Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3

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

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
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  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. 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.
  3. Gamenikki
    80
    If you liked the previous games in the franchise, leap on this one. All others, approach with caution.
  5. GameSpy
    75
    Offers a unique racing format and getting to keep track of your defeated rivals definitely adds an addictive "gotta catch 'em all" quality to the thing. The negatives -- questionable driving physics and some less than state-of-the-art graphics -- are easily outweighed by all the game has going for it.

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#65 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. NewMoonGamingHD
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. For this game, although not good enough against today's standards, shows it's strengths of what the games good. The AI's can be stupid at certain moments and certain sections from different locations (you can take advantage of it's strong exposure weakpoint). it has difficulty spikes that can make it difficult, yet exhilarating as if they offered you a real challenge of whether or not you're capable of winning from the current car you're driving. The main starter car you chose greatly impacts the gameplay and progression. And also, you, the player, need to find a good management throughout your progression or else, the game will consequently give you the disadvantage (not enough money for upgrades or a faster car to buy, car too underpowered for upcoming rivals/bosses, lack of skill growth, etc).

    The names can be quite goofy (one I had was Silent Teacher). The soundtrack is good and as for engine sound, it's ok. Though, the small attention to detail is quite good for an old game
    (turbo/supercharger whine, turbo blow-off valve, road sound will shift from one side to an another, etc.). After completing the quest, it feels rather empty. As if you reached the end of the road. While there are wanderers to beat, some of the requirements are downright silly. If you're buying a U.S copy, be warned as one of the wanders requires 1,000,000,000 CP and the game is limited to 999,999,990 CP. Besides of that, the game is truely a masterpiece that is kept under the radar.    … Full Review »
  2. 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?
  3. ksardas0
    May 11, 2023
    8
    really good iteration of wangan street racing
    really good iteration of wangan street racing
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