The game features 10 tracks, complete with twists, drops, and sharp turns.Extreme-G 3 introduces a new approach to weaponry, leading to a significant shift in gameplay from its predecessors.[4][5] Gary Whitta of NextGen described the PlayStation 2 version as a solid title for fans of Wipeout-style racers.[19] Iron Monkey of GamePro noted that the PlayStation 2 version "boasts sizzling speeds and enough thumb-crushing intensity to keep futuristic racing fans satiated until Wipeout Fusion arrives."[23][b] Star Dingo later described the GameCube version as "a hyper-fun, super-polished, vertigo-inducing thrill ride that will rush plenty of adrenaline through your veins... for a while, anyway.