Crazy Cars III

About

Crazy Cars III is a racing game where you battle through illegal street races across the US in a beat-up Lamborghini Diablo. The goal is to climb through three leagues by consistently finishing first, using prize money to upgrade your car and tackle tougher opponents. Races unfold on mountain passes, city streets, and desert roads with weather effects like rain and snow. A two player mode adds competitive options but the single player loop focuses on grinding wins to unlock the next tier. Each league ends with a timed highway challenge full of obstacles and oncoming trucks that test your upgraded skills. The game’s structure emphasizes persistence over flexibility. Players must win four races straight before saving progress which can lead to frustrating restarts after a single mistake. While the racing mechanics and upgrade system received praise from Amiga users in 1992 the rigid save interval remains a sticking point. Community feedback highlights the satisfying progression of turning a rusty sports car into a tuned beast but also notes the high stakes of each race. The illegal street racer vibe and escalating challenges keep things engaging even if the risk of losing momentum feels outdated by modern standards.

Storyline

You've just arrived in the United States with your heart set on becoming a millionaire. As your only skill is advanced race-driver training, you decide to enter the Saturday Night Races tournament of illegal highway challenges. As chance would have it, you run into an old friend down on his luck. In order to recoup some of his lost wealth, he sells you his prized Lamborghini Diablo at a rock-bottom price. This uses up all but a few thousand dollars of your life savings. Despite your lack of funds, your sights are firmly set on reaching the first division of this competition. To do this, you must start by winning easy races in Division 4, until you have enough skill and money to enter more difficult ones. When you feel confident enough in your driving abilities, you may try the Division Challenge. If you succeed, you will progress to the next diviison. Races become more challenging as you progress, but you can buy more sophisticated equipment and win greater prices.