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Paris is an unreleased Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 level, that was removed from the game at the development stage. However, this level is still present in Gameboy Color version of the game.

Origin

Map was planned to represent Paris, France, featuring Eiffel Tower Banks, Louvre Pyramid, Arc de Triomphe & Esplinade, Trocadero & Palace de Chaillot, Catacombs, Pont Alexander III.

Development history

By the time of THPS3 development, Paris was one of the early announced levels and was named "the" level by several reviewers.

According to game files it was meant to be exclusive level for Nintendo Gamecube version, but at a certain point its development was halted.

Developer comment

One of Neversoft developers commented this level on their Facebook page:

"While we can't remember why it was cut. Here's a short description:

LEVEL 6 - PARIS

Requested by Tony Hawk and Geoff Rowley, this large exploratory level will encompass the Eiffel Tower Banks as well as other famous Parisian skate spots. The banks (no longer around) were located under one of the gigantic steel footings for the Eiffel Tower – providing the perfect dramatic centerpiece for the level.

Lots of skaters use the Trocadero as a local spot, especially the parks on either side of the fountain. The Eiffel Tower is an instantly recognizable landmark, and the Banks are a famous skate spot. The Louvre and Arch are also highly recognizable, but will take some tweaking to make skateable. The catacombs offer a nice contrast to the wet and rainy outside areas.

We started on that level and then abandoned it at some point. I’m guessing the assets for the level still got burned on the disk because we didn’t take the time to clean them out of our game’s tree."

Level revival

Though the map itself was removed from the game, unfinished level files were found on PS2 disc. For some reason it is called Rooftops in game files. This level can be played in Lost Levels Final mod and LevelMod for THPS3 PC.

External links

Gallery

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 levels
Foundry • Canada • Rio • Suburbia • Airport • Skater Island • Los Angeles • Tokyo • Cruise Ship • Oil Rig • Downhill • Paris Warehouse • Burnside • Roswell

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-[[File:Lmpar.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Paris level in LevelMod]]
+[[File:Loading Screen Paris.jpg|thumb|Paris loading screen in [[LevelMod]]]]
+'''Paris''' is an unreleased [[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3]] level, that was removed from the game at the development stage. However, this level is still present in Gameboy Color version of the game.
+== Origin ==
-'''Paris''' is an unreleased THPS3 level, probably it was planned to be exclusive in Nintendo Gamecube version. Paris was one of the early announced levels for THPS3, but at a certain point its development was halted. Level was planned to feature Eiffel Tower Banks, Louvre Pyramid, Arcde Triomphe & Esplinade, Trocadero & Palace de Chaillot, Catacombs, Pont Alexander III. Though the map was removed, unfinished Paris files can be found in PS2 disc leftovers. For some reason its called Rooftops in game files. It can be played now in LevelMod for THPS3 PC. Also this level is still avalable in GBA version of the game, but it doesn't look like its next-gen prototype.
+Map was planned to represent Paris, France, featuring Eiffel Tower Banks, Louvre Pyramid, Arc de Triomphe & Esplinade, Trocadero & Palace de Chaillot, Catacombs, Pont Alexander III.
+== Development history ==
+By the time of [[THPS3]] development, Paris was one of the early announced levels and was named "the" level by several reviewers.
+According to game files it was meant to be exclusive level for Nintendo Gamecube version, but at a certain point its development was halted.
+== Developer comment ==
+One of [[Neversoft]] developers commented this level on their Facebook page:
+"While we can't remember why it was cut. Here's a short description:
+LEVEL 6 - PARIS
+Requested by [[Tony Hawk]] and [[Geoff Rowley]], this large exploratory level will encompass the Eiffel Tower Banks as well as other famous Parisian skate spots. The banks (no longer around) were located under one of the gigantic steel footings for the Eiffel Tower – providing the perfect dramatic centerpiece for the level.
+Lots of skaters use the Trocadero as a local spot, especially the parks on either side of the fountain. The Eiffel Tower is an instantly recognizable landmark, and the Banks are a famous skate spot. The Louvre and Arch are also highly recognizable, but will take some tweaking to make skateable. The catacombs offer a nice contrast to the wet and rainy outside areas.
+We started on that level and then abandoned it at some point. I’m guessing the assets for the level still got burned on the disk because we didn’t take the time to clean them out of our game’s tree."
+== Level revival ==
+Though the map itself was removed from the game, unfinished level files were found on PS2 disc. For some reason it is called Rooftops in game files. This level can be played in [[Lost Levels Final]] mod and [[LevelMod]] for THPS3 PC.
+== External links ==
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDrJl7gZ6x4 Paris in LevelMod]
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb6mlrhWsLs Paris in Lost Levels Final]
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+THPS3 LevelMod Paris prev1.jpg
+THPS3 LevelMod Paris prev2.jpg
+THPS3 LevelMod Paris prev3.jpg
+Lmpar.jpg|Fountain in Paris
+paris_scr1.jpg|Early development Paris screenshot.
+paris_scr2.jpg|Another early screenshot, showing that Eiffel Tower was highly unfinished at the moment.
+Screenshot004.jpg|Eiffel Tower in Lost Levels Final
+Screenshot003.jpg|Paris in Lost Levels Final
+paris_scheme.jpg|Early Paris plan by Neversoft
+level_chart.jpg|Level chart. It indicates that Paris was planned to follow Airport.
+paris_gbc.jpg|Paris level selection screen on GBC
+uu.jpg|THPS3 PS1 early level roster, having Paris icon instead of Foundry.
+</gallery>
+{{Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 levels}}
+[[Category:Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 levels]]
+[[Category:Game Levels]]