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and other road networks. The player usually takes the role of either Chris Ritter or Semir
Gerkhan, but there is one early mission (Beginner's Luck) where the player takes the place of a contender. The officers are in charge with stopping and questioning suspects about various criminal activities.
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stated that the graphics are not acceptable for a modern game with textures not standing up to scrutiny and a clipping effect when driving through fields. There has been criticism that the vehicles in the game pop-up, which is emphasised by the speed at which the player is travelling.
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vehicles do not always follow the same path during a pursuit. It was not received well by critics, with graphics and plot being of concern. Four sequels have been released on Xbox 360 and through online content provider
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basis is deformed. Also, visual damage to the animated model is triggered if the deformation exceeds specified limits, meaning that the cars not only deform but that parts can break and fall off.
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1097:"Xbox LIVE Marketplace - Crash Time 3"
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872:"Crash Time: Autobahn Pursuit".
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