Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Port
RELEASED
Nov 14, 2001
Game Boy ColorbyUnknown•Activision Publishing
Part of: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Overview:|
As a 2001 Port for the Game Boy Color, this title adapts the arcade skateboarding action into a handheld format. You select from a roster of professional riders, each with unique stats, to score points by chaining tricks using environmental features across nine levels. Its distinctive feature is the side-scrolling, linear level design, which allows players to switch between parallel track layers via ramps. Core modes include Career, timed Single Session, and Free Skating.
This title, originally released in late 2001, functions as a Port, bringing the celebrated arcade skateboarding experience to the Game Boy Color platform. As a handheld adaptation, it tailors the core mechanics of its console counterpart for portable play, centering on high-score accumulation and precise trick execution within distinct skate environments. Players select from a roster of professional street and vert riders, including established names and personalities like Bam Margera. Each skater possesses unique attributes affecting abilities such as balance or spin, influencing how players approach the courses. The objective remains consistent: utilize the environment—ramps, rails, and street furniture—to string together complex maneuvers and maximize point accumulation across the available modes.
Core Gameplay Structure and Modes
The fundamental appeal of the experience lies in mastering the physics and chaining together successful tricks. Players navigate through various locations, aiming to complete objectives within defined modes. The game features three primary ways to play: a Career mode that guides players through all nine available levels, a Single Session mode where the goal is to achieve the highest score possible within a set time limit, and a Free Skating mode for unconstrained practice and exploration.
What is the defining characteristic of this handheld version?
The most significant departure from the primary console versions is the presentation and level design specific to this Game Boy Color iteration. Unlike its counterparts, this version utilizes a side-scrolling and linear perspective for its environments. While the tracks follow a fixed path, the design incorporates several side-by-side track layers that players can switch between by hitting specific ramps, adding a layer of verticality and tactical choice to the otherwise fixed progression.
Roster and Abilities
The lineup features a diverse set of professional skateboarders, each contributing distinct statistical profiles to the gameplay. While the focus is on performance, the selection of characters allows players to choose a rider whose inherent skills best match their preferred style of play, whether favoring technical ground tricks or high-flying aerial maneuvers. These differences in abilities like spin or balance directly impact trick execution.
Are there any additional downloadable contents or expansions available?
No, this specific release, being a port from 2001, does not feature any downloadable content or expansions post-launch. The content available at release constitutes the complete package for this Game Boy Color version.
Game Details
Primary Name: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Alternative Names:
THPS3 GBC (Acronym)
Type: Port
Part of: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Series: Tony Hawk's
Developer: Unknown
Publisher: Activision Publishing
Release Information
Release Date: Nov 14, 2001
Genres & Themes
Genres: Sport
Themes: Action
Platforms
Game Boy Color
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
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