This isn't as great a leap that THPS2 was over THPS, but it's still a blast to play. The graphics are clearer (than on the Dreamcast), the animation is more varied and a litle more natural, and the tricks look way more smooth. The levels are just as inventive as the other THPS games and each skater has different tasks to complete which give the game more replay. The only downside is the music...it just doesn't fit the game this time. The other THPS's had mostly GREAT tunes but this one has mostly BAD one's. You can setup a playlist but it says a lot when my playlist contains about 4-5 songs out of 15. Turn off the music and pop in a CD to groove to...then you'll be in bliss.