No doubt, agreed . I kinda dissapointed to play , I don want those points ,EXP,etc... no time attack mode is a joke to me/// play on console tho, its graphics is a joke. and I already had issues of terrible bugs....
"The lacks made me sad." Same, man. Same. As a beginner Sim racer, Project Cars 1 and 2 were the only one that able to teach me everything I need to know about racing in real life. I know that sound exaggerating, but that is how I felt for the series compared to Asseto Corsa.
I agree because project cars had a level of difficulty close to real life compared to that of assetto corsa(amazing game) but in terms of that immersion definitely pc2
I think the biggest problem of this game is the name. Because, underneath everything, it is a very fun racing *game* If this was called "Project RACER" with this NFS: Shift vibe, the backlash wouldn't be as big as it is.
@@kenjamago3977 Even if MW2012 had any other name, it's not a good game either. Imagine Burnout Paradise but it has all the fun sucked out dry, that's what MW2012 is.
In short: It's PC. But Forza-tized. Being a Forza Rival. Be ready for the Rammers. Luckily, I can Police the race (If I had a Police Rapid Response unit). Should've called it Project CARS Forza.
It is more like GRID 2019. Forza, both Motorsport and Horizon handle well, but they arent trying to be simulators. If they figured out how to do penalties and so on right they would have been the best simcades ever created. I consider FM7 and FH4 to be betatests for such systems. GRID on the other hand... well it looks ok, and sounds ok, but maybe some action game could get away with that.
The AI driving in clusters is priceless: I've never seen such a crazy behavior, in any game, since I've started playing sim oriented racing games in 1993. xD
The AI do cheats in this game, even if you force everyone to drive a identical car. They will take corners at unrealistic speed, as if they were on rails... PCars2 also had this problem.
Ai cheats with grip and brakes and if they drive fwd or 4wd cars they don't suffer understeer at all. Also if you set up an High aggressivity they try to overtake from very far away, cheating ever more, and going for a gap that doesn't exist, but in the end they never make you spin. Also, for some cars ai is completely off pace (both too fast and too slow), partially ruining class races.
Great video. I always love your video. Big fan of yours since I started sim racing. Real review which explains which particular part Project Cars 3 is not realistic without providing unnecessarily subjective words which other English native TH-camr does. I feel your honest opinion on the game since you liked Project Cars 2 and you've been uploading many Project Cars 2 videos. Highly agree on mistakes on the naming of the game. No tire wear however there is tire temperature and no pit stops... they should have left it for players to choose. Keep the great work. Thank you as always!
Viperconcept : "it isn't a disappointment" Also Viperconcept : "it's just different from our expectations" It looks like the definition of disappointment IMHO Though, I agree the choice to name it PC3 is greedy mistake
@@dorawings you're missing my point If you compare this to food, it's like if McDonald's stopped making hamburgers in order to make pizzas. The name and fame of trademark is still there but you won't get what you expected anymore. It doesn't matter how good the pizza is, some customers will be disappointed because it has changed. I disagree, it isn't "just a name", when you are making a sequel, the trademark has an image and some principles to the customer. It is pure greed IMHO because, the pure sim aspect was part of the DNA of the series.
I think that...generally, just because something doesn't follow our expectations, it doesn't mean it has to be a disappointment. It could be a really nice surprise instead! ^_^
What a wondeful review, after a while of not playing sim racing games I was looking forward to pc3(i played a decent amount of hours of pc2 and loved it) an then sudently everyone was bashing the game and i didn't understood why? No one explained and just rambled for minutes. Thanks for the insight, I will give it a chance since I mostly play with a controller
it is so amazing to see how big your channel has gotten! Been a fan for so long as you starting to talk has made it so much better! Love your videos and will keep watching!!!
Now THIS is a review. Not the Sarcastic BS Ermin came up with or the whiny mess Sim Racing Paddock did, just an unbiased review and analyzing the game for what it is (An arcade first, simulation second game) instead of a pure simulation. Just need to watch BlackPanthaa´s or KuruHS´s videos on this game to see what the demographic for this game is. Nicely done Viper, excellent video as always.
I agree, but he's not the only one to say that this game shouldn't have been called "Project Cars 3", because it's way too different from the two previous ones.
@@christophelemaire4551 I totally agree on that part, the game should have either been called ¨Project Cars¨ so it can be considered a reboot or just ¨Project Cars: **Insert anything here** so it can be considered a spinoff. But they probably just wanted to secure some sales with the name and it backfired.
True! Ermin sounded pissed mostly because he didn't get free stuff. SMS: **doesn't send him a free copy of PC3** Ermin: I'm gonna end those guys' whole career.
This game has actually nothing to do with Codemasters. The direction was chosen by SMS long before Codemasters entered the picture. Notice how Codemasters is _not_ the publisher! Also this game has worse graphics, worse weather effects, worse performance and less tracks than Project CARS 2. In my opinion they should have added tire flex, at least in a visual way (I always find it fascinating to see good suspension and tire flex systems), simplified the tuning much more, added all the content of PC 2, improved the A.I., removed the upgrade system (I mean it doesn't add anything, so what's the point), improved the visual customization, after all that's a pretty important part in many arcade games and changed the car classes. SMS took artistic freedom and oriented the classes on their performance index rating. In general they should have kept all the visuals and changed the physics. And of course also the abysmal marketing idiocy, but that doesn't change the game.
Whatever it's called, this game is the most fun racer I've ever played, and I've played a lot. I wont be playing GRID again because although this isn't as graphically impressive as GRID it's far more fun and immersive. It's a joy to play and doesn't deserve the hate.
It's getting hate because of the name. Project CARS stands for Project Community Assisted Racing Simulator, and this game spits in the faces of the backers and the fans of the first two games. In my opinion, it deserves every bit of the hate, because it's yet another corporation banking off the clout of past titles to try and squeeze every dollar they can out of the playerbase. Most of the content are direct ports from Project CARS 2 that both look and handle worse. I'm done with SMS, and definitely done with Codemasters, who recently bought out SMS.
Im not trying to say its not a fun game and that people cant enjoy it for what it is. I'm trying to explain why I feel the hate it's getting is justified.
@@Timothy27778 I know, but it sucks anyway, I can overtake them all in the first turn because they are super slow while turning, and I don't have to worry about damage on my car so I can even just crash on them and overtake everyone
This review was fantastic.. being able to remain unbiased toward their shift in demographic and see past all of the bs surrounding the game since launch is a rare quality. Bravo.
This is the most balanced, calm and honest review of PC3 on TH-cam. All the Sim Racing channels were waiting to shoot dead PC3. Even though they all knew that PC3 wasn't going to be Sim months ago. And after that, some of them still accepted a free early press copy of the game for views. Even I knew that PC3 was going to be more like a sequel to Shift 2 than PC2 and I don't have a Sim Racing channel.
@@christophelemaire4551 Where's the fun in a game with awful AI that cheats, dive-bombs you, and goes from too hard to very easy without rhyme or reason?
You are right! Totally different game and i LOVE IT because its SO MUCH FUN! I could drive no asists on highest lvl with my G29! Its something like Gran Turismo which I could not play on PC but now i can!
Jule Rulez Nope. GT Sport got tires and fuel and pits (optionally). GT Sport got tightly balanced car groups (mostly). GT Sport is pretty bug free. And GT Sport’s online community is 500X larger than this will ever be. If you like this, be glad you CAN’T play Gran Turismo! You’d hate it.
The only review I'll take to heart x) But yeah, I think the game is good enough, but the name is why most people are disappointed or won't even try the game... It's kinda like what happened to NFS MW 12, the name was why people don't like the game, it isn't like the old Most Wanted but it's a good game anyway, just the title that upsets people.... But idk
I dunno about you guys, but I feel there is a new market emerging, the market of sim-arcade games that disguises themselves as sim games, for people that want to say that they play full sim games but they don't...
GTBKS Gran Turismo in my opinion is in a good spot when it comes to sim-arcade, it is the most “realistic” inside the category sim-arcade, but still is a sim-arcade.
Viper, you're so awesome. Like, I'm studying game design and you know so much that it's really impressive. I learn so much from you that I can't be grateful enough. Very nice video, wish you only the best
This game has such an amazing feel in the controller to how the car really feels. Do you think if we copy the controller settings. And put those in other racing games the controls will be even more amazing.
I agree with you, this game isn't bad - it is different. It is an Arcade-ish similar to a GRID driving game but we have real-ish type tracks. I purchased this PC game on STEAM and when it was at a good sale price. I also got this game because it provides VR support built into the game which most of my racing games I do in VR mode. I do not do the Career mode, just do quick races - select car-track, and go race 5-10 laps with the AI. This game is strictly good entertainment for me. That is when I am not doing other serious SIM racing games. This video covers all the main topics of the game. Thanks for your video. Take care.
They should have called it "Project Cars: Go fast" or something, like there is Forza and Forza Horizon. But I'm looking for a simcade, and I hoped PC3 would fill my need, but I want qualification, pitstops, and VR. Is there any option on the market ?
Good review, mate. Just not quite sure what you mean regarding it not having tyre deformation. It's present in the game, and was present even in the clip you showed. Moreover, you can actually feel it while driving, and see it in most replays. It's partly what contributes to the excessively 'bouncy' handling character of the game.
2:58 there is in fact a very small difference measured on my 27" Monitor (not fullscreen) the High pressure wheel has a contact patch with the length of 1,3cm while the low pressure one has 1,9cm
When I watch these reviews , it makes the game look bad. But I’ve been pretty addicted since early release . Good game to build cars and take it out on track in custom lobbies like forza Motorsport 4
To be honest, this is the best review of this game. Not just give shit just because is called Project Cars. A good review with a good oponion. Thanks. I was waiting for it.
Hola Viper. Estaba esperando tu review de este juego. Gracias por el análisis, muy profesional y analítico como todos tus reviews. Se te agradece mucho. Veré si me animo a comprar el juego. Saludos.
Naah, if you like yo drift you have Need For speed, with the actual Brake2Drift System (i dont like it) This game at least, gives you chances to have grip style
You concluded that it became a simcade, but can you compare it to Gran Turisno Sport? Is it worth buying or are the GTS suspension, tires and transmission settings better?
I don't have a steering wheel, I play on PC with a dualshock 4 and I tried to play ACC, Project cars 2 and Grid 2019 and it was too hard for me to control the car in ACC and PC2, and in Grid i felt that the driving was very simple, Project cars 3 is exactly the racing game that I wanted, driving does not feel as simple as in Grid and not as difficult as ACC or PC2 with gamepad, I mean it I am completely in love with Project cars 3! it is too fun and i don't care if people says that the game is trash. Project cars 3 is a really good game.
ZetasMasterMX And then, one day, you’ll get a GOOD casual game easy on a pad, and realize how bad this is. Maybe FM7, Horizons, maybe GT Sport, or maybe you’ll just get better with a pad and join the thousands that manage ACC or PC2 okay on pads... Or maybe, instead of blowing $80 on the deluxe version of this game, save up a bit more for a used wheel, and you’ll realize just how badly they ruined this game’s driving experience on a wheel...
Luqman Shamsul because it was supposed to be to the “pcars” series where it wa s supposed to be for sims not arcade games. Has they made it a spinoff it would’ve been better
Back then when I was still reading and watching reviews and gameplay of PC3, the first thing I heard was "mobile ripoff" from some comments. I found out there's no pit stops or tire wear. I automatically consider this game "Simcade". The next day, I looked at Jimmy's review on the game and I felt most of the resentments came from all the sim racers who expected PC3 to be an evolution. Game is still visually stunning as ever, has that little Gran Turismo and Shift 2 quirks of upgrading stock cars to race cars, the perfect cornering system, emphasis on fun racing. I am however disappointed because it's even worse in immersion than Gran Turismo Sport when really, it could've been the competitor if only they kept the pit stops in longer races. PC3 has gone far too casual for me to pick up as a Gran Turismo alternative, and it is why I'm not buying it.
My verdict would be like: It took MANY years for S.M.S. to understand that their approach to sim-racing was full of blatant mistakes on physics, tire model, car handling, etc., and it's now, after 6 games (including the Shifts and that infamous Test Drive: Ferrari Challenge) when they've realized fully on it, and went back to step 1; instead of starting again from step 14 failing the previous ones.
After many hours of playing, I gotta say I like it too, it's fun and something new for me, after having completed GRID 2019. But in PS4 there're some issues: sometimes the frame rate falls real low and the game slows down. And sometimes the resolution suffers a downgrade, looking more like a Nintendo Switch game more than PS4.
People may have forgotten that PC2 cold tyres were more slippery than frosty roads in real life. When trying to get superfast lap times, with an undamaged car, I grew so tired of having to do 2 warmup laps to heat the tyres before one full throttle attempt at a record, and then havi g to start over on cold tyres. Repeat 100 times. I stopped playing PC2 because it was not enough fun for me. This actually looks sim enough and like it will be good fun. Will miss tyre degradation tho.
I have a feeling the game could've done much better with some or all of these changes: -a small name change, like a subtitle (Project CARS: Ignition or something). Clarifies that it would be a spin-off with notable differences in gameplay from the other games. In spirit, I honestly still think it's a Project CARS game, being a collection of tarmac motorsport racing categories but with higher mechanical depth and less atmosphere than GRID - even if in my short experience it's significantly toned down on the vehicle dynamics aspect. -option to toggle more simulation-heavy aspects like wear, temperature effects, etc. Other sim racers have it, and the basis was there from the previous two games. If it has to be made accessible for non-sim racers, default to the easier/simpler settings on the first launch. -simple/intermediate/expert tuning options. It's taking inspiration from the Shift games, and they had a toggle between basic settings (adjusting multiple parameters at once while keeping a balance) and full freedom of tweaking. Goes inline with the previous point. -deeper performance upgrade options with flavour text. Shift 2, for all its flaws including in this category, still kept me invested just because I loved visualizing the changes I do to the car with varying levels of intake, exhaust, differential, clutch, brake systems and so on. Upgrades in PC3 are... too simple and uninteresting, like they're just tacked on. Aero packages don't even change the looks of the car until you swap to the race spec.
Thank you so much for this video. I had my moments where I want it but I don’t however, I’m very happy that the Dodge Viper made it into the project cars. It’s just in the wrong game. Though I think I’ll have fun just racing with my childhood car in this “sim-arcade” game. Maybe one day they’ll fix everything in updates.
They should have made it a spin-off type of thing, like Showdown in Dirt series and Horizon in the Forza series. Besides, Codemasters has separate teams for the DIRT series and Dirt Rally series, dedicated to the fans who like the style of these racing games. Had Slightly Mad taken a similar approach and had they made this a spin-off, or a completely new series for that matter, the reception would be different.
Some people still judging the book by it's cover and they need to stop it. Don't get fooled by the name. They didn't change the name because they wanted to sell more; it's a marketing technique and it's quite logical to do so. If it named differently you would say "hmm a new simcade game? Why would we need it when we have the GRID 2019 which is the game from same developper with same purpose" and probably say it's an "unnecessary" game that you don't need to care about it. But Codemasters rightfully used the "Here comes the airplane!" method and the people who's here for pure sim even started to like the game even they hated the game at the first sight. And you will love it too no matter how much you "hate" the game right now. Because if it was called Driveclub2 you would be saying that this is the best racing game of the year. It has the fun factor that you want but never expect.
david kirk on PD blew it big time perhaps you need to set in on a physics demonstration over at bugbear entertainment Call this what it is“project arse” (arcade racing simulation experience) Face it all the best graphics in the world won't change the FACT, pit strategy is an intricate or intrical part (something that is integral is very important or necessary) of any race along with tire management playing a crucial role and an exacting measure concerning the fule load and how a vehicle changes throughout a stint!! project cars 3 gets a big fat "f" !!As for us fans of simulation racing will see this title in the 1/2 price ben.
@@adariussartz2859 it's a totally different game with less features than an actual project cars game i know, but as i said they don't want you to look at this game as a successor to pc2, they want you to look at this game like a successor to nfs shift or driveclub, don't worry about the name so much. Pc2 is still up to date anyways.
the chase camera is now unlocked from the tracks surface now it stays in one spot even while the car bounces on its own . this is until u inlock with ctrl k
I played a bit of PC1 on my PS4, but had to stop because some cars were just unplayable with a controller. Now I have a wheel and I'm waiting for a sale to get it for PC and even while not having played a lot of it, I'm quite disappointed by the lack of stuff PC3 has. I couldn't agree more with what you said at the end about it needing a different name. Also, I like that you didn't butcher the game. It doesn't look bad, it's jsut different.
They shouldn't have use "project cars 3" to call this game, they shouldve made this a spinoff game and kept the mainline game more serious
Agreed
Yeah, almost like how there’s the more realistic Forza Motorsport series and the more casual Horizon series as well.
Shift 3
No doubt, agreed .
I kinda dissapointed to play , I don want those points ,EXP,etc...
no time attack mode is a joke to me///
play on console tho, its graphics is a joke. and I already had issues of terrible bugs....
Agree. Sub-series spinoff would def be better.
"It is evolving, just backwards"
-PewDiePie 2020
Ikr!
Azula's psychology is evolving too just backwards
@@dovydas4483 what is azula?
Watch avatar the past airbender it isreally an epic show
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"Project CARS GO" would be perfect name for this game.
On mobile with microtransactions, ads and energy meters.
Me lord
@@W00JDA Probably frickin mobile..
There will be an actual mobile version called “Project Cars Go”. It’s currently in beta.
I think Shift 3 with whatever extra subtitle added to the name would fit better
This is probably the fairest review I've seen out every single one I've watched and I'm really happy about that.
It lacks a bit in content and doesn't really look at the whole game, but in general it's a decent video.
supergt gave it a fair review.
that said, it does look like ass
I was waiting for this..
Get it here fo free www.skidrowreloaded.com/pc-3-codex/ I loved it ! Lot of fun !
Not only you ;p
Yep, me too
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"The lacks made me sad." Same, man. Same. As a beginner Sim racer, Project Cars 1 and 2 were the only one that able to teach me everything I need to know about racing in real life. I know that sound exaggerating, but that is how I felt for the series compared to Asseto Corsa.
Agreed. Assetto Corsa was better in ways, however I much preferred project cars to play, and was hoping by the 3rd game they’d have aced the formula.
I agree because project cars had a level of difficulty close to real life compared to that of assetto corsa(amazing game) but in terms of that immersion definitely pc2
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That was the most wholesome review I've seen about this game.
Sry cant like ur coment its at 69
I think the biggest problem of this game is the name. Because, underneath everything, it is a very fun racing *game*
If this was called "Project RACER" with this NFS: Shift vibe, the backlash wouldn't be as big as it is.
Agree. It is Driveclub 2! Even the little flags are all around haha!
And its like Most Wanted 2012 all over again!
@@kenjamago3977 Even if MW2012 had any other name, it's not a good game either. Imagine Burnout Paradise but it has all the fun sucked out dry, that's what MW2012 is.
@@mcatrane Yeah r8. Trying 2 grind 4 car upgrades & races felt like a chores
Agreed. I don't know why they did this, Codemaster has done such a thing previously with their Dirt series. Dirt Rally as sim-racing spinoff of Dirt.
The reviwer everybody been waiting for
i think the review that im curious what gives the verdict for cause everybody is mixed.
most deferentially
The more disingenuous review I saw by far!
In short: It's PC. But Forza-tized. Being a Forza Rival. Be ready for the Rammers. Luckily, I can Police the race (If I had a Police Rapid Response unit). Should've called it Project CARS Forza.
It is more like GRID 2019. Forza, both Motorsport and Horizon handle well, but they arent trying to be simulators. If they figured out how to do penalties and so on right they would have been the best simcades ever created. I consider FM7 and FH4 to be betatests for such systems.
GRID on the other hand... well it looks ok, and sounds ok, but maybe some action game could get away with that.
It remindes me a lot to Driveclub!
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@@HIGHSTAKES bruh
No, the original Project Cars was like Forza. This is like the Grid reboot.
The AI driving in clusters is priceless: I've never seen such a crazy behavior, in any game, since I've started playing sim oriented racing games in 1993. xD
JorgeAraujo97 💀
And i thought the cheating rubberbanding AI on EA BlackBox's NFS was way better than this
The AI do cheats in this game, even if you force everyone to drive a identical car. They will take corners at unrealistic speed, as if they were on rails... PCars2 also had this problem.
Ai cheats with grip and brakes and if they drive fwd or 4wd cars they don't suffer understeer at all. Also if you set up an High aggressivity they try to overtake from very far away, cheating ever more, and going for a gap that doesn't exist, but in the end they never make you spin.
Also, for some cars ai is completely off pace (both too fast and too slow), partially ruining class races.
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1:42 the Tyres, Suspension, Physics, Car Model and Immersion pops up
me: oh no
Its like a military obstacle course, and PC3 was just coming from mcdonalds
Yeah I was like ohh now I see the dissapointment
Great video. I always love your video. Big fan of yours since I started sim racing. Real review which explains which particular part Project Cars 3 is not realistic without providing unnecessarily subjective words which other English native TH-camr does. I feel your honest opinion on the game since you liked Project Cars 2 and you've been uploading many Project Cars 2 videos. Highly agree on mistakes on the naming of the game. No tire wear however there is tire temperature and no pit stops... they should have left it for players to choose. Keep the great work. Thank you as always!
Viperconcept : "it isn't a disappointment"
Also Viperconcept : "it's just different from our expectations"
It looks like the definition of disappointment IMHO
Though, I agree the choice to name it PC3 is greedy mistake
But it's just a name...
@@dorawings yes but its name is the series that was going towards sim not arcade, making this game a bruh moment
@@halo3rat_709 well,if you wanna play a sim game,pc2 still there
@@dorawings you're missing my point
If you compare this to food, it's like if McDonald's stopped making hamburgers in order to make pizzas. The name and fame of trademark is still there but you won't get what you expected anymore. It doesn't matter how good the pizza is, some customers will be disappointed because it has changed.
I disagree, it isn't "just a name", when you are making a sequel, the trademark has an image and some principles to the customer. It is pure greed IMHO because, the pure sim aspect was part of the DNA of the series.
I think that...generally, just because something doesn't follow our expectations, it doesn't mean it has to be a disappointment. It could be a really nice surprise instead! ^_^
What a wondeful review, after a while of not playing sim racing games I was looking forward to pc3(i played a decent amount of hours of pc2 and loved it) an then sudently everyone was bashing the game and i didn't understood why? No one explained and just rambled for minutes. Thanks for the insight, I will give it a chance since I mostly play with a controller
it is so amazing to see how big your channel has gotten! Been a fan for so long as you starting to talk has made it so much better! Love your videos and will keep watching!!!
He already started to talk. they grow up so fast.
Now THIS is a review. Not the Sarcastic BS Ermin came up with or the whiny mess Sim Racing Paddock did, just an unbiased review and analyzing the game for what it is (An arcade first, simulation second game) instead of a pure simulation.
Just need to watch BlackPanthaa´s or KuruHS´s videos on this game to see what the demographic for this game is. Nicely done Viper, excellent video as always.
Thank you very much! :-)
I agree, but he's not the only one to say that this game shouldn't have been called "Project Cars 3", because it's way too different from the two previous ones.
@@christophelemaire4551 I totally agree on that part, the game should have either been called ¨Project Cars¨ so it can be considered a reboot or just ¨Project Cars: **Insert anything here** so it can be considered a spinoff. But they probably just wanted to secure some sales with the name and it backfired.
Project Cars: Shift
True! Ermin sounded pissed mostly because he didn't get free stuff.
SMS: **doesn't send him a free copy of PC3**
Ermin: I'm gonna end those guys' whole career.
It should be called Need For Speed Shift 3
But EA hates Slightly Mad Studios, and EA owns the Need for Speed franchise
EAT, SLEEP, NEED FOR SPEED...
its a nice game until NFS 2021
Just "Grid Cars" would suffice :)
Project Shift would be sufficient
Project Shift: Unleashed
Love your content viperconcept, you inspired me to start my own youtube channel.
Thank you for motivation.
This game has actually nothing to do with Codemasters. The direction was chosen by SMS long before Codemasters entered the picture.
Notice how Codemasters is _not_ the publisher!
Also this game has worse graphics, worse weather effects, worse performance and less tracks than Project CARS 2.
In my opinion they should have added tire flex, at least in a visual way (I always find it fascinating to see good suspension and tire flex systems), simplified the tuning much more, added all the content of PC 2, improved the A.I., removed the upgrade system (I mean it doesn't add anything, so what's the point), improved the visual customization, after all that's a pretty important part in many arcade games and changed the car classes.
SMS took artistic freedom and oriented the classes on their performance index rating.
In general they should have kept all the visuals and changed the physics.
And of course also the abysmal marketing idiocy, but that doesn't change the game.
ThePandafriend codemasters is these, even if pc2 you Could see DirtFish in the game.
when Viperconcept speak english by Mario's accent, I felt that
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Whatever it's called, this game is the most fun racer I've ever played, and I've played a lot. I wont be playing GRID again because although this isn't as graphically impressive as GRID it's far more fun and immersive. It's a joy to play and doesn't deserve the hate.
It's getting hate because of the name. Project CARS stands for Project Community Assisted Racing Simulator, and this game spits in the faces of the backers and the fans of the first two games.
In my opinion, it deserves every bit of the hate, because it's yet another corporation banking off the clout of past titles to try and squeeze every dollar they can out of the playerbase. Most of the content are direct ports from Project CARS 2 that both look and handle worse. I'm done with SMS, and definitely done with Codemasters, who recently bought out SMS.
Im not trying to say its not a fun game and that people cant enjoy it for what it is. I'm trying to explain why I feel the hate it's getting is justified.
Ok, it's an arcade game, the problem is that it sucks even for being an arcade game, just look at the ai
@@giorginosbeloottino1866 you can adjust the ai
@@Timothy27778 I know, but it sucks anyway, I can overtake them all in the first turn because they are super slow while turning, and I don't have to worry about damage on my car so I can even just crash on them and overtake everyone
This review was fantastic.. being able to remain unbiased toward their shift in demographic and see past all of the bs surrounding the game since launch is a rare quality. Bravo.
Thank you so much for giving us YOUR PERSONAL and objective opinion. You just gained yourself a follower.
This is the most balanced, calm and honest review of PC3 on TH-cam. All the Sim Racing channels were waiting to shoot dead PC3. Even though they all knew that PC3 wasn't going to be Sim months ago. And after that, some of them still accepted a free early press copy of the game for views. Even I knew that PC3 was going to be more like a sequel to Shift 2 than PC2 and I don't have a Sim Racing channel.
Pros - More cars
Cons - EVERYTHING ELSE lmao
Pros - "Casual and fun" oriented racing game
Cons - Not suited for the "Full Sim" racing game afficionados
@@christophelemaire4551 Where's the fun in a game with awful AI that cheats, dive-bombs you, and goes from too hard to very easy without rhyme or reason?
@@gurriato lmao true. I thought the AI would atleast be better. Heck if u want to play a better game. Play gt sport or forza.
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Used to catch your vids every now and again before you did commentary, great review, keep it up man
The only guy that isnt toxic in the internet
The guy is clearly pragmatic & objective, not just opinionated & subjective.
When we unmask this bad guy we se 2019 Grid.
You are right! Totally different game and i LOVE IT because its SO MUCH FUN! I could drive no asists on highest lvl with my G29! Its something like Gran Turismo which I could not play on PC but now i can!
Jule Rulez Nope. GT Sport got tires and fuel and pits (optionally). GT Sport got tightly balanced car groups (mostly). GT Sport is pretty bug free. And GT Sport’s online community is 500X larger than this will ever be. If you like this, be glad you CAN’T play Gran Turismo! You’d hate it.
GT sport and this game don't belong to same sentence. For pc there is also Forza Motorsport and horizon.
the simracing version of most wanted 2012
The only review I'll take to heart x)
But yeah, I think the game is good enough, but the name is why most people are disappointed or won't even try the game... It's kinda like what happened to NFS MW 12, the name was why people don't like the game, it isn't like the old Most Wanted but it's a good game anyway, just the title that upsets people.... But idk
Your voice just makes me so calm and happy
10:22 You just murdered someone and the game said "no My Man, You went off track"
I dunno about you guys, but I feel there is a new market emerging, the market of sim-arcade games that disguises themselves as sim games, for people that want to say that they play full sim games but they don't...
Just like Gran Turismo and Forza.
To be fair, 'The Real Driving Simulator' has been a slogan for Gran Turismo for decades, so this isn't anything new.
GTBKS Gran Turismo in my opinion is in a good spot when it comes to sim-arcade, it is the most “realistic” inside the category sim-arcade, but still is a sim-arcade.
@@kazuhiramiller2121 nobody thinks those games are are SIM.
@@fondfarewell2 you'd be surprised
If a new racing game Comes out, thats the Video i am waiting for!
Viper, you're so awesome. Like, I'm studying game design and you know so much that it's really impressive. I learn so much from you that I can't be grateful enough. Very nice video, wish you only the best
Is it like the PGR series, game mechanics-wise? I loved that series, but unfortunately there are no new games. This looks similar.
Whats the name of the song you used for the conclusion or immersion, i loved the song
Eternal Garden - Dan Henig
This game has such an amazing feel in the controller to how the car really feels. Do you think if we copy the controller settings. And put those in other racing games the controls will be even more amazing.
Thank you! Finally someone that can look at a game without putting there ego in the way. Great review
I agree with you, this game isn't bad - it is different. It is an Arcade-ish similar to a GRID driving game but we have real-ish type tracks. I purchased this PC game on STEAM and when it was at a good sale price. I also got this game because it provides VR support built into the game which most of my racing games I do in VR mode.
I do not do the Career mode, just do quick races - select car-track, and go race 5-10 laps with the AI.
This game is strictly good entertainment for me. That is when I am not doing other serious SIM racing games. This video covers all the main topics of the game.
Thanks for your video. Take care.
Wow, Viper, why you put so much quality in your videos? I absolutely Love it! You're amazing as always ^^/...
Thank you for the review, very professional and objective
Content d'avoir vu ta review ,pas de pcars pendant quelques années :D
this is beautiful viper. your voice narration character is just tip top. keep it up ; )
Didn't know I was waiting for this video until I saw it pop up in my notifications lol
They should have called it "Project Cars: Go fast" or something, like there is Forza and Forza Horizon.
But I'm looking for a simcade, and I hoped PC3 would fill my need, but I want qualification, pitstops, and VR. Is there any option on the market ?
@@gabrieljr5410 Thanks, but I don't have a PS4, only PC and Oculus...
@@gabrieljr5410 Thank you very much for your help, it just does not have VR officially 😉
Good review, mate. Just not quite sure what you mean regarding it not having tyre deformation. It's present in the game, and was present even in the clip you showed. Moreover, you can actually feel it while driving, and see it in most replays. It's partly what contributes to the excessively 'bouncy' handling character of the game.
2:58 there is in fact a very small difference measured on my 27" Monitor (not fullscreen) the High pressure wheel has a contact patch with the length of 1,3cm while the low pressure one has 1,9cm
When I watch these reviews , it makes the game look bad. But I’ve been pretty addicted since early release . Good game to build cars and take it out on track in custom lobbies like forza Motorsport 4
To be honest, this is the best review of this game. Not just give shit just because is called Project Cars. A good review with a good oponion.
Thanks. I was waiting for it.
Could you please make video about what game do you recommend for newbie into sim racing , advanced , price etc?
It's really nice to see you talking.
Can confirm i'm having fun with the career mode, the challenges are engaging, hope multiplayer will be as fun
You know there are going to be a bunch of Forza players on this game so good luck with online multiplayer mode.
@@adammodan8030 eh, i had some online races last night and they weren't on Forza levels of destruction derby. a lot of contact but generally fair
@@adammodan8030 On Xbox maybe but not on PS4
Man, you remind me so much of when I was learning English! Keep it up!
I was waiting for this two days
Hola Viper. Estaba esperando tu review de este juego. Gracias por el análisis, muy profesional y analítico como todos tus reviews. Se te agradece mucho. Veré si me animo a comprar el juego. Saludos.
Is that for ps4? If so, when it came out?
my conclusión about P:C3: if you like to drift this game will give you a lot of fun.
Naah, if you like yo drift you have Need For speed, with the actual Brake2Drift System (i dont like it)
This game at least, gives you chances to have grip style
You concluded that it became a simcade, but can you compare it to Gran Turisno Sport? Is it worth buying or are the GTS suspension, tires and transmission settings better?
Discord server when
i been waiting for this review thank you
Awesome review vip, you rock
7:47 TMS infield was the first time I’ve ever taken my car to a track day. Sadly our day ended early when a C7 crashed
they litterally just made driveclub from what i see its basically the same driving model.
Not necessarily a bad thing.
yeah, but Driveclub have insane graphics even for today standards, but this game looks like a PS3 game in some tracks, just look at 8:53
Ivan Roman the graphics are bad due to the lack of anti ailiasing
@@neblolthecarnerd Also, reflections are bad and in most conditions, non-existent
Ivan Roman yea
Does anyone know the name of the instrumental starting at 10:52?
Will we ever get a proper sim racing but with great career feature? I wish there's a mod like such for Asseto corsa
one of the best review racing game thank Viperconcept
12:17 disagree with this part about Codemasters being involved, as PC3 was already well into its development when Codies acquired them.
I don't have a steering wheel, I play on PC with a dualshock 4 and I tried to play ACC, Project cars 2 and Grid 2019 and it was too hard for me to control the car in ACC and PC2, and in Grid i felt that the driving was very simple, Project cars 3 is exactly the racing game that I wanted, driving does not feel as simple as in Grid and not as difficult as ACC or PC2 with gamepad, I mean it I am completely in love with Project cars 3! it is too fun and i don't care if people says that the game is trash. Project cars 3 is a really good game.
ZetasMasterMX And then, one day, you’ll get a GOOD casual game easy on a pad, and realize how bad this is. Maybe FM7, Horizons, maybe GT Sport, or maybe you’ll just get better with a pad and join the thousands that manage ACC or PC2 okay on pads...
Or maybe, instead of blowing $80 on the deluxe version of this game, save up a bit more for a used wheel, and you’ll realize just how badly they ruined this game’s driving experience on a wheel...
hey bro sigues haciendo coaching? te mande un email hace unas semanas pero creo que no lo viste! abrazo!
Oh shit boys, viper is now the judge (also I’m first)
Ali Nassereddine he said you can have lots of fun in it tho
Luqman Shamsul ?
Luqman Shamsul because it was supposed to be to the “pcars” series where it wa s supposed to be for sims not arcade games. Has they made it a spinoff it would’ve been better
Luqman Shamsul no, there were bugs and glitches in the games they tried on
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The only racing games reviewer that I can trust.
Are you going to make Car Roulette for Project Car 3, Viper?
Back then when I was still reading and watching reviews and gameplay of PC3, the first thing I heard was "mobile ripoff" from some comments. I found out there's no pit stops or tire wear. I automatically consider this game "Simcade". The next day, I looked at Jimmy's review on the game and I felt most of the resentments came from all the sim racers who expected PC3 to be an evolution. Game is still visually stunning as ever, has that little Gran Turismo and Shift 2 quirks of upgrading stock cars to race cars, the perfect cornering system, emphasis on fun racing. I am however disappointed because it's even worse in immersion than Gran Turismo Sport when really, it could've been the competitor if only they kept the pit stops in longer races. PC3 has gone far too casual for me to pick up as a Gran Turismo alternative, and it is why I'm not buying it.
PCars3...I got a huge pang in my heart but I have to say "IT'S A TRAP!" 😂
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it should be called "Project Cars Arcade Edition" like GT1 and 2 had
soo true
Why do the other cars shake when your racing
thank you man,perfect review..and you saved me 50£.i will stay with PC2
Welcome to Project Car 3, its actually Project Car 2-1 but we add another negative so it can be -3
Hi viper, what game do u suggest for start simracing?
wow this was a great review. managed to hit me in the feels somewhow
My verdict would be like: It took MANY years for S.M.S. to understand that their approach to sim-racing was full of blatant mistakes on physics, tire model, car handling, etc., and it's now, after 6 games (including the Shifts and that infamous Test Drive: Ferrari Challenge) when they've realized fully on it, and went back to step 1; instead of starting again from step 14 failing the previous ones.
After many hours of playing, I gotta say I like it too, it's fun and something new for me, after having completed GRID 2019. But in PS4 there're some issues: sometimes the frame rate falls real low and the game slows down. And sometimes the resolution suffers a downgrade, looking more like a Nintendo Switch game more than PS4.
When did viper start talking in his videos?
great video man! :)
People may have forgotten that PC2 cold tyres were more slippery than frosty roads in real life. When trying to get superfast lap times, with an undamaged car, I grew so tired of having to do 2 warmup laps to heat the tyres before one full throttle attempt at a record, and then havi g to start over on cold tyres. Repeat 100 times. I stopped playing PC2 because it was not enough fun for me. This actually looks sim enough and like it will be good fun. Will miss tyre degradation tho.
Hi Viper ! Nice video, can you make a video of the 1.0 of Automobilista 2 ? To see if it's more worth it with this update :D
I bought it to test it (can return within 7 days) and I am enjoying it. It’s good fun and can be quite challenging at time, even fir simcade
I have a feeling the game could've done much better with some or all of these changes:
-a small name change, like a subtitle (Project CARS: Ignition or something). Clarifies that it would be a spin-off with notable differences in gameplay from the other games. In spirit, I honestly still think it's a Project CARS game, being a collection of tarmac motorsport racing categories but with higher mechanical depth and less atmosphere than GRID - even if in my short experience it's significantly toned down on the vehicle dynamics aspect.
-option to toggle more simulation-heavy aspects like wear, temperature effects, etc. Other sim racers have it, and the basis was there from the previous two games. If it has to be made accessible for non-sim racers, default to the easier/simpler settings on the first launch.
-simple/intermediate/expert tuning options. It's taking inspiration from the Shift games, and they had a toggle between basic settings (adjusting multiple parameters at once while keeping a balance) and full freedom of tweaking. Goes inline with the previous point.
-deeper performance upgrade options with flavour text. Shift 2, for all its flaws including in this category, still kept me invested just because I loved visualizing the changes I do to the car with varying levels of intake, exhaust, differential, clutch, brake systems and so on. Upgrades in PC3 are... too simple and uninteresting, like they're just tacked on. Aero packages don't even change the looks of the car until you swap to the race spec.
THAT XBOX INTRO !
LOVE IT
My opinion is that is an introducer to the sim racing comunity thats why is much simpler than PJ2
Thank you so much for this video. I had my moments where I want it but I don’t however, I’m very happy that the Dodge Viper made it into the project cars. It’s just in the wrong game. Though I think I’ll have fun just racing with my childhood car in this “sim-arcade” game. Maybe one day they’ll fix everything in updates.
They should have made it a spin-off type of thing, like Showdown in Dirt series and Horizon in the Forza series. Besides, Codemasters has separate teams for the DIRT series and Dirt Rally series, dedicated to the fans who like the style of these racing games. Had Slightly Mad taken a similar approach and had they made this a spin-off, or a completely new series for that matter, the reception would be different.
Some people still judging the book by it's cover and they need to stop it. Don't get fooled by the name. They didn't change the name because they wanted to sell more; it's a marketing technique and it's quite logical to do so. If it named differently you would say "hmm a new simcade game? Why would we need it when we have the GRID 2019 which is the game from same developper with same purpose" and probably say it's an "unnecessary" game that you don't need to care about it. But Codemasters rightfully used the "Here comes the airplane!" method and the people who's here for pure sim even started to like the game even they hated the game at the first sight. And you will love it too no matter how much you "hate" the game right now. Because if it was called Driveclub2 you would be saying that this is the best racing game of the year. It has the fun factor that you want but never expect.
david kirk on PD blew it big time perhaps you need to set in on a physics demonstration over at bugbear entertainment Call this what it is“project arse” (arcade racing simulation experience) Face it all the best graphics in the world won't change the FACT, pit strategy is an intricate or intrical part (something that is integral is very important or necessary) of any race along with tire management playing a crucial role and an exacting measure concerning the fule load and how a vehicle changes throughout a stint!! project cars 3 gets a big fat "f" !!As for us fans of simulation racing will see this title in the 1/2 price ben.
@@adariussartz2859 it's a totally different game with less features than an actual project cars game i know, but as i said they don't want you to look at this game as a successor to pc2, they want you to look at this game like a successor to nfs shift or driveclub, don't worry about the name so much. Pc2 is still up to date anyways.
the chase camera is now unlocked from the tracks surface now it stays in one spot even while the car bounces on its own . this is until u inlock with ctrl k
Very good review 👌🏻 Im happy that I don’t spend money for this game. I agree name of this game should be diffirent than Project Cars.
Thanks for the review Viper! I'm glad I didn't bought it.... Keep up the good work man !
I played a bit of PC1 on my PS4, but had to stop because some cars were just unplayable with a controller. Now I have a wheel and I'm waiting for a sale to get it for PC and even while not having played a lot of it, I'm quite disappointed by the lack of stuff PC3 has. I couldn't agree more with what you said at the end about it needing a different name.
Also, I like that you didn't butcher the game. It doesn't look bad, it's jsut different.