THIS is why I bought a GBA!! (Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 (GB))

Member Name: drbanner

Product:	Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 (GB)
Date:	05/04/02 (132 review reads)
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Advantages: Excellent Playability, Detailed Graphics, Longevity

Disadvantages: Not different enough from TH2, Wish it was 3D, Not enough levels

Tony Hawks 2 (TH2) was one of the first releases for the GBA and it was stunning, it was smooth, perfect control, long playability, the sound complemented the fantastic graphics...I played it for a whole day, then my mate wanted it back :-(

But it wasn't enough for me to buy a GBA.

Then earlier this year, I got a glimpse of TH3 on a games website and it was EVEN better than TH2. I went weak! I bought a GBA.

If you've played TH3 on a Playstation 2 then you will be a little familiar with the levels such as 'The Foundry', 'LA' and 'The Airport'. They are very well represented here even though it's in a isometric perspective just like TH2.

The game is tasked based to unlock new skates, levels and clothing (bizzare). For example, a task may require you to collect the letters S-K-A-T-E, or start an earthquake in Los Angeles. This gives the game a longer playability.

The controls have been tweaked a little to give you more control. By doing this I think 3 is a bit easier to play than 2; I've unlocked all the levels within 7 days of playing on the commute to and from London.

The graphics have been beefed up to show much more detail; the textures have an extra crispness to them and the whole environment looks that much more realisting than 2; it's all superficial to the playability but it does create an enjoyable atmosphere in a tiny screen. There is a blood option, but I don't think it adds anything to the game.

Sound is good with sampled grunts and groans as you hit the ground (normally with my head!). The music is rock based, so I turn it off ;-)

Overall, a fantastic game. Like I said, i've unlocked all the levels, but i haven't completed all the tasks. Then there are the amazing trick combinations you can do to get massive scores. All this means it's a game you will be returning to over and over again...this commuter certainly will be.

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