this is a great (and fun) game. Real adrenaline flows through you when racing for dear life, praying not to crash. I first downloaded this game on the PSN and have been driving it since then. More fun than Grand Turismo (no damage), more exciting than Motorstorm (oh no, I jumped offa cliff again) and more real than Dirt (awful physics). This game can be a fun arcade game, but it really hits the mark on a simulation level. Grand Turismo is NOT a simulation driving experience, just because you never had any damage on the cars and can use the walls/rails to your advantage... which is not true in real-life, but I digress... I was a big fan of the series.
The career mode puts you in control of the testing, 3-step qualifying, warm up laps... and finally, the racing itself. If you don't do your homework with the testing, you will suffer during the race. No wonder the drivers are so upset when they crash on the first lap. Soo much work had to be done to get there in the first place.
Physics are great, visuals are good (not excellent). Many various modes for your racing pleasures. The courses are accurate and fun (compared to racing in circles "merry-go-round" with NASCAR... yawn!). Don't know why the staff gave it such a low review... I think their reviews are starting to stink IMO... they give poor games, great ratings. This is a gem for true racing fans.
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