blast to play with a friend or enemy.Also,doing goals through out each level is very addictive,and this game has alot of replay value.But still,it has alot of unusual flaws,but it also has a good side.I would suggest renting this first to see if its the game for you,even for hardcore Tony Hawk's Pro Skater fans.

This game's cool

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: February 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a lot better on PS2 than it is on PS1, but all in all it's a cool game. If u own THPS1 and 2 then i think u might be a littl bit disapointed. Although it's a great game, it's probably not worth [price]. When THPS2 came out it had a lot more to offer than the first one. But, this one isnt quite the jump up that THPS2 was to THPS1. It's pretty much the same as the 2nd one besides the fact that it has Bam in it. But, if u have never owned a Tony Hawk game before then i think this is the perfect one for u to start out with!

Gets Dull Fast

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The problem with this game is that after about 90 minutes it seems like you're doing the same thing over and over again.It gets thrown into the junk pile.The only thing that's not REALLY tedious is the create scenario (or skater) options, and even that dosn't cut it after an hour.You can buy this game, but don't expect it to stay good for more than a week.

this game is off the meat rack, no doubt

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 11
Date: November 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

With the PS2 getting all the attention these days, T Hawk 3 on the PSone will probably get overlooked, maybe even written off due to the fact that the O.G. Playstation is an older system. Big mistake--Hawk 3 still packs quite a punch on the original Sony system. New levels, new tricks, fast action, etc. All those qualities are here...my only beef is the create-a-skater option is basically the same as Hawk 2. Other than that, this game rocks, especially the airport level. The music is pretty good too.

Alright, but reminds me WAY to much of Tony Hawk 2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: September 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The third installment of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater might have better looks in some areas but really it's just a copy of Tony Hawk 2. I have figured out for almost every pro on this game, there is a con, so, i have created a list of pros and cons for you to tell you what i really think of this game:

1.
Pros: You can choose to skate as Tony or 13 other pro skaters.
Cons: You can't play as Bob Burnquist.
2.
Pros: New and more challenging career mode with 8 massive levels such as Canada and Tokyo to explore.
Cons: Some of the goals are so ridiculousy hard to get, you are sure to get frustrated after a while.
3.
Pros: Create a Skater mode is still optional.
Cons: No new hairstyles or anything is available. Plus, still no option to create female skaters.
4.
Pros: Skate park editor is back and you can choose new styles for your parks.
Cons: No new objects or sizes of parks, plus no new pre-made parks.
5.
Pros: Two-player games still available.
Cons: No new two-player games.

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