Asphalt 3D

3D received negative reviews, with much of the criticism directed at poor controls, numerous bugs, poor visuals, and a choppy framerate. It has received compilation scores of 43/100 and 47% on Metacritic and GameRankings, respectively.

• Developer — Gameloft • Series — Asphalt • Genre — Racing • Modes — Single player, multiplayer • Platforms — Nintendo 3DS

• Illustration — Screenshot of a race in progress Asphalt 3D is a 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 XP points for winning races throughout the game, and reaching higher levels allows them to unlock better cars. 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. The game features eight game modes, including "Career Mode"; "Vigilante", an elimination mode; a Need for Speed-inspired "High Speed Chase" mode, in which the player must outrun police cars; and a multiplayer option for up to six players using local wireless play. The game makes use of the 3DS system's accelerometer, which is similar to the Asphalt titles on iOS platforms, and allows the player to control the vehicle by moving the game console like a steering wheel. The game also supports StreetPass, which allows ghost data and race statistics to be exchanged with other players.

Asphalt 3D was revealed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010. 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. The game was released in Japan on March 10, 2011, North America on March 27, 2011, Europe on March 25, 2011, and Australia on March 31, 2011. Asphalt 3D was a direct port of Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, which was released for iOS devices. Asphalt 3D contains 42 cars, three of which are available at the beginning. In an interview, the developers said that they wanted 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.