Project CARS 3

 Xbox One
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. SomosXbox
    Aug 24, 2020
    82
    If you're looking for a sequel, Project CARS 3 is not the game that you are looking for. The new game of the franchise has become a run&collect version of the sim racer game that it was, giving an arcade experience to a simulation racing. Money and experience become the thread of the career along several race types to progress into different challenges and championships. At least, is more attractive way to give a sim racing experience, but isn't perfect.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Aug 31, 2020
    80
    By ditching much of the hardcore sim superstructure, what is left is is a fun, accessible racing game that can easily be mentioned in the same breath as Forza Motorsport. It’s fast, good-looking and, with the exception of some dim-witted AI, super fun to play. If you are in the market for a racing game, you can do a lot worse than Project CARS 3.
  3. GameSpew
    Aug 24, 2020
    80
    I feel the greatest mistake that Project CARS 3 makes is being called what it is. Fans of the previous two games probably won’t find what they expect here, while those who disliked them could possibly be put off by the name. This is essentially a paradigm shift for the series, taking it into new territory with mass-market appeal. And for racers like me, who like a game that controls well, has rewarding progression, and who aren’t particularly bothered by the absence of serious sim elements, it’s Slightly Mad Studios’ best and most accessible game yet.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Aug 30, 2020
    77
    Project Cars 3 abandons its deepest roots to offer us new experiences, moving closer to the arcade and abandoning pure simulation.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Sep 2, 2020
    75
    It is still a good game, fun because the foundation is right and the ideas attractive, but it could have offered a more unique character, instead of focusing only on reducing the realism and being more accessible.
  7. MondoXbox
    Aug 30, 2020
    75
    With Project Cars 3, Slightly Mad Studios delivers a more accessible and arcadey racing experience, increasing its playability for standard controller users and offering us one of the best racing game Career modes around. It's not perfect though, mainly due to an unbalanced upgrade system, lack of qualification sessions and mechanical damages and definitely improvable graphics.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#36 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 49
  3. Negative: 28 out of 49
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 6, 2020
    7
    Project CARS 3 is a racing video game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was first released onProject CARS 3 is a racing video game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was first released on 28 August 2020 for the Xbox One. Project Cars 3, at least on the base console versions, isn’t quite the polished sequel we were hoping for, but despite its foibles – and there are many – it’s entertaining. The racing can be fun, finding that niche of being accessible and competitive. If we look at the pros and cons... Pros = The inside look (cockpit view) is great and not makes your eyes hurt like some other games. There's lots of cars and tracks you can try so for some time you'll have enough resource to stick to the game. Handling style is smooth I really enjoyed while I was driving in Project Cars 3 trust me there's some games supposed to be a racing game but their worst future is handling like WHAT? Other than that only con I can talk about is I think career progression feels little slow like you going no where after a day or something like that. So people this game is quite nice I would play it if I'm a genre because as a gamer it was really fun!… Full Review »
  2. BigSoloFish
    Jan 28, 2021
    3
    The games dead. No online players at all when trying to have a race, even after release it was one or two people to race in lobbies. GraphicsThe games dead. No online players at all when trying to have a race, even after release it was one or two people to race in lobbies. Graphics still suffering a of of screen tearing and it just doesn't feel like a fully game for the money. It's not as good as Project cars 2 from a sim point of view and it's not as good as Grid from an arcade angle. Forza 7 is a much better simcade game.… Full Review »
  3. WeldedAngel
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    My gripe with project cars 3 is it's trying to be to many things at once...... Is it a bad game no, not at all. It's easy to pick up and play,My gripe with project cars 3 is it's trying to be to many things at once...... Is it a bad game no, not at all. It's easy to pick up and play, simpler control system for newer players to the series. But it's nothing like PJC 1 or 2, If your looking for a sim racer experience then sorry, this isn't it, think more of a mashup of need for speed, forza horizon and forza Motorsport.

    I would also suggest to look at a few videos of game play before you make the decision to purchase

    My Pros: Fun, Easy to pick up and play..

    My Cons: Not for someone looking for an experience like the previous titles, making itself a bit to many things at once.

    Overall the game is fun but not the project cars i'm used to.    … Full Review »
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