

The Eiffel Tower is an instantly recognizable landmark, and the Banks are a famous skate spot. Lots of skaters use the Trocadero as a local spot, especially the parks on either side of the fountain. 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. 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. One of Neversoft developers commented this level on their Facebook page:


According to the game's files it was meant to be an exclusive level for the GameCube version, but at a certain point its development was halted. The 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. Named as "Rooftops" in the files on the disc, this level was an early announced level that ultimately got cut. "Exclusive" to the original Xbox version of the game, the files for Oil Rig exist on the Windows and PS2 discs. It was most likely used to test new textures and moving objects. It contains a few character models, multiple half-pipes lacking textures, street cones, floating bowls, and a circle of roadway with cars zooming around it. Alternatively, one can use a mod such as Lost Levels Mod, THPS3 1.3, or THPS3 LevelMod on the Windows version of the game to add these levels to the level select menu.Ī debug area. Through file tweaking, they can be playable once again. There is no way to exit this mode, and the console must be reset.įiles for multiple unfinished levels exist on the disk. The left analog stick is used to pan the camera, while the right analog stick moves the camera left/right and forward/backward. If successful, the game will be paused and in "debug camera mode". As soon as it stops moving, press and hold the START button until the level finishes loading. When on the Level Select screen, choose a level, and wait for the loading icon (Neversoft Eyeball) to spin three times and then stop moving.
