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Review of ATV Offroad Fury 3 on PlayStation 2

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Nov 2004
Cover image of ATV Offroad Fury 3 on PS2
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS2 PS2 logo
Released: 02 Nov 2004
Genre: Racing
Developer: Climax Racing
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Introduction

Rev up those engines and dust off your favorite racing gloves, 'cause we're diving headfirst into ATV Offroad Fury 3! Released back in 2004 and proudly sporting the mayhem of all-terrain vehicle racing, this game takes your PS2 for a spin like a rollercoaster designed by a caffeine-fueled six-year-old. Grab a controller, because it's time to hit the dirt!

Gameplay

ATV Offroad Fury 3 is the third installment in a series that's all about mud, speed, and glorious airborne stunts. You'll not only race your ATVs on various dirt tracks, but you'll also take the liberty to perform stunts! And if the very thought of jumping off ramps gets your adrenaline pumping, you'll want to learn those stunts like your diploma depended on it. The game features an array of different ATVs-each with customizable parts and colors, allowing you to trick out your ride like a teenage boy's bedroom poster collection. Button combinations let you pull off stunts while mid-air, which is 50% instinct and 50% luck... just like playing poker with your grandparents!

Graphics

For a game that hit consoles when flip phones were still the hot topic, the graphics did not disappoint! The environments may not be hyper-realistic by today's standards, but the dirt tracks and off-road landscapes are colorful and less pixelated than that time you accidentally downloaded a 1990s screensaver. Grass sways, mud splashes (your controller will thank you), and even the background scenery gets a thumbs up for keeping you in the off-roading zone. Just remember, this was when shiny particles weren't a thing-thankfully, the gameplay makes you feel like a pro, even if the graphics aren't cutting-edge anymore.

Conclusion

To summarize, ATV Offroad Fury 3 is not just a racing game; it's a wild ride filled with stunts, customization, and mud-slinging fun. It balances a smooth selection of gameplay mechanics with an engaging online multiplayer experience (if you're lucky enough to have friends still interested in PS2). While it might not make you quit your day job, it certainly will entertain you for those wide-open weekends. Sure, it has some flaws, but these are easily overshadowed by the sheer joy of racing your ATV through glorious virtual mud! So, rev those engines, gather your buddies, and prepare to leave the couch for some serious off-road chaos. Score? A respectable 7.5 out of 10- because nothing screams

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