Reckless Racing 3

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Reckless Racing 3 is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Pixelbite and was released on October 9, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

It's back with epic drifting, eye-popping graphics and an all new Gymkhana mode.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,584 reviews

graphics154 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of racing modes, including drift and gymkhana.
The game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic top-down racers, providing a satisfying experience.

Frequent bugs and crashes, including lost progress and unresponsive controls, detracting from the overall experience.
Lack of vehicle upgrades and customization options compared to previous installments, limiting player engagement.
AI difficulty can be frustratingly high, making races feel unfair and less enjoyable.

graphics
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
2%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their sharpness, smoothness, and vibrant design, with many users highlighting the stunning visuals and detailed environments. While some players experienced performance issues such as stuttering or lag on certain devices, the majority found the graphics to be a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Additionally, customizable graphical settings and support for 60fps were noted as positive aspects, contributing to the game's visual appeal.
- “All in all, I'll keep this game because Pixelbite have made it work with my Bluetooth controller and the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Graphics are sharp and smooth.”
- “Unbelievable graphics and physics!!”
- “Disappointing, the graphics are not very smooth and each track I've used feels like I'm driving on ice even if I go slow.”
- “Graphics lag/stutter quite a bit on S7 Edge.”
- “Regardless of setting or resolution in the graphics menu, the game still stutters and lags very often.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
32%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, excellent graphics, and smooth controls, making it a standout experience for racing enthusiasts. However, some users noted issues such as touch detection problems, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of advanced features like handbrake mechanics and control customization. Despite these minor drawbacks, many find the gameplay addictive and worth the investment, with hopes for future improvements and additional game modes.
- “Superb gameplay, but touch detection is flaky in the bottom left of the screen on a Pixel 3.”
- “It's good old reckless racing and reckless racing 2 fused in one game, revamped gameplay, visuals, and more advanced graphic options, includes 60fps mode.”
- “Great gameplay and excellent graphics.”
- “Unable to resize controls, makes the gameplay tragic as I'm constantly missing tiny buttons on my 6.7' Poco.”
- “But poor controls and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is average, very repetitive and not that much fun; it's all the same every time you race and it lacks a free roam mode.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
59%
27%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting issues such as constant stuttering and poor performance across various devices, particularly older models. While some players appreciate the tight controls and overall quality, the removal of vehicle upgrades and performance customization has disappointed others, leading to frustration over the game's optimization. Overall, the game is seen as fun but in need of significant performance improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The vehicles aren't performance upgradable, possibly it's just not necessary because Reckless Racing is a fantastic, challenging, cheap game... and loads of fun.”
- “Great racing app, good controls, quality performance, with awesome levels.”
- “I really liked the ability to upgrade vehicles with new higher performance components.”
- “There is some constant stuttering regardless of graphical settings on my Snapdragon 821 device though.”
- “But taking away the upgrades on cars (and the performance index) and locking the screen orientation were a let down, and the physics have some bugs, mostly in collisions and jumps than handling.”
- “Secondly it's poorly optimized, there's tons of stuttering.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is mixed; while it is praised for being ad-free and reasonably priced at around $2, many players express frustration over the presence of in-app purchases that can disrupt gameplay progression. Some users appreciate the lack of aggressive monetization tactics, but others feel that the additional purchases are unnecessary and detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as worth the initial cost, but the in-app purchases have sparked some discontent among players.
- “Easily worth a few extra bucks for no ads and great gameplay.”
- “Worth the money because it has no ads in the game, and the game is fun!”
- “No in-app purchases and no internet connection is required to play.”
- “Core gameplay is good, beautiful graphics and ok soundtrack, but the microtransactions kinda ruin the progression.”
- “Seriously don't steal my money. I paid for the game and an in-app purchase, but now I can't get it back.”
- “I just changed my phone and apparently my saved game is there, but my in-game purchase is gone.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its composition and overall quality, while others report issues such as skipping and lag. Players appreciate the soundtrack's appeal but express frustration over technical glitches that detract from the experience, including music playing on a black screen and interruptions during gameplay. Overall, while the music has potential, its execution suffers from performance problems that impact enjoyment.
- “The music is well composed.”
- “Great graphics, great drift physics, lots of well designed and challenging tracks, cool soundtrack and a top down overhead view that looks so incredible.”
- “Nice music but lag and multiplayer kills it.”
- “Core gameplay is good, beautiful graphics and ok soundtrack, but the microtransactions kinda ruin the progression.”
- “Title screen picture loads then all I hear is music on a black screen.”
- “It's ok, seems a bit glitchy sometimes; the music skips a lot which is annoying but hopefully after a few updates it'll run better.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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70%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some users praising its smooth performance and fast-paced action, particularly on certain devices like the Nvidia Shield. However, many players report frequent glitches, freezing, and frame rate drops, which detract from the overall experience and make gameplay feel more reliant on luck than skill.
- “Great graphics, no glitches, and doesn't lag at all.”
- “Runs great, fast-paced bumper-to-bumper racing with all sorts of vehicles!”
- “Runs great on Nvidia Shield and has controller support - ticks all the boxes.”
- “It's a shame because with all these glitches, it becomes a matter of luck over skill.”
- “Sometimes the game freezes and it is processing in low frame rates.”
- “Freezes every 2-3 seconds.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing moments such as unexpected flips and drifting antics, which players find entertaining. However, some feel that the sequel has lost the quirky charm that made the original funny, despite improvements in gameplay. Additionally, the irony of the game overheating devices due to its graphics adds a layer of humor to the experience.
- “At certain parts, you will get launched and it's funny.”
- “I love how you drift and race; it's funny when you flip and drift. I did 3 front flips from a rock! :-)”
- “It's ridiculously heating up my phone, which is quite funny considering the graphics are not that gorgeous (compared to A8 or RR3).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players express dissatisfaction with the story mode, feeling it lacks variety and excitement, leading to boredom during missions. There is a desire for new content, including the return of delivery missions and more engaging online or cooperative modes to enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “I'm getting bored playing all the missions completely; I need something new.”
- “The story mode feels disconnected from the online and co-op modes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the game offers significant replayability, especially after becoming familiar with the controls, which enhances the overall experience and enjoyment.
- “Surprisingly has a lot of replay value.”
- “After playing for about a week and becoming familiar with the buttons, it's much more playable.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express that the game requires excessive grinding, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and playability.
- “But too much grinding is involved to enjoy playing it.”
- “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I found the grinding to be tedious and not rewarding enough.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of childhood joy and innocence, akin to the simple pleasure of playing with toy cars.
- “Bottom line, it made me feel like a kid playing with my toy cars again.”