Ride 3

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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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+14

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,560 reviews

graphics128 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

The game features a vast selection of over 300 bikes, providing a great variety for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Graphics are decent for its time, with improved visuals and a good sense of speed.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, especially in career mode, with a good mix of challenges.

The AI is poorly designed, often ramming into players and showing no awareness of their presence on the track.
There are numerous bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with the game not starting, particularly for AMD users.
The physics and handling can feel unrealistic, with bikes understeering and lacking the responsiveness expected in a motorcycle racing game.

graphics
231 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The graphics in Ride 3 are generally praised for being impressive and well-optimized for a game released in 2018, showcasing detailed bike models and decent track visuals. While many players appreciate the aesthetic improvements over its predecessor, Ride 2, some report bugs and inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, though they may not reach the level of newer titles in the genre.
- “Amazing graphics, great gameplay, no lag.”
- “Overall beautiful graphics, great selection of bikes with plenty of variety.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Gameplay and graphics seem buggy and cheap.”
- “There is a huge graphics error this game produces.”
- “So many graphical issues and bugs, still rife years later.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
61%
4%
The gameplay in Ride 3 is generally praised for its exceptional riding experience, featuring over 300 distinct bikes, realistic sound quality, and solid graphics with low hardware requirements. While many players enjoy the variety of events and the forgiving handling compared to other motorcycle games, some express disappointment over bugs, lack of balance, and limited customization options. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, though it has room for improvement in certain areas.
- “Riding experience is exceptionally good, with over 300 bikes, each one a bit different from the others. The sound quality is great, and the graphics are of good quality with reasonably low hardware requirements. There are plenty of events, offering around 100 hours of gameplay. While there are bugs, they do not significantly distract from the overall experience.”
- “After more than 50 hours of gameplay, this is one of the best motorcycle games ever produced! The gameplay is fast and fluent, and it emulates real-world riding styles and racing techniques, providing dynamic gameplay throughout all elements of racing.”
- “Ride 3 has spirit, content, great physics, and gameplay, achieving a strong performance in arcade-sim racing. The gameplay feels new and fresh, reminiscent of learning how to ride a bicycle all over again, and it genuinely excites me to learn and improve.”
- “Gameplay and graphics seem buggy and cheap.”
- “The bad: cardboard crowd, janky physics, baffling control mechanics.”
- “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
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
58%
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance on various hardware configurations, issues like stuttering during multiplayer sessions and an imbalanced performance points system detract from the experience. Some users appreciate the improved graphics and customization options compared to previous iterations, but others find the AI's unfair advantages and inconsistent performance metrics frustrating. Despite these drawbacks, the game is generally considered well-optimized for single-player gameplay.
- “The game is well optimized; I played on a Core i3 8th gen with integrated graphics at about 30fps.”
- “The optimization is also great, considering that I'm running a 1070 and put the graphics to max; it runs at a steady 140fps.”
- “Much better than Ride 2, well optimized and beautiful graphics.”
- “If you have it set to the lowest possible difficulty setting, '20% very easy', some events are still unwinnable because the enemy bikes have higher performance.”
- “The performance points system is too imbalanced.”
- “The AI also doesn't appear to play fair; performance points are 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 performance points figure on a like-for-like bike... well, something doesn't add up.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The stability of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes, particularly in career mode. While some players experienced smooth performance on high-end systems, others faced significant issues, including graphical glitches and sound problems. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," leading to disappointment among fans hoping for a polished experience.
- “Runs great and looks beautiful on both my Steam Deck (60fps/720p/medium) and 4070 gaming PC (120fps/4k HDR/ultra).”
- “So initial thoughts are this is fun, it's fast, looks great, runs great at 4k, so optimization is good.”
- “Gameplay and graphics seem buggy and cheap.”
- “The game simply doesn't work, freezes basically every race.”
- “My passion is riding motorcycles and this game is good enough to fill the need to ride during COVID, but it is buggy, sudden quit 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 and the bike sound was in and out.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underwhelming and lacking in variety. While some appreciate the background music in menus and the atmospheric engine sounds, others express a desire for an in-game music player to enhance the racing experience. Overall, the consensus is that players would benefit from the option to use their own playlists, as the game's original soundtrack does not meet expectations.
- “Overall, it's a great game especially if you like to put on some music and try to beat your own times.”
- “First impressions, it looks great in 4K, plays superbly with a good stable framerate, engine sounds are spine-tingling and the music adds atmosphere.”
- “I do like their background music selection, especially in the menu and garage.”
- “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 suuuucks.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story aspect is largely viewed as lacking or non-existent, with many players expressing frustration over repetitive racing scenarios and AI behavior rather than a compelling narrative. Some users noted the absence of a dedicated story mode, while others found the overall experience to be more about racing mechanics than storytelling. Overall, the consensus is that the story is minimal and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Or if they would create a story mode of some sort”
- “I have played this game elsewhere so ignore the 15 hours of game time on the Steam platform but that's another story for another time.”
- “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.”
- “meh for story but it's fine.”
- “no story”
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
14%
71%
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be excessively time-consuming and may deter casual players, with many expressing that the effort required to achieve goals often outweighs the sense of accomplishment. While some players find value in the learning process and appreciate the variety in gameplay that mitigates tedium, the overall sentiment suggests that significant grinding is necessary for progress, making it less approachable for newcomers.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “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.”
- “Grinding losses for incremental progress.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by players' enjoyment of the absurdities and quirks of gameplay, such as the rewarding feeling of earning in-game bikes and the comedic mishaps like falling through the scenery. Additionally, the contrast in skill levels compared to other racing games and the AI's predictable behavior add to the lighthearted experience, despite some frustrations with multiplayer desync. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment of the racing dynamics.
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism for its heavy reliance on microtransactions and advertisements, leading some players to feel that the developers prioritized profit over quality, resulting in a perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “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.”
- “Having played the previous games, it does honestly feel like they just 'phoned this one in' and went for the cash grab option this time around.”
- “AUD$70 cash grab.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Reviewers highlight the strong replayability of the game, citing a variety of bikes and challenges, as well as customization options that enhance the experience. The recent patch has improved gameplay, making it even more enjoyable to revisit. Additionally, the inclusion of volumes adds further replay value.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of frustration and tension, as players feel penalized for minor mistakes like touching the dirt or curbs, which can invalidate their progress and disrupt their experience. This creates a high-stakes environment that can evoke strong feelings of anxiety and disappointment during gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics, stable performance, and immersive sound design, including both engine sounds and music that enhance the overall experience. Players find it visually stunning, particularly in 4K, contributing to a fun and engaging gameplay environment.
- “First impressions, it looks great in 4K, plays superbly with a good stable framerate, engine sounds are spine-tingling, and the music adds atmosphere.”
- “I never played a ride game before, but this game is beyond my expectations. The graphics, atmosphere, physics, and tons of motors and tracks make it highly recommended and great fun to play.”