Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3

"Got Boost?"

Introduction:
In 2001, Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero game players the opportunity to tear up the highway of Tokyo. Now 2 years later, Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 adds the highways of Yokohama, Osaka and Nagoya, taking total road length to a monster 200 Miles. All of it accurately modeled to look and feel just like modern Japan. For the first time in the TXR series’ history, TXR3 uses real cars licensed from Japanese, North American, and European car manufacturers.

Story: 9/10
I honestly think this game deserves a 9 in the story department. The way the story is presented is amazing. I know what you thinking, out race everyone on the road and you win the game right? Yes and No but in my opinion TXR3 took it a little bit deeper than that. It makes you look at street racing from a different point of view. Your not just driving a car on the road Your proving to 600 rivals on the highway that your not just there to drive, but your there to let everyone know you will become the next legendary street racer.

Graphics: 8/10
The graphics on this game is pretty good. It’s not Gran Turismo 3 graphics, but GENKI did great job this time around. Everything is smooth. The roads, cars, and city backgrounds are very detailed.

Sound: 7/10
The sound tracks in this game in my opinion is ok I guess. There is a lot of rock music in the game. I don't think the music fits in with the environment in this game but, honestly it depends on what you like as far as music goes.

Controls: 10/10
I love the controls in this game. Kinda has a Gran Turismo feel to it in a way. At first I was sliding all over the road, but you get use to it, and if you don’t get use to the steering you can go adjust the steering settings to you preference. Like I said it depends on the person. I think its good.

Gameplay: 9/10
I think the game play is awesome! There are so many cars in this game to choose from. You won’t start off with all the cars. You have to go through quest mode and unlock more cars, by beating rival street racers. As far as customizing goes, this game is crazy! You can customize everything you ever wish you could. Body kits, Rims/Tires, Window Tint, Body Color, Custom Paint Jobs, Stickers, etc. As far as performance goes, Oh Man!! You can do so much to you car this time around. You can even swap engines now, and believe me there’s a lot more… and being that this game is only $20. What do you have to lose? Nothing!!

Replay: 10/10
You will be playing this game for a long time. Period! Here are some reasons why.

200 Miles of re-created roads, made to look and feel just like the real roads of Japan.

Over 600 rivals to challenge on the highways.

An awesome level of car tuning options allows you to adjust just about every car body part and car performance aspect. Modify your car with custom parts from such manufacturers as HART, RIVERSIDE and YOKOHAMA. Customize your paint job with the skin editor that gives you pixel-level control over the look of your ride.



Conclusion:
If you haven’t bought this game I suggest you go get it when you get the chance. This is a racing game that is worth more than $20, but its only $20 so you can’t lose. Call Today!! Act Now!
As the READING RAINBOW show would say. DON”T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! Da Dun Dun

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 12/06/03