Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 36
  2. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. Aug 25, 2020
    96
    For a car or racing enthusiast, Project Cars 3 has a lot to offer. The depth of customizing, upgrading, and tuning up cars is impressive. The track-time experience is a lot of fun and generally feels realistic. When you pause it to enter “Photo Mode,” there’s also a variety of customization options to capture the drama of a race. The only question I have is how/if they will reoptimize for the next gen consoles. If you’re big on racing games, while it doesn’t really offer much that’s new to the equation, Project Cars 3 is a buy. See you on the track.
  2. Aug 24, 2020
    90
    No doubt about it: Project Cars 3 is an absolute treat. In-depth and expansive enough for veteran racing genre fans, yet accessible and inviting enough for more casual players, Project Cars 3 is a title that other racing games should aspire to be - from its selection of vehicles to its contact-packed Career mode to the online features and events that are sure to foster a fun and competitive community. While (for me) many racing titles grow stale fairly quickly, Project Cars 3 is one game that I’ll be playing for a very, very long time.
  3. Aug 24, 2020
    87
    Project CARS 3 is not a standard sequel. It takes a lot of content from the two previous games (including the realistic handling of the cars), but it adds some arcade ideas that work and make it look more like GRID.
  4. Sep 7, 2020
    85
    Forget simulation, Project CARS 3 goes in a different direction and provides a more arcadelike experience. While this will definitely be a letdown to longtime fans of the franchise, in and of itself the game nevertheless manages to be great at what it tries to do.
  5. Aug 25, 2020
    85
    Slightly Mad Studios returns to the fray with its simulator par excellence, Project CARS 3 arrives loaded with news, becoming a title adapted for all audiences under a gameplay mixed between simulation and arcade that may not satisfy the most purists. The title is entertaining in general lines and we are facing a good continuation of the saga although somewhat decaffeinated in the most purist simulation.
  6. Nov 1, 2020
    80
    Project CARS 3 is a serious departure from the franchise's roots. It takes a lot of risks, but those willing to make the jump will find a fun and rewarding racing experience.
  7. Sep 25, 2020
    80
    This is, in a strange way, a very brave game. It’s great - but it also targets a different audience than the previous titles in the series. It’s no longer trying to compete with Gran Turismo, Assetto Corsa and other serious sims, instead it rivals Forza Motorsport. But you can still feel its simulation roots.
  8. Aug 26, 2020
    80
    A solidly made and entertaining racing game with loads to unlock, whose minor graphical shortcomings and sim-lite handling do nothing to interfere with long term appeal.
  9. Aug 24, 2020
    80
    While some might balk at the fact that Project Cars 3 is designed to be accessible, under the hood is the same bone-grindingly difficult racing sim that the series has always been. There’s just more variety of modes and an easier on ramp for people to get into them. This newest title is a welcome mat for the new fans and the die hards alike. There’s always another fresh race to enjoy and a new challenge to overcome. While it isn’t perfect, Project Cars 3 is a solid entry to the series and the racing genre as a whole.
  10. 80
    Project Cars 3 is bustling with things to do. It’s as accessible as the series has ever been, and while marred by some inconsistencies in its presentation, is for the most part a joy to play.
  11. Aug 24, 2020
    78
    The driving model, once framed in the perspective of a title that also points to accessibility, is certainly functional and fun, but don't expect the simulation rigor of the old chapters.
  12. Aug 24, 2020
    77
    When looking at the game objectively and trying to forget you're playing a Project-Cars-game, this is a fun arcade-style racer with a little more depth than normal arcade racers. But as a fan expecting a follow-up in the same style as former Project-Cars-games, this is a bit of a mindf.ck.
  13. 75
    If you're looking for an arcade-sim with buckets of content which combines all the best bits from Gran Turismo, Forza and DriveClub, look no further. If you're a Project Cars 2 fan hoping for an update to their favourite sim, forget it. Key sim elements are now missing and although it's a fine arcade-sim racer, it should have been rebranded rather than gutted for a mainstream audience.
  14. Sep 6, 2020
    75
    Project CARS 3 carries some of the DNA that has defined the series from its origins, but it is also true that, with the change, part of the identity was lost. This is clear because it's fun, it works and fulfills every proposal, but at the same time, it does not change anything nor does it offer something that distinguishes it from the rest of its competitors.
  15. Aug 25, 2020
    75
    The third entry in this series leaves its roots behind to offer a more accessible game. We’ve had a good time with it, but Project Cars fans might be disappointed with this new approach.
User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 116
  2. Negative: 75 out of 116
  1. Aug 27, 2020
    1
    What the bloody chuff is this? If you’re going in a new direction then call it something else. The reason people are annoyed isn’t that youWhat the bloody chuff is this? If you’re going in a new direction then call it something else. The reason people are annoyed isn’t that you made this game (all good if you want Shift 3), it’s that you made this as sequel for a much loved series, one that you’ve just killed. What’s Project Cars 4 going to be, Forza Street? Full Review »
  2. Aug 27, 2020
    2
    Imagine Project Cars 2 with huge downgrade for a mobile phone platforms. This is the Project Cars 3. I still overrate this, coz i liked the 1 and 2.
  3. Aug 27, 2020
    0
    What a shambles , absolute crock of game, no pitstops, magic tyres, no fuel, no damage, worst ai ever!
    SMS sold us out , and told us lies,
    What a shambles , absolute crock of game, no pitstops, magic tyres, no fuel, no damage, worst ai ever!
    SMS sold us out , and told us lies, shat on all those that supported them in the previous products. I hope this crashes and burns, because it belongs in the bin.
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