Colin McRae Rally 3

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  • Summary: Live the life of a rally driver and prove your skills around the world. As part of the Ford Rally Sport Team, you'll have access to authentic high-performance rally cars, including Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 7, Subaru Impreza WRX, Citroen Saxo Kit Car, and Ford Focus RS WRC. It's a race againstLive the life of a rally driver and prove your skills around the world. As part of the Ford Rally Sport Team, you'll have access to authentic high-performance rally cars, including Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 7, Subaru Impreza WRX, Citroen Saxo Kit Car, and Ford Focus RS WRC. It's a race against the clock through 56 stages from the United Kingdom to the United States. If you damage your car or the landscape, the path to the finish line will be a shaky one. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    90
    You won't find a better offroad racing simulation anywhere. [Jan 2003, p.194]
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  2. ActionTrip
    90
    Car models are practically flawless and the best we've ever seen in a driving sim. Enough races and challenges to keep you occupied for some time. Good AI. Topnotch physics.
  3. GamePro
    90
    As always with the McRae series, the sublime handling of your car is what makes this game so appealing.
  4. Game Over Online
    85
    It would appear the true fans, a small niche of the general gaming population, will truly appreciate it. But when it comes to sheer variety, an easier learning curve and exotic game modes, I’d pop in something else other than Rally 3.
  5. GamingTrend
    84
    I had a lot of fun with this game, I just wish I could have chosen a different car than the Escort.
  6. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    If you're looking for a flawlessly executed version of one of the coolest motor sports on earth, this is well worth checking out. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.85]
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  7. Xequted
    76
    Bad points aside, if you are looking for one of the most realistic racing games available.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    One of the best rally games of the time. The graphics, fluidity and gameplay made PS2 and even PS3 games cry. For me, the best Colin McRae andOne of the best rally games of the time. The graphics, fluidity and gameplay made PS2 and even PS3 games cry. For me, the best Colin McRae and the best version.… Expand
  2. ShogunSTi
    Feb 15, 2003
    10
    Staffan K. is clueless and knows nothing about the sport of rally racing. Staffan K., go watch Fast and the Furious another 500 times, and Staffan K. is clueless and knows nothing about the sport of rally racing. Staffan K., go watch Fast and the Furious another 500 times, and enjoy yourself. To everyone else, Colin McRae 3 is the closest and by far most articulately recreated rally racing experience EVER.… Expand
  4. JoeM.
    Apr 28, 2003
    9
    This game is completely absorbing if you're really, truly after a rally simulation. If you're after the fun of running a bunch of This game is completely absorbing if you're really, truly after a rally simulation. If you're after the fun of running a bunch of different cars, this ain't your game. Same if you're after the coolest graphics and replays (not that these are bad). But if you're really into the driving feel and the challenge of driving like a madman through country settings, then there is simply no better game, and I've played 'em all extensively.… Expand
  5. JanO.
    Apr 18, 2003
    8
    I pretty like the game but unfortunatly the tracks are not wrc tracks also another disadvantage is that you can only choose ford focus during I pretty like the game but unfortunatly the tracks are not wrc tracks also another disadvantage is that you can only choose ford focus during championship and it is not fare that ford is the best car in the game .The graphics kick ass and gamplay to...… Expand
  6. AndrewW.
    Aug 12, 2003
    7
    Staffan K... driving a rally car is not at all like driving a real car... it is not just more powerful or whatever you said... that's Staffan K... driving a rally car is not at all like driving a real car... it is not just more powerful or whatever you said... that's like saying four wheel is like driving rear wheel... get your facts right before you criticize a game for being too hard because its too real.… Expand
  7. SidStrange
    Feb 21, 2003
    7
    Good realistic game, bit boring though. Had major slowdowns when playing 2 player split screen, specially in Greece seems like the rendering Good realistic game, bit boring though. Had major slowdowns when playing 2 player split screen, specially in Greece seems like the rendering process is in trouble, when you skid round the corners the dust etc seems to overload the processor, as are the super spec stages - maybe same dude programmed them? Wish we were both on the screen but sounds like I need RSC if you really want fun.… Expand
  8. DanF.
    Mar 17, 2003
    2
    You cant play as any other car but the focus, also not a wide range of cars.

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Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#69 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003