Game like Gran Turismo for the PC?

MrMarvelous · 15 Dec 2013 at 01:47

I'm after something like Gran Turismo for the PC because I sold my PS3 and now I miss it.

Don't care for the multiplayer aspect, i'd like to play a long, involved singe player game where I can tune my car and race it.

mithrandir · 15 Dec 2013 at 01:57

Probably the Grid or dirt franchise but I've been a little out of the loop in PC race games.

MrMarvelous · 15 Dec 2013 at 01:58

Dirt is only rally isn't it? I've not actually played any of the Dirt games though, not heard of Grid either! :9

Will go on YouTube and have a wee look now, thanks!

weewyum · 15 Dec 2013 at 02:25

NFS Shift 2 is probably the closest you'll find? Other than that theres only really proper sim games which lack the aspect your're after. C.A.R.S will probably be what you want when its released!

spoffle · 15 Dec 2013 at 02:39

NFS Shift series as has already been said.

Puzzled · 15 Dec 2013 at 03:18

Shift is pretty good but no GT. I'd skip Shift 2 though, felt like a step back from the original.

Just have to hold out for C.A.R.S

Krisali · 15 Dec 2013 at 05:31

Personally I think Grid is decent.

UTmaniac · 15 Dec 2013 at 08:33

It has its weak points, but Race Driver 3 also allowed car component upgrades.

If you just want to be able to change setups, there is no reason to not consider the likes of Simbin games (GT Legends; GTR 1/2; Race07) or ISI's Rfactor 1/2.

almoststew1990 · 15 Dec 2013 at 09:27

Another vote for Shift 2. I think it has some pretty good mods for realistic handling, as it is the closest to "GT4za" we have really, for now.

The Simbin games are also good, but you only have a few cars per class. They're also getting on a bit so get used to manually configuring any controller you want to use.

Try out the free to play version "Raceonline" to see if the physics are for you?

neoglow · 15 Dec 2013 at 09:41

Grid is pants.

Try Shift, Assetto Corsa and Project Cars when it's out.

vonex · 15 Dec 2013 at 09:49

if only! wish they would release forza 5 for pc.. as already said shift series are decent, grid is ok i suppose butbeen playing assetto corsa lately a lot more sim focused and the zonda is a beast!

Witcher1979 · 15 Dec 2013 at 10:47

Shift 2 fully modded with unofficial patches is the best you will get.

rubberduck · 15 Dec 2013 at 11:26

Assetto Corsa looks very promising for delivering something Forza/GT like on the PC.

You can pre-order it at a discount and get to play the beta

vonex · 15 Dec 2013 at 11:52

Witcher1979 said:
Shift 2 fully modded with unofficial patches is the best you will get.

can you point me in the right direction for mods/patches?

TheVoice · 15 Dec 2013 at 11:53

Don't forget to mute your speakers and turn your vacuum cleaner on in order to mimic the engine sounds too.

Witcher1979 · 15 Dec 2013 at 11:55

vonex said:
can you point me in the right direction for mods/patches?

Not sure if this is the latest or not but this site has all the mods/patches and cars etc so take your time, look around and post on the forum if you need help. Big tip before modding it if you have the space backup the files so you can restore if you break it:

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=35430

They have grip/drift mods and everything totally changes the game.

vonex · 15 Dec 2013 at 12:18

Witcher1979 said:
Not sure if this is the latest or not but this site has all the mods/patches and cars etc so take your time, look around and post on the forum if you need help. Big tip before modding it if you have the space backup the files so you can restore if you break it:

http://www.nogripracing.com/details.php?filenr=35430

They have grip/drift mods and everything totally changes the game.

cheers dude

marc2003 · 15 Dec 2013 at 12:40

neoglow said:
Grid is pants.

yes it is. i'm still bitter about the £3.75 i wasted on it. :mad:

Witcher1979 · 15 Dec 2013 at 14:00

I was playing Grid 1 on the big TV with my son's yesterday and for an arcade racer I think it plays and looks pretty damn nice. Still plenty of action online using other tools.

MrMarvelous · 16 Dec 2013 at 15:12

So basically the only game that comes close is Shift 2 with mods?