Racing games are a wonderful way to experience expensive cars without having to remortgage the house or explain a suspiciously large insurance premium. Gear.Club Unlimited 3 brings its petrol-powered ambitions to PS5, with races across Japan and France, a garage to build and plenty of vehicles to unlock. Thankfully, beneath its shortcomings lies an enjoyable racer that understands the simple pleasure of putting your foot down and worrying about the consequences later.
Gaming Heaven
The cars look terrific, particularly when tearing through the scenery at speed. Handling is generally accessible, making it easy to settle into races without needing a degree in automotive engineering. The Japanese and French settings provide attractive backdrops, while the mixture of traditional races, time trials and one-on-one duels keeps proceedings moving.
The garage system also offers a satisfying sense of progression. Upgrading vehicles and gradually working towards more desirable machinery gives you a reason to return, even if your bank balance in-game occasionally resembles your actual one after a trip to the supermarket.
Gaming Hell
The limited car selection and sparse customisation options are disappointing. The racing AI is also inconsistent, veering between hopelessly accommodating opponents and suspiciously miraculous bursts of speed. Traffic can behave erratically, and collisions lack meaningful consequences. Apparently, expensive sports cars are now manufactured from reinforced custard.
Event progression can also feel repetitive, with little variety between successive races. More difficulty settings would have helped, particularly for experienced drivers looking for a proper challenge.
Final Judgement
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 delivers attractive cars and accessible handling. Its technical problems and limited content prevent it from reaching pole position, but the core racing remains entertaining. It’s not a revolution in motorsport, just a decent excuse to spend an afternoon driving far too quickly.
