Retro Tops: Top-5 Racing Games of the 2000s

The racing genre of video games has been around since the early days of arcade gaming. But it wasn't until the early 2000s that racing games became truly popular, thanks to the release of classics like Gran Turismo 3 and Burnout 3. Here are five of the best racing games of the 2000s.

1. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

This game was released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2 and was one of the most popular racing games of the era. It featured realistic graphics and more than 150 vehicles to choose from. The game was praised for its physics engine and for its ability to create a realistic driving experience. However, some reviewers criticized its steep learning curve.

2. Need for Speed: Underground

This game was released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2 and was one of the most popular racing games of the era. It featured realistic graphics and more than 150 vehicles to choose from. The game was praised for its physics engine and for its ability to create a realistic driving experience. However, some reviewers criticized its steep learning curve.

3. Burnout 3: Takedown

This game was released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and was one of the most popular racing games of the era. It featured realistic graphics and more than 150 vehicles to choose from. The game was praised for its physics engine and for its ability to create a realistic driving experience. However, some reviewers criticized its steep learning curve.

4. Forza Motorsport

This game was released in 2005 for the Xbox and was one of the most popular racing games of the era. It featured realistic graphics and more than 150 vehicles to choose from. The game was praised for its physics engine and for its ability to create a realistic driving experience. However, some reviewers criticized its steep learning curve.

5. Need for Speed: Carbon

This game was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and was one of the most popular racing games of the era. It featured realistic graphics and more than 150 vehicles to choose from. The game was praised for its physics engine and for its ability to create a realistic driving experience. However, some reviewers criticized its steep learning curve.