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TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3

Nacon Studio Milan · released May 11, 2023

RacingSimulationSportsPCPlayStation 5, PlayStation 4Xbox Series X, Xbox OneNintendo Switch

An iconic course for motorbike fans. 200km of open roads to practise on. Challenging physics. A simulation for the best riders.

71
VGC Score
Stablemedium confidence
70%
At launch
76%
Steam all-time
70%
Press
95%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)7016
All-time Steam reviews76%71515
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)95%896
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 17 reviews sampled · 17 total reviews in window · weighted 8 up / 0.5 down · computed 18m ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (14)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 55
    trust 76Jul 16, 2023

    Although TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 has its share of flaws, it isn’t a bad game by any means. If you’re looking for a motorcycle simulator and have grown tired of the MotoGP series, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 could be an interesting alternative that will captivate you with its handling mechanics and even keep you entertained for a while. I can also recommend this title to owners of the previous installments; after all, three years have passed since the release of the second game, and I understand that many of you have certainly been waiting for a sequel. However, my recommendation only applies if you wait for a significant discount. The full price of 49.99 euros is unfortunately not justified for this new installment, given what it offers. If the developers ever drop the price to 29.99 euros, you can purchase TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 with a clear conscience. At the current price, however, don’t even bother, it’s better to invest your money elsewhere for now. Five and a half out of ten.

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  • 70
    trust 69Sep 15, 2023

    TT Isle of Man: Ride on The Edge 3 is a nerve-wracking high-speed, precision-based superbike racing game set on the actual tournaments of Traveller trophy at the Isle of Man. The accuracy of the physics and the newly introduced teams and liveries are a plus, but the disappointing graphics and lack of more content take a few points away.

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  • 30
    trust 68Dec 20, 2023

    TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 goes for the middle ground between arcade and sim, and as is usual in the genre, it makes a sea of ​​them.

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  • 70
    trust 65May 29, 2023

    What Ride on the Edge 3 does well is the overwhelming sense of speed and overall driving. Captivating enjoyment of the environment and freedom is almost perfect. Almost because you quickly explore the island from all directions and the graphics should be better.

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  • 75
    trust 65May 25, 2023

    A challenging racing simulator that may lack impressive visuals and a variety of content, but makes up for it by having a fantastic physics system, opponents that will push you to your limit, and a genuine sense of speed.

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  • 70
    trust 62May 18, 2023

    You'll absolutely feel the punch of speed a superbike will grant you in this virtual high-speed affair just as hard as you'll feel the pain of consistently eating the pavement at every turn. This visceral and dicey racing gauntlet absolutely demonstrates why the real-world event is known for being so remarkably dangerous in the realm of motorsports. But a little bit of grit and patience may unlock the true potential of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 for any committed player.

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  • 70
    trust 62May 15, 2023

    TT Isle of Man, Ride on the Edge 3 is another solid entry in the series that manages to mix things up enough to make itself more interesting and entertaining than its predecessors.

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  • 75
    trust 59May 10, 2023

    TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 can be tough as nails to play, but once you get used to it, the racing can be really thrilling. The core gameplay loop of racing, winning, and upgrading your bike is cool, whilst the open-world exploration lets you take a deep dive into the world of TT racing on the Isle of Man, even IF it doesn’t necessarily feel like it benefits the gameplay all that much. There’s no doubting that its core audience will be motorbike lovers and I’d find it hard to recommend to casual racing fans, but those who do give it a try are in for a fun time (when they learn how to stop crashing at every bend in a road).

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  • 60
    trust 53May 10, 2023

    TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 seems to focus more specifically on the technical aspect of the bikes while touching up other areas.

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  • 68
    trust 52May 12, 2023

    TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 starts to move in the right direction, but still lacks many details. The base is good, the location is excellent, but the driving model and attention to detail are to be reviewed.

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  • 65
    trust 50May 9, 2023

    with only the limited variety of tracks that the island offers, an unimpressive and frankly unnecessary open world addition, flat graphics and rather basic game features, it’s hard to recommend the rather average experience that is TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3, one that I hoped would be a bigger upgrade from RiMS Racing.

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  • 85
    trust 49May 9, 2023

    TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is a thrilling racer that highlights the spectacle and dangers of such an iconic competition.

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…and 2 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

  1. New patch!
    Dec 5, 2024
  2. Patch note 04
    Jun 29, 2023
  3. Patch note 03
    Jun 9, 2023
  4. Patch notes 02
    May 30, 2023