Project CARS 3

 PlayStation 4
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3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 116
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  1. ArdentSR
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    I'd give this game actually an 8 but people are ridiculous so I want to help the games rating.

    I'm going to be very succinct. Pros: physics, car and track selection, good for those who love driving but don't tend to want to get into more serious racing aspects like more in depth tuning, tire wear, etc., customizable steering, cockpit view, diverse racing goals (it's not just about    I'd give this game actually an 8 but people are ridiculous so I want to help the games rating.

    I'm going to be very succinct.

    Pros: physics, car and track selection, good for those who love driving but don't tend to want to get into more serious racing aspects like more in depth tuning, tire wear, etc., customizable steering, cockpit view, diverse racing goals (it's not just about winning). Plenty of content. Cons: Frame rate issues at times, graphics are so so. Under appreciated.    … Expand
  2. Ardho
    Mar 21, 2022
    3
    downgrade, like mobile game................................................
  3. AndrewEvolution
    Dec 15, 2021
    2
    Rename this game like: Project Cars Horizon NFS Plastic Grind
    The lack of support just RlPED this game full of flaws from day 1, no realism, no people playing online anymore, there is no money or credits + you buy cars with XP and it´s a total boring grind just for this, cars feel mediocre for a arcade game, same physics from Dirt Rally games but everything it´s poorly done, just make    Rename this game like: Project Cars Horizon NFS Plastic Grind
    The lack of support just RlPED this game full of flaws from day 1, no realism, no people playing online anymore, there is no money or credits + you buy cars with XP and it´s a total boring grind just for this, cars feel mediocre for a arcade game, same physics from Dirt Rally games but everything it´s poorly done, just make your wallet stay away from this...    … Expand
  4. Shenandoah
    Jun 27, 2021
    5
    Basically I like this newest title of this series, because I‘m a fan of arcade racing action. But unfortunately this game technically falls largely behind other competitors in this genre like Codemasters remaster of Grid, OnRush as well as the oldest of them Gran Turismo Sport on which they is a whole generation between them. There is one positive thing of Project Cars 3 which pops out andBasically I like this newest title of this series, because I‘m a fan of arcade racing action. But unfortunately this game technically falls largely behind other competitors in this genre like Codemasters remaster of Grid, OnRush as well as the oldest of them Gran Turismo Sport on which they is a whole generation between them. There is one positive thing of Project Cars 3 which pops out and that’s the 60 fps (PS4 Pro tested). But that just shows us nothing more than Bandai Namco is not as bad as EA. The visual presentation isn’t polished enough, no HDR, the tracks aren’t well designed, different daylight isn’t well implemented as well as boring weather effects. For a racing game in 2021 it is simply not enough.… Expand
  5. R34ver
    May 25, 2021
    1
    Strange cartoonish regression from the potential shown in PC2. Complete departure for the franchise that is difficult to understand beyond aspirations for making a quick buck.
  6. RILLAROO
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This game is similar to DriveClub. I'm looking forward to Project Cars 4. Awesome game
  7. BallzyDan
    Feb 4, 2021
    5
    A slight step back from Project Cars 2. Seems like old features and settings are missing. The disc install was 40 GB but the update (1.09) that my PS4 wants to download is 32 GB. So that'd be 72GB? and it is worse than the previous title.
    The game was obviously rushed and it seems highly doubtful I will consider playing this franchise in the future. Thankful it's a rental
  8. OldAndCynical
    Jan 25, 2021
    5
    You would think that with the 35GB update, the game would now be equal to the excellent Project Cars 2. Sadly, it isn't. Not even close.
    PC3 lacks the in depth tuning of PC2. What's worse, it looks worse than PC2 on PS4Pro. Even when looks are prioritized, the game manages to look PS3 era! And to add insult to injury, the photo mode is worse too, not that there is anything worth taking    You would think that with the 35GB update, the game would now be equal to the excellent Project Cars 2. Sadly, it isn't. Not even close.
    PC3 lacks the in depth tuning of PC2. What's worse, it looks worse than PC2 on PS4Pro. Even when looks are prioritized, the game manages to look PS3 era! And to add insult to injury, the photo mode is worse too, not that there is anything worth taking pictures of...
    So, huge downgrade from PC2 and overall very mediocre game. I'm gonna stick with PC2.    … Expand
  9. dylrhy
    Jan 23, 2021
    1
    Such a sad departure from what made this game so unique as a console racing-sim enthusiast. I played PC1 on controller, but after buying PC2, it’s what led me to get a wheel and get more into the sim side of racing games. With limited options on console, PC3 was something I’d have very much enjoyed if it was just 10% better than its predecessor. Now we have some NFS-style game with...XP.Such a sad departure from what made this game so unique as a console racing-sim enthusiast. I played PC1 on controller, but after buying PC2, it’s what led me to get a wheel and get more into the sim side of racing games. With limited options on console, PC3 was something I’d have very much enjoyed if it was just 10% better than its predecessor. Now we have some NFS-style game with...XP. Yikes.… Expand
  10. Gumdrifter
    Dec 25, 2020
    2
    Project CARS 3 is not one of the worst games I've played at all.. It’s… average to say the least. The problem with this game is the fact that Slightly Mad Studios is using the Project CARS name to promote this game that has no resemblance to how it's supposed to be.

    When you first start up the game, you’re given the option to create your driver profile and do a tutorial. The tutorial    Project CARS 3 is not one of the worst games I've played at all.. It’s… average to say the least. The problem with this game is the fact that Slightly Mad Studios is using the Project CARS name to promote this game that has no resemblance to how it's supposed to be.

    When you first start up the game, you’re given the option to create your driver profile and do a tutorial. The tutorial drops you in a Chevy Corvette C8.R. After completing the tutorial, you’re given the option to buy your first car and then be lectured on some cheesy stuff about “the world needs new drivers, and this is where you come in.”
    The career mode was overhauled for Project CARS 3, ranging from races, time attacks and smashing through objects to gain points. Each event has objectives that you must complete in order to progress through the career mode. It’s a little annoying, but it’s okay for what it is.
    The AI is... average to say the least. It can be really inconsistent at times. Sometimes you’ll beat the AI like they’re a bunch of people who got their licenses from Fisher Price Racing School while sometimes, you’ll actually get a good challenge out of the AI or have to deal with AI drivers that has as much grip and power as the AI drivers from the Fast and Furious arcade game. The AI also has the tendency to push and shove you out of the way. It might be good for reliving those BTCC days, but some people might get annoyed by that.
    There’s actual visual customization for the first time in the series, but it’s only restricted to small things such as stickers, liveries and rims. There’s no body kits or spoilers that you can install unlike Shift 1 and 2.

    There is also performance upgrades in Project CARS 3. You can upgrade things such as tires, brakes, bodywork, weight reduction, etc. One thing I’m confused about is the fact that the bodywork upgrade changes nothing visually on your cars. Why even have it as an option?
    So, how are the driving physics of Project CARS 3? I mean… it’s not that bad. The handling physics are not fully arcade and you won’t be drifting around corners at around 200+ mph. (No offense to the OG Ridge Racer fans.)
    You actually need to drive the car. The way that I can explain it is that SMS dumbed down the physics for casuals and to appeal to a larger audience. It might be good for those that want to get into racing games, but it’s definitely a downgrade compared to Project CARS 2.

    So here comes some of the ugly things about this game. Ready?

    - There is no mechanical damage in Project CARS 3. All of the damage that your car will suffer is visual only, and even the visual damage was downgraded. I’m guessing it’s due to licensing issues – but still though, it’s a disappointing downgrade.
    - Some tracks were removed from the game. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Le Mans were omitted from the game.
    - Some of the menus are confusing as hell. Why can’t there be a button to instantly return to the main menu instead of mashing the Circle button multiple times?
    - Some vehicle classes were removed from the game as well. Go-karts for example are now gone. Why couldn’t they just keep it as a novelty extra?
    - The GT classes in the game are an absolute mess and break the immersion. Why is there one class that makes you race against GT4 cars in a GT3 car? Why not just separate them into different classes?
    - Here’s what people were complaining about – NO PIT STOPS, NO TIRE WEAR, NO BRAKE TEMPERATURE, ALL OF THAT STUFF IS GONE. I understand that SMS wanted to go for a Shift-like path with Project CARS 3, but that doesn’t mean you need to remove the feature altogether. Why not have an option to turn them on or off? This pretty much means that endurance races are dumbed down and some of the thrill is taken away.
    - Most of the content was ported over from Project CARS 2. There’s no denying it. Most of the cars and tracks were ported over from the previous game and had small changes done to them for PC3.
    - The game actually makes you pay credits for tuning slots. Why would they even think about implementing this? You didn’t have to pay credits for tuning slots in the previous Project CARS and Need for Speed Shift games!
    - The career events are too short and too repetitive. You’ll basically be doing 2 minutes worth of racing with each event and find yourself wishing for more.

    The game had a lot of potential. There were many things that SMS could’ve done to make sure that there was still a seat for hardcore sim racers. Keep in mind that Ian Bell, the CEO of Slightly Mad Studios, was bragging about how Project CARS 3 was apparently “200% better than Project CARS 2”. Well, guess how that turned out?

    This game could’ve been suitable for both hardcore sim racers and casual racers, but SMS made so many wrong decisions that they pretty much ruined the game. It’s like SMS was biting off more than they can chew. Do better, SMS.    … Expand
  11. Arenzo
    Dec 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rien à voir avec les deux précédent jeux qui était très bon. Pourquoi partir sur de l’Arcade alors qu’il y a déjà une dizaine de jeux similaires… Expand
  12. EvgenyBychkov8
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Лучшая часть в серии. Не слушайте говноедов-симуляторщиков
  13. betorobson
    Nov 24, 2020
    2
    For a 2020 game, it looks like a Need For Speed 3 from 90's. Bad graphics, there is no anti alias. Poor sound quality, no players online. It is a complete frustration. It has a good car handling for an arcade game. But in this case we have others better such as GRID or even Forza Horizon 4. Do not but this game, there is no worth.
  14. Ootco
    Oct 22, 2020
    2
    The game is playable.

    However career mode forces you to buy different cars you don’t like. Graphics is from 2000s but anyway it freezes and lags on standard ps4. Car tuning is unpredictable. Career difficulty in different races is not balanced.

    Handling experience is ok, has some nice race tracks. Cool heavy rain conditions. Lots of cars but they look plastic on track.
  15. Killerclown5228
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    Cars now have to be paid for, and better cars can only be obtained through a complicated leveling system, which might I add really kills the game. AI is always faster than the player which creates an asinine driving experience. Handling of cars is terrible I might as well be driving on ice. Physics are not great, Graphics are trash at best, Character creation is ok, vehicle Models areCars now have to be paid for, and better cars can only be obtained through a complicated leveling system, which might I add really kills the game. AI is always faster than the player which creates an asinine driving experience. Handling of cars is terrible I might as well be driving on ice. Physics are not great, Graphics are trash at best, Character creation is ok, vehicle Models are Really the only good aspect of the game. And lastly you can’t turn off cosmetic or mechanical damage to your car which is stupid. To sum it up its predecessor project cars two is better (not that that game was excellent) I would not recommend This to anyone.… Expand
  16. SuperHerrAM
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    In fact, this is a very cool game! Behind the external seeming simplicity is a lot of models of car castomization and their changing behavior. A lot of work was done by the developers, and all this looks very cool and high-quality. Yes, this is not at all the format that PCars 1 and 2, but this fact itself does not mean that the game is bad at all. A huge number of cars, tracks,In fact, this is a very cool game! Behind the external seeming simplicity is a lot of models of car castomization and their changing behavior. A lot of work was done by the developers, and all this looks very cool and high-quality. Yes, this is not at all the format that PCars 1 and 2, but this fact itself does not mean that the game is bad at all. A huge number of cars, tracks, interesting competitions. This game is much more like The GRID than GRID 2019. And yes, it really looks very similar to the NFS Shift series. Great!… Expand
  17. szopu87
    Sep 21, 2020
    4
    This is how GRID schuld look like not Project Cars. It's not racing simulator. It's just another arcade game.
  18. JLDesigner
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    Tem muita correção a ser feita, em relacao a bug graficos. Mas o jogo em si é muito bom. Nunca gostei dos dois primeiros mas esse ta top!
  19. Ecchi-Subs
    Sep 17, 2020
    2
    Prepare for some serious grinding to buy a car you actually want in career its 1 of the worst campaigns i had the pleasure to deal with driving is not the worst but whats the point in that if you cant really progress
  20. Fernando_lerma
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Metacritic users tend to be dramatic and destroy video games that are not "bad" on absurd whims. Project Cars 3 isn't perfect, but it's the only racing video game other than Gran Turismo Sport that has had me glued to my PS4 for a long time. PC3 is a fun and addictive simcade with a huge variety of tracks and a good selection of cars. Its only weak points are the dynamic resolution withMetacritic users tend to be dramatic and destroy video games that are not "bad" on absurd whims. Project Cars 3 isn't perfect, but it's the only racing video game other than Gran Turismo Sport that has had me glued to my PS4 for a long time. PC3 is a fun and addictive simcade with a huge variety of tracks and a good selection of cars. Its only weak points are the dynamic resolution with unstable fps and some minor bugs, apart from that if you are looking for a racing game that has hours and hours in front of your console, PC3 is a video game that you need in your collection.… Expand
  21. Smordy91
    Sep 9, 2020
    4
    Really like the arcade mode and the carrer, but the graphics it is orrible, and i don’t know why...2020 graphics....really?
  22. DanTheMan1992
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Wow just wow this is a slap in the face to any racing gamer out there because Project Cars 3 is a Massive disappointment & it's such a shame & Slightly Mad Studios should be ashamed of themselves making this embarrassing product & the graphics & sound design is bad as in really bad & there's so many content & features there were stripped from this title & it's a soulless game plain &Wow just wow this is a slap in the face to any racing gamer out there because Project Cars 3 is a Massive disappointment & it's such a shame & Slightly Mad Studios should be ashamed of themselves making this embarrassing product & the graphics & sound design is bad as in really bad & there's so many content & features there were stripped from this title & it's a soulless game plain & simple because if you gonna take a new direction then call it something else but in this case you guys have might have just killed this franchise in my opinion with this terrible sequel & this is unacceptable so well done for hurting these fans Mad Studios & i thought Fast & Furious Crossroads was bad but this is even more of a insult… Expand
  23. NilsUrban
    Sep 2, 2020
    0
    Giving it a zero to counter the bs 10 someone gave it. This game deserves hate. They’ve completely turned their back on their fan base to try and attract a more mainstream audience. Wow how it has backfired for them. I will never play a project Cars game ever again
  24. Joey98
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Love this game. It’s super fun to play, the handling ist great. The graphics on the ps4 are meh but the gameplay makes up for it
  25. SSJGZWarrior
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** game, physics are horrible, car drive unrealistically and it's a mobile game.… Expand
  26. SneekyAF
    Sep 1, 2020
    3
    Rating based on arcade racing:
    with 1000+ hours in PC2 mostly on controller had high hopes for this installment. Have around 2 hours in pc3 now and sadly no desire to continue. Good points:
    Easier to play on controller than pc2 Car choice Track choice New hud eliments can be turned off Bad points: To me (not a graphics expert) the graphics look worse than pc2 but it could just be the new    Rating based on arcade racing:
    with 1000+ hours in PC2 mostly on controller had high hopes for this installment. Have around 2 hours in pc3 now and sadly no desire to continue. Good points:
    Easier to play on controller than pc2
    Car choice
    Track choice
    New hud eliments can be turned off

    Bad points:
    To me (not a graphics expert) the graphics look worse than pc2 but it could just be the new art style.
    Car handling
    Audio
    Removal of race options and features from the previous game.


    Completely different game to the previous ones. If I rated it based on the previous games it would get a 0 Instead rating as an arcade racer I'd give it a 3 good track and car selection but way bellow par compared to other arcade racers in most areas.


    It pains me to say but if you want an arcade racer, get grid. If you want to modify your cars get forza, otherwise stick with pc2 and save your money .    … Expand
  27. voxy
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    Terrible game, You cannot even complete the campaign without repeating hundreds of races to unlock next race in the campaign and get credits to buy cars, cos those races are locked like "british cars from 2000-2020 year" so you have to buy new cars with missing credits.
  28. Fernibof
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Si te gusta gt sport por su jugabilidad, diseño y opciones justas pero suficientes y de project cars el contenido y las opciones climáticas este es tu juego, merma algunos circuitos pero me juego el cuello a que llegarán en DLC, me encanta este juego, pc2 es muy endiablado en jugabilidad y menús, así q un project cars parecido a gran turismo es mi juego ideal, entiendo q el nombre no seaSi te gusta gt sport por su jugabilidad, diseño y opciones justas pero suficientes y de project cars el contenido y las opciones climáticas este es tu juego, merma algunos circuitos pero me juego el cuello a que llegarán en DLC, me encanta este juego, pc2 es muy endiablado en jugabilidad y menús, así q un project cars parecido a gran turismo es mi juego ideal, entiendo q el nombre no sea adecuado, pero lo dicho ,si te gusta gt sport por su jugabilidad este juego te puede encantar… Expand
  29. TimKgamer
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Project Cars 3 is awesome. Yeah, yeah, yeah it shouldn't have been called Project Cars 3 it should have been 'Project Race' or something. But stop getting upset about that and enjoy the most thrilling, fun and immersive racing game ever made.
  30. BOTOND_Springer
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    I bought the Deluxe Edition of this game.
    Seriously it's looks like a game from PlayStation 3 era. There is NO EXCUSE for this bad graphics!!! It's horrible!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. GamingBolt
    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.
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  2. Games.cz
    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.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 18, 2020
    60
    A patchy, unbalanced, and shallow racer with obvious technical issues on PS4. Chasing lap times is fun thanks to the superb pad control and track list, but everything else is disappointing. [Issue#180, p.78]
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