Thu, Feb 28, 2013 | 11:55 GMT

Real Racing 3 reviews begin, get the scores here

Real Racing 3 is the realistic free-to-play racing sim from EA and Firemonkeys. It just hit iOS today, however, the constant micro-payment harassment has left some reviewers cold. Others don’t seem to mind at all. You be the judge below.

The game’s micro-payment model got many critics and gamers understandably upset, as previous games in the series haven’t gone heavy-handed in the cost department.

That has all changed with Real Racing 3, thanks to the game’s micro-payment backbone. Many reviewers have overlooked the issue, suggesting that it’s not as bad as people first thought.

You decide:

CVG – 7/10
Eurogamer – 3/10
IGN – 9.1/10
Touch Arcade – 4/5
Pocket Gamer – 9/10
CNET – 4/5
Modojo – 3/5

Got a score? Whack it below and I’ll add it to the list when I can.

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11 comments

#1

Gheritt White
28/02/13, 10:35 am

I’m just not sure I trust Eurogamer’s review scores anymore. For me, GameSpot remains the gold standard when it comes to reviews.

#2

Kabby
28/02/13, 10:38 am

The Eurogamer review isn’t the best read but I agree with them on slamming this micro transaction bullshit.

Also, love that IGN score. Legit.

#3

The_Red
28/02/13, 10:39 am

Ok, what is going on here? 9 from IGN and PG but 3 from Eurogamer? Something’s terribly wrong here.

EDIT: After reading the EG review, I think they are kinda spot on because it’s not the gameplay that is horrible. It’s the micro transaction / money stealing system that ruins the game.

#4

mistermogul
28/02/13, 10:39 am

“Microtransaction Racing” it seems as someone over at EG creatively pointed out!

#5

mistermogul
28/02/13, 10:41 am

@2 – “I agree with them on slamming this micro transaction bullshit.”

No it’s fine honestly, EA says so… They say we love microtransactions!

#6

Fin
28/02/13, 10:42 am

@3

From what I read, IGN reviewed it as a game, ignoring the microtransactions. EG reviewed it including the microtransactions, and how they affect the game.

#7

Ge0force
28/02/13, 10:44 am

EG is right to lower the score because of the microtransactions, since those waiting times can actually ruin the gameplay experience.

But ayway, I don’t understand why anyone wants to play a sim racer with motion sensor and/or touchscreen controls.

#8

Timurse
28/02/13, 10:55 am

I’ve been playing this game for a few weeks now. It’s really funny that the game has been released for such a long time in loooooots of countries and even updated a few times.

So. The graphics are amazing on iPad 4 and quite ok on iPhone 4 (not really that super different from RR2).
The soundtrack reminds me a lot of the ones made by Lance Hayes for Forza 3 and Forza 4 and I like it a lot.
Physics were tuned up a little bit and seemed a little bit better than in RR2.
Time Shift multiplayer is a really brilliant idea and integrates in the game flawlessly. Even reminded me of Game Cnter existence :)
The realism of car maintenance seems like really good idea at a first glance but a few moments later you totally know that it is unnecessary for such game and is implemented only for the sake of microtransactions. After a few races you have to change oil in the car. It takes about 10-15 minutes of real time. Or a few coins to skip it. The coins can be obtained leveling up your driver (quite insufficient method) or by buying them. Ok, I can wait 10 minutes. But after 10-15 races you have to get into some serious engine maintenance which takes up to 5 (!!!) real time hours. So either you change car (but you can’t since you have only one car in the beginning), quit the game for 5 hours or open up your wallet. That’s ridiculous.
And after playing for a few weeks I can tell you that the game becomes very difficult by it’s half begging you to get over yourself and pay for some coins.

Sorry guys, but I cracked it and now I started it over with 10m of money and 38000 gold coins. Now the game looks very promising to me ;)

#9

manamana
28/02/13, 12:26 pm

EA ruined this IP with their F2P bullshit. Wait for Oil and Tires and pay crazy amount of money for new cars instead of unlocking them, really? I would gladly pay $15 to play this game but those In-App purchases ruined it for me. No thanks, Firemonkeys – milk those schoolchilds or their parents.

Eurogamer has it right, thank you!

#10

redwood
28/02/13, 1:12 pm

lol eurogamer really didn’t like it :D 3/10!

#11

The_Red
28/02/13, 3:30 pm

@6
True. It’s kinda sad because it may be a great game ruined by bad micro transactions. When it comes to free-to-play games, I think both the gameplay AND the money making system should be judged because a badly implemented micro transaction system COULD ruin the game by increasing the amount of boring grind and other things.

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