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Colin McRae Rally 3 (Europe)

Xbox
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2003
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✪ Reviewed on August 5, 2025
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Third Colin McRae entry, good series introduction. Realistic physics, varied and authentic stages, successful competition atmosphere. A notch below the 04/2005 entries but solid. For rally fans exploring this franchise generation.

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Category
Racing 1 player 3+
Description
First fully 3D entry in the Codemasters Colin McRae rally franchise. Published by Codemasters, released in 2003 in the United States and Europe. Features 8 international rallies, driving simulation on dirt, tarmac, snow, and gravel, a career mode, real-time visual damage effects on the bodywork, and a dynamic weather system.

Colin McRae Rally 3 review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Ranking
8th in Top 10 best Colin McRae / DiRT games
Technical info
💾5,3 GB 📅27/06/2003
Published by Codemasters

Colin McRae Rally 3 (Xbox) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $4 Q6 complete
 $6 Q10 new
 $12 !
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Colin McRae Rally 3
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24/06/2003
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Is Colin McRae Rally 3 still worth playing in 2026?

A rally simulation from Codemasters, Colin McRae Rally 3 has you drive licensed cars on demanding stages across the world, with a driving model renowned for its balance between realism and accessibility. The slide sensation, the co-driver calling the pace notes and the fidelity of the settings create a gripping, technical rally experience. The production has aged against current standards. An excellent rally game to recommend for fans of demanding driving and dirt and gravel piloting with a co-driver.

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