Racing Games & Steering Wheels

[Mr G]

Just got back into PC gaming and picked up a Logitech G29 and shifter on the weekend and wondered what racing games do you folks recommend?

 

[Mr G]

Project Cars 2

Project Cars 2
Dirty Rally/2
rFactor/2
iRacing but I think you have to pay for most of it, unless it's changed since I last played a few years ago.
Assetto Corsa/Competitizione (sp?)

Project Cars 2 Deluxe Edition is going fairly cheap now but hearing it's fairly buggy, any opinions on Assetto Corsa Competitizione?

 

[Mr G]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated!

I've just got back into racing and had AC from years ago and got ACC and F1 2019 both at a reasonable price. The humble bundle which has a load of games in it at the moment for £10 is a decent buy.

I really like ACC its a lot of fun and the cars and tracks are all pretty decent. I ended up getting myself a used Fanatec setup and love it, even running on my Mac Mini with 5700XT external GPU and a 49" Samsung Ultra Wide Monitor.

Looking for an immersive single player racer really, what's ACC like on this front?

Leaning towards PC2, F1 2020 and ACC. Also, I'll check the Humble Bundle page now!

 

[Mr G]

AC/ACC/RF2/PC2s/RRE

ACC is pretty good I would say

What's the single player element like?

 

[Mr G]

It's the only mode I play at the moment and its ok actually the AI dont try to kill you all the time they have gotten a lot better , and of course Bathurst at night is a must

Not seen much on the single player side and heard more content is coming soon.

 

[Mr G]

Rally game fan, driving round a race track don't do it for me, would play Dirt ect

Big fan of Colin McRae, how's DiRT Rally 2 now for content... is it worth the buy now?

 

[Mr G]

Dirt Rally 2 is great as well as Assetto Corsa. Tempted by ACC as well.

I'm interested in DiRT Rally 2 and ACC, going to do some research first though before committing a buy.

 

[Mr G]

Dirt rally 2.0 also new free scotland dlc is out soon for it based on colin mcraes exploits. should be amazing. only other car game id look at is assetto corsa the original one. lots of mods and cheap content but it is brilliant. a lot better than competionzione.

DiRT Rally 2 Super Deluxe currently selling for £13.49, that's a nice deal!

 

[Mr G]

Assetto Corsa is a great game but lacking any weather or light effects. Competizione lacks tracks and different car types.

I honestly prefer Dirt Rally 2.

Competizione from what I can see have a content roadmap as far as 2021, mostly GT but I'm fine with that as long as the Career is any good. Haven't had chance to look into either yet, following the news currently but DiRT 2 will be a must.

 

[Mr G]

if you need any help on Dirt rally 2.0 giz a shout. it can be quite hard at first but very rewarding when you put in the effort.

Just about to press buy button so any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Mr G]

Wreckfest is £11.99 at cdkeys, and DiRT Rally 2 super deluxe is under £15. Both worth having

Just hit the buy button on DiRT Rally 2.0 Super Deluxe and currently installing a whopping 100GB+ worth of game!

 

[Mr G]

Tehehe, I decided to pay £11.99 for GRID Ultimate Edition and it's "only" 52gb

Tempted with GRID, F1 2019 and ACC, all at a good price. Not sure what GRID is like with a wheel, should be fun.

Would be interesting to see what Codemasters do with Slightly Mad Studios and future Project Cars titles.

All the titles I'm interested in are coming from 1 studio, other than ACC.

 

[Mr G]

the humble bundle has got some good racing rally games on offer https://www.humblebundle.com/games/...out_type_twos_tile_index_1_c_justdrive_bundle

Had a good look earlier but I think I got that area covered now and looking for a good track racer.

 

[Mr G]

Anyone own the GT Omega Apex Wheel Stand? Just discovered I don't have enough table space... so my racing schedule is on hold for the time being, tempted to buy F1 2019 but is it worth it now considering were close to a new release?

 

[Mr G]

Gonna be a daft update with half the season gone due to covid-19

I still think Codies will release F1 2020 despite the obvious.

 

[Mr G]

Automobilista

Criminally underrated, I have banged this drum many a time. If you can overlook the dated graphics and Brazilian theme. Lots of classic F1 tracks are thrown in, licensing prevents them being labelled accordingly. The original Österreich appears and in a '76 car, even for virtual sim racer, is truly terrifying.

Its a bit glitchy and graphics are dated (no worse than RF2), nonetheless, there are some real circuit gems, complete with tree's in the run off areas. This game reminds me of a modern day GPL.

Racing with a wheel and effects - are highly regarded.

Automobilista2 is on the horizon and I cannot wait.

Just ordered my GT Omega wheel stand, also Automobilista 2 is one I'm keeping a close eye on and on my wish list!

 

[Mr G]

Yep, 100% this. It's the only racing game that has ever got my heart going in online racing. Last race I did few days back a perfect example, my heart rate was through the roof at the end. Started 10th, made it up to 5th before jumping up to 4th by getting in front of the guy on pitstop strategy. Rejoined ahead, but then for the remaining quarter of the race he was all over me, my consistent lap times and lines from the first 3/4's of the race were good. But all of a sudden when the heart rate goes up, I was missing gears, brake points, hitting apex curbs etc. Nothing else beats the iRacing buzz when it comes to multiplayer racing. You try so hard not ruin someone else's race, you go as fast as you can trying to improve that irating to get into the higher splits, that when it comes to the end of the race I end up feeling like an emotional wreck haha.

Quality drive around Spa, watched the whole video!

 

[Mr G]

Just had a blast driving on DiRT Rally 2.0, starting in the RallyCross S1600 with the Volkswagen Polo.

Although the Ultimate edition of the game gives you pretty much the funds and cars to climb to the top almost instantly, I decided to avoid the upgraded Corsa and go for the Polo from the classifieds to get a scratch experience.

 

[Mr G]

Just got a G29, damn Dirt is absoutly nails! Is dirt 2.0 better.

Been enjoing AC, and the Forza 7 trail. I may actually buy Forza 7, it's fun and works well with the wheel. Going to have plenty of indoor time now too!

How is FM7 with the G29, also anyone got the Rev counter to work on PC? Still debating ACC at the moment.

 

[Mr G]

Only getting small amount of Z axis

Have you tried recalibrating?