# Asphalt 3D

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2011 racing video game

2011 video game

Asphalt 3D North American box art featuring Aston Martin One-77 Developer Gameloft Publishers JP: Konami[1] WW: Ubisoft Series Asphalt Platform Nintendo 3DS Release JP: March 10, 2011 EU: March 25, 2011 NA: March 27, 2011 AU: March 31, 2011 Genre Racing Modes Single player, multiplayer

***Asphalt 3D*** is a 2011 [racing game](/source/Racing_video_game) developed by [Gameloft](/source/Gameloft) and published by [Ubisoft](/source/Ubisoft) for the [Nintendo 3DS](/source/Nintendo_3DS). The seventh major title of the [*Asphalt* series](/source/Asphalt_(series)) and the first on a Nintendo system since *[Asphalt 4: Elite Racing](/source/Asphalt_4%3A_Elite_Racing)*, *Asphalt 3D* was one of eight 3DS [launch titles](/source/Launch_game). A [direct conversion](/source/Porting#Porting_in_gaming) of an [iOS](/source/IOS) game, *[Asphalt 6: Adrenaline](/source/Asphalt_6%3A_Adrenaline)*, *Asphalt 3D* includes 17 tracks based on real-life locations and 42 licensed sports vehicles. It features several [game modes](/source/Game_mode) including [multiplayer](/source/Multiplayer_video_game) 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 [bugs](/source/Software_bug), poor visuals, and a choppy framerate. It has received compilation scores of 43/100 and 47% on [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic) and [GameRankings](/source/GameRankings), respectively.

## Gameplay and premise

A screenshot of a race in progress

*Asphalt 3D* is a [racing game](/source/Racing_video_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 [XP points](/source/Experience_point) for winning races throughout the game, and reaching higher levels allows them to use better sports cars to unlock.[2] The game features 17 tracks based on real-life locations including [San Francisco](/source/San_Francisco) and [Paris](/source/Paris). The games also features over 40 licensed [sports cars](/source/Sports_cars) and [motorcycles](/source/Motorcycles), from companies like [Ferrari](/source/Ferrari), [Lamborghini](/source/Lamborghini), [Aston Martin](/source/Aston_Martin), [Bentley](/source/Bentley), [Maserati](/source/Maserati), [BMW](/source/BMW), [Nissan](/source/Nissan), [Audi](/source/Audi) and [Ducati](/source/Ducati).[3][4]

The game features eight game modes, including "[Career Mode](/source/Career_mode)"; "Vigilante", an elimination mode; a *[Need for Speed](/source/Need_for_Speed)*-inspired "High Speed Chase" mode, in which the player must outrun [police cars](/source/Police_cars);[3] and a [multiplayer](/source/Multiplayer_video_game) option for up to six players using local wireless play.[5] The game makes use of the 3DS system's [accelerometer](/source/Accelerometer), which is similar to the *Asphalt* titles on [Apple iOS](/source/Apple_iOS) platforms, and allows the player to control the vehicle by moving the game console like a steering wheel.[4] The game also supports [StreetPass](/source/StreetPass), which allows ghost data and race statistics to be exchanged with other players.[4]

## Development

*Asphalt 3D* was revealed at the [Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010](/source/Electronic_Entertainment_Expo_2010).[6] 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.[7][8] The game was released in Japan on March 10, 2011,[1] North America on March 27, 2011,[9] Europe on March 25, 2011, and Australia on March 31, 2011.[4] *Asphalt 3D* was a direct [port](/source/Video_game_port) of *Asphalt 6: Adrenaline*, which was released for [iOS](/source/IOS) devices.[2]

*Asphalt 3D* contains 42 cars, three of which are available at the beginning.[10] 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.[11]

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate scores Aggregator Score GameRankings 47%[12] Metacritic 43/100[13]

Review scores Publication Score Famitsu 28 out of 40[14] Game Informer 3.00 out of 10 [15] GamePro 2 out of 5 [16] GameSpot 5.5 out of 10 [17] GamesRadar+ 3 out of 10[2] GameTrailers 4.5 out of 10 [18] IGN 3.0 out of 10[19] Nintendo World Report 2 out of 10[21] Official Nintendo Magazine 70%[20]

*Asphalt 3D* has received negative reviews from critics, holding an average score of 47% at [GameRankings](/source/GameRankings) and 43/100 at [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic), based on 30 and 37 reviews respectively.[12][13] The game was described by critics as "an absolute joke",[2] "a buggy mess"[15] and "truly horrible"[19] due to "terrible [physics](/source/Game_physics), stiff controls and poor [graphics](/source/Video_game_graphics)",[16] along with [frame rate issues](/source/Frame_rate#Frame_rates_in_video_games) and glitches.[2][15][20]

*[IGN](/source/IGN)'*s Martin Robinson stated that "a game can't even be bothered to stream its own pre-rendered intro smoothly".[19] Although praising of its "decent car models", *[GameTrailers](/source/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."[18] Justin Towell of *[GamesRadar](/source/GamesRadar)* felt that the "angular scenery are reminiscent of the [N64](/source/Nintendo_64)". 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](/source/Pen_Pen_TriIcelon)*. Worse than *[Tama](/source/Tama%3A_Adventurous_Ball_in_Giddy_Labyrinth)*. Worse even than *[Altered Beast](/source/Altered_Beast)*. Do I really need to say it? Avoid."[2] *Nintendo World Report* staff writer Josh Max complained of its lack of [tutorial](/source/Tutorial) sections and stated that it "does nothing to represent the capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS".[21] 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](/source/Ridge_Racer_3D)*, why waste your money on an inferior product such as *Asphalt 3D*?"[22]

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## External links

- [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20110620171728/http://www.nintendo3ds.ubi.com/portal/en-US/browse/asphalt/index.aspx) (archived, North America)

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