Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition (E)

Arcade racer will take you on ride of your life.

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4
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  • Publisher: Take Two
  • Genre: Video Games - Action/Adventure
  • Release Date: 04/12/2005
  • Platform(s): PlayStation 2, PSP
  • ESRB Rating: E
  • Price: $47.88

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a highly entertaining racing game, though some parents may feel it's materialistic and glamorizes street races. You won't find any billboards flashing sponsor logos, and all manufacturers' logos are subtle, but cars from top auto manufacturers are used in the game.

Families can talk about their own interest in cars. Does the make of the car matter to you? Why do people spend so much time and money dressing up their cars? What do you think about this? Also, parents -- especially parents with kids closer to driving age -- might want to discuss the dangers of street racing. Have they heard about sideshows? What are some of the consequences of traveling at such high speeds on city streets?

Message

Social Behavior:

You are street racing at high speeds.

Consumerism:

You will be driving officially licensed vehicles from such manufacturers as Lexus and BMW.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Educational Value:

Violence

Cars spin off course, but unlike some racer games, they do not explode into a ball of flames when they crash into other cars or objects along the course. If you spin out, you still have a chance to get back in the game.

Sex

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Chris Saunders

MIDNIGHT CLUB 3:DUB EDITION is an arcade racer that provides players with challenging checkpoint races throughout. Players begin in San Diego with $20,000 and choose from a limited number of cars to purchase; as players progress , they can earn more money which can be used to customize their cars and purchase new ones. Once players have conquered the city streets of San Diego, they move to Atlanta and Detroit. Each city provides players with many challenges, from courses that take you through back alleys and hidden shortcuts, to wide open streets that allow players to test the limits of their vehicles.

Single-player mode allows players to test their driving skills against the racecourse, while the multi-player mode allows players to square off in head-to-head competition. Online play is also available, providing thrills for as many as eight players at one time.

Is it any good?

4

The controls are easy to maneuver, giving players a true sense of speed that makes every turn feel like you're actually behind the wheel of a high-performance racecar. If you spin out or veer off the racetrack, you can quickly recover and get back into the game, adding an element of excitement to each session. The soundtrack consists of an impressive lineup of hip-hop, rock, dance hall, and electronic artists. Other sounds noticeable throughout the game are crashes, which are not very realistic.

This edition offers many updates, including an impressive lineup of vehicles -- players can choose from more than 50 licensed vehicles produced by some of the top manufacturers in the business. There are several classes of cars represented in the game, and each has its own unique features.

How to play

  • Playability: Very easy to pick up and play. The controls give players a true sense of speed that makes every turn feel like you're actually behind the wheel of the car.
  • Reading Required: 6+
  • Graphics: Sharp. Cars look and sound like real automobiles.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 13 reviews.

2


Posted on 05/08/08 by guitarman Kid contributor, age 13

fun

fun has a little of violence but not enought to worry about but they say stuff like pimp and have a ghetto enviorment
Age 13+
5


Posted on 01/15/08 by racingrough Adult contributor

Midnite Club

This racing game has all the stuff. Car,Stars,and Chicks. (PS2 ONLY) Any-way just to let you know the SD(San Diego) shop man says one word at the beging. HE SAYS H@#L AND GET YOUR a#s out of my shop. Those are the only 2 things. Except for songs One song is D@#$%t man and Put that S@#T up. Other people say other stuff in game it gets a A- from me.
4


Posted on 12/11/07 by yo77 Kid contributor, age 13

Crash, race in, and cruise freely in REAL cities.

Midnight Club 3 is a racing game, to put it in least terms. Midnight Club 3 is MORE than a racing game. There is something on it called "Cruise", where U can cruise around San Diego, Atlanta, and Detroit. Content Descriptors:: Sexual content: None Violence: Not much. Your car can get crashed tho. Language: About PG Level. There are some songs in the game like D***it Man and Put That S**T Up. That is about all. Soc. Behavior: The games about sstreet racing. Street racing is illegal 10+
4


Posted on 08/12/07 by skulllad Kid contributor, age 12

really fun

a very fun game, and alot of my friends also play it. I only wish that when you hit people they go flying over your car, but instead they go right through your car =/
5


Posted on 06/17/07 by gamer10 Kid contributor, age 12

5


Posted on 06/06/07 by simpsonvillekid Kid contributor, age 9

I liked it

My neighbor is so fu**ing good he won me like 20 new cars . That was sweet
4


Posted on 08/07/06 by ps2gamer5-1-O Kid contributor, age 11

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition,not very good....but

Midnight Club 3:DUB Edition Remix is way better!!!! It is not violent well not really the only violent part is agro, a special move where you push cars out of your way. Besides that the only thing is that the guys you meet in Atlanta and Detroit swear a little bit. Anyway besides all that this games is really good I recommend it to anyone who likes racing games.
4


Posted on 04/30/06 by the_kid_reviewer Kid contributor, age 12

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition

I have played many street racing games in the past, but nothing compares to this. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is the third installment in the Midnight Club series from Rockstar games. Awesome cars, tracks, and pretty much full cities are just some of the amazing features of this game. I would say this game is alright for all ages, but there is a lot of street racing which shows that ramming into others and driving at 100+ miles per hours is just fine. Also, there is a fair amount of language in this game, both in the music, which is mostly rap, and out of the main characters' mouths. The social message is rather iffy, so I recommend this game only for kids who know right from wrong. Overall, this game is awesome. BUY THIS GAME FOR AGES 10 AND UP ONLY!!!
4

Posted on 02/06/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 17

good

best game i have ever played
4

Posted on 08/03/05 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

As great as it is fast

Great game but it focuses too much on actual cars. You drive as recklessly as you can and it has a bit of bad words. Like I said before, great but not sending out a positive message.

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Adult Reviews

There are 2 reviews.

Age 13+
5


Posted on 01/15/08 by racingrough Adult contributor

Midnite Club

This racing game has all the stuff. Car,Stars,and Chicks. (PS2 ONLY) Any-way just to let you know the SD(San Diego) shop man says one word at the beging. HE SAYS H@#L AND GET YOUR a#s out of my shop. Those are the only 2 things. Except for songs One song is D@#$%t man and Put that S@#T up. Other people say other stuff in game it gets a A- from me.
Age 13+
5

Posted on 06/04/05 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Kids Reviews

There are 11 reviews.

2


Posted on 05/08/08 by guitarman Kid contributor, age 13

fun

fun has a little of violence but not enought to worry about but they say stuff like pimp and have a ghetto enviorment
4


Posted on 12/11/07 by yo77 Kid contributor, age 13

Crash, race in, and cruise freely in REAL cities.

Midnight Club 3 is a racing game, to put it in least terms. Midnight Club 3 is MORE than a racing game. There is something on it called "Cruise", where U can cruise around San Diego, Atlanta, and Detroit. Content Descriptors:: Sexual content: None Violence: Not much. Your car can get crashed tho. Language: About PG Level. There are some songs in the game like D***it Man and Put That S**T Up. That is about all. Soc. Behavior: The games about sstreet racing. Street racing is illegal 10+
4


Posted on 08/12/07 by skulllad Kid contributor, age 12

really fun

a very fun game, and alot of my friends also play it. I only wish that when you hit people they go flying over your car, but instead they go right through your car =/
5


Posted on 06/17/07 by gamer10 Kid contributor, age 12

5


Posted on 06/06/07 by simpsonvillekid Kid contributor, age 9

I liked it

My neighbor is so fu**ing good he won me like 20 new cars . That was sweet
4


Posted on 08/07/06 by ps2gamer5-1-O Kid contributor, age 11

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition,not very good....but

Midnight Club 3:DUB Edition Remix is way better!!!! It is not violent well not really the only violent part is agro, a special move where you push cars out of your way. Besides that the only thing is that the guys you meet in Atlanta and Detroit swear a little bit. Anyway besides all that this games is really good I recommend it to anyone who likes racing games.
4


Posted on 04/30/06 by the_kid_reviewer Kid contributor, age 12

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition

I have played many street racing games in the past, but nothing compares to this. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition is the third installment in the Midnight Club series from Rockstar games. Awesome cars, tracks, and pretty much full cities are just some of the amazing features of this game. I would say this game is alright for all ages, but there is a lot of street racing which shows that ramming into others and driving at 100+ miles per hours is just fine. Also, there is a fair amount of language in this game, both in the music, which is mostly rap, and out of the main characters' mouths. The social message is rather iffy, so I recommend this game only for kids who know right from wrong. Overall, this game is awesome. BUY THIS GAME FOR AGES 10 AND UP ONLY!!!
4

Posted on 02/06/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 17

good

best game i have ever played
4

Posted on 08/03/05 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

As great as it is fast

Great game but it focuses too much on actual cars. You drive as recklessly as you can and it has a bit of bad words. Like I said before, great but not sending out a positive message.
5


Posted on 08/02/05 by master-mind-15 Kid contributor, age 15

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