A third Tony Hawk introducing the revert to thread half-pipes into endless combos. The formula nears perfection but starts losing a touch of coherence, and the N64 struggles against the next-gen versions. Still excellent, especially for those without access to the more modern cuts.
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Description
Third Tony Hawk entry introducing the revert system allowing half-pipe tricks to be linked into infinite combos. Published by Activision/Neversoft, released in 2002 in North America. Revolutionary revert, new creative levels, expanded skater roster, varied missions, and multiplayer.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Hard to match such a selection: from Motörhead's "Ace of Spades" to hip-hop and ska, every track cracks at full power. The music sticks to the rhythm of the combos, turning the slightest session into a jubilant outlet. This cult assortment left its mark on a whole generation of virtual skaters.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
The revert puts the finishing touch to the mechanic: chaining ramps and manuals without ever breaking the combo delivers a delicious fluidity and total freedom of expression. Everything is faster, smoother, more forgiving. On the small screen the presentation quickly shows its limits, but the sheer joy of tracing endless lines stays as exhilarating as on day one.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The revert appears and abolishes the last limits of the combo: now you link everything, without interruption, in an exhilarating quest for the perfect score. Chiselled handling, memorable levels and an earworm soundtrack carry the formula to its apex. Immediate, smooth and fiercely addictive, a peak of arcade skating that has lost none of its shine.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Throwing a revert to stretch a combo well past all reason turns every run into a showpiece you constantly want to refine. Objectives, secrets and a score to beat string together at an ideal pace to spark "just one more run." The N64 content is trimmed next to the other versions, yet the riding mechanic holds an immediate and lasting pull.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,01 GB📅25/03/2002
Published by Activision
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (N64) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Activision and Edge of Reality North American March 2002 pressing of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 on N64, the last THPS entry ported to the platform at the end of its commercial cycle. The US cartridge is noticeably scarcer than other THPS on N64 due to a very short run against an audience already moving to GameCube and PS2. For Activision skate enthusiasts, it is the ultimate piece of the studio's N64 catalogue, particularly coveted on the secondary market.
Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 still worth playing in 2026?
The third Tony Hawk introduces the revert, which lets you chain half-pipes into infinite combos. The formula nears perfection while starting to lose a touch of coherence under its own complexity, and the N64 struggles technically against the next-gen PS2, GameCube and Xbox versions. The game stays excellent controller in hand, especially for those without access to the modern versions. For retro skate fans and demanding completionists, the cart still holds defensible value today.
