Hardcore racing fans be warned, if you're expecting a true simulation you'll be somewhat disappointed.
Gee, thanks Rick! The race only lasts for about three quarters of a lap but it gives you a good chance to get acquainted with the basics of the game. Such wisdom as 'slow down for the corners', 'stay off the in-field' and 'finding the racing line makes you go faster'.
#Toca race driver 3 series#
Fans of the series will recognize the voice of everyone's favorite Scotsman, Rick, hollering pearls of wisdom into your ear. You're in a suitably fast car but somewhere near the back of the pack struggling to catch up. Race Driver 3 starts off in a similar vein to RD2, that is - on a race track. Thankfully Codemasters have a strong racing pedigree and have used that experience to build on the success of Race Driver 2. Wow - that's a lot! Now there's always the danger with this sort of brave attempt that you end up with a game which is jack of all trades but master of none. The latest in the series is a veritable orgy of vehicles, sporting over seventy licensed cars spread across thirty five racing disciplines (I read that on the box so it must be true). Race Driver 2 added a whole bunch of other motorsports into the mix for you to enjoy. The original was one of the best simulations of the TOCA discipline available on the PC. The TOCA Race Driver series has always been somewhat of a racing fan's wet dream.
Online racing is supported, for up to eight on PS2 and as many as 12 over Xbox Live or on an Internet-connected PC. In all, more than 70 licensed vehicles are included. Designed with a focus on accuracy and detail, the game features six different styles of racing - GT, Touring Cars, Off-Road, Open-Wheel, Track, and Classic - all based on real-world competitions, all built on the series' sophisticated physics model and game engine, and all featuring a selection of authentically re-created, brand-name automobiles. Enduringly popular in Europe, Codemaster's premier auto racing series returns to North America with the release of ToCA Race Driver 3.