{{Short description|2011 racing video game}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}{{Infobox video game |image= Asphalt 3D cover art.jpg |caption=North American box art featuring [[Aston Martin One-77]] |developer =[[Gameloft]] |publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|[[Konami]]<ref name="KonamiDate" />|WW|[[Ubisoft]]}} |series = ''[[Asphalt (series)|Asphalt]]'' |released= {{vgrelease|JP|March 10, 2011|EU|March 25, 2011|NA|March 27, 2011|AUS|March 31, 2011}} |genre= [[Racing video game|Racing]] |modes=[[Single player]], [[multiplayer]] |platforms=[[Nintendo 3DS]] }} '''''Asphalt 3D''''' is a 2011 [[Racing video game|racing game]] developed by [[Gameloft]] and published by [[Ubisoft]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The seventh major title of the [[Asphalt (series)|''Asphalt'' series]] and the first on a Nintendo system since ''[[Asphalt 4: Elite Racing]]'', ''Asphalt 3D'' was one of eight 3DS [[Launch game|launch titles]]. A [[Porting#Porting in gaming|direct conversion]] of an [[iOS]] game, ''[[Asphalt 6: Adrenaline]]'', ''Asphalt 3D'' includes 17 tracks based on real-life locations and 42 licensed sports vehicles. It features several [[game mode]]s including [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] support for up to six players using local wireless play.
''Asphalt 3D'' received negative reviews, with much of the criticism directed at poor controls, numerous [[Software bug|bugs]], poor visuals, and a choppy framerate. It has received compilation scores of 43/100 and 47% on [[Metacritic]] and [[GameRankings]], respectively.
==Gameplay and premise== [[File:Asphalt 3D Gameplay.jpg|left|thumb|A screenshot of a race in progress]] ''Asphalt 3D'' is a [[Racing video game|racing game]], in which the player must maneuver an automobile to compete against computer-controlled drivers on various race tracks. Players earn rewards such as car upgrades and [[experience point|XP points]] for winning races throughout the game, and reaching higher levels allows them to use better sports cars to unlock.<ref name="GRreview" /> The game features 17 tracks based on real-life locations including [[San Francisco]] and [[Paris]]. The games also features over 40 licensed [[sports cars]] and [[motorcycles]], from companies like [[Ferrari]], [[Lamborghini]], [[Aston Martin]], [[Bentley]], [[Maserati]], [[BMW]], [[Nissan]], [[Audi]] and [[Ducati]].<ref name="GShands-on">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/driving/asphalt-3d/news.html?sid=6286574&mode=previews|title=Asphalt 3D Hands-On|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=Jan 19, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-08|first=Shaun|last=McInnis}}</ref><ref name="gmspyoverview" />
The game features eight game modes, including "[[Career mode|Career Mode]]"; "Vigilante", an elimination mode; a ''[[Need for Speed]]''-inspired "High Speed Chase" mode, in which the player must outrun [[police cars]];<ref name="GShands-on" /> and a [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] option for up to six players using local wireless play.<ref name="Siliconera">{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/12/20/asphalt-3d-nitro-racing-has-bikes-6-player-multiplayer/|title=Asphalt 3D: Nitro Racing Has Bikes, 6-Player Multiplayer|author=Ishaan|publisher=Siliconera|date=December 20, 2010|accessdate=2011-05-18|archive-date=2011-04-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429020214/http://www.siliconera.com/2010/12/20/asphalt-3d-nitro-racing-has-bikes-6-player-multiplayer/|url-status=live}}</ref> The game makes use of the 3DS system's [[accelerometer]], which is similar to the ''Asphalt'' titles on [[Apple iOS]] platforms, and allows the player to control the vehicle by moving the game console like a steering wheel.<ref name="gmspyoverview" /> The game also supports [[StreetPass]], which allows ghost data and race statistics to be exchanged with other players.<ref name="gmspyoverview" />
==Development== ''Asphalt 3D'' was revealed at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010]].<ref name="IGN2010list">{{cite web|url=http://ie.ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html|title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games|last=Reilly|first=Jim|website=IGN|date=June 15, 2010|accessdate=2011-05-08|archive-date=2011-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721082706/http://ie.ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was listed by Ubisoft as one of eight 3DS games they planned to release to coincide with the launch of the 3DS in Europe and North America.<ref name="IGNubi">{{cite web|url=http://ie.ds.ign.com/articles/114/1144859p1.html|title=Ubisoft Announces Nintendo 3DS Lineup|website=IGN|date=January 19, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-08|archive-date=2011-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721082611/http://ie.ds.ign.com/articles/114/1144859p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="IGNubi2">{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2011/03/25/ubisoft-the-core-and-broader-audiences-will-come-quickly-to-the-new-3ds/|title=Ubisoft: The core and "broader audiences will come quickly to the new 3DS"|publisher=VG24/7|date=Mar 25, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-31|archive-date=2011-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917184112/http://www.vg247.com/2011/03/25/ubisoft-the-core-and-broader-audiences-will-come-quickly-to-the-new-3ds/|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was released in Japan on March 10, 2011,<ref name="KonamiDate">{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/21/asphalt_racing_date/|title=Konami Dates 3DS Asphalt Nitro Racing|last=Gantayat|first=Anoop|publisher=Andriasang|date=2011-01-21|accessdate=2011-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126082011/http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/21/asphalt_racing_date/|archive-date=2011-01-26|url-status=dead}}</ref> North America on March 27, 2011,<ref name="nintendogames">{{cite web |title=Games - Asphalt 3D |url=https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/FNrNU-2zp0bH7VbSl518V2dBqHvkY9ei|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|accessdate=2011-05-07| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110523015510/http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/FNrNU-2zp0bH7VbSl518V2dBqHvkY9ei| archivedate= 23 May 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> Europe on March 25, 2011, and Australia on March 31, 2011.<ref name="gmspyoverview">{{cite web |url=http://ds.gamespy.com/nintendo-3ds/asphalt-gt/ |title=Asphalt 3D Overview |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |accessdate=2011-05-08 |archive-date=2016-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112155040/http://ds.gamespy.com/nintendo-3ds/asphalt-gt/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Asphalt 3D'' was a direct [[Video game port|port]] of ''Asphalt 6: Adrenaline'', which was released for [[iOS]] devices.<ref name="GRreview" />
''Asphalt 3D'' contains 42 cars, three of which are available at the beginning.<ref>{{cite web|title=IGCD.net: Vehicles/Cars list for Asphalt 3D|url=https://www.igcd.net/game.php?id=1000008961|access-date=2019-09-28|archive-date=2022-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130063530/https://igcd.net/game.php?id=1000008961|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview, the developers said that they want to include "[...] the newest, fastest and most expensive 2011 [car] models, including the most expensive car in the world, the Bugatti Veyron" in the game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asphalt 3D launch Q&A|url=https://www.joe.ie/tech/asphalt-3d-launch-qa-15817|access-date=2020-11-15|website=JOE.ie|date=March 22, 2011 |language=en|archive-date=2023-05-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503191417/https://www.joe.ie/tech/asphalt-3d-launch-qa-15817|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Reception== {{Video game reviews | GR = 47%<ref name="gr">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/609527-asphalt-3d/index.html |title=Asphalt 3D for 3DS |publisher=[[GameRankings]] |accessdate=2011-05-07 |archive-date=2013-01-23 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123225655/http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/609527-asphalt-3d/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | MC = 43/100<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/asphalt-3d/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds |title=Asphalt 3D for 3DS Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=June 4, 2018 |archive-date=July 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714171153/http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/asphalt-3d |url-status=live }}</ref> | Fam = 28 out of 40<ref name="famiscore">{{cite web|url=http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=151652 |title=Famitsu review scores for Asphalt 3D |work=GoNintendo|date=March 1, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-07}}</ref> | GI = 3.00 out of 10 <ref name="GIreviewUS">{{cite magazine| title=Asphalt 3D - Gameloft Grants The 3DS Its First Abysmal Racer| url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/asphalt_3d/b/3ds/archive/2011/03/29/review.aspx| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401100502/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/asphalt_3d/b/3ds/archive/2011/03/29/review.aspx| url-status=live| archive-date=April 1, 2011| last=Ryckert| first=Dan| magazine=[[Game Informer]]| date=March 29, 2011| access-date=2010-05-07}}</ref> | GamePro = 2 out of 5 <ref name="GPro">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/218762/review-asphalt-3d/|title=Asphalt 3D review|magazine=[[GamePro]]|date=April 7, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-07|first=Noble|last=McKinley|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201184013/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/218762/review-asphalt-3d/|url-status=dead|archivedate=2011-12-01}}</ref> | GSpot = 5.5 out of 10 <ref name="GSreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/driving/asphalt-3d/review.html|title=Asphalt 3D Review|website=[[GameSpot]]|date=Mar 29, 2011|accessdate=2010-05-07|first=Carolyn|last=Petit|archive-date=2011-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019165443/http://www.gamespot.com/3ds/driving/asphalt-3d/review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | GRadar = 3 out of 10<ref name="GRreview">{{cite web| title=Asphalt 3D| url=http://www.gamesradar.com/3ds/asphalt-3d/review/asphalt-3d-review/a-20110324101230242061/g-20100929164257947068| publisher=[[GamesRadar]] UK| first=Justin| last=Towell| date=25 Mar 2011| accessdate=2010-09-01| archive-date=2023-07-13| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230713174221/https://www.gamesradar.com/asphalt-3d-review/| url-status=live}}</ref> | GT = 4.5 out of 10 <ref name="GTReview">{{cite web|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-pod-asphalt-3d/712571|title=Asphalt 3D Review Pod|date=2011-03-27|accessdate=2011-05-07|publisher=[[GameTrailers]]|archive-date=2011-04-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110409165254/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-pod-asphalt-3d/712571|url-status=live}}</ref> | IGN = 3.0 out of 10<ref name="IGNReview">{{cite web|url=http://ie.ds.ign.com/articles/115/1157409p1.html|title=Asphalt 3D Review|last=Robinson|first=Martin|website=IGN|date=March 26, 2011|accessdate=2011-05-07|archive-date=2011-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721082511/http://ie.ds.ign.com/articles/115/1157409p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ONM = 70%<ref name="ONMreview">{{cite web| title=Asphalt 3D review| url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24856/asphalt-3d-review-nintendo-3ds/| last=Scullion| first=Chris| work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]| publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing, LTD.]]| date=2011-03-25| accessdate=2011-05-07| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110428231017/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/24856/asphalt-3d-review-nintendo-3ds/| archivedate=28 April 2011| url-status=dead}}</ref> | NWR = 2 out of 10<ref name="NWRreview">{{cite web| title=Asphalt 3D review| url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/26138| last=Max| first=Josh| publisher=Nintendo World Report| date=April 24, 2011| accessdate=2011-05-31| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110608120626/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/26138| archivedate= 8 June 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref> }}
''Asphalt 3D'' has received negative reviews from critics, holding an average score of 47% at [[GameRankings]] and 43/100 at [[Metacritic]], based on 30 and 37 reviews respectively.<ref name="gr" /><ref name="metacritic" /> The game was described by critics as "an absolute joke",<ref name="GRreview" /> "a buggy mess"<ref name="GIreviewUS" /> and "truly horrible"<ref name="IGNReview" /> due to "terrible [[Game physics|physics]], stiff controls and poor [[Video game graphics|graphics]]",<ref name="GPro" /> along with [[Frame rate#Frame rates in video games|frame rate issues]] and glitches.<ref name="GRreview" /><ref name="GIreviewUS" /><ref name="ONMreview" />
''[[IGN]]'''s Martin Robinson stated that "a game can't even be bothered to stream its own pre-rendered intro smoothly".<ref name="IGNReview" /> Although praising of its "decent car models", ''[[GameTrailers]]'' noted that it "suffers from choppy performance, lots of pop-in, laughable animations, and tire marks that float above the road in 3D. It's as if it was made merely to look good in screen shots."<ref name="GTReview" /> Justin Towell of ''[[GamesRadar]]'' felt that the "angular scenery are reminiscent of the [[Nintendo 64|N64]]". The review said overall "So what can I say in summary? It's a £39.99 inferior remix of a £2.99 iPhone game with bad sound, bad graphics and shockingly slapdash collision logic. Not only is it the worst game of the 3DS' launch line-up, it's a contender for the title of 'worst launch game of all time'. Worse than ''[[Pen Pen TriIcelon|Pen Pen]]''. Worse than ''[[Tama: Adventurous Ball in Giddy Labyrinth|Tama]]''. Worse even than ''[[Altered Beast]]''. Do I really need to say it? Avoid."<ref name="GRreview" /> ''Nintendo World Report'' staff writer Josh Max complained of its lack of [[tutorial]] sections and stated that it "does nothing to represent the capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS".<ref name="NWRreview" /> In their buyer's guide, ''NWR'' writer Matthew Blundon and director Neal Ronaghan stated that "when there are far better racers available, namely ''[[Ridge Racer 3D]]'', why waste your money on an inferior product such as ''Asphalt 3D''?"<ref name="NWRbuy">{{cite web| title=Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide| url=http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/25869| publisher=Nintendo World Report| date=March 27, 2011| accessdate=2011-05-31| archive-date=2011-04-01| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110401163221/http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/25869| url-status=live}}</ref> {{Clear}}
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