Real Racing 3

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Take your driving skills to the next level with the #1 mobile racing experience.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics1,364 positive mentions

monetization326 negative mentions

Great graphics and realistic gameplay, providing an immersive racing experience.
Wide variety of cars and tracks, allowing for extensive gameplay and customization.
The game is free to play, with options to earn in-game currency without mandatory purchases.

High costs for upgrades and cars, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Frequent ads after races, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
AI behavior can be frustrating, often leading to collisions and hindering the player's ability to race cleanly.

graphics
1,700 mentions
80 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics in this racing game are widely praised for their realism and detail, often compared to console-level quality. Players appreciate the smooth performance and immersive visuals, which enhance the overall racing experience. However, some users express a desire for updates to improve or refresh the graphics, as well as concerns about the game's large storage requirements.
- “The graphics are fantastic!”
- “Best racing graphics ever in a video game.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and they also have real tracks from all over the world.”
- “Graphics could use an update though, they really show the age of the game.”
- “The graphics upgrade was more of a downgrade.”
- “The graphics are so bad it's ridiculous!!!”
monetization
426 mentions
9 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions from players. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game currency without being overwhelmed by intrusive advertisements, many criticize the recent increase in mandatory ads after races and the high costs of in-app purchases, which they feel create a "pay-to-win" environment. Overall, players express frustration over the balance between enjoying the game for free and the pressure to spend money to progress effectively.
- “It's worth noting that there are no ads to sit through unless you want free gold.”
- “I don't mind the in-app purchases; I might even buy some gold or MS just to support the devs. Tons of content, a great way to stop boredom!”
- “This is a fantastic free game; yes, there are in-game purchases, but they are totally optional.”
- “The amount of ads and bundle packages at special discount prices are just absurd, making the overall gaming experience unenjoyable and dreadful.”
- “The game is fun and has lots of stuff to do, but it is filled with microtransactions that litter the game, making it a game where you have to pay to play cars that are locked behind a paywall.”
- “Having mandatory ads upon completion of every single event is ridiculous.”
gameplay
303 mentions
64 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its realism, smooth mechanics, and extensive content, making it enjoyable and challenging for players. However, many users express frustration with the game's monetization strategies, including pay-to-win elements and excessive microtransactions, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics and driving mechanics are often highlighted as exceptional, the gameplay experience is marred by issues related to in-game purchases and data requirements.
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay, and countless hours worth of content.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly intense and versatile.”
- “Gameplay is absolutely phenomenal, especially considering this is a mobile game.”
- “Never-ending data downloads, so many microtransactions, pay-to-win and pay-to-progress gameplay model.”
- “The rewards for completing the series are never remotely close to what's necessary to continue gameplay.”
- “Gameplay loop is uninspired.”
stability
68 mentions
9 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly during races and while loading certain tracks. While some players appreciate the game's graphics and overall experience, the persistent bugs and performance issues significantly detract from their enjoyment, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game appears to require substantial improvements in stability to enhance user experience.
- “Car detailing is perfect, no glitches, and anything in-between!”
- “This is the best game ever; there's no glitches and always new content. It has multiplayer and is also the best time killer. This game is a masterpiece.”
- “Awesome racing game, no glitches, fun as hell!”
- “I really wanted to like this game, but the game has heaps of bugs, glitches, and poor AI.”
- “The game freezes every time while loading the Nissan head-to-head.”
- “This game works great on my phone but it sucks on my tablet; it keeps freezing and crashing.”
optimization
67 mentions
25 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback from users. While many praise its graphics and smooth performance on various devices, others report significant lag, especially during online races or when using older phones. Additionally, concerns about the balance between in-game currency, car performance ratings, and upgrade costs have been highlighted, suggesting that further optimization is needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The vehicle selection keeps you from becoming too familiar with gameplay in order to improve your overall performance.”
- “Each car has its own performance characteristics that improve as you upgrade them.”
- “The attention to detail and the physics regarding each individual car's performance and handling is incredible!”
- “Game is fun, looks great and has a ton of content, but this game could use some optimization. I'm using an older phone and when I have to race with anything other than a head-to-head, it lags.”
- “Once I join an online race, however, the app performance becomes unbearable (5 fps at most).”
- “You will hit a huge paywall early as you cannot progress unless you bring your car to a certain performance rating, but you can't upgrade the car because it requires cash currency that they barely give you.”
music
36 mentions
28 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing dissatisfaction over the new soundtrack, describing it as repetitive, outdated, and prone to skipping. Several users have requested the return of the previous unique tracks, while others appreciate the car sounds and some aspects of the current music. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more diverse and modern music selection to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I love the graphics and the background music!”
- “Awesome music selection!!!”
- “I like this racing game and I never play any type of racing games or sport games. I like the sound of the cars and the music is pretty good; nice job catching the aura.”
- “The only downside is the music; it gets very repetitive and boring after a long session.”
- “Please change the background music and songs; they are getting old.”
- “I'm tired of the same song played over and over in the main menu.”
story
29 mentions
24 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging narrative and the satisfaction derived from racing. However, many users express frustration over the repetitive missions and the lack of a comprehensive campaign mode, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the difficulty of certain missions and the reliance on in-game purchases for progression have led to mixed feelings about the game's storytelling and mission structure.
- “Love your games but why in Need for Speed Heat my progress turned the same as my other account (that account I didn't finish the game) I'm very disappointed I lost all my good progress in the game can I please have it back also my Xbox username is dababy I forgot the numbers since I haven't used my Xbox in a long time to electronic arts... or might just grind my progress back also it didn't change the story progress only my cars and money I had 2 million cash and a Koenigsegg Regera, McLaren GTR.”
- “❤️ it love the cars, love the storyline thank you RR3 for giving us the best racing game in the world.”
- “Well I love that this has controller support my only problem is that can you make an actual story mode because I don't really understand.”
- “The missions reward you very little while the cars are too expensive.”
- “Although the campaign is somewhat short, you get through the missions fast.”
- “Good game but it's not really racing; it's mostly time trials or top speed through parts of tracks. Kinda disappointed I wanted to race in a series for championships, not do little side missions... boring.”
grinding
27 mentions
11 % positive mentions
-7 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours or real money to progress. While some players find it manageable and rewarding, especially for those willing to put in the effort, many express frustration over the heavy reliance on grinding for upgrades and the high costs associated with avoiding it. Overall, the experience can be enjoyable for dedicated players, but it often feels overly grindy compared to other racing games.
- “If you think about it, it's like if Gran Turismo was developed for mobile, and it's still holding up from the last time I played (5 years ago). The game isn't too grindy either.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and balanced, making each session enjoyable without feeling like a chore.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is integrated into the gameplay; it encourages exploration and keeps me engaged.”
- “The grind can be a little tedious at first with some of the wait times, but as you unlock more cars, it doesn't affect you nearly as much.”
- “It's so frustrating because the only way to progress is either by grinding for hours or by spending hundreds of dollars with no relief.”
- “Racing requires either a lot of grinding or spending hundreds of dollars to avoid becoming boringly repetitive.”
humor
13 mentions
92 % positive mentions
-15 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of competitive fun and absurdity, with players finding joy in the ridiculousness of racing mechanics and customization options. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to create hilarious moments, especially when competing against friends, while some comments reflect on the game's exaggerated elements as amusing. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the racing experience, making it enjoyable for players.
- “Hilarious fun!”
- “That's hilariously awful.”
- “This is so far from real it's funny.”
- “It's not funny at all!”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just missed the mark.”
emotional
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional engagement and frustration with the game. While some appreciate the immersive experience and competitive thrill it offers, others are disappointed by technical issues, such as unrealistic car interactions and control problems, which detract from their overall enjoyment. The emotional highs of competition are often overshadowed by these gameplay frustrations.
- “Realistic feel, emotional race 🏁 like I'm in the car.”
- “Loved this game a lot; it just made me feel energized. A competition, really good job! 😀”
- “Best game ever! I have been playing this game since 2015, and it has always made me feel like I'm in another world.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its engaging single-player mode and extensive car customization options. Players appreciate the ability to enhance their skills by turning off assists, which adds to the challenge and enjoyment of revisiting races. However, some users express a desire for more tracks to further enrich the replay experience.
- “It has a very fun single player mode and it has quite a lot of replay value.”
- “Love the customization on the cars, the replayability on all the races, and I love turning off all the help the game provides to actually get better, and eventually, I do better without the steering and brake assists!”
- “Best racing game from controls to graphics to replay value!”
- “The game has a very fun single-player mode, but the replayability is lacking.”
- “While I enjoy the customization on the cars, the overall replayability of the races feels limited.”
- “The game is great in terms of controls and graphics, but it doesn't offer much in terms of replay value.”