Which of these 2 racing sims?

britboy4321 · 7 Aug 2009 at 10:30

Hi guys,

I am after a serious driving simulator and last night found something I loved -- GTR EVO. Just played the demo. Excellent.

Quick question -- if I was just to buy one game, should I buy Race 2007, or GTO evo? As a review said GTO Evo was a bit of a half-ar$ed stand-alone expansion to race2007 with only 1 more track (whatever on earth that means).

They are both an identical £15 on steam. Which one would you suggest? I don't want to spend £30 on them both ..?

Any help most appreciated.

Britters.

roger that · 7 Aug 2009 at 10:39

GTREvo is an addon to Race 07 really, when you buy the "standalone" version you get Race 07 anyway. You might be better off searching well know etailers who have the full game for under a tenner. You can then choose to install a steam version or offline version.

=VTA=MANFACE · 7 Aug 2009 at 10:44

Have you played GRID ?

alex24 · 7 Aug 2009 at 10:52

Just buy the standalone GTR: Evo, then it's all together. That cost me £17 from a high st game store the week after it was released.

GRID is not a serious driving simulator.

You could also try Live For Speed, the physics are excellent, though there are few tracks and cars.

GTR2 is older now but still good, as is GT Legends.

barmyllama · 7 Aug 2009 at 11:17

You can't play GTR Evolution without Race 07

PinkFloyd · 7 Aug 2009 at 11:23

Get GTREvo+Race07.
Last time I looked on steam it was an extra £4 for both together.

Gimpymoo · 7 Aug 2009 at 11:27

If buying retail, GTR Evo includes Race 07.

If buying on STEAM, you need this:

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/958/

The retail version is Activated on STEAM too.

GTR Evolution is currently £4.99.

Just Google GTR Evo £4.99.

Congrats on choosing a great Sim.

ScarySquirrel · 7 Aug 2009 at 11:33

I know it isn't one you have mentioned but have you considered Live for Speed?

britboy4321 · 7 Aug 2009 at 11:41

Playing a proper sim is just so cool, but I'd advise anyone who is used to grid etc. to prepare to have their ego bruised a little! I personally thought I was the mutts-nuts at driving, based on GRID. GTR EVO demo gave me a short sharp reality check -- and after thinking '...er ..er .. the game must be rubbish as I'm finding this hard' it suddenly hooked me! The pure feel you get for the car .. awesome.

On the demo I turned off all the computer help. I have a G25. It is so good -- floor the car in a low gear and the smallest bit of turn and you'll just spin it. Try to turn into a corner with full brakes pressed -- well naturally you've just locked up your wheels so you're going straight on regardless of where you've pointed the wheels..

GRID only players .. give the FREE demo of GTR a go .. to be honest .. it's given me a new respect for the entire sport in general! The only downer is it kind of 'disses' grid. Like if you're really good at Fifa '09 then join a team in real life .. it's a tough old reality check for a while!

(I'll look for a demo of 'live for speed' tonight .. thanks for the heads up)

picnic · 7 Aug 2009 at 16:05

And once you've sussed offline racing with all the aids off get yourself in to online league racing. When done properly takes the racing to a whole new level.