Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (2001 Video Game) User Reviews

Another highlight in the GT series

[jamiecostelo58 · 7/10 · 2 January 2007]

Upon first playing of this game I could not believe the superb graphics; what an improvement over GT2! I like GT3, but I am disappointed with the dramatically less number of vehicles you can drive in the game compared to its predecessor. I think you only get around about 150 - 200 cars in GT3, which is disappointing when you could drive more than 600 in GT2. Then again, with the release of the game early on in the Playstation 2's lifespan, I suppose this is to be expected.

Of course, with GT3, we are rewarded with extra tracks and a more detailed driving experience, but perhaps the main flaw with this game - and its two predecessors - is that you cannot damage the vehicles whatsoever. However, the replays are superb!

Although the aim of the game is no different to its predecessors (win races in GT mode to unlock new vehicles and courses etc), GT3 is still a massive contribution to a racing game series that redefined the genre, and will continue to set the benchmark in that respect.

Legend

[carguysix · 9/10 · 30 November 2022]

21st anniversary of gran turismo 3 a spec Good cars like nissan,Toyota,Ford,Mazda,Lamborghini,Honda,BMW,Mercedes,Chevrolet,Shelby, and More Others Cars they don't have. Bugatti,Tesla,Mclaren,Hyundai,Ferrari,Koenigsegg,Panhard,Cord,Plymouth, and Other Cars Don't Exist. In 1995 Toyota Corolla From WRC Got Ban This Race and Before they get Kick Out From This Race from the prize car in gran turismo 2. Suzuki Escudo is the fastest Car Ever in this game just like gran turismo 2 but it looks like it's Definitely Same with the decals in gran turismo 3 it's use 3D Modes and Same price in gran turismo 2 and 3.

Perrrrrrrrrfect!

[I_saw_a_squirrel · 10/10 · 15 August 2002]

This is the best of the series. The only thing different from the other games are; better graphics, different car selection (I won't say more cars, because GT2 has the biggest selection), and some different tracks. The cars have taken on a life of their own. All the cars have realistic feels to them. GT1 and 2 did, but did they look this good? I don't think so. The only complaint I have is that they took out Motor Sports Land. Even though that was a slow and small track, it was at a challenging enough to like. But all the other tracks make up for it. I also like that now you can upgrade the racing cars, but not that you can't make your own. I also like that your car now has oil. It makes more sense. But, unlike GT2, their isn't any damage. Well, what's the plot, besides racing and suping up your car? Nothing. There's no reason for one. Just race. I also like the soundtrack. Some songs aren't the best, but the title song ("Are You Gonna Go My Way? (Gran Turismo Remix) is great. I also like "99 Red Balloons". Oh, and unlike GT1 and like GT2, in GT3, you can use your customized cars in arcade mode. And even though it doesn't look like it from the car select menu, if you go into the Settings option, look at the bottom of the screen. It'll say the horsepower of the car.I like to whip the computer's butt. Most of the time, you can beat 'em, if you have a strong enough car (strong as in HP).It's rewarding to race for hours, looking to win a new car, and on the final strip on the last lap, about 50m from the finish line, with no one in your mirror (because you're to far ahead, duh), than go to the left side of the track, hit the handbrake, and spin right across the finish line. SWEEEEEEETTTTTT!

The best racing game ever made.

[BlackJack_B · 27 August 2002]

When I bought my PlayStation 2, I purchased GT3:A-Spec despite not enjoying the first two games of the series. However, I felt that the power of the PS2 would make this game more appealing. Four months later, and plenty of trophies later, I discovered that the GT series is the best racing game series ever made and GT3:A-Spec is their biggest creation yet.

Polyphony (sic) Studios has delivered the definitive racing game. With over 150 cars, all with their own characteristics, the player competes in multiple races to win money for upgrades and new cars. Tracks include Seattle, Rome, The French Riviera, and Laguna Seca. Car manufacturers from all over the world have their cars licensed. Some of the cars include the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Honda Civic, and the Mazda Miata. As you get better, more exotic cars in the Formula One vein and rally cars are won.

While time trial and Arcade are O.K., it's in Simulation mode where the fun is. You start with a little money to buy a car and then win more money to upgrade it. Win a series and you'll win another car for your garage. Eventually, you'll be hooked on this game trying to win all the cars and races.

The graphics are beautiful with lots of detail for the courses. The cars handle beautifully even with a gamepad. There could have been more tracks (19 in all plus reverses) and also the later courses require from 10 to 100 laps to complete and I couldn't find a way to save the game in progress. Hopefully, GT4 will correct this.

Of course, the sound is the icing on the cake. Every car sounds different and has each manufacturer's quirks in them. The soundtrack of songs is stellar with a wide variety of licensed tracks. Jimi Hendrix's "Stone Free", The Cult's "She Sells Sanctuary", Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart" and others from the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Papa Roach, Masters of Mayhem, and Grinspoon. My personal faves are Grand Theft Audio's "As Good As It Gets" and Snoop Dogg's made for the game tune. The only disappointment is that you can't raise the volume of the songs; they can be lost sometimes in the engine's roar.

Still, the best racing game ever made and now a part of PS2's Greatest Hits. If you have a PS2, you must own this one. ***** out of *****

A must have.

[mattbarnes · 10/10 · 9 August 2001]

After playing the game for the first time I was totally blown away by the realism of graphics and gameplay, the cars handled just like the real thing and the reflections on the car were absolutely incredible.

If you ever contemplate buying a video game this is one you simply must have.

If you like cars or not, you'll be amazed by this work art.

The cars actually look like the real thing and the replays look awesome.

Not as good as number 2

[Eamonn_green · 26 August 2002]

Ok sacrificing gameplay for graphics makes a bad game. This game proves this. Ok so I was playing the game and it says 200 kmh and I started thinking "its more like 2 kmh"! The gameplay is so slow it makes a Lada look fast! In the second game the gameplay isn't sacrificed for graphics instead it's balanced. It has good graphics and good gameplay. The first sacrificed graphics for great gameplay. So number had great gameplay but the graphics weren't good. This game has amazing graphics but terrible gameplay! This is the worst GT game with the second being best but Gran Turismo Concept looks class so I'm hoping its a good Playstation 2 Gran Turismo game.