Definitely the first "extreme-sports" game that is presented so well you can't help but come back for more...
That's right, I said bunny suit! This game has more style and substance than any "extreme sports" game you've played, guaranteed. I wouldn't have expected this at all in an Amped title! But I couldn't put it down as soon as I started playing. It keeps things fresh by presenting challenge after challenge, and the most bizarre and artistically wonderful art and story and cutscenes you will ever witness. I marvelled at every moment, wondering who these great developers were who obviously put their heart and sole into the title without fear of alienating the mainstream. There are plenty of people out there who would be immediately turned off by the whacked out style, but if you have any interest in seeing original and innovative content, Amped 3 is a shining example right now.
As the GameSpot review stated, gameplay itself isn't so innovative. But who cares? It's plenty challenging without being frustrating, and it's fun! That's what matters most. If you've played any of the Tony Hawk, SSX, or Amped games, the controls will be instantly familiar. And actually, I found this game amazing technically as well. The map screen is actually the whole mountain in real-time! You can zoom in and out anywhere in full detail, pull back to see the entire thing, then zoom back in. It's incredible! There are no load times when travelling back and forth on the mountain via the map.
Bottom line, you are guranteed to have a smile plastered across your face as soon as you start playing this game. And it will not go away until the very end.