Tony Hawk
Professional skateboarder and the series namesake.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the skater. |
|---|---|
A | Ollie and jump. |
B | Perform a flip or grab trick while airborne. |
L | Modify or initiate a special trick input when available. |
R | Modify or initiate a special trick input when available. |
Start | Pause the game and open the pause menu. |
Control notes
Some trick inputs depend on the skater's equipped trick list.
The handheld version uses an isometric playfield, so directional movement is relative to the displayed course.
How it plays
How does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 play?
The game uses an isometric view of skate parks. Each run gives the skater a limited time to explore a course, build combos, collect items, and complete listed objectives.
Career mode is organized around individual skaters and several stages. Goals include reaching score targets, collecting letters and objects, finding secret areas, and performing specified tricks or gaps. Completing objectives earns rewards and helps unlock later content.
Players steer, ollie, grind, grab, flip, and string tricks together. Landing safely preserves a combo, while crashes end the current sequence. Character statistics and trick options can be improved through progression.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3?
Learn each course before chasing high scores. Complete easy collection and movement goals first so that you gain cash and unlock more useful statistics.
Build speed before ramps and rails, and favor short, reliable combos over risky sequences. A manual between tricks can extend a line, but landing near a wall or obstacle makes recovery difficult.
Upgrade speed, ollie, air, and balance early. Revisit stages after learning their routes; many goals are easier when approached with a planned line rather than improvised movement.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Bucky Lasek
Professional vert skater included in the playable roster.
Chad Muska
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Kareem Campbell
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Rune Glifberg
Professional skateboarder included in the playable roster.
Eric Koston
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Geoff Rowley
Professional street skater included in the playable roster.
Elissa Steamer
Professional skateboarder included in the playable roster.
Rodney Mullen
Freestyle skateboarding specialist included in the playable roster.
Steve Caballero
Professional skateboarder included in the playable roster.
Grant Taylor
Professional skateboarder included in the playable roster.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the first runs to map ramps, rails, collectibles, and hidden routes.
- 2
Release a combo before the skater reaches an awkward landing.
- 3
Prioritize goals that award cash or unlock new areas.
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