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Real Racing 3
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Rear Racing 3 is such controversy. It comes from EA, you can get it for free, but enjoy it perfectly without spending a dime.
I've just gotten into this game, first on my iPhone 5 but the screen is really too small to enjoy it, and now on my iPad mini.
Quick question, am I really racing head to head with others or does RR3 take the statics of other racers and apply them to AI drivers in my race?
Quick question, am I really racing head to head with others or does RR3 take the statics of other racers and apply them to AI drivers in my race?
NO, you're not really racing head to head with others -- not even close. RR3 assigns the total race time and avatar of someone to a "bot car". I think the race time is then fudged a little to account for the fact that you're always starting in last position.
Otherwise, that bot car races with the currently horrendous artificial intelligence that makes for a demolition derby of a race. So, don't be offended when a "friend" knocks you off the track, or constantly rams you from behind.
There are rumors that the developer is planning to make the AI a little more realistic (it is supposed to be Real Racing, after all, not Grand Theft Auto).
Regards,
Tom
p.s. Have you tried RR2? That DOES have real-time racing against friends over a network. I race my kids on that sometimes on the home wifi -- I let them drive a little Chevy coupe while I drive the McLaren F1.
p.s. Have you tried RR2? That DOES have real-time racing against friends over a network. I race my kids on that sometimes on the home wifi -- I let them drive a little Chevy coupe while I drive the McLaren F1.
I'm actually liking RR2 over RR3. It seems less fremium based and fun to play. RR3 seems designed that you need to buy credits to keep upgrading and I've not really needed to worry about that for RR2.
I got a lot of fun out of RR2, first on my iPhone, and then again when I got my mini (much better experience). I'd almost forgotten that RR2 even had IAP....
I've put a fair number of hours into RR3, and have yet to pull out my wallet. Even so, the freemium nature permeates the game, and not in a good way.
Regards,
Tom
That is what I felt, the game is designed for you to buy and keep buying credits. The game is stunning and the game play top notch but its designed to keep you spending $$. I'm not a huge game player so RR2 is more my style since I'll save money and have a more enjoyable experience
I found that it isn't that big of an issue. Buy a couple of the cheap cars with your virtual cash and you can drive one while the other takes the slow (and free) route to repairs. Have been playing since it came out and haven't spent a real dime yet.
Count me in. On the first day I played this game, I was really good. Later, a friend of mine started playing the game and is now a better racer than I am. My first car is the 2010 Ford Focus. A little tip: I don't use my brakes. I also take advantage of the fact that cars slow down at times, like at turns.
Yeah, I got over my initial reluctance pretty quick. I'm at 91% complete. Haven't spent a dime.
moonman239 said:
I wouldn't try that if you have brake assist off!
Regards,
Tom
Who's still playing?
Hi all,
I'm wondering who's still playing this awesome game? I'm looking for a challenge regarding TSM times. Add me in GameCenter if you are interested: jadmorffier
Hi all,
I'm wondering who's still playing this awesome game? I'm looking for a challenge regarding TSM times. Add me in GameCenter if you are interested: jadmorffier
RR3 is pretty much the only game that I play. I'm a car guy so I really enjoy racing without spending a lot of $ to modify/blow up my own car It takes awhile to get to the big dollar cars though. And I've found that even if I do have the money to buy some of them, they are still locked. So something can be offered during one of their sales but I still can't buy it.
ZacNicholson: I've looked into being able to get all of the cars for free but don't trust the sites. Don't know how legit they are.
My goal is the Veyron 16.4. I think I'll have some fun with that one! At the rate I'm going, I'll have the money in 3 months but it will probably be locked
It takes awhile to get to the big dollar cars though. And I've found that even if I do have the money to buy some of them, they are still locked. So something can be offered during one of their sales but I still can't buy it. ZacNicholson: I've looked into being able to get all of the cars for free but don't trust the sites. Don't know how legit they are.
My goal is the Veyron 16.4. I think I'll have some fun with that one! At the rate I'm going, I'll have the money in 3 months but it will probably be locked
I've been playing RR3 for the past 8 months, on and off. I try to race at least once a day to get the max bonus and to build up the "bank balance".
I'm on the last series of the game. However, I have quite a few series that I'm unable to either enter or to complete because the game requires you to purchase the cars with "R Gold".
Now, I'm able to build up a modest gold balance by levelling up or to progress through series, but we're talking about small amounts of gold, usually 2 or 3 at a pop.
I sat down and worked out how much gold that I'd need to buy all the required cars to finish the game and for me to upgrade some already purchased cars which require gold for upgrades in order to meet min performance criteria or to simply get the car competitive (in my hands).
It came to around $700 (real dollars which purchase things like food, fuel, pay utilities, stuff like that) Now, the game is good, but it ain't THAT good. I don't know if any Xbox or Play Station car racing games require in-app purchases in order to progress through the game. I'd had to think that if they did there would be a revolt amongst the users.
I'd rather pay a reasonable price for the game up front, then to earn further game points which are attainable without having to make any additional purchases. As it is I've spent probably around $60 on gold and some extra "R Dollars". But that's it. If I can no longer progress then I'll simply delete it and move on. EA/Fire Monkeys have gotten some dough out of me.
In future, though, I won't be getting involved in any so called "freemium" games. They either come complete free, as is, or at whatever price they set on the game or application.
I'm on the last series of the game. However, I have quite a few series that I'm unable to either enter or to complete because the game requires you to purchase the cars with "R Gold".
Now, I'm able to build up a modest gold balance by levelling up or to progress through series, but we're talking about small amounts of gold, usually 2 or 3 at a pop.
I sat down and worked out how much gold that I'd need to buy all the required cars to finish the game and for me to upgrade some already purchased cars which require gold for upgrades in order to meet min performance criteria or to simply get the car competitive (in my hands).
It came to around $700 (real dollars which purchase things like food, fuel, pay utilities, stuff like that) Now, the game is good, but it ain't THAT good. I don't know if any Xbox or Play Station car racing games require in-app purchases in order to progress through the game. I'd had to think that if they did there would be a revolt amongst the users.
I'd rather pay a reasonable price for the game up front, then to earn further game points which are attainable without having to make any additional purchases. As it is I've spent probably around $60 on gold and some extra "R Dollars". But that's it. If I can no longer progress then I'll simply delete it and move on. EA/Fire Monkeys have gotten some dough out of me.
In future, though, I won't be getting involved in any so called "freemium" games. They either come complete free, as is, or at whatever price they set on the game or application.