Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 on the Nintendo 64 is a definitive skateboarding game released in 2002. As one of the final titles for the console, it brings the fast-paced, combo-driven action the series is famous for. The major addition in this entry is the “revert”, a move that revolutionised gameplay by letting skaters link vert tricks into manuals, creating endless combo possibilities across diverse, objective-filled levels.
How to Play
Your goal in the two-minute career runs is to rack up high scores, collect the S-K-A-T-E letters, and complete level-specific objectives. Use the directional controls to steer. Press A to ollie, B for flip tricks, and the C-buttons (or their mapped equivalents) for grabs and grinds. You can play directly in your browser using the default emulator keyboard mappings.
Tips
- Master the Revert: Hit the trigger button (mapped to R or L) just as you land on a ramp. Follow it immediately with a manual to keep your combo chain alive across the park.
- Mix Your Tricks: Repeatedly performing the same trick lowers its base point value. Constantly vary your grabs, flips, and grinds to maximise your score multiplier.
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