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XG3 Extreme G Racing
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 21 critic reviews
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Based on 11 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Acclaim
Developer: Acclaim Studios Cheltenham
Genre(s): Racing
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 27, 2001
Summary
"Wipeout Fusion" is in for some competition (if it is ever released!) with this anti-gravity racer which moves at 60 frames per second and features three modes (league, arcade, and time-trial) and two-player split-screen racing within a playable field of up to 12 bikes.
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamingTrend
Acclaim Cheltenham has successfully combined graphics, sound and game play into a racer that has heart-pounding speed, dizzying visuals, great control and excellent multiplayer functions.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
Small nuances, like the changing weather conditions...and the incredible rush of speed during the starightaways, along with a smoother look and a greater sense of control, realy helps XG3 for the GameCube put a nicer spin on the genre, and edges out the PS2 version by a margin.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
Offers some excellent gameplay and a fun multiplayer racing experience.
Read Full Review >Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
You can't help but be quietly impressed by its speed, its stunning scenery, and its incredibly well-designed tracks.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Those who waited for the GameCube version of Extreme-G 3 have been rewarded with a superior version of the game....A smart and solid racing game that provides an amazing feeling of true speed.
Read Full Review >IGN
One of my favorite racing games of all time. It's got newly polished, tight vehicle control, wonderfully designed tracks that seem to go in every direction, and an unblemished sense of speed that surpasses everything else out there.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
Offers a level of speed and intensity that’s difficult to capture in a game. It’s a complex balance to reach, but Acclaim definitely came close to achieving it.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Next to "Crazy Taxi," this is the best racing/driving game on the console.
Read Full Review >Operation Sports
Few arcade type racing titles are created with the entertaining gameplay and great presentation this game possesses...Unfortunately it lacks length.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Although the single player game has a few too many potential dead ends, the accessible gameplay and multiplayer support for up to four people means it's a surefire crowd pleaser.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The GC-only four-player mode is impressively fast. [Feb 2002, p.87]
Yahoo! Games
This is fast. Seriously fast. Brain-crushingly, mind-numbingly fast. Probably faster than anything we've ever played before. It's not fast like "Wipeout" is fast - sure, "Wipeout" is fast, but not this fast.
Read Full Review >Cloudchaser
The only thing to beware of with XG3 on GameCube is the somewhat limited helping of race tracks and a specific style of racing that doesn’t exactly jive with all types of people.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
A racing experience that’d blow Kojak’s hair back. [Feb 2002, p.58]
GamePro
Most WipeOut race fans will play Extreme G3, say, "wow, cool," and just drool over how potentially cool "WipeOut Fusion" is gonna be.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
The smooth controls, incredibly fast races and fun combat are still here, and the Cube's processor seems more than able to handle the blindingly fast races even in four player split screen.
Read Full Review >GameShark
You'll be grinding your teeth every few minutes as you realize the difficulty that Acclaim has sunk into this thing. It's one of those racers where you need to be pretty much perfect each time, as well as constantly upgrading your vehicle.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Extreme G3 excels in its delivery, but the lack of excitement and any sort of replay system dampen the fun.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
There are only 12 cycles on a huge track, leaving you by yourself for much of the race. [Jan 2002, p.128]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Alex B. gave it a10:
I love this game, and I want more!!!!! I beat it fast and want xgr four to come out now, if it is out, I'm buying it now.
James R. gave it a10:
4 player mode rules, and in GC looks fine, more than in PS2 where there isn't even 4 player version. Buy it for GC if you like FZeroGX.
Ryan M. gave it a 5:
This game has nothing that we haven't done already. Brings nothing new to the futuristic racing genre. The only plus is the 2 player adventure racing mode.
Clyde C. gave it an 8:
THis is a great game. The only problems are no storyline and the 2-player team mode is incredibly difficult. Other than that, it is GREAT.
Saint P. gave it a 3:
Very very very disappointed with this game. the only saving grace are the tracks which aren't enough to warrant a purchase or rental (swapped out same day for another).
Ben J. gave it a 9:
It feels like a roller coaster on a rocket ship! Great for multiplayer or single player from shooting the crap out of each other to winning the last race.
MG gave it a 10:
I can't even believe one idiot said this game is better on PS2, it's got better graphics and frame rate on the Cube, plus the addition of 4 player. This game is significantly better on the GameCube than the PS2. The game itself is awesome, better than "Wipeout" or "F-Zero" in my opinion.
