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"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3," released for the Nintendo 64 in 2002, is a highly acclaimed skateboarding video game developed by Neversoft and published by Activision. As the third installment in the Tony Hawk's series, the game continues to build upon the innovative gameplay mechanics of its predecessors, allowing players to control a variety of professional skaters and perform complex tricks and combos in various skateboarding venues. The game introduces the "Revert" mechanic, which when combined with the existing manual maneuvers, enables players to link skateboarding tricks into impressive, high-scoring combos. The levels are diverse, ranging from urban environments to more unique settings, providing a variety of challenges and objectives to accomplish.

Significantly, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3" was the last game released for the Nintendo 64, marking the end of the console's lifecycle. Despite being released in an era dominated by more powerful consoles, the N64 version of the game is particularly noted for maintaining high-quality graphics and fluid gameplay, albeit with some reductions in content and features compared to versions on newer systems like the PlayStation 2. The game's soundtrack, an eclectic mix of rock and hip-hop, became iconic and contributed greatly to the overall atmosphere of the game. Its release was well-received, earning critical acclaim and solidifying its place as a classic in the sports video game genre, influencing numerous future skateboarding games.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 - Gameplay

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