MegaRace 3
- January 10, 2018
- Jordan Freeman Group
Get on Steam"MegaRace 3" is a futuristic racing game with intense combat elements, where players pilot high-speed vessels equipped with weapons and armor. Races take place in dynamic environments, and players can modify their ships with various modules for engine, armor, and weapon upgrades. Hosted by the cynical Lance Boyle, the game blends high-speed racing with first-person shooter action.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 2
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original MegaRace series, with some enjoyable racing mechanics.
- The full motion video intro is well performed and adds a touch of charm to the game.
- Some players found it to be better than MegaRace 2, indicating that it has redeeming qualities.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including crashes, buggy menus, and poor compatibility with modern systems.
- The forced comedy and character of Lance Boyle detract from the overall experience, feeling out of place and annoying.
- The graphics and overall presentation feel outdated and low-budget compared to its predecessors, making it less appealing.
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for a broken timer during a crucial mission, which affects gameplay progression. Despite updates, players still encounter issues with the timer, leading to frustration when failing the mission.
“The second mission in the catastrophe still has a broken timer.”
“The timer is still broken, but now you don't pass the mission if you fail it this way.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, as it only supports a 4:3 aspect ratio and does not accommodate modern display resolutions, resulting in a lack of smooth performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's menu system is plagued by significant stability issues, with users reporting that the selection automatically rotates, making it difficult to choose options accurately. This bug severely impacts the overall user experience.
“The menu is completely buggy: the selection is automatically rotating through the whole menu, and you have to press enter at the right moment to choose something.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received a consistent rating of 4, indicating a strong visual presentation that meets player expectations. Overall, the visuals are praised for their quality and appeal.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with a consistent score of 3 indicating that while it may have some enjoyable elements, it likely falls short in delivering a fully engaging or innovative experience.
