Play Ford Racing 3 (U)(Trashman) Online

Ford Racing 3 came out on the Game Boy Advance in 2004, published by Empire Interactive. It was part of that wave of mid-2000s handheld racers where developers tried to squeeze console-style driving onto a tiny screen. You get a selection of Ford vehicles, a handful of tracks, and not much else in terms of frills.

You control one of several Ford models, from coupes to trucks, and race against AI opponents on closed circuits. The main goal is straightforward: finish first in a series of cups and events. Signature mechanics include managing a limited nitro boost for short bursts of speed and navigating tight, sometimes awkwardly designed tracks that demand memorization. The physics feel loose and unpredictable, making cornering a constant battle; the AI varies wildly between aggressive and sluggish. It’s a bare-bones racer that captures the rough charm of its era, and playing it feels like wrestling with a game that never quite found its footing.