Which direction to go with racing games?

Hey guys.

I'm currently trying to buy a new racing game, but as my funds are limited, i'm kind of unsure which one to go for.
I currently have Grid, Dirt 3, NFS HP and recently just sold TDU2 (daaaamn it sucked).
What I am thinking about getting is Gran Turismo 5 or F1 2011.

Part of me really wants GT5, because I loved GT3 on PS2, but another part of me really wants F1 2011 for all the realism where you can set different tires and mixing fuels and stuff.

So out of those two, which would you guys recommend to add to my collection?

Well I am an F1 fan and I own both games so:

• F1 2011 is only the 19 F1 tracks and 24 ( well 12 really ) cars
• GT5 has many more tracks, many many more cars
• GT5 has more event types and will last you longer - unless you want to play F1 season after season after season
• GT5 can become a grind to level up and unlock the next events - you can find yourself having to replay events just to level up sufficiently
• DRS and Kers and Safety cars :D
• The AI are on the whole better in F1 IMO

So that list is what I see as some of the key differences/pros/cons when comparing the 2 games, but I won't offer an opinion as to which to get!

I's recommend GT5. There is an incredible amount of stuff to do and the updates are usually very impressive.

I'm currently downloading Burnout Paradise: The Complete Collection. Looks great, can't wait to play it. That's always worth a try if you haven't already played it.

Well I am an F1 fan and I own both games so:

• F1 2011 is only the 19 F1 tracks and 24 ( well 12 really ) cars
• GT5 has many more tracks, many many more cars
• GT5 has more event types and will last you longer - unless you want to play F1 season after season after season
• GT5 can become a grind to level up and unlock the next events - you can find yourself having to replay events just to level up sufficiently
• DRS and Kers and Safety cars :D
• The AI are on the whole better in F1 IMO

So that list is what I see as some of the key differences/pros/cons when comparing the 2 games, but I won't offer an opinion as to which to get!

SadPSPAddict

Not wanting to make it easy for me, eh? :P in terms of the things you can set up on the car for a race, how do the games compare? And you said the AI is better on F1, is it at least acceptable on GT5? I remember back in GT3 I had there were some pretty bad "wtf" moments with the AI.

I's recommend GT5. There is an incredible amount of stuff to do and the updates are usually very impressive.

heretrix

This is what I'm afraid of, I don't want to be disappointed if it tries to do too much (in my eyes).

I'm currently downloading Burnout Paradise: The Complete Collection. Looks great, can't wait to play it. That's always worth a try if you haven't already played it.

DarthJohnova

Yes, I have played it and it's exactly the opposite of what I'm looking for :)

Not wanting to make it easy for me, eh? :P in terms of the things you can set up on the car for a race, how do the games compare? And you said the AI is better on F1, is it at least acceptable on GT5? I remember back in GT3 I had there were some pretty bad "wtf" moments with the AI.

Patriks7

It is acceptable - better than in GT3. If you are half decent at racing games though the first few levels in GT5 are pretty easy to run away with. As for tuning options they are on a par with each other I'd say.

The racing games this gen for me is awful.

the only good game for me this gen is GT5.

Ok thanks a lot for the help guys. You have convinced me to go for GT5. Well, you guys and the fact that I can get GT5 for 25€ and F1 2011 goes for 50€.

I'd get F1 2011 in a heartbeat. If you play racing games for the racing, it's the only choice. You'll need to spend a lot of time practicing on the tracks before the race, because you need to learn the best lines through the corners, what gear to be in etc. before you'll even stand a chance in the race. The rain effects are awesome as well - difficult but extremely fair and realistic. The way the AI performs is excellent as well.

GT5 is pretty graphics and that's it. The AI cars will ram you off the track constantly because they literally are not programmed to recognize the player's car in the game. The only way to get around this is to put soft racing tires on all your cars, in which case you'll be in first place by the first corner and you're basically just doing a time trail by yourself after that. And the career mode is a boring grind and almost completely without challenge.

I'd get F1 2011 in a heartbeat. If you play racing games for the racing, it's the only choice. You'll need to spend a lot of time practicing on the tracks before the race, because you need to learn the best lines through the corners, what gear to be in etc. before you'll even stand a chance in the race. The rain effects are awesome as well - difficult but extremely fair and realistic. The way the AI performs is excellent as well.

GT5 is pretty graphics and that's it. The AI cars will ram you off the track constantly because they literally are not programmed to recognize the player's car in the game. The only way to get around this is to put soft racing tires on all your cars, in which case you'll be in first place by the first corner and you're basically just doing a time trail by yourself after that. And the career mode is a boring grind and almost completely without challenge.

Jackc8

Have you considered renting them both to help you make your mind up??

Have you considered renting them both to help you make your mind up??

SadPSPAddict

Unfortunately, renting games in my country is almost impossible. And none of my friends with PS3s seem to have either of these games, so can't borrow either. :(

None of you guys said that GT5 has5 F1 tracks and a F1 car (the Ferrari07 and the F10), it has Monte Carlo (Cote d'Azur), Monza, Suzuka, Nurburgring, Spa (need to get DLC pack).

Well I don't care for racing games so I just turn the other way and drive head on whoever is in first place.

GT5 in a heartbeat, there's just so much more to do, unless you're really into f1, oh save money for a wheel too, you won't regret it, completely changes everything, so addictive.callgirlduty

None of you guys said that GT5 has5 F1 tracks and a F1 car (the Ferrari07 and the F10), it has Monte Carlo (Cote d'Azur), Monza, Suzuka, Nurburgring, Spa (need to get DLC pack).

GTR12

[QUOTE="GTR12"]None of you guys said that GT5 has5 F1 tracks and a F1 car (the Ferrari07 and the F10), it has Monte Carlo (Cote d'Azur), Monza, Suzuka, Nurburgring, Spa (need to get DLC pack).Patriks7

If you would've read any of my posts, you'd know that I couldn't care less about the F1 cars. I'm just looking for the game which provides a bigger challenge. According to everything I read, including this thread, F1 2011 seems brings a much bigger challenge.

Really whats the point of buying a F1 game then if you dont even like F1....:roll:

[QUOTE="Patriks7"]

[QUOTE="GTR12"]None of you guys said that GT5 has5 F1 tracks and a F1 car (the Ferrari07 and the F10), it has Monte Carlo (Cote d'Azur), Monza, Suzuka, Nurburgring, Spa (need to get DLC pack).GTR12

If you would've read any of my posts, you'd know that I couldn't care less about the F1 cars. I'm just looking for the game which provides a bigger challenge. According to everything I read, including this thread, F1 2011 seems brings a much bigger challenge.

Really whats the point of buying a F1 game then if you dont even like F1....:roll: