Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2003
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63

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: For the first time in the series' history, TXR3 uses real cars licensed from Japanese, North American and European car manufacturers. Over 15 different licensed car manufacturers such as Nissan, Toyota, GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. 200 miles of faithfully re-created roads, made toFor the first time in the series' history, TXR3 uses real cars licensed from Japanese, North American and European car manufacturers. Over 15 different licensed car manufacturers such as Nissan, Toyota, GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. 200 miles of faithfully re-created roads, made to look and feel just like the real roads of Japan. Massive upgrade to the physics engine, special effects, graphical editors, weather conditions, courses, textures, lighting, menus, options, car tuning features, and rival characters. Over 600 rivals to challenge on the highways. An awesome level of car tuning options allows you to adjust just about every car body part and car performance aspect. Modify your car with custom parts from such manufacturers as Hart, Riverside and Yokohama. [Crave Entertainment]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Sports Gaming Network
    85
    This is the best yet in the series. The addition of licensed cars, more rivals and highways, and a few new gameplay twists make this one fine racer.
  2. Gamenikki
    80
    If you liked the previous games in the franchise, leap on this one. All others, approach with caution.
  3. Game Chronicles
    80
    If you enjoy an interesting “battle” approach to racing and tweaking your car to the Nth degree then I encourage you to really dig for this title and add it to your permanent PS2 library. Don’t let the cheap price fool you.
  4. GameSpot
    64
    The new addition of roads from Nagoya and Osaka doesn't change the fact that, even as a budget title, TXR3 doesn't stand up to the other games in the genre.
  5. TotalPlayStation
    60
    The best game in the series. It offers more road, more opponents and more customization options than any of the TXRs that came before it, but with gameplay that’s hardly budged since the series’ inception and graphics and sound that are merely passing.
  6. PSX Nation
    60
    Time for everyone involved with this series to either evolve or move on, and leave TXR 3 for the flat-broke and/or uneducated casual gamer that doesn't know any better. Worth a shot (preferably as a rental) if you’ve never played a "TXR" game before this one.
  7. GMR Magazine
    40
    The graphics are horribly bland, the freeways never end, and apparently all of Tokyo's traffic is represented by a single yellow van. [Feb 2004, p.91]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Aiden_69
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Almost the best on the series, 10/10 would recommend

    why this game isn't in the top 50 anyway?
  2. Bluedream
    Jan 11, 2004
    10
    The only racing game. i find it nice.
  4. MikeJ.
    Nov 21, 2003
    10
    I've played this game on my visit to Japan and got a taste of it. Me and my friends spend all night playing this game, and chances are, I've played this game on my visit to Japan and got a taste of it. Me and my friends spend all night playing this game, and chances are, we would have played till next year, if we never got tired. This game is awesome, and believe me, its the closest thing to racing in Japan on your couch.… Expand
  5. NostS.
    Jan 25, 2004
    10
    I cannot comprehend why all those magazine reviewers slam this game over, and over...complaining about it being 'old and rehashed'I cannot comprehend why all those magazine reviewers slam this game over, and over...complaining about it being 'old and rehashed' who cares, it's CHEAP. at least they only charge you a VERY LOW price for the game. it's true the the physics engine cannot compare to Gran Turismo, but compared with NFS:UG, it stacks up quite well, and in my opinion, far surpasses it. i'd rather play TXR3 over NFS:UG any given day, as TXR3 has a feel of authenticity to it...and NFS:UG reminds me too much of a crappy movie franchise which once featured an overly muscular bald guy piloting an RX-7(which was built by a Japanese fellow from SoCal). TXR3 gets a thumbs up from me...the reason i rated it with a 9 is because the soundtrack is lackluster.… Expand
  6. K.C.
    Jan 24, 2004
    9
    I dont kno y so many people aint feelin dis game... NFSU is only good for multi players, buh TXR 3 is more in depth, letting me take moreI dont kno y so many people aint feelin dis game... NFSU is only good for multi players, buh TXR 3 is more in depth, letting me take more control of my car's performance. i have been and always be true to the TXR games... peace.… Expand
  7. ksardas0
    May 11, 2023
    8
    really good iteration of wangan street racing
    really good iteration of wangan street racing
  8. Stealthgear
    Jun 23, 2015
    4
    This game is an empty experience. While the graphics are okay and the physics are quite good, its too boring. The gameplay consists of ridingThis game is an empty experience. While the graphics are okay and the physics are quite good, its too boring. The gameplay consists of riding an empty highway and flashing other cars for a duel over and over. It is not hard to beat rivals. There is no car damage. There is not really any way to lose the game. Running into the side-rails emits no sparks. Wangan is a better game series and so is NFS: Underground of course. The soundtrack sounds energetic until you realize the riffs are similar to White Zombie. You shouldn't spend any time with this one on PS2.… Expand

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#65 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003