Crash Time 3
- November 26, 2009
- Synetic
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamIn Crash Time 3, players become part of the Autobahn Police force and engage in high-speed chases and intense action. The game features a variety of missions, including car chases, undercover operations, and crash competitions. With advanced physics and graphics, Crash Time 3 offers a thrilling and immersive open-world experience.
PC
Windows
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Fast-paced gameplay with modern graphics and easy controls, making it enjoyable to move through various locations.
- Offers a good amount of action and special effects, providing a fun experience for players who enjoy car crashes and racing.
- The game has a nostalgic charm and is a great pick for fans of the original TV show, with a decent modding community enhancing replayability.
- Many races and missions are difficult, often lacking clear directions or instructions, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The AI exhibits rubberbanding behavior, making it hard to gain an advantage in races, and can block players off the road.
- Voice acting and story elements are poorly executed, with cringe-worthy dialogue and a lack of engaging narrative.
- story150 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and unclear, with many reviewers criticizing the voice acting and mission design as subpar. While the premise involves preventing a terrorist plot during an economic summit, the execution is often described as confusing and linear, leading players to prefer free-roaming over engaging with the narrative. Despite these shortcomings, some players find enjoyment in the missions and overall gameplay, suggesting that the fun mechanics can overshadow the lackluster story.
“I love this game, great storyline, I love how there is voice acting too.”
“This time, an economic summit is coming to town, and some sort of terrorist plot is afoot, and not even the police are safe!”
“The story missions are also quite unique and fun (and if you complete the story you will unlock some additional 'stunt' levels).”
“The name is 'Crash Time' yet if you crash you get a lower score and accumulate property damage that you have to pay off by doing super lame tasks... almost as lame as the story and voice acting.”
“I'm scared to invest time in the story mode because I feel sure that I will end up totally stuck at some point thanks to inadequate playtesting.”
“This is a fairly mediocre game with good graphics, decent gameplay, but anything else is pure garbage ranging from the voice acting to the missions.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality for the era of release, noting they are visually appealing and easy on hardware. However, some players criticize the graphics as outdated or lacking in detail, with comparisons to better-developed titles highlighting their limitations. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a budget title, they may not meet the expectations of players accustomed to more modern visuals.
“Taking into account the period in which this game was released, the graphics are stunning yet the minimum requirements aren't too taxing on older machines!”
“Visuals are great where it matters in such a game, yet it's very easy on the hardware.”
“Astonishing good driving physics, nice graphics, and even the music is well made.”
“The graphics are terrible that your eyes hurt even if you have everything on max settings. This game looks like a knockoff of a GTA game that you can download on your phone. Oh, and the voice acting is trash. Even I put more work into my homework, so do not buy it.”
“The graphics are not the best, and it's a bit laggy even on capable hardware. The story is okay, and the voice acting is hilariously bad.”
“The only downside for the game I can think of would be the graphics options, or lack of them. But that's just a small issue for me, and at the price of £3.99, then it's a no question if you should buy it.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with many players enjoying the fun driving mechanics and the ability to crash into things, while others criticize the driving controls and overall experience as lacking. Some highlight the campaign missions and free-roaming elements as enjoyable, but technical issues on newer PCs detract from the experience for some users. Overall, the gameplay is seen as solid but could benefit from more depth and variety.
“It's fun to drive around and crash into stuff, and the campaign has some pretty fun missions too with some different mechanics beyond just driving.”
“Great story, voice acting and gameplay, 10/10 would recommend again.”
“Super fun to play, nice graphics and gameplay.”
“The driving sucks, the gameplay sucks, everything sucks!”
“This is a fairly mediocre game with good graphics, decent gameplay but anything else is pure shit ranging from the voice acting to the missions.”
“Damage system is decent, but will not have an impact on gameplay.”
- music34 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players describing it as generic and unmemorable, often likening it to "bland euronoise." However, a notable feature is the ability to add custom soundtracks, which enhances the experience for some players. Overall, while the original music may not stand out, the option to personalize the soundtrack is appreciated.
“Astonishing good driving physics, nice graphics and even the music is well made.”
“I like this game; the music sounds like Burnout music and it is a lot like Burnout. The game is so much fun.”
“I love the 2nd person mode because in a real-life scenario you are driving the car, and the view of that is exactly like 2nd person. Now what this game has as an advantage over most games is that you can add your own music to the game.”
“Music is terrible.”
“Sound & music: music in this game is bland euronoise.”
“You can put in your own soundtracks, which made the game a lot more bearable, but it still didn't feel like I was doing much besides getting scolded for eating doughnuts after arresting someone.”
- humor16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its bizarre script and intentionally poor voice acting, which many players find hilariously entertaining despite its cringe factor. The attempts by untrained German actors to adopt American cop accents add to the comedic value, making the overall experience both funny and endearing. While the graphics and performance may falter, the humor remains a standout aspect that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
“But it's pretty hilarious, so that paired with the really weird script just makes the experience funnier.”
“The voice acting is also really enjoyable and funny!”
“The dialogue and voice acting are hilarious because they're trying their best to put on their American badass cop accents and use American badass cop lingo, but they're all clearly untrained German actors.”
“Cheap, unfunny racing car.”
“Cringey but funny cast and the script.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a "second life." Additionally, the randomly generated patrol missions can feel tedious, further contributing to the grind.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The patrol can be a bit tedious, as it really is randomly generated.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, primarily due to the absence of a grading system that would encourage players to revisit it for improved performance.
“✔️ Grade ranking for replay value.”
“However, if you're looking for real replay value, it doesn't have it.”
“Grade ranking for replay value is lacking.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the monetization strategy of "explosive," feeling that it does not live up to the expectations set by its advertisements.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with many users noting a lack of depth in the story and character arcs. While the voice acting is described as cheesy, it is not considered a major drawback. Overall, players should not anticipate significant character growth or narrative complexity.
“Don't expect much of a story, character development, etc. The voice acting is cheesy but not terrible.”
