Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3
| Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 | |
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| Developer(s) | Full Fat |
| Publisher(s) | Acclaim Entertainment |
| Series | Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Advance |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports (freestyle BMX) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 is a 2002 sports video game developed by Full Fat and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Game Boy Advance. It was developed in conjunction with the console title BMX XXX, the obscenity of which caused its endorsement by Dave Mirra to be removed. The game received positive reviews from critics.
Gameplay[edit]
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 is a freestyle BMX sports game in which the player controls one of a selection of professional riders such as the titular Dave Mirra, Ryan Nyquist, Colin Mackay, John "Luc-E" Englebert, and Mike Laird; players may also create their own customized rider. The game features eleven levels, in which the player may perform several tricks. The player can purchase new bikes to enhance their performance. Via the Game Link Cable, players can challenge each other in multiplayer modes.[1]
Development and release[edit]
Following the commercial success of the first two Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX titles, publisher Acclaim Entertainment announced in April 2002 that it had renewed its exclusive licensing agreement with Dave Mirra for five additional years.[2] On August 19, 2002, Acclaim announced that the M-rated console title BMX XXX, which was a retooled version of Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3,[3] would not be endorsed by Mirra, but confirmed that their licensing deal remained intact, with a Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 title planned for release.[4] In September 2002, Acclaim confirmed that Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 was in development for the Game Boy Advance with a planned November release.[5] The game was developed by Full Fat, who previously developed the Game Boy Advance versions of Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 and Aggressive Inline. Like the latter title, the game includes a fully digitized licensed soundtrack featuring bands such as New Found Glory, Green Day, Saliva, and Ten Foot Pole.[1] Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 was shipped to North American retailers on November 25, 2002.[6]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 78/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Game Informer | 8.25/10[8] |
| GamesMaster | 81%[9] |
| GameSpot | 8.6/10[10] |
| GameSpy |   [11] |
| GameZone | 8/10[12] |
| IGN | 8/10[13] |
| Nintendo Power | 3.8/5[14] |
| Nintendo World Report | 5.5/10[15] |
| X-Play | [16] |
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 received "generally favorable reviews" according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[7]
The game was a runner-up for the "Best Sound on Game Boy Advance" award at GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2002 Awards, which went to Aggressive Inline, from the same developer.[17]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Harris, Craig (October 17, 2002). "Dave Mirra 3 [Preview]". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ IGN staff (April 26, 2002). "Dave Mirra Gets Five Years". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Hester, Blake (October 5, 2017). "'It Made Absoletely No Sense:' [sic] The Story of 'BMX XXX"". Vice. Vice Media. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Gerstmann, Jeff (August 19, 2002). "Acclaim splits BMX line, renames M-rated BMX game". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 16, 2002. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ IGN staff (September 20, 2002). "Acclaim Game Update". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT'S 'DAVE MIRRA FREESTYLE BMX 3' BRINGS BMX FUN TO GAME BOY® ADVANCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON". Acclaim Entertainment. November 25, 2002. Archived from the original on August 3, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Helgeson, Matt (March 2003). "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". Game Informer. No. 119. GameStop. p. 92. Archived from the original on September 24, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". GamesMaster. Future Publishing. 2003.
- ^ Provo, Frank (December 20, 2002). "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 21, 2002. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Steinberg, Steve (January 2, 2003). "GameSpy: Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 2, 2006. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ Bedigian, Louis (December 30, 2002). "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 - GBA - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on November 11, 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ Harris, Craig (December 10, 2002). "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". Nintendo Power. Vol. 166. Nintendo of America. March 2003. p. 137.
- ^ Shughart, Ty (January 14, 2003). "Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Hudak, Chris (March 12, 2003). "'Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3' (GBA) Review". Extended Play. TechTV. Archived from the original on March 15, 2003. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ GameSpot staff (2002). "GameSpot's Best and Worst of 2002 (Special Achievement Awards: Best Sound on Game Boy Advance)". GameSpot. CNET. Archived from the original on June 18, 2003. Retrieved May 23, 2024.