TOCA Race Driver 3
Main Game
RELEASED
7.2
Feb 24, 2006
PlayStation 2PC (Microsoft Windows)+3byRobosoft Technologies•Codemasters
Overview:|
As a 2006 main racing simulator, this title offers deep career progression across 120 championships and 35 race types, including Open Wheel, GT, Rallying, and Oval events, featuring licensed series like DTM. You progress through Pro Career or World Tour modes, mastering varied disciplines on tracks primarily set in the UK and Germany. A key feature is its comprehensive damage modeling and AI, supported by online play for up to 12 users on Xbox. This simulation focuses on broad motorsport variety within its core package.
This title, released in 2006, is the third installment in a well-regarded series of racing simulations, offering a deep dive into various professional motorsport disciplines. Available across PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation Portable, and Mac platforms, it aims to deliver an authentic simulation experience across a wide spectrum of racing types. The core experience is built around comprehensive career progression and diverse racing formats.
Core Gameplay and Structure
The game centers on extensive single-player content structured around three main modes: World Tour, Pro Career, and Free Race. The Pro Career mode serves as the primary progression path, challenging players to master numerous racing disciplines to advance. Players will engage with 120 distinct Championships spread across 35 different types of racing.
What Racing Disciplines Are Included?
The variety of racing available is a significant feature of this simulation. Competitions span multiple categories, including high-speed Open Wheel racing, intense GT circuit battles, high-banked Oval racing, demanding Rallying stages, and rugged Off-Road racing. Furthermore, the game features fully licensed championships, such as the DTM series and the V8 Supercar championship, providing authentic competition environments.
The atmosphere of the game is rooted in realistic motorsport environments, with many tracks initially focused in the UK and Germany, with further locations unlocked through success in the Pro Career mode or by setting competitive lap time records.
Unique Features and Multiplayer Options
A key aspect distinguishing this simulation is the breadth of its content and its focus on realistic competition mechanics, often drawing favorable comparisons to other major racing simulators of its era, particularly regarding on-track car interaction, AI behavior, and detailed damage modeling.
Does This Game Offer Online Play?
Yes, the game supports online multiplayer functionality, allowing up to 12 players on the Xbox platform and 8 players on the PlayStation 2. Notably, for the PlayStation 2 generation, this title stands out as a significant racing simulator offering a dedicated online racing mode.
Additional Content Availability
Regarding post-launch content, this main game title does not feature any officially released Downloadable Content (DLCs) or Expansions. The full experience is contained within the base release. There are also no known remakes or remasters currently available.
Game Details
Primary Name: TOCA Race Driver 3
Alternative Names:
DTM Race Driver 3 (German Title)
V8 Supercars 3 (Australian Title)
Race Driver 3 (Abbreviation)
V8 Supercars Australia 3 (Alternative title)
Type: Main Game
Series: TOCA Race Driver
Developer: Robosoft Technologies, Sumo Digital, Codemasters Southam
Publisher: Codemasters
Release Information
Release Date: Feb 24, 2006
Genres & Themes
Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport
Themes: Non-fiction
Platforms
PlayStation 2PC (Microsoft Windows)XboxPlayStation PortableMac
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Age Ratings
ESRB:E10+ (Everyone 10+)
PEGI:12+
USK:0 (All Ages)
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