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Looking for PC Racing Game Recommendations

  • 01-08-2009 7:59pm
    #1
    MysticalRain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone recommend some good racing games on the PC? Preferably games that are compatible with the Logitech G25 racing wheel.


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  • #2
    indough
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,857 ✭✭✭indough


    burnout paradise


  • #3
    SeantheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,912 ✭✭✭SeantheMan


    Racing driver GRID


  • #4
    sarumite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭sarumite


    indough wrote: »
    burnout paradise

    +1

    Its an awesome game for those wanting an arcade racing experience. Don't expect much in the way of realism, but you can expect a lot in the way of fun.


  • #5
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,137 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    GTR2/Race 07/rFactor


  • #6
    Azza
    Moderators Posts: 5,580 ✭✭✭Azza


    I hear the GTR series is good but fairly hardcore.

    Last decent Need for Speed was probably Most Wanted.

    I can personally recommend Colin Macrae Dirt, Grid and Burnout Paradise.

    I think older hardcore sims ike Geoff Commrads Grand Prix series and Grand Prix legend still have small but active communities online.


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  • #7
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    The pc isn't really known for its good racing games, consoles get these mostly.
    Burnout Paradise is ok, but a bit arcadey. Grid is probably the best one both control wise and graphically, I've it installed here with the enhanced graphics mod and it really is stunning. Its the best You're gonna get on pc I'm afraid. Here's some screenies:

    GRID2009-02-2211-53-39-87.jpg
    GRID2009-02-2211-53-19-88.jpg
    GRID2009-02-2113-20-34-48.jpg
    GRID2009-02-2217-15-16-31.jpg
    GRID2009-02-2211-32-54-26.jpg


  • #8
    MysticalRain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭MysticalRain


    Looks awesome. I think Grid would make a good first choice on the list by the looks of it.


  • #9
    giggsy664
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,457 ✭✭✭giggsy664


    Trackmania Nations on steam. The free one

    it's good craic if you're into racing games but get a bit bored of Grid or Burnout :)


  • #10
    MysticalRain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭MysticalRain


    Cool. I'm downloading it now...


  • #11
    boonen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭boonen


    cherryghost wrote: »
    GTR2/Race 07/rFactor

    plus burnout and you are ready to go ;)


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  • #12
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,723 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    The pc isn't really known for its good racing games, consoles get these mostly

    Not exactly true,true for arcade racers but certainly not for racing sims.


    www.iracing.com

    Nothing else comes close on any format.

    If you want a PC racing sim id go with iracing first,if your dont go with it then theres GT Legends,rFactor,GTR 1&2,GTR Evolution/Race 07,Grand Prix Legends.


  • #13
    Kinetic^
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,249 ✭✭✭✭Kinetic^


    Dcully wrote: »
    Not exactly true,true for arcade racers but certainly not for racing sims.


    www.iracing.com

    Nothing else comes close on any format.

    If you want a PC racing sim id go with iracing first,if your dont go with it then theres GT Legends,rFactor,GTR 1&2,GTR Evolution/Race 07,Grand Prix Legends.

    Eh this. Loads of stuff on the PC.


  • #14
    eyerer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭eyerer


    When is the sequel to grid coming?
    I liked race driver 3 better than grid ffs.

    Can't get burnout to run at a proper rate, the lowest widescreen option requires too much power :(


  • #15
    MysticalRain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭MysticalRain


    Great stuff guys. I've been playing GTR Evolution and Burnout for the last two days. Great games.


  • #16
    bizmark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,892 ✭✭✭bizmark


    is grid worth 19 euro ? is it some super annoying have to redo each corner 100 times to get just the right raceing line or you will fly off type of game or what?


  • #17
    TwoShedsJackson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,438 ✭✭✭TwoShedsJackson


    bizmark wrote: »
    is grid worth 19 euro ? is it some super annoying have to redo each corner 100 times to get just the right raceing line or you will fly off type of game or what?

    Grid is pretty arcade-y, you don't have to worry too much about getting racing lines just right, as long as you're in the right general area and the right general speed, you'll be fine. Hardcore sim it ain't :)


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