Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003)

What started out on the Sega Dreamcast has become one of the finest franchises in one-on-one street racing...until Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 on the PS2.

This title stays true to its Dreamcast roots. Players purchase their first car, buy one or two tune-ups if left over funds allow, and then hit recreated Tokyo highways to take on battles, one-on-one, with other racers.

The graphics in this PS2 version are polished and the cars actually carry the real names of the manufacturers. Controls are tight and responsive and lean more on the arcade style rather than a simulation side; which is as it should be.

But, for a first time in TXR's history, players may find themselves battling two opponents simultaneously occasionally. This game is worth a try for those that have never played the series before. Over 200 miles of recreated Tokyo highways exist in this game and players can take exits to reach other roads in the game. The rivals in the game make up gangs that the player must defeat by staying ahead of their opponent.

Races won results in earned in-game credits that are used to buy tune-ups and more cars. Some boss battles won will reward the player with the boss' car. Most players in the past have complained that the game is entirely set at night time. This game is staying true to an actual sport that takes place in Japan which is done mainly during the night time hours.

Overall, a great one-hit wonder that is worth a place in ones PS2 game collection. It is a racing experience that is like no other.

Only genki makes me satisfied to play street racing games. Tuning is very attractive while graphics makes it 10 x much better from other games. Sound simply fantastic. Its been released in 2003 but for me it feels like yesterday. Racing fans u dont know what ur missin. Just go for it.
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Tokyo xtreme racer is my favorite racing game series. IMO it is the most realistic driving experience out of ps2 games. over 600 rivals makes the game very long. some rivals have special requirements,

This game is so tight. I remember when I first bought it. The realizim of the Japanese highway is incredible. You have so many options to choose from then it comes to your car customization and trust me you never get tired of roaring down the Wangen !!! it's up to you if you can handle the challenges and take over Japans best!!! see you on the Wangen and try to keep up IF YOU CAN !!!!!!1

This game is much like need for speed underground but with a more real life feel to it aka real life streer raceing.You get to customize all but you cant put nos.
Also there is alot of cars in this game but you need to unlock them and better have alot of money in the game to buy them.