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GRID Review (continued)
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Manufacturer: Codemasters
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ESRB Rating: Everyone
Platform(s): Windows Vista, Windows XP
Release Date: June 3, 2008
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Date: 2008-06-11
Great Game, Awesome Graphics, Actually works
I like this game because it's possible to play it either arcade style or sim style with great graphics and is actually playable unlike Dirt. I tend to like the arcade style handling assists in the interest of being fun and accessible for me. I've played sims and like some of them like Richard Burns Rally but dislike others like Gran Turismo. This game also has optional settings to make it more of a simulation like most racing games, but that tends to make it more frustrating because of the lack acceleration feedback you get in real life driving.
The graphics are wonderful and truly up to date with flying debris and great damage modeling that is both external and internal so if you drive crazy you won't be able to steer correctly or if you blow your engine, etc. The cars are all real world models including Corvette, Zonda, TVR, BMW, Panoz, Mustang, Lamborghinis, Saleen, Porsche, etc. Also are open wheel and LM cars. The tracks are a mix of real world and fantasy ones set in real world locations like Washington and Milan. It has some F1 tracks but not all, there may be more deeper in the game though. I'm not thinking the sound is accurate but it is fun and works.
A big thing is that my system can run this on 1680x1050 with no framerate issues, unlike with Dirt which I couldn't even to get run on 800x640 without being a slideshow. Dirt is the only game I've ever had that problem running and I can run Crysis on high settings to give you an idea of how bad it was for me. All in all it's a great all around racing game.
amd 64 x2 3800+
WinXP
GeForce 8800GT 512mb
3GB RAm
Date: 2008-06-08
Awesome racing game!
For anyone that has any interest in racing games, this is a must have. The graphics are exceptional, great sound effects, nice progression system. The game starts with a race in a Dodge Viper to get qualified as rookie status. After that it's on to various races in different locations and cars. The game lets you pick from a selection of races. Each race has a goal and some have bonuses as well. You need to reach certain financial levels in order to progress and get better cars, etc. Following the races, the game automatically goes into instant replay mode (which can be bypassed, but the replays are cool to watch). The xbox360 controller for windows works great with this game, it was automatically recognized and I didn't have to reassign any controls. The handling is tricky at first, I was crashing left and right in the beginning, but after several races you get used to the handling and how to take the turns without spinning out. The graphics are so good that you don't mind crashing sometimes, as the damage is modeled in great detail and the car even starts making creaking sounds if damaged in certain areas. The announcer advises you throughout the race the status of your car and if it's getting damaged too heavily. (Another nice touch is the announcer speaks your name as well, assuming your name is common enough). It also offers multiplayer mode which I haven't raced in yet but looking forward to it.
Date: 2008-06-08
THE ABSOLUT ASPHALT DRIVING EXPERIENCE!!
I have been playing PC games all my life and have tried most Racing/Driving games, from the legendary OUTRUN to the latest NFS installments. I have to admit, GRID is THE BEST - BY FAR!
The collection of cars is not vast but rather exotic and exclusive. The graphics are unbelievable, gorgeous and detailed. And the sounds (although will not accurately follow the engine revs) they greatly add to the total immersion. This is such a beautiful game that I have to tear myself from my screen not to keep playing.
There are three views (hood, cockpit and behind the car), all working as they should but what I really appreciated was the collection of available racing types: from closed circuits to demolition derbies, rest assured, you too will find your favorite.
This is not an easy game: deactivate the driver assists and you will find yourself fishtailing all over the place! And keep in mind that dragging is frowned upon in...LeMans-24. Not to mention riding a rattler! That's wright: GRID features TOTALLY REALISTIC DAMAGES! Hit another car or the guard-rails and your fine tuned drive will get crashed and bumpers will fall off - and its handling WILL be affected accordingly!
Choose your name from the setup list and pit-bosses will call you by name (sadly, no...NeuroSplicer option though). Another nice touch is the random events that can occur in a race: from engines failing or bursting into flames to tires going flat or bouncing off, there is not a dull moment and the game keeps you constantly on the edge.
Now, CODEMASTERS seems to be able to learn from its mistakes. First of all, unlike DIRT, GRID does not require an...ubercomputer to run. The requirements are not "all invited" but not "next generation" either. I managed to run it fine on the 4 years old lab computer (a P4 3.2GHz with 2GB of RAM and a 7600GT nVidia).
Moreover, unlike DIRT which was damaged by StarFORCE, GRID harbors a... milder garden variety of SecuROM (without limited installations RootKits). There is clearly room for further listening to customers' dislike of DRM schemes (hence the star withheld), yet, in all fairness, this is an improvement.
So, if you are boycotting SecuROM you have been warned. Otherwise,
RECOMMENDED!!!
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