Ride 3

Despite its niche appeal, RIDE 3 arguably delivers the best two-wheeled video game experience to date.

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Ride 3 is a sport game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes. It features amazing gameplay and delightful visuals, allowing players to ride beautiful and powerful bikes on stunning roads. However, some users have reported bugs. Customization options let players personalize their bikes to reflect their own style and personality, with a focus on adrenaline-pumping competition and freedom.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,172 reviews

graphics90 positive mentions

stability17 negative mentions

Great graphics and sound, providing an immersive experience for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Wide variety of bikes and tracks, allowing for extensive customization and gameplay options.
Improved physics and handling compared to previous installments, making the racing experience more enjoyable.

AI is poorly designed, often ramming into players and lacking realistic behavior during races.
Frequent crashes and bugs, particularly on certain tracks, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Difficulty balancing is inconsistent, with some races being nearly impossible to win without specific bikes or upgrades.

graphics
159 mentions
57 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, particularly in the bike models and environments, with many reviewers noting significant improvements over previous titles like Ride 2. However, some users have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly with certain graphics settings and compatibility with specific hardware, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the visuals are often described as stunning and well-optimized, making the game visually appealing even years after its release.
- “Amazing graphics, great gameplay, no lag.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Absolutely gorgeous graphics on the bike models and scenery.”
- “There is a huge graphics error this game produces.”
- “So I guess there's a bug where all of the characters are invisible and a wrong texture if you have an AMD graphics card, and I'm surprised this game has been out this long and not fixed that.”
- “The graphic of the game looks like it's from 199x.”
gameplay
53 mentions
36 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fast and fluent mechanics, realistic bike responses, and impressive graphics. However, some players criticize the lack of balance, janky physics, and limited customization options, which detract from the overall experience. While it offers a fun motorcycle racing experience, issues like AI performance and gameplay mechanics may leave some players feeling frustrated.
- “Amazing graphics, great gameplay, no lag.”
- “After more than 50 hours of gameplay, this is one of the best motorcycle games ever produced!”
- “The graphics and gameplay are amazing and I have had a great time playing this game and racing around with the different motorbikes that are available.”
- “The bad: cardboard crowd, janky physics, baffling control mechanics.”
- “But these few blunders in gameplay mechanics make it totally unplayable.”
- “The helmet view still hasn't improved; the gameplay is boring and feels somewhat like the game Road Rage, and the visuals are bad. It just sucks, I'm sorry but it does.”
optimization
28 mentions
21 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players reporting smooth performance on a range of hardware, including lower-end systems. However, issues such as random FPS drops, stuttering during online play, and imbalances in the performance points system detract from the experience. While the game shows improvements over its predecessor, some players feel that further tweaks are needed to enhance stability and balance, especially in multiplayer scenarios.
- “The optimization is also great, considering that I'm running a 1070 and put the graphics to max; it runs at a steady 140fps.”
- “Performance: the game runs smoothly and has settings to be able to run on as many modern devices as possible.”
- “A great iteration of the ride series; I noticed quite a big performance improvement and the physics is just spot on.”
- “Third performance is random; there are random times where FPS drops with no reason despite running the game at max settings with 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, R7 3700X, RX5700XT, all up-to-date drivers. There are also audio issues in the game where the audio is not in sync.”
- “The performance points system is too imbalanced. Some upgrades enhance the performance of the bike without adding performance points (like suspension), while some others add performance points without improving the stats of the bike (like some engine parts which add 0.5 HP). This makes the performance points system completely useless, because you can't win, even though you should have the same performance as others.”
- “The AI also doesn't appear to play fair. The performance points (PP) is the game's performance index, and when you run an identical bike to the AI, with every possible upgrade, for them to still somehow have a greater PP figure on a like-for-like bike... well, something doesn't add up.”
stability
19 mentions
11 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, particularly in career mode. While some players experienced smooth performance on high-end systems, many others faced issues like texture loading failures, sound problems, and controller malfunctions. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," leading to disappointment among players who had high expectations.
- “Runs great and looks beautiful on both my Steam Deck (60fps/720p/medium) and 4070 gaming PC (120fps/4k HDR/ultra).”
- “Quick races seem to work fine, but career mode just freezes on that screen.”
- “My passion is riding motorcycles, and this game is good enough to fill the need to ride during COVID, but it is buggy. It suddenly quits to Windows with a fatal error message, and during a game, the sound starts crackling and getting worse, with only the wind and other effects coming out while the bike sound cuts in and out.”
- “The game simply doesn't work; it freezes basically every race.”
story
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a compelling story, with players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode. The narrative experience is described as repetitive and frustrating, particularly in the context of racing mechanics where AI behavior detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Being a bit of a racing game fanatic, the search proved to be a bit of a mission until I stumbled across Ride 3 a week or so ago, basically by accident.”
- “It's the same story over and over... fight hard to the lead and on the last lap the AI suddenly shifts from motorcycle to bulldozer and just plows over you at any opportunity.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Or if they would create a story mode of some sort”
- “It's the same story over and over....fight hard to the lead and on the last lap the AI suddenly shifts from motorcycle to bulldozer and just plows over you at any opportunity.”
grinding
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be excessively time-consuming and often feels unrewarding, leading to frustration for many players. While some find value in the learning process and skill development through grinding, newcomers may struggle with the steep requirements and lengthy efforts needed to achieve goals. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment for those with limited time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “I only felt relief after grinding out 25 tries to get that one gold I talked about before; the sense of accomplishment was not worth the effort, and I will not do any more of that.”
- “The amount of grinding required just to unlock a fun bike is incredible.”
- “Unless you have hours every day to waste 'grinding' a single race, this game isn't for you.”
music
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it lackluster and unmemorable. Players are encouraged to use their own playlists for a better experience, as the in-game soundtrack and audio quality do not meet expectations. Overall, the sound design is considered basic, with some elements like bike sounds being satisfactory but overshadowed by the poor background music.
- “It's more polished elsewhere, too, with distinctly cleaner menus, a better soundtrack, and crisper on-track audio.”
- “Sound and music: I'm no bike expert, but the bikes sound like bikes, so I guess that's a good thing.”
- “The music is nothing to write home about.”
- “If you really want music in your racing, you'll have to pop your own playlist.”
- “Also, something I missed out of my original review, but the background music really sucks.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game through relatable experiences, such as the satisfaction of earning in-game currency for bikes and the amusing challenges of handling mechanics. The contrast in skill levels compared to other racing games adds a comedic element, while unexpected glitches, like falling through the scenery, contribute to the overall lightheartedness. Additionally, the AI's tendency to adhere rigidly to the racing line provides further comedic moments.
- “It's funny to pretend I'm working my ass off to buy the bikes, and you feel so rewarded when you get the money to buy them, just like in real life.”
- “Don't get me wrong, the graphics are great, but the skill level required for this game compared to MotoGP 19 is hilarious.”
- “One moment was actually pretty funny, where I fell through the scenery and my leg was caught in the ground.”
monetization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating microtransactions, while others criticize the prevalence of advertisements and perceive the game as a cash grab at a high price point.
- “I appreciate how the microtransactions are optional and don't affect gameplay.”
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be reasonably priced and worth the value they provide.”
- “It seems it won't get fixed anytime soon, since they are already advertising Ride 4 in the main menu.”
- “Too many advertisements.”
- “AUD $70 cash grab.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the strong replayability of the game, citing the variety of bikes, challenges, and customization options as key factors. The recent patch has improved gameplay, making it even more enjoyable to revisit. Additionally, the inclusion of volumes adds to the replayable content.
- “The amount of bikes and challenges, plus the replayability and customization, is really well done!”
- “The volumes are a great addition, which are replayable.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration over the strict penalties for off-road driving, which detracts from the emotional engagement of the game, as it creates a sense of anxiety and limits exploration. This rigid enforcement can lead to a disconnection from the immersive experience players seek.
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and immersive physics, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience. Players find it exceeds expectations, making it a highly recommended choice for fans of the genre.
- “I never played a ride game before, but this game is beyond my expectations. The graphics, atmosphere, physics, and the variety of motors and tracks are impressive. Highly recommended for great fun!”