They say the third times a charm but what if everything was done right the first and second time around Thats the hurdle Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 faces as previous entries in this series are regarded by most gamers as perfect. Difficult as it is to believe Pro Skater 3 introduces enough new features and great skate parks to make it another must-buy. . The biggest addition is the revert which when combined with the manual introduced in the previous game lets players string together some amazing vert and grind combos. Once again every ledge you see in the game is grindable and the massive levels are packed with switches hidden areas and other secrets that will take months to fully explore (and exploit). . Things are a little on the chunky side graphically but thats to be expected. Regardless the animation is smooth and the frame rate stays high despite the enormous and complex environments this game lets players explore. The eclectic soundtrack--which features acts ranging from the Ramones to Del the Funky Homosapien--is another highlight but its still the Zenlike feeling you get from chaining together combo after outrageous combo that keeps you coming back for more. --T. Byrl Baker . Note This text refers to the PlayStation version of the game. . Pros Smooth animations Revert adds vert combos to the game Enormous skate areas Cons No option to create female players