Colin McRae Rally 3

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  • Summary: (Colin McRae Rally 3 isn't just about cars and tracks; it's about giving gamers the professional rally driver experience. The game makes a massive leap in terms of playability, motor sport detail and rich visuals; above all it delivers a game that captures every drop of sweat, the(Colin McRae Rally 3 isn't just about cars and tracks; it's about giving gamers the professional rally driver experience. The game makes a massive leap in terms of playability, motor sport detail and rich visuals; above all it delivers a game that captures every drop of sweat, the split-second decision and the teamwork that goes into actually being Colin McRae. Capturing the emotions and consequences of being a professional rally champion, it takes the gaming experience to the limit as the player attempts to become the planet's greatest rally driver. As Colin McRae, get behind the wheel of his internationally famous Ford Focus PS WRC with co-driver Nicky Grist and set the course alight as you race to become champion. [Codemasters]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    The game IS gorgeous. The graphics are beautiful the sound effects are spectacular, and the overall presentation is extremely stylish. [May 2003, p.92]
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  2. Total Video Games
    90
    Everything you could have wished for and more.
  3. BBC Sport
    90
    That, combined with the absorbing way the game draws you into the season, through neat animations and an impossibly stylish menu system, makes this the motor sport title to own - for purists and weekend drivers alike.
  4. Armchair Empire
    87
    A very good rally racer. It looks good and plays even better. For those interested in this style of racing, this title is one worth looking into.
  5. GameSpot
    83
    The most realistic rally game released for the PlayStation 2 to date, but it offers very little in the way of gameplay options and can occasionally prove frustrating because it makes you overly dependent on the instructions of codriver Nicky Grist.
  6. Game Chronicles
    80
    Definitely a niche game targeted to a specific group of racing fans, mainly hardcore rally racers. With its ultra-realistic driving and damage model combined with a distinct lack of game modes and content, this may not be the game for everyone.
  7. Gamer's Pulse
    60
    Due to its paltry length and lack of decent multiplayer options, I can’t wholeheartedly recommend this game. It is, however, a solid offering.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. janwe04
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    Actually a 10/10. I had so much fun with it. The mechanics are very good. I think it can get boring over a long time playing but that doesn’tActually a 10/10. I had so much fun with it. The mechanics are very good. I think it can get boring over a long time playing but that doesn’t really make it worse imo. Worth buying!… Expand
  2. ArranAKAB.A.M
    Jan 4, 2003
    10
    Best rally sim ever....even better than the rallying area on GT3. Its all bollocks about the cars on it handling realistically...on the Best rally sim ever....even better than the rallying area on GT3. Its all bollocks about the cars on it handling realistically...on the tarmac races there close to perfect but on the rallying part they dont slide or skid how a real car would. Where as CMR3 is perfect.… Expand
  4. DannyG.
    Feb 7, 2003
    9
    Apart from the fact that you have to be Colin Mcrae in championship mode, this game has it all. I can't stop playing it.
  5. AndyS.
    Feb 8, 2003
    7
    It's OK but WRC2 is much better.
  6. BrunoF2000
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    20 years on and I still think this game can be good fun. Even putting my nostalgia aside, the content in this game has a quality feel to it,20 years on and I still think this game can be good fun. Even putting my nostalgia aside, the content in this game has a quality feel to it, especially the damage model that, for a 20 year old game, is still pretty solid. The only downsides to this game is the overall lack of cars, especially comparing this game to CMR04 and 2005, and the handling model that needs some time to be mastered because of the way cars steer from the center. Even so, I recommend this game to anyone who wants a simple and fun rally racer, even though the sequels are better in almost every single aspect.… Expand
  7. PaulW.
    Dec 5, 2002
    6
    Good but not Great, mulitplayer is really poor!
  8. Broyax
    Jan 11, 2017
    1
    Plutôt juste graphiquement (mais fluide) ce CMR 3 ne convainc pas non plus sur ses effets sonores faiblards, ni sur sa conduite tout aussiPlutôt juste graphiquement (mais fluide) ce CMR 3 ne convainc pas non plus sur ses effets sonores faiblards, ni sur sa conduite tout aussi faiblarde et très arcade. Cela étant, pas de quoi s'en étonner outre-mesure au vu du passif de Codemasters en ce domaine. Le contenu est également trop faiblard et l'ensemble du jeu souffre d'une anémie inquiétante : mou et chiant, il ne propose que des voix anglaises et une expérience globale des plus désagréables. Un épisode de la "célèbre" licence trop paresseux et bâclé pour s'y attarder, ce serait une totale perte de temps.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#75 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003