Author Topic: The Official Sim Racing Thread (Read 8007 times)

rassmatic · « **on:** September 29, 2009, 10:11:51 PM »

It has come to my attention that many of you are not very knowledgeable when it comes to the number of high quality simulation racers available for the PC. As a result, I have taken it upon myself to create a thread where one can share their experiences, post videos or give more information on available and forthcoming titles. I'll start off with some vids and review links......

GTR2

gtr2 trailer

GTR2 gameplay

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/gtr2/index.html?tag=gallery_summary;title

RACE - The WTCC Game

RACE 07 - The Official WTCC Game Promo Trailer

RACE WTCC Macau Circuit Demo

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/racetheofficialwtccgame/index.html?tag=similargames;img;5

.......Oh, and I just had to post some vids of ppl playing using a racing wheel. Best way to play these types of games.

BMW M3 GTR on GTR2 Nordschleife 24h with Logitech G25
Logitech G25 test with Peugeot 405 T16 mod HRC
Rfactor - G25 - Megane Online Race - Canon 5D Mark II HD Video

Carigamers · « **on:** September 29, 2009, 10:11:51 PM »

Arcmanov · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2009, 10:17:32 PM »

Don't forget the still awesome TOCA3.

rassmatic · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2009, 10:26:35 PM »

bu how ah could forget dat jed? lol.

TOCA Race Driver 3

Toca Race Driver 3 Trailer Oficial
Toca Race Driver 3 (PC)

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/tocaracedriver3/index.html?tag=result;title;0

rassmatic · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2009, 03:10:28 PM »

Where's W1nTry? I thought he wudda be the first one to jump on this thread.

W1nTry · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2009, 03:37:39 PM »

Only now saw the thread... damn show latest thread button... that aside, where's the Dirt and others? This is a 'bad habit' i've developed where if a games doesn't immediately draw my attention visually I hardly notice it. The aforementioned games look... dare I say 2006 with very drab environements, flat backgrounsd and dull textures. Give me the eye candy!!!

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2009, 03:37:39 PM »

rassmatic · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:06:12 PM »

well, fancy graphics aren't what makes a sim racer. it's all about the physics and handling of the vehicles and to a lesser extent, the accurate representations of the tracks said vehicles are being run on. so the graphics in the above titles aren't "state of the art", especially when compared to games like GRID and NFS Shift, but as far as sim accuracy goes, they outclass their competitors. plus, Dirt and GRID aren't even sims, so they don't belong in this thread anyways.

W1nTry · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:30:19 PM »

Hmm, so is that to say there aren't any updated PC sims with all the bells and whistles

rassmatic · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:51:07 PM »

well if is graphics ur lookin for, there's.....

Race On

RACE On - WTCC 2008 Okayama

RACE On - Formula Master showcase

and STCC The Game

STCC - The Game (extended trailer)

Race On doesn't come out till next month or so though. Remember, these games have smaller, lesser financed developers working on them. Unlike EA and Codemasters. They have the papers to shell out on larger teams and for development of high-end game engines.

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2009, 12:38:04 PM »

watch dah hard dell bmw nah, lolz

poor bmw lowering their brand image.

rassmatic · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:41:17 PM »

Race On's out on various sites now. so feel free to acquire it for *ehem* testing purposes.

http://www.simbin.se/games/race_on.htm

Arcmanov · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2009, 02:25:49 PM »

LOL @ 'testing'... Exactly how much have you spent on actual games in the last 3 years?

I'll give this one a 'whirl'. If it stacks up better than NFS:Shift then I wont bother to reinstall that.

rassmatic · « **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2009, 04:54:01 PM »

ROFL! how bout we stick wit 'not much'. lol. I intend to start changing that wit MW2 though.

W1nTry · « **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2009, 07:42:37 PM »

Looks quite appealing... hmm *W1nTry ponders... testing*

rassmatic · « **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2009, 10:22:47 PM »

it's a pretty huge title BTW, over 9GB. so organize the space before hand.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2009, 06:19:13 PM »

Well let me tell you...'testing' has yielded some great results yo.
This game (Race On) is BADD-AZZ, but be warned, its not on the same graphical level
as GRiD or NFS Shift, but LAWD, the physics model is right up there in sim territory.

I guess it goes without saying that you need a VERY good controller (minimum) to even attempt to play this one.

rassmatic · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2009, 06:55:18 PM »

Yeah boi. The game sweet too bad, but just as I got it, I decided to give NFS Shift another try. Been hooked ever since. lol. I'll wait till I get a racing wheel before playing Race On. Again, very, very good game.