Thrill Drive 3 is a racing game developed and published by Konami and released on arcades in 2005. It is the third installment in the Thrill Drive series.
Overview[]
Similar to its predecessors, Thrill Drive 3 is a driving game where you try to reach your goal in the fastest time without causing vehicular accidents.
It is also famously notable due to its accident mechanics. For example, crashing one's vehicle (by way of running into another vehicle at high speed, falling off the road, etc.) will trigger an accident, accompanied by the screen cracking and a horrible shriek, as well as significantly increase their amount in damages.
Unlike in the previous installments, players extend their time (or fuel, in this game) by passing through a gas station.
The game is criticized for its lack of horror element, specifically the toned down screams and music.
Courses[]
There are three (3) courses to choose from before starting a race:
| Course | Weather/Time/Condition | Real Location |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | · Morning
· Twilight · Foggy |
France |
| USA | · Cloudy
· Night · Downpour |
San Francisco |
| Japan | · Midday
· Evening · Shimmer |
Tokyo (presumably) |