V-Rally 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2002
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    The feeling of brute force in even the smallest of cars is wonderful... Gearheads will love it. [Jan 2003, p.132]
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  2. TotalGames.net
    90
    The sheer quality of V-Rally 3 from its graphical detail and effects through to the depths of the Career mode shines through. It’s only the lack of a multiplayer option that spoils the party.
  3. PSX Nation
    90
    Great speed, perfect control, gorgeous/detailed visuals, plenty of licensed cars, well-designed locations, customization options galore and a menu/option interface to die for easily make V-Rally 3 the best rally game of 2002.
  5. IGN
    88
    In the year 2002, V-Rally 3 offers the best rally racing experience on PlayStation 2.
  6. Game Informer
    88
    I cannot commend developer Eden Studios enough for everything from top-notch presentation to delivering a white-knuckle rally ride that'll have fans enthralled. [Jan 2003, p.96]
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  7. Yahoo!
    80
    Fans of both the series and racing titles will lap this up (no pun intended).
  8. Play Magazine
    80
    Aside from the usual -- parts loosening and eventually falling off, real-time deformation, etc. -- the cars in V3 accumulate dirt, mud and snow, in real-time including build up on the windshield that fades in progressively as you complete each leg. [Jan 2003, p.74]
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  9. GameSpy
    75
    If you think that you're up to wrestling with sensitive controls, then V-Rally 3's formidable package would be well worth investing in.
  10. GameSpot
    72
    It could have been a great driving sim were it not marred by its poor control.
  11. Media and Games Online Network
    70
    While nothing new in rally games it still has that something special that will pull you back in.

Awards & Rankings

39
#39 Best PS2 Game of 2002
87
#87 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    I liked it, it's fun and a very arcade gameplay, it just lacked more smoothness and weight in the movement of the car because it looks like aI liked it, it's fun and a very arcade gameplay, it just lacked more smoothness and weight in the movement of the car because it looks like a cashier moving! The movement of the car is horrible… Full Review »
  2. ZombieMM7
    Sep 22, 2013
    7
    I played this game in 2013 and really like it! Cool graphics for PlayStation 2, nice cars and an interesting gameplay. It is a bit hard atI played this game in 2013 and really like it! Cool graphics for PlayStation 2, nice cars and an interesting gameplay. It is a bit hard at first but then you get used to.… Full Review »
  3. TT
    Mar 12, 2003
    9
    More "real" than CMR 3. Nice visuals.
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