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shaunm2723
Seasoned Newcomer
1 month ago

Real Racing 3 VS NFS

I get that Real Racing 3 has been around for a mighty long time  (And I have been as have many many others) but for this game to be thrown into darkness is an absolute travesty. There is no other game like this. The new Need for Speed that is been advertised within RR3 is absolute garbage. I get that games that are focused on IAP’s need to generate revenue and I understand that RR3 might not have hit the “quota” but that’s on the development team over pricing certain aspects of the game. Namely “gold” packages and the car purchases. I see that the Firemonkeys have developed the Need for Speed game which will flop.. Hard.. there is no interest in this game beyond 10 years of age. And at that age In app purchases will not be fulfilled. I think EA and the developers (namely Firemonkeys/slingshot) need to rethink the retreat and future of RR3. I and many others are part of many active communities that play enjoy and in a sense love the game that is RR3. And after many discussions with other players are in a state of mourning over is demise. Revenue could easily be generated if the IAP structure of the game was overhauled and priced to a point where players felt it was reasonable. I beg for myself and the many 1000’s of players that this post is read by someone “up there” and acted upon. 

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  • NFS No Limits (NFS game developed by Firemonkeys) lasting for over 10 years is nowhere near to being a flop (despite it being aggressively and egregiously monetized). Many games wish they can last as long as 10 years like NFS No Limits did. So many games had permanently shut down in 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years (like with NFS World). Some games even permanently shut down in less than 1 year. 

    Also, Need For Speed is way more well-known compared to Real Racing. If you were to ask an average casual joe about both NFS and Real Racing, they are more likely to know about NFS than Real Racing. 

    Real Racing is a lot more niche in comparison to NFS. More people (especially with the casual gaming audience) know more about NFS than Real Racing. 

  • shaunm2723's avatar
    shaunm2723
    Seasoned Newcomer
    25 days ago

    Yes but as far as “mobile” games go.. NFS is not in the same league at all.. 270k players per week will tell you the same.. does any NFS “mobile” game see those same figures week in week out…??

  • It is truly heartbreaking to see a masterpiece like Real Racing 3 being sunset in March 2026 after over a decade of dominance. The realistic physics and sheer volume of content made it unique, and pushing loyal players toward an arcade-style Need for Speed feels like a cheap replacement that misses the point entirely. This isn't just a game shutting down; it feels like we are losing a genuine motorsport community that can't be replicated.

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