GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing
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| Developer(s) | MTO[1] |
| Publisher(s) | THQ |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Advance |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing (known as Advance GTA 2 in Japan[2]) is a racing game developed by MTO and published by THQ for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan on April 26, 2002, in North America on February 6, 2003, and in Europe on May 23, 2003. It is the sequel to GT Advance 2: Rally Racing, based heavily on the gameplay from GT Advance Championship Racing,[3] and the third game in the GT Advance series.
Gameplay
The game reportedly mixes the first two games of the series—it has the city environments and paved streets of the first game, but the physics engine is slippery, much like the second, changing the strategy drastically from GT Advance Championship Racing. There are 97 cars available, and all are customizable.[3] Also added to the game is the "Drift Combo" mode, in which the player needs to drift a certain number of times within a set time limit to unlock a new car.[3]
Development
GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing was first announced on November 27, 2002 to be under development.[4] On February 3, 2003, THQ released updated information regarding the game along with screenshots, showing the game's increased graphical power over its predecessors.[5]
Reception
Critical reception was mostly positive. GameSpot gave the game an 8.1 out of 10, saying, "Overall, GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing is a spicier version of the original GT Advance that was released when the Game Boy Advance launched in June 2001."[3] IGN awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10, reporting, "This is, essentially, the "apology" we were waiting for from THQ."[6] IGN noted in its review, however, that other Game Boy Advance games like Colin McRae Rally 2.0 and Moto Racer Advance have better graphics systems.
References
- 1 2 GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing. GameSpot. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- 1 2 3 4 GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing GameFAQs page. GameFAQs. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- 1 2 3 4 Provo, Frank (April 10, 2003). GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing Review. GameSpot. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- ↑ Parker, Sam (November 27, 2002). THQ announces GT Advance 3. GameSpot. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- ↑ Calvert, Justin (February 4, 2003). First look: GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing. GameSpot. Retrieved on February 3, 2008.
- ↑ Harris, Craig (February 4, 2003). GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing Review. IGN. Retrieved on February 4, 2008.