Hill Climb Racing 3, while retaining the classic physics gameplay of the series, brings players a brand new off-road racing experience through innovative elements such as multiplayer PvP, prop systems, and character mechanics. As testing progresses, it is expected that more vehicles, tracks, and features will be added, which is worth the anticipation of series fans.
Core updates and features
1. The series introduces real-time online multiplayer PvP for the first time
Players can engage in real-time battles with global opponents, surpassing them in complex terrain through strategies and skills, and becoming the first champion to cross the finish line.
2. Innovative Prop Systems (Gadgets&Boosts)
The game introduces various functional props, including:
Offensive type: such as launching chickens, EMPs, etc., to interfere with the opponent's game
Defense type: such as shields, protecting oneself from attacks
Navigation class: helping to deal with complex terrain
Acceleration class: Provides temporary speed increase to help you turn the situation around
3. New Character System
In addition to the classic protagonist Bill Newton, other characters from Climb Canyon can also be unlocked, each with unique abilities:
Fashionable Nikita: skilled in stunt flipping
Rick Ace: Can hide powerful acceleration props
Other characters each have their own expertise, adding strategic depth to the game
4. Havok physics engine fully upgraded
The driving, collision, and climbing effects of the vehicle are more realistic, with significant differences in feedback from different terrains such as sand, ice, and rocks, making the driving experience more challenging and immersive.
5. Highly customizable vehicle system
Dozens of vehicle types (currently 5 in beta, including Hill Climber Mk3 and Rally Car)
Can modify dozens of performance parameters such as engine, tires, suspension, roll cage, etc
Over 200 vehicle modification options, paired with rich skins, to create exclusive racing cars
6. Dynamic sandbox track
8 themed tracks covering diverse terrains such as tropical jungles, deserts and Gobi, polar glaciers, etc
The track will undergo permanent changes with driving, such as the formation of ruts, melting of ice, and terrain damage
Dynamic weather system and day night cycle make every game unique
Gameplay
Continuing the classic operation of the series: By precisely controlling the throttle and brake, maintaining the balance of the vehicle in complex terrain, completing stunts such as leaps and flips to earn points.
Unlike its predecessor, this work places greater emphasis on strategic thinking
Choose the appropriate combination of vehicles and characters
Reasonably use props to interfere with opponents or protect oneself
Adjust driving style based on terrain characteristics while dealing with competition from other players
Current status and acquisition method
Testing platform: Android only (Google Play)
Testing regions: Finland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Version update: In continuous iteration, the latest beta version has been updated to v0.20.7
Language support: 16 languages, including Chinese, with real-time translation support and barrier free cross-border team formation
Novice advice
Prioritize upgrading commonly used vehicles and do not scatter resources
The Hill Climber Mk3 and Rally Car are the best performing vehicle choices in the current version
Familiarize oneself with the characteristics of different roles and select suitable roles based on the type of track
Practice precise control of throttle and brake, master stunt movements to obtain additional rewards
Reasonable use of props, especially during critical stages
