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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 149 Ratings

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  1. BenG.
    Aug 10, 2005
    7
    Very arcade. Everything was designed to keep this game fast-paced and fun. The challenge gets so hard at times it's ridiculous. What turned me off about this game is that it lacks everything GT4 has: realistic handling and tuning; MC3 is SO FAKE!! Also, the random-yet-scripted traffic will annoy you after you're trying to beat a race for the 20th time. Someone needs to make a Very arcade. Everything was designed to keep this game fast-paced and fun. The challenge gets so hard at times it's ridiculous. What turned me off about this game is that it lacks everything GT4 has: realistic handling and tuning; MC3 is SO FAKE!! Also, the random-yet-scripted traffic will annoy you after you're trying to beat a race for the 20th time. Someone needs to make a successful blend of the best elements of MC3 and GT: Realistic handling & tuning mixed with free-roaming street racing. NO ONE'S EVER DONE THAT WELL!! I was also dissapointed in the selection of muscle cars (they're my fave!) Expand

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    86
    The incredible speed and freeform routes are the major high points. The tuning options are excellent, too. [July 05]
  2. 92
    An insanely fast, chaotic, and progressive racing game that betters the second with more accessible racing, without losing its competitive edge.
  3. DUB redlines on the gorgeous meter. Everything blurs and tunnels to help convey a giddy feeling of speed—and then you hit the nitrous.