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amcluesent
12-04-2003, 17:20
OK, I have a shiny new force feedback wheel and a broadband link - time to get some driving sims/games! What are the good ones, using 'how close to real driving' as a very important factor?

So far, I reckon -

Surprisingly like real driving: CMR2, GP4, Nascar Racing 2003, Racing Simulator 3, F1 2002

Not so hot: MS Rallisport, Cora 3

Totally unrealistic/no wheel support: TOCA Race Driver, Need for speed Hot Pursuit 2, Test Drive, GTA III

Anyone suggest more?
yeager
12-04-2003, 18:09
www.liveforspeed.net

You wont touch another, it's still in beta, but it's very very very good... I run an SXOC Racing server most nights...
Matt_T
12-04-2003, 18:11
just get any of the GT series and a PS2, sorted:D
yeager
12-04-2003, 18:13
oh for the most realistic racer yet, Grand Prix Legends... it's really old but tough and accurate
andyf
12-04-2003, 18:32
I challenge your GPL with my own 'realistic' contender: Viper Racing!

Has 3 settings, arcade, inter, and simulation. Simulation is very cool. Kinda hard to get hold of, doesn't run in 2000 / XP by default, there is a patch released for it though as there seems to be an active player list for it (Found a link on the same forums as liveforspeed, btw). Also you can mod the Viper :D Compete in the league and win cash and as such go from stock power to Viper GTS-R (700bhp) level. Very fun.
yeager
12-04-2003, 20:12
Originally posted by andyf
I challenge your GPL with my own 'realistic' contender: Viper Racing!

Has 3 settings, arcade, inter, and simulation. Simulation is very cool. Kinda hard to get hold of, doesn't run in 2000 / XP by default, there is a patch released for it though as there seems to be an active player list for it (Found a link on the same forums as liveforspeed, btw). Also you can mod the Viper :D Compete in the league and win cash and as such go from stock power to Viper GTS-R (700bhp) level. Very fun.

Ooooh.. URL ?
Ant
12-04-2003, 20:33
Anyone remember Indy 500 on the Amiga?
vega
12-04-2003, 21:25
Jaguar XJ220 and Buggy Boy, they are the bollox
Ant
12-04-2003, 21:27
Originally posted by vega
Jaguar XJ220 and Buggy Boy, they are the bollox

Jaguar XJ220 had funky music! :D
Matt_T
12-04-2003, 21:29
I was well impressed by the brakelights in XJ220:rolleyes: :o
Ant
12-04-2003, 21:35
Originally posted by lr110v8
I was well impressed by the brakelights in XJ220:rolleyes: :o

Yeh, they even "fade" out rather that simply go on and off. :o I was quite impressed with that myself! :D
Jeedai
12-04-2003, 21:41
GTA3 for pure hilarity (sp) and a game you can spend 5 mins just playing without worrying about long loading times or missions to complete!

Not sure if steering wheels are supported!
vega
12-04-2003, 21:49
Originally posted by lr110v8
I was well impressed by the brakelights in XJ220:rolleyes: :o

Same here man, they were great :)

Have you ever seen a real XJ220, I saw one at the speedboat championship we had down here, they are fcuking awesome looking cars :cool:
Matt_T
12-04-2003, 22:06
they are indeed sweet as:cool: saw 2 at the Goodwood festival of speed a couple of years ago:eek:
STiMPY
12-04-2003, 22:14
The most realistic in my opinion are Rally Championship (the original not the arcadey sequels) and Need For Speed Porsche (tweaker's heaven and arcade racer's nightmare :D )
Pete C
13-04-2003, 00:53
Gran Turismo 3 on the PS2. I haven't played a better driving game yet.

All the cars have distinct driving/handling characteristics, you can modify them loads, and it all actually makes a difference to the way they drive. Plus the graphics are awesome.

And plus you can drive an RPS13 and an S14a in it :D
andyf
13-04-2003, 02:23
Originally posted by yeager
Ooooh.. URL ?

URL? A game shop, you loon.
andyf
13-04-2003, 02:24
Originally posted by Ant
Anyone remember Indy 500 on the Amiga?

"What are the good ones, using 'how close to real driving' as a very important factor" :)
andyf
13-04-2003, 02:24
Originally posted by vega
Jaguar XJ220 and Buggy Boy, they are the bollox

"What are the good ones, using 'how close to real driving' as a very important factor" :D:D:D
ZXSpectrum
13-04-2003, 10:35
Well its not that realistic (In terms of the way most of the cars handle) but the road layout and geting to put bits on cars etc... This is a MUST for fans of jap performance cars...

TOKYO EXTREME RACER ZERO (PS2) Played it for hours and hours... There are loads of cars (S313,S14,S14a,S15,Skylines, evos and just about most other jap cars) Finished it in the end but still play it as it actually gives a reasonable thrill and sense of speed... You can also pic is up (But its quite rare) for a tenner...!
yeager
13-04-2003, 12:46
Originally posted by andyf
URL? A game shop, you loon.

*slap* I mean't a URL to information on the game, i've not really found much interesting information apart from here...

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/viperracing/index.html

A game shop ? Wassat ?
shadowninja
13-04-2003, 13:07
well, i'd say GT3 but really it'd have to be the original GT... shame the graphics are so dated now.

also F355 Challenge on PS2. obviously prefer the actual "arcade" game. Probably the hardest, most realistic game you'll find in an arcade. Oh and I play it with all driving aids set to OFF. :beam:

Proud to say I've got 2nd place in Monza (yes it's that hard I cant get 1st place).

-D
Zenki
13-04-2003, 22:29
Auto Modellista for the PS2 is Ok. It's pretty easy but quite fun, abit more in the vein of Ridge Racer type arcade racers rather than the GT3 sim style but the concept is nicely carried off (other than the irritating tw*t who "commentates" thro the races).
smac
13-04-2003, 23:36
Grand prix legends is the one. The Nurburgring in full, cars that are extremely difficult to drive a huge array of setup options but getting it all right is very rewarding - a sub 1:30 at Monza ( the easiest track!). Also practically every track you can think of is available to download .


simon
yeager
14-04-2003, 00:25
Originally posted by smac
Grand prix legends is the one. The Nurburgring in full, cars that are extremely difficult to drive a huge array of setup options but getting it all right is very rewarding - a sub 1:30 at Monza ( the easiest track!). Also practically every track you can think of is available to download .


simon

I'm just getting into this game, it's damn hard but like you say, very rewarding...
Alec
14-04-2003, 02:51
Originally posted by yeager
oh for the most realistic racer yet, Grand Prix Legends... it's really old but tough and accurate

I'll second that. If youlike drifting, this is the game for you!

Possibly one of the hardest racing sims ever. Very skinny tyres, lots of power and no driving aids.
Vez
14-04-2003, 11:30
Viper racing, had to import a copy and it is Well good, Drifting a Viper is fecking cool :D