Racing game

The Dauntless One · 01-30-2009, 02:01 AM

I've never really played any racing game and was wondering which one is better: Ridge Racer 7 or Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. Other racing game recommendations are also welcomed.

Elerion · 01-30-2009, 02:36 AM

Ridge Racer (judging from previous versions) is an arcade game. It is very low on simulation. It's not a bad game, but it's not the same as racing simulators.

GT5:P is a good simulator. It's half a game though, and doesn't have any of the fun car upgrading business that made the first 4 great. Imo, wait for the full version.

Forza is the XBox version of GT and pretty much just as good.

Wipeout HD is an amazing racing game, but obviously has nothing to do with cars or simulation. I'd take it over Ridge Racer though.

GRID is supposed to be the best available for PS3, but I haven't tried it. Check out gamerankings.com for some reviews.

Ronaan · 01-30-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Elerion

GRID is supposed to be the best available for PS3, but I haven't tried it. Check out gamerankings.com for some reviews.

If you have a PS3, there are demos of most racing games available to download.

GRID is awesome. All that's missing is maybe car upgrade options (like in GT4).

I tried the RR7 demo and didn't like it at all... felt bland.

GT5:P is, as you said, half a game. It's cool to see what's coming up, can give you weeks/months of playtime, but it's still not complete...

I'd go with GRID for now, and GT5 when it comes out.

Blank · 01-30-2009, 08:43 AM

Mario Kart is the only racer I've played in years :E

Hatorade · 01-30-2009, 09:24 AM

+1 for GRID and a G25 racing wheel

I am told there is some framerate issues on the console versions, but unsure if they patched it for consoles either.

Soldaris · 01-30-2009, 09:46 AM

If you're looking for pure racing on 360 then it would be GRID and Forza 2, for PS3 then possibly just GRID. However Burnout Paradise is a great game as well if you're into it.

Eomer · 01-30-2009, 09:49 AM

Just an FYI, while grid is fairly "simmy", I don't think it's really all that authentic of a racer. If you want real racing sims, you're pretty much stuck with PC.

chaos · 01-30-2009, 11:11 AM

Burnout is the best racing game.

goatface · 01-30-2009, 11:15 AM

Burnout Paradise is great over the top fun. You can pick it up for $20 or less now.

On the 360 side, Race Pro comes out in a little over 2 weeks

brekk · 01-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Bought Burnout Paradise for 24$ used, and Froza 2 for 12$ used at gamestop. They cover all my racing needs.

The Dauntless One · 01-30-2009, 03:42 PM

thx for all the suggestions. one love.

schwein · 02-02-2009, 06:20 PM

trackmania nations forever. it is free, they have more advanced versions with game styles ect but the free version is great to get a feel for the game. also has 3D glasses support so if you picked up those 3D glasses for the superbowl commercials you can play this in 3D mode. i need to find a pair been wanting to try it out.

arcade style racing, online support, loops, jumps very unrealistic but very fun and fairly unique style game.

Lyenae · 02-02-2009, 06:30 PM

Wipeout HD.

Hatorade · 02-02-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by schwein

trackmania nations forever. it is free, they have more advanced versions with game styles ect but the free version is great to get a feel for the game. also has 3D glasses support so if you picked up those 3D glasses for the superbowl commercials you can play this in 3D mode. i need to find a pair been wanting to try it out.

arcade style racing, online support, loops, jumps very unrealistic but very fun and fairly unique style game.

Track Mania United is a must buy IMO if you loved Excite Bike.

Gordish · 02-03-2009, 07:42 AM

If you're looking for a racing sim you can check out Iracing. It's for the more serious sim racer though and you'll need a wheel/pedals setup for your PC. It's also all online racing against real people, there is no AI mode.

Several real race car drivers race on this service and it's not unusual to be in a race against Dale Earnhardt Jr.

01-30-2009, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Flaccid Steel Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,283	Racing game I've never really played any racing game and was wondering which one is better: Ridge Racer 7 or Gran Turismo 5: Prologue. Other racing game recommendations are also welcomed.

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Blank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,138 +19 Internets	Mario Kart is the only racer I've played in years :E __________________

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Hatorade Cause it's better than water Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,220 +78 Internets	+1 for GRID and a G25 racing wheel I am told there is some framerate issues on the console versions, but unsure if they patched it for consoles either. __________________ Wii Friend Code 1729 2890 3780 7210 AION group

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brekk Warning: objects may appear more edible than they actually are Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The CT Posts: 6,394 +17 Internets	Bought Burnout Paradise for 24$ used, and Froza 2 for 12$ used at gamestop. They cover all my racing needs. __________________ Brekk SPriest Liesol LOLRet Frstshck Enhance

02-03-2009, 07:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gordish Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hunt Valley, MD Posts: 53 +0 Internets	If you're looking for a racing sim you can check out Iracing. It's for the more serious sim racer though and you'll need a wheel/pedals setup for your PC. It's also all online racing against real people, there is no AI mode. Several real race car drivers race on this service and it's not unusual to be in a race against Dale Earnhardt Jr. Last edited by Gordish; 02-03-2009 at 07:45 AM..

01-30-2009, 02:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elerion My milkshake Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,094 +6 Internets	Ridge Racer (judging from previous versions) is an arcade game. It is very low on simulation. It's not a bad game, but it's not the same as racing simulators. GT5:P is a good simulator. It's half a game though, and doesn't have any of the fun car upgrading business that made the first 4 great. Imo, wait for the full version. Forza is the XBox version of GT and pretty much just as good. Wipeout HD is an amazing racing game, but obviously has nothing to do with cars or simulation. I'd take it over Ridge Racer though. GRID is supposed to be the best available for PS3, but I haven't tried it. Check out gamerankings.com for some reviews.

01-30-2009, 09:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,975 +66 Internets	Just an FYI, while grid is fairly "simmy", I don't think it's really all that authentic of a racer. If you want real racing sims, you're pretty much stuck with PC.

01-30-2009, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
chaos Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVa Posts: 7,162 +29 Internets	Burnout is the best racing game.

01-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
goatface Hope Is The First Step On The Road To Disappointment Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 568	Burnout Paradise is great over the top fun. You can pick it up for $20 or less now. On the 360 side, Race Pro comes out in a little over 2 weeks

01-30-2009, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Flaccid Steel Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,283	thx for all the suggestions. one love.

02-02-2009, 06:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
schwein straight out of cobden Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 357 +10 Internets	trackmania nations forever. it is free, they have more advanced versions with game styles ect but the free version is great to get a feel for the game. also has 3D glasses support so if you picked up those 3D glasses for the superbowl commercials you can play this in 3D mode. i need to find a pair been wanting to try it out. arcade style racing, online support, loops, jumps very unrealistic but very fun and fairly unique style game.

02-02-2009, 06:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lyenae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,666 -104 Internets	Wipeout HD.

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