This game was ahead of it’s time. Games are not this responsive and fun anymore. I hope games become like this someday in the future. It’s just pure fun and feels so good!
One of the first games I ever played as a child back in the early 2000s on the PS2. Even 20 years later, I still see myself booting up the game, this time on my Series S to either improve my PBs or to just simply wanting to witness those stylish tricks. The courses intertwined, the radio with DJ Atomika announcing what you're doing, the dynamic music, the hefty amount of secret characters & concept art you can unlock in-game. The passion and love for this game is immense. The Dev's love shine though and though. They're not many games I would say are prefect but SSX3 is near perfection. There's a reason why whenever snowboarding is afoot, SSX will be mentioned. Just shows you how BIG of an impact the series has.
Hearing Dj Atomica's voice just makes me smile this game definitely is amongst the best games I have played on ps2. its a game I spent time mastering a friend of mine borrowed me for like 3 months and I played it religously
Every time I hear Stare at the Sun from Thrice I get instantly transported back to sitting on my brothers floor playing this game as a kid. Truly amazing
From one fan to another this was great. You nailed it talking about how special this game is, and over the years I lose saves and get annoyed but know I’m just gonna go through the whole thing again
Just seeing people bring this game back into existence brings tears to my eyes ssx3 will forever be tht game its incomparable like no other wish it was revamped 😢
This game is my happy place. My favorite little detail is when you go into a tunnel or cave and the music will sound like you put your hand over the speaker
This was from EAs golden era. EA gets a lot of crap these days, understandably so. But early 2000s EA was amazing, madden, Tiger Woods PGA, Need For Speed Underground, SSX, Def Jam, Fight Night Round 3, Lord of The Rings trilogy, Sims, Burnout…the list goes on . I miss that era of EA games. You should do a video on 2000s EA games. They really helped define that generation of games
My favourite game by far too. I've actually just re purchased the game and a second hand PS2 ( mine would no longer play the game). SSX was amazing, Tricky was a bit more player friendly, but SSX 3 just knocked it out of the park. Hated On Tour and SSX for the PS3. Basically because they were nothing like SSX 3. I was gonna paint my living room next week, now that's looking unlikely!
If you have a modern XBOX, you can buy SSX3 again and play it in full HD (accept for the videoparts: which one really should not care about) and with much more fluence. I bought an XBOX One S, just to finally play this good old game again and to bring back those wonderfull nostalgic childhood memories ^^
Yes man. I keep trying to tell as many people as possible how good the game is, glad you're spreading the word. the overall feel, mechanics, and detail put into the characters and soundtrack just goes unmatched in all time games
I loved SSX3 when it came out and its still my go to PS2 game, the music, the smooth framerate and the pick up and play just make it a all round banger of a game. Shame EA dropped the ball with the series.
SSX3 is definitely the better game but ive always had a preference for SSX On Tour. The feeling and energy to the game, at least in the beginning, is the total opposite of 3. You feel so small and alone and separate, no cool guy to narrate your journey, and the people you compete with aren't the same recognizable in universe celebrities, just a bunch of other people like you trying to get somewhere (at least to start).
I played this game heavily back in high school, I even submitted a few records to leaderboards as jasper426. The community around this and Tricky + OnTour is also still pretty big, I was friends with Daggy who basically became the first SSX-centered channel to reach a thousand subs. It's crazy how the pro-snowboarding genre of games still hasn't been topped after SSX 3. I've played the SSX games both before and after 3, and more modern games like Steep and Riders Republic. Nothing even comes close to the feel and aesthetic of SSX 3. Maybe it's nostalgia talking! But I think the customization, track design, "Open world" layout, RPG-style progression, and soundtrack/DJ Atomika just make this the perfect snowboarding game. The only thing I hate about this game are the Xbox controls! Should've kept the button layout the same as PS2.
Thank you so much for this video, you did translate into words what I could never explain before about how I got into that sort of zen state when I was playing the game. I only don't agree with your opinion abt super pipe haha, god that mode was so fun to me
ssx 3 was one of the top games out there, i played every character and unlocked every outfit for each character, they were all so different,everyone had different moves and combos and ultimates
i remember playing this game religiously growing up and the vibe that it gave me, it was so special and unique, now when looking back i remember the feeling it gave me, but i cant feel it anymore, which is heartbreaking, cuz every game just feels dull when all grown up..
Best childhood game ever for me hands down! I still play it sometimes using an emulator and listen to the songs regularly. You pointed out many of the main "buggy" parts of the game. Which one was your favorite character? I remember being in the trick shop/manager and just watching the special tricks animations for HOURS. Also, did you also play "on tour" and if yes, what's your opinion on it?
I always used Kaori in SSX3 but didn't really like her depiction in any of the other games. Some of the bigger characters feel off if you get used to the smaller ones. I've been meaning to try some of the later SSX games like On Tour, after 3 I've only played the PS3 one.
I just downloaded it the other day its still so GOOD! I snowboard quite a bit and I actually found that the tricks you do if there not ubers are quite realistic and not over the top the spinning and flips has caught up with the times of real snowboarding today.
SSX3 was overflowing with personality and the game felt so alive and engaging. I personally never used the arcade sound effects because on top of everything else about it, those were just extra noises that pulled away from the environment and character reactions and interactions. The chatty DJ reporting on mountain events and progress really helped seal the atmosphere of a place that would be alive if there were other characters roaming around the mountain. But it was fine. Timeless classic. Loved wandering around freely. Least fav Peak was peak 3 only because most areas there really upped the obstructions in the way and that's just not for me haha.
I played this game when it got released, and I think I was like seven years old. I think it was my dream to live in this mountain lol. I was riding peak 3 the other day and Nate flew past me saying “if speed kills, you’re totally safe” lol. You are definitely right, the pros completely obliterate the cons of this game. Playing this on series X
They need to make an ssx 4 in this same style wild mountains new accessories, crazy snowboards, unique gear, and of course new riders with crazy personalities that game never came back after ssx on tour sadly...
seriously, every time i think about this game if i'm not playing it is "it's the best game ever" there's a guy making a game called "tricky madness" and it's basically an SSX revival game, like how bombrush is to jet set. it already looks GREAT and he's not releasing it until winter 2025, so it's only getting better (hopefully.) i think there's a demo too. so, look out for that
I love SSX 3 with all of my heart. I like how you’re pointing out all these nuanced things about how great the game is. However, I wanted to point out that the Xbox version has the worst control scheme due the lack of shoulder buttons on OG controller. The best control scheme is the PS2 version, even better than GameCube version. Hope you can find an emulator that allows for you to play that version with a DualShock or DualSense. I’m sure you’ll appreciate it greatly. You’re so right about Xbox Series X version, though. It’s a flawless, brilliant port except for the horrible Xbox control scheme, lol. Still worth 15 bucks.
Was playing ssx tricky the other day and yes it’s so janky. Was playing one of the characters i haven’t used much and ended up getting stuck on a ledge 😂 he fell down and then just got stuck. I also loved these games as a kid. I remember us having an. Xbox in class and we’d try to beat eachother at the game. Only issue i could play at home and had been playing tricky to death so when i played 3 at school i’d smash everyone at it
Race: what game wouldn't have a race mode, first one to the bottom wins slopestyle: pull off as many tricks as possible before you get to the bottom Big Air: this is basically a snowboarding version of Ski Jump only you just need to pull off tricks...not go distance. Super Pipe: it's basically half pipe...only very creative and exaggerated. but then why wouldn't there be half pipes?
SSX 3 is my favourite game of all time, but I think it does two things poorly. The first is, as you mentioned, the jank. Some things just don't work well. Be that the ramp physics sometimes getting weird (especially in Gravitude), or the very odd hitboxes with some entities, such as the checkpoint Big Challenges. The second big issue with this game is how it doesn't really explain much of the in-depth mechanics. You said that getting platinum medals are tough, but if you know about monster tricks you can get slopestyle platinums in one jump. Metro City has three teleport booths which make platinum medals trivial, and the race tracks usually have a path which make platinums very easy to achieve, with Grav being the outlier as it's always a challenge. If this game underwent bugfixing (please leave the spin tapping alone tho, EA), added a tutorial, and got very basic modernisation of mechanics, it would be received very well even today. Edit: Also, I'd generally recommend playing on PCSX2 rather than Dolphin if your PC can play it with good framerates. With the Gamecube's missing shoulder button you miss out on an Uber trick, not only lessening the variety, but also it happens to be the shortest duration trick which can be useful if you find yourself needing Super Uber in a jiffy.
So you mentioned the jank. While I won't disagree I will say you're probably dealing with more playing on the GameCube version. From my experience the GameCube version bugs out far more than the others. I don't encounter it too much on the PS2 version.
I played more tricky after this video and had fun with it after giving it more of a chance. I still prefer 3 but I'm curious what you think 3 does wrong?
SSX3 is definitely my favorite sport game of all time. The soundtrack is great, it screams 2000's all over the place.
This game was ahead of it’s time. Games are not this responsive and fun anymore. I hope games become like this someday in the future. It’s just pure fun and feels so good!
Fun fact, DJ Antomika was also in Burnout Paradise. Seems like any game he’s in is a certified banger.
One of the first games I ever played as a child back in the early 2000s on the PS2. Even 20 years later, I still see myself booting up the game, this time on my Series S to either improve my PBs or to just simply wanting to witness those stylish tricks. The courses intertwined, the radio with DJ Atomika announcing what you're doing, the dynamic music, the hefty amount of secret characters & concept art you can unlock in-game. The passion and love for this game is immense. The Dev's love shine though and though.
They're not many games I would say are prefect but SSX3 is near perfection. There's a reason why whenever snowboarding is afoot, SSX will be mentioned. Just shows you how BIG of an impact the series has.
Hearing Dj Atomica's voice just makes me smile this game definitely is amongst the best games I have played on ps2. its a game I spent time mastering a friend of mine borrowed me for like 3 months and I played it religously
Every time I hear Stare at the Sun from Thrice I get instantly transported back to sitting on my brothers floor playing this game as a kid. Truly amazing
From one fan to another this was great. You nailed it talking about how special this game is, and over the years I lose saves and get annoyed but know I’m just gonna go through the whole thing again
I literally enjoyed this review so much. It basically just but all of my thoughts into a RUclips video.
i'm so glad there's people out there that understand this game is miles better than tricky
Both are fun imo. Equally clunkfest tho but i love it
SSX3 is way better, but both are great
Shout out to the AI upscaled texture pack for dolphin ;)
is it on PS2?
Just seeing people bring this game back into existence brings tears to my eyes ssx3 will forever be tht game its incomparable like no other wish it was revamped 😢
This game is my happy place. My favorite little detail is when you go into a tunnel or cave and the music will sound like you put your hand over the speaker
This was from EAs golden era. EA gets a lot of crap these days, understandably so. But early 2000s EA was amazing, madden, Tiger Woods PGA, Need For Speed Underground, SSX, Def Jam, Fight Night Round 3, Lord of The Rings trilogy, Sims, Burnout…the list goes on . I miss that era of EA games. You should do a video on 2000s EA games. They really helped define that generation of games
Totally agree, even into the ps3 era they were releasing some classics
My favourite game by far too. I've actually just re purchased the game and a second hand PS2 ( mine would no longer play the game). SSX was amazing, Tricky was a bit more player friendly, but SSX 3 just knocked it out of the park. Hated On Tour and SSX for the PS3. Basically because they were nothing like SSX 3. I was gonna paint my living room next week, now that's looking unlikely!
Have fun!
Epic game! I have great memories watching a friend play this so much that I feel like I grew up on those mountains! Let's go SSX 3!
Playing SSX on the Xbox Series X is 4k 60fps great experience
So much good memories with this game! When I was a little kid I had it on my ps2, nowadays I have it on my computer as a ps2 emulator.
If you have a modern XBOX, you can buy SSX3 again and play it in full HD (accept for the videoparts: which one really should not care about) and with much more fluence. I bought an XBOX One S, just to finally play this good old game again and to bring back those wonderfull nostalgic childhood memories ^^
the future sucks /
Yes man. I keep trying to tell as many people as possible how good the game is, glad you're spreading the word. the overall feel, mechanics, and detail put into the characters and soundtrack just goes unmatched in all time games
I loved SSX3 when it came out and its still my go to PS2 game, the music, the smooth framerate and the pick up and play just make it a all round banger of a game. Shame EA dropped the ball with the series.
Tricky is where most of us started.
SSX3 is where we matured.
Casual L take. 3 fckin sucked
Still love SSX, still play it too!
This game is pure gold! I have so many fond memories passing the controller back and forth with my dad when I was in middle school.
SSX3 is definitely the better game but ive always had a preference for SSX On Tour. The feeling and energy to the game, at least in the beginning, is the total opposite of 3. You feel so small and alone and separate, no cool guy to narrate your journey, and the people you compete with aren't the same recognizable in universe celebrities, just a bunch of other people like you trying to get somewhere (at least to start).
There’s a speed to ssx on tour that I really enjoy. SSX3 nails everything down. But on tour is good in its own way
A top game of all time for me as well
I played this game heavily back in high school, I even submitted a few records to leaderboards as jasper426. The community around this and Tricky + OnTour is also still pretty big, I was friends with Daggy who basically became the first SSX-centered channel to reach a thousand subs.
It's crazy how the pro-snowboarding genre of games still hasn't been topped after SSX 3. I've played the SSX games both before and after 3, and more modern games like Steep and Riders Republic. Nothing even comes close to the feel and aesthetic of SSX 3. Maybe it's nostalgia talking! But I think the customization, track design, "Open world" layout, RPG-style progression, and soundtrack/DJ Atomika just make this the perfect snowboarding game.
The only thing I hate about this game are the Xbox controls! Should've kept the button layout the same as PS2.
Can confirm he plays it a lot
Thank you so much for this video, you did translate into words what I could never explain before about how I got into that sort of zen state when I was playing the game. I only don't agree with your opinion abt super pipe haha, god that mode was so fun to me
ssx 3 was one of the top games out there, i played every character and unlocked every outfit for each character, they were all so different,everyone had different moves and combos and ultimates
I know it's a weird thing but ur thumbnail is so on point, that's one of the most beautiful things I've seen in terms of vibe
this is top 10 for me too. never get bored of it.
i remember playing this game religiously growing up and the vibe that it gave me, it was so special and unique, now when looking back i remember the feeling it gave me, but i cant feel it anymore, which is heartbreaking, cuz every game just feels dull when all grown up..
DJ Atomika is probably the best Greek Chorus in the history of video games
Best childhood game ever for me hands down! I still play it sometimes using an emulator and listen to the songs regularly.
You pointed out many of the main "buggy" parts of the game. Which one was your favorite character?
I remember being in the trick shop/manager and just watching the special tricks animations for HOURS.
Also, did you also play "on tour" and if yes, what's your opinion on it?
I always used Kaori in SSX3 but didn't really like her depiction in any of the other games. Some of the bigger characters feel off if you get used to the smaller ones.
I've been meaning to try some of the later SSX games like On Tour, after 3 I've only played the PS3 one.
I just downloaded it the other day its still so GOOD! I snowboard quite a bit and I actually found that the tricks you do if there not ubers are quite realistic and not over the top the spinning and flips has caught up with the times of real snowboarding today.
SSX3 was overflowing with personality and the game felt so alive and engaging. I personally never used the arcade sound effects because on top of everything else about it, those were just extra noises that pulled away from the environment and character reactions and interactions.
The chatty DJ reporting on mountain events and progress really helped seal the atmosphere of a place that would be alive if there were other characters roaming around the mountain. But it was fine. Timeless classic. Loved wandering around freely. Least fav Peak was peak 3 only because most areas there really upped the obstructions in the way and that's just not for me haha.
I played this game when it got released, and I think I was like seven years old. I think it was my dream to live in this mountain lol.
I was riding peak 3 the other day and Nate flew past me saying “if speed kills, you’re totally safe” lol.
You are definitely right, the pros completely obliterate the cons of this game.
Playing this on series X
17:23 nuff said 😂
Just downloaded this on the Xbox store. The nostalgia has hit pretty hard.
I would pay a disgusting amount of money for an SSX3 remaster
Great vid, you should get some lights though
Nothing like going from the top of Peak 3 all the way down through Metro City.
Aah this was great. I think ssx3 was the first game i 100 %ed. The flow state is real~
They need to make an ssx 4 in this same style wild mountains new accessories, crazy snowboards, unique gear, and of course new riders with crazy personalities that game never came back after ssx on tour sadly...
seriously, every time i think about this game if i'm not playing it is "it's the best game ever"
there's a guy making a game called "tricky madness" and it's basically an SSX revival game, like how bombrush is to jet set. it already looks GREAT and he's not releasing it until winter 2025, so it's only getting better (hopefully.) i think there's a demo too. so, look out for that
I love SSX 3 with all of my heart. I like how you’re pointing out all these nuanced things about how great the game is. However, I wanted to point out that the Xbox version has the worst control scheme due the lack of shoulder buttons on OG controller. The best control scheme is the PS2 version, even better than GameCube version. Hope you can find an emulator that allows for you to play that version with a DualShock or DualSense. I’m sure you’ll appreciate it greatly.
You’re so right about Xbox Series X version, though. It’s a flawless, brilliant port except for the horrible Xbox control scheme, lol. Still worth 15 bucks.
Was playing ssx tricky the other day and yes it’s so janky. Was playing one of the characters i haven’t used much and ended up getting stuck on a ledge 😂 he fell down and then just got stuck. I also loved these games as a kid. I remember us having an. Xbox in class and we’d try to beat eachother at the game. Only issue i could play at home and had been playing tricky to death so when i played 3 at school i’d smash everyone at it
“Post Y2K Coolness”. You nailed it. Take me back. 😢
• Can we PLEASE get a remastered version of this game for PS5 & XBOX
And I knew of this game thanks to The Sims 2!
In my top 3 games of all time played it for years growing up 🏂 Sad there’s no fun arcadey feeling snowboarding/skiing games now
I fucking agree 10000% with this video
Race: what game wouldn't have a race mode, first one to the bottom wins
slopestyle: pull off as many tricks as possible before you get to the bottom
Big Air: this is basically a snowboarding version of Ski Jump only you just need to pull off tricks...not go distance.
Super Pipe: it's basically half pipe...only very creative and exaggerated. but then why wouldn't there be half pipes?
Man peak 3 has me bad. Am currently playing and am not even using a controller im using touchscreen, which is definitely harder 💀
SSX 3 is my favourite game of all time, but I think it does two things poorly. The first is, as you mentioned, the jank. Some things just don't work well. Be that the ramp physics sometimes getting weird (especially in Gravitude), or the very odd hitboxes with some entities, such as the checkpoint Big Challenges. The second big issue with this game is how it doesn't really explain much of the in-depth mechanics. You said that getting platinum medals are tough, but if you know about monster tricks you can get slopestyle platinums in one jump. Metro City has three teleport booths which make platinum medals trivial, and the race tracks usually have a path which make platinums very easy to achieve, with Grav being the outlier as it's always a challenge.
If this game underwent bugfixing (please leave the spin tapping alone tho, EA), added a tutorial, and got very basic modernisation of mechanics, it would be received very well even today.
Edit: Also, I'd generally recommend playing on PCSX2 rather than Dolphin if your PC can play it with good framerates. With the Gamecube's missing shoulder button you miss out on an Uber trick, not only lessening the variety, but also it happens to be the shortest duration trick which can be useful if you find yourself needing Super Uber in a jiffy.
Cant believe EA closed the BIG studios :/ yet another amazing franchise lost to corporate greed
So you mentioned the jank. While I won't disagree I will say you're probably dealing with more playing on the GameCube version. From my experience the GameCube version bugs out far more than the others. I don't encounter it too much on the PS2 version.
eye literally played it on that exact tv /
DJ ATOMICKA 🐐
I just want to buy an Xbox just to purchase ssx3
couldnt say it better, where to get the hd texture package for ssx3?
Best game ever ❤
Tricky towers over the garbage that is SSX 3. Shows how powerful metacritic and marketing really is.
I played more tricky after this video and had fun with it after giving it more of a chance. I still prefer 3 but I'm curious what you think 3 does wrong?
SKIP SUPER PIPE????!??!?!?!?!!?!?!??!?!!?!?!?!?
@@elenahartley6065 I've played it 1000 times by now 😦
Thanks to talk about one of my favorite game of all time 🫡❤️