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Project CARS 3

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Release Date: August 28, 2020

Racing, Cars, VR, Simulation Elements, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

The third part of the popular series of racing games, which was developed by the Slightly Mad Studios team, as was the case with previous releases of the series.

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5.5

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6.1

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Project CARS 3 is the third instalment of the popular racing games series, developed by the Slightly Mad Studios team (owned by the British company Codemasters since 2019). In the portfolio of the studio, in addition to earlier parts of the series, you can find such productions as Need for Speed: Shift, Shift 2: Unleashed or Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends.

Mechanics

The core of Project CARS 3 is a Career that has been completely redesigned in comparison to the previous parts of the series. It now has a structure that is more similar to the arcade racing game traditions (the player starts with free road cars and gradually moves on to more and more powerful machines) and is more friendly to newcomers. The game also offers a relatively wide range of possibilities for setting up the difficulty level and car assists - while maintaining realistic settings for veterans (however, the driving model has been somewhat simplified compared to Project CARS 2).

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows August 28, 2020

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 August 28, 2020

Xbox One

Xbox One August 28, 2020

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 November 12, 2020

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S November 10, 2020

Early Access:August 25, 2020

Developer: Slightly Mad Studios

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Game Series

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Project CARS Game Series

A series of simulation racing games created by Slightly Mad Studio with the active participation of fans (supporting the developers financially and during open testing). Individual installments of the series are famous for their numerous single- and multiplayer modes, as well as extensive vehicle upgrading capabilities.

Project CARS Game Series

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Originals

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News

Project CARS 4 is in the Works and Will Focus on Hyper Realism

Project CARS 4 is in the Works and Will Focus on Hyper Realism

The CEO of Slightly Mad Studios has published a series of posts on Twitter, devoted to the fourth installment of Project CARS. The posts have already been deleted, but it looks like the game is being developed and will have very realistic graphics.

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Bart Swiatek

December 22, 2020

Project CARS 4 is in the Works and Will Focus on Hyper Realism
EA Buys Codemasters; DiRT and Need for Speed Owned by One Publisher

EA Buys Codemasters; DiRT and Need for Speed Owned by One Publisher

Not Take-Two, but Electronic Arts bought Codemasters. At the last minute, EA made a bid of $1.2 billion to acquire the F1 license and the DiRT, GRID and Project CARS series.

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Paul Musiolik

December 14, 2020

EA Buys Codemasters; DiRT and Need for Speed Owned by One Publisher
Codemasters Bought by Take-Two Interactive

Codemasters Bought by Take-Two Interactive

The rumors from a few days ago turned out to be true. Codemasters, a company known to all fans of racing games, will be taken over by the industry giant Take-Two Interactive, which also owns developer Rockstar and publisher 2K Games.

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Michael Kulakowski

November 10, 2020

Codemasters Bought by Take-Two Interactive

First Reviews: Project CARS 3 - A New Direction

A lot of reviews of Project CARS 3, the latest game from Slightly Mad Studios, has appeared on the web. It seems that the developers decided to go with their flagship series in a slightly different direction, because we're dealing with a game that is very different from previous installments.

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Bart Swiatek

August 25, 2020

First Reviews: Project CARS 3 - A New Direction

Project CARS 3 Hardware Requirements; Campaign For 40 Hours

The team at Slightly Mad Studios revealed the hardware requirements of the PC edition of Project CARS 3. Kris Pope also revealed that Career Mode will provide us with over 40 hours of fun.

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Jacob Blazewicz

August 3, 2020

Project CARS 3 Hardware Requirements; Campaign For 40 Hours

Project CARS 3 Gets Release Date

Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios have revealed the launch date of Project CARS 3. The third installment of the realistic racing series will be released before the end of summer.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 24, 2020

Project CARS 3 Gets Release Date

Release Date and First In-game Trailer of Project CARS 3

The third installment of the Project CARS racing game series has been officially announced. The information was accompanied by the first trailer running on the game engine. Project CARS 3 will be released this summer on PCs, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

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Michael Kulakowski

June 3, 2020

Release Date and First In-game Trailer of Project CARS 3
Codemasters Bought the Devs of Project CARS

Codemasters Bought the Devs of Project CARS

Codemasters has announced that it has purchased the Slightly Mad Studios team, the devs of the Project CARS series. The result of this undertaking is to be the creation of a „global leader in the genre of racing games”.

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Christian Pieniazek

November 28, 2019

Codemasters Bought the Devs of Project CARS

Project CARS 3 Two Times Better; Announcement Coming Soon

Project CARS 3 will soon be announced. This information was provided by Ian Bell from Slightly Mad Studios, who does not hide his excitement with the game.

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Jacob Blazewicz

July 26, 2019

Project CARS 3 Two Times Better; Announcement Coming Soon

Project Cars 3 Will Be More Like NFS Shift

CEO of Slightly Mad Games revealed a new direction for Project CARS 3 - the game will resemble NSF Shift.

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January 2, 2019

Project Cars 3 Will Be More Like NFS Shift

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Project CARS 3 Video Game:

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3450 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 680 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7/10.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2070 / Radeon RX 5700 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Project CARS 3 Video Game.

7.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 40% of Critics. There are 73 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Push Square: 6 / 10 by Jacob Hull

Project CARS 3 marks a significant departure for the series, abandoning most of its sim heritage in favour of arcade racing. Offering a variety of different cars and tracks, there's plenty of content on offer, making for a fun distraction, but it lacks the excitement we expect from wheel-to-wheel racing. It takes inspiration from all over the place, but it's perhaps most closely aligned with Sony's own DriveClub. It would seem, then, that the PS4 cycle is ending the way it began. We're just not sure we'd pick this over what's come before.

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TrustedReviews: 3.5 / 5 by Jade King

Project Cars 3, at least on the base console versions, isn’t quite the polished sequel we were hoping for, but despite its foibles – and there are many – it’s entertaining. The racing can be fun, finding that niche of being accessible and competitive.

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GamesRadar+: 3.5 / 5 by Justin Towell

Project Cars 3 is a great way to get into sim racing for newcomers thanks to its overtly gamey career mode, but the move into proper 'simcade' territory feels odd and unfulfilling.

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55%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (3,551)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Diverse Car and Track Selection: The game offers a wide variety of cars and tracks, providing players with numerous racing options.
  • Accessible Gameplay: Many users appreciate the game’s approachability, making it suitable for casual players and those looking for a less demanding racing experience compared to traditional simulators.
  • Visual Customization: Players can personalize their cars with a good level of aesthetic customization.
  • Fun Arcade Feel: Some users find the arcade-style racing enjoyable, especially when compared to more serious simulators.
  • Good Graphics and Sound: The graphics are generally well-received, and the sound design, particularly engine sounds, is noted as one of the best in racing games.
  • Decent Performance on Various Platforms: The game runs well on handheld devices like the Steam Deck, providing a smooth experience.

The main cons of the game

  • Frustrating Career Mode: Many reviews highlight the career mode as overly grindy and frustrating, with difficult objectives that often require players to pay in-game currency to progress.
  • Inconsistent AI Behavior: The AI is frequently criticized for being erratic and unrealistic, particularly in challenging weather conditions.
  • Identity Crisis: The game struggles to define itself, with players noting that it is neither a pure simulator nor a fully arcade experience, leading to dissatisfaction among fans of the previous installments.
  • Multiplayer Issues: Online multiplayer is described as being poorly implemented and often unplayable due to connectivity issues.
  • Lack of Features: Many users feel the game is missing key features found in previous titles, such as more detailed tuning options and race management elements (like pit stops and qualifying).
  • High Price Point: The game is criticized for its pricing, especially considering it has not been offered at a discount and is viewed as not worth the full price.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Deeper Simulation Mechanics: Players miss the more realistic simulation aspects that were present in previous Project CARS games, such as comprehensive tuning options and a more authentic driving experience.
  • Proper Weather Effects: Users expect better handling and AI behavior in adverse weather conditions, which is not delivered.
  • Qualifying and Pit Stops: The absence of qualifying laps and pit stop strategies is noted as a significant missing element.
  • Multiplayer Functionality: A robust multiplayer mode is lacking, with many players experiencing issues with connectivity and matchmaking.
  • Achievement Tracking and Functionality: Users report bugs with achievements and progression tracking, particularly in the context of multiplayer and career challenges.

Summary

  • In summary, while Project CARS 3 has its strengths in accessibility and car variety, it suffers from significant issues in gameplay design, AI behavior, and missing features that have left many fans of the franchise disappointed.

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