Race driver grid

AJ! · 05-15-08, 01:22 PM

I recommend anyone who hasnt already tried the demo to do so

http://www.racedrivergrid.com/?terri...glishUK#/home/

Grid is the successor to toca and does a fantastic job in making a very realistic race game

stabiz · 05-15-08, 01:41 PM

You have got to be kidding me ...

GRID is not a racing sim, its not even a remote cousin of realism. Codemasters have stated that it is not realism they are after, and golly have they done a good job. This game is the worst racing game I have ever played. (Havent tried NFS lately, though)

The crashing is great, but the core of racing - physics of the car - is laughable.

I tried GT5 Prologue the other day, and its half decent, although not heavy on the realism either. But heaps better than GRID.

Seth8530 · 05-17-08, 01:01 PM

Have you even played the demo m8. It seems pretty realistic to me. What would you improve to make it more realistic.

stabiz · 05-17-08, 01:29 PM

First of all, make the cars behave like cars. The BMW turns like a Formula 1 car, f.i.

Seth8530 · 05-17-08, 01:56 PM

ok thats better. what else do you think is wrong?

stabiz · 05-17-08, 03:18 PM

The glaring HDR, but thats moddable. (For the PC version)

The main problem is the physics, though. I dont see the point in buying a racing game when it doesnt feel like you are driving a car. I love the damage model though, wish I could get something like that in say GTR2.

The game has taken a trashing in the simracing community, by the way. And now Codemasters have grabbed the right to Formula 1 ... Damn it.

Not trying to offend anyone, I just really hate arcade racers.

Captain Vlad · 05-17-08, 04:26 PM

I'm less ardent about arcade racers than Stabiz, as I've only recently been converted to a driving sim fanatic. That said, once I played GT Legends, I don't know if I can really go back to NFS style games.

I do wish they'd do some games with story and plotline and car customization that were more GTLish, physics wise. I'm a sucker for a bit of drama.

Anyway...point of the post is this: Prior to my GTL experience, I'd have had no clue what Stabiz was one about in regards to this game not being a driving sim. Now I know exactly what he's talking about and why he scoffs, and thus, I must urge any driving-game fan to try a real-sim type game.

Once you get a taste, you'll only want more.

d@rk51d3 · 05-18-08, 02:36 AM

I downloaded the PS3 demo last night, and enjoyed it somewhat.

The damage model would be really nice on Gran Turismo.

I really hate the way the cars in GT just bounce off each other, and the environment. Fingers crossed for the final release.

Highbury · 05-19-08, 02:21 AM

Well there is no denying the graphics do look really good. The damage model is great. Try really messing up a car and it does a nice job.

That said it is an arcade game, it handles like and arcade game and is presented like one. 3 lap races, no sort of time trial mode. If that is your thing this will be a good title. If you prefer a simulation you are better off elsewhere.

Seth8530 · 05-19-08, 08:19 PM

Ill give it that its not the most realistic game out thiere. Have yall tried turning all the driving assist off lol. i cant move without spinning my tires lol.

Highbury · 05-20-08, 01:17 AM

I haven't tried them on! lol.. But I have been driving more simulator ones for years and use a decent steering wheel and pedals setup :p

Seth8530 · 05-20-08, 05:39 AM

Lol its awesumn and i think they handle a lot more realisticly, or at the very least harder.

05-15-08, 01:22 PM	#1
AJ! Commodore Join Date: May 2006 Location: That lil island above france Posts: 601 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Race driver grid I recommend anyone who hasnt already tried the demo to do so http://www.racedrivergrid.com/?terri...glishUK#/home/ Grid is the successor to toca and does a fantastic job in making a very realistic race game __________________

05-15-08, 01:41 PM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	You have got to be kidding me ... GRID is not a racing sim, its not even a remote cousin of realism. Codemasters have stated that it is not realism they are after, and golly have they done a good job. This game is the worst racing game I have ever played. (Havent tried NFS lately, though) The crashing is great, but the core of racing - physics of the car - is laughable. I tried GT5 Prologue the other day, and its half decent, although not heavy on the realism either. But heaps better than GRID. __________________

05-17-08, 01:01 PM	#3
Seth8530 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 546 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Have you even played the demo m8. It seems pretty realistic to me. What would you improve to make it more realistic. __________________

05-17-08, 01:29 PM	#4
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	First of all, make the cars behave like cars. The BMW turns like a Formula 1 car, f.i. __________________

05-17-08, 01:56 PM	#5
Seth8530 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 546 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	ok thats better. what else do you think is wrong? __________________

05-17-08, 03:18 PM	#6
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	The glaring HDR, but thats moddable. (For the PC version) The main problem is the physics, though. I dont see the point in buying a racing game when it doesnt feel like you are driving a car. I love the damage model though, wish I could get something like that in say GTR2. The game has taken a trashing in the simracing community, by the way. And now Codemasters have grabbed the right to Formula 1 ... Damn it. Not trying to offend anyone, I just really hate arcade racers. __________________

05-17-08, 04:26 PM	#7
Captain Vlad Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pollard, Oklahoma Posts: 679 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I'm less ardent about arcade racers than Stabiz, as I've only recently been converted to a driving sim fanatic. That said, once I played GT Legends, I don't know if I can really go back to NFS style games. I do wish they'd do some games with story and plotline and car customization that were more GTLish, physics wise. I'm a sucker for a bit of drama. Anyway...point of the post is this: Prior to my GTL experience, I'd have had no clue what Stabiz was one about in regards to this game not being a driving sim. Now I know exactly what he's talking about and why he scoffs, and thus, I must urge any driving-game fan to try a real-sim type game. Once you get a taste, you'll only want more. __________________ "Stop sounding battlestations just to hear the alarm."

05-18-08, 02:36 AM	#8
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	I downloaded the PS3 demo last night, and enjoyed it somewhat. The damage model would be really nice on Gran Turismo. I really hate the way the cars in GT just bounce off each other, and the environment. Fingers crossed for the final release.

05-19-08, 02:21 AM	#9
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	Well there is no denying the graphics do look really good. The damage model is great. Try really messing up a car and it does a nice job. That said it is an arcade game, it handles like and arcade game and is presented like one. 3 lap races, no sort of time trial mode. If that is your thing this will be a good title. If you prefer a simulation you are better off elsewhere.

05-19-08, 08:19 PM	#10
Seth8530 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 546 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Ill give it that its not the most realistic game out thiere. Have yall tried turning all the driving assist off lol. i cant move without spinning my tires lol. __________________

05-20-08, 01:17 AM	#11
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	I haven't tried them on! lol.. But I have been driving more simulator ones for years and use a decent steering wheel and pedals setup :p

05-20-08, 05:39 AM	#12
Seth8530 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 546 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Lol its awesumn and i think they handle a lot more realisticly, or at the very least harder. __________________