Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. While the gameplay, artificial intelligence, customization capabilities, and weather replication are all outstanding, in other respects this release appears more than a bit rusty.
  2. This simulation possibly incorporates the most detailed aspects of Formula One racing ever put on disk, making for an ultra realistic driving experience for gamers patient enough to master the controls.
  3. CheckOut
    90
    Easily the best racing simulation ever created.
  4. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    Even with its flaws, "GP3" is the pinnacle of contemporary Formula 1 simulations.
  5. Solid gameplay based on legitimate physics code and a very credible AI component, which should come as no surprise, it’s in the bloodline.
  6. Da Gameboyz
    94
    Hands down, the best Formula 1 driving simulation I have ever played, and I have tried them all.
  7. 100
    So utterly complete that comparing it to consumer racing titles like "F1 2000" from EA is pointless. This is on another level entirely; another plane if you will.
  8. If you intend to play it properly, you'll discover that it's enormously complicated. Frighteningly so. And that's what makes it so good.
  9. The huge number of options creates great diversity and replay value, although the options can be a bit difficult to deal with for the novice.
  10. 90
    For each item that was updated and modernized, something else was left in the DOS stone age, leaving my mouth hanging open in shock
  11. PC Gamer
    84
    Not the most advanced F1 sim on the market, but it's the most immersive and enjoyable. [Nov 2000, p.143]
  12. Spank!
    98
    I very much intend to retire from the human race and hibernate with this game.
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 7 out of 30
  1. AlI.
    Jul 23, 2002
    10
    Yess yess! BURN THAT RUBBER :)
  2. FredB.
    Jun 15, 2002
    9
    Fantastic, and very realistic. If you play it the way it was meant, its extremely enjoyable and difficult.