The sights and sounds remain top-notch as ever with the cars looking and sounding stunning, and the tracks remaining some of the best realised in any title. It can be tough but the driving experience is ultimately rewarding. This then means that the physics model is a little more complex than found in other titles, with SMS still trying to bridge the gap between game and simulation. SMS has stayed with their design philosophy of aiming to create the most authentic and immersive driving experience that they can.
Rallycross makes its debut in the franchise More importantly, regardless of wheel or controller, it is possible to push the cars slightly past their limits and still be able to pull off corrections, countersteering when needed, saving yourself from potential race-ending spins. The handling is a little more nuanced than other current titles, but those more proficient in using controllers will have few problems. Changing for a GT3 car with ABS and Traction Control, things began to rapidly fall into place, and after a few laps it was clear - the new handling is a major improvement. Initially opting for the Porsche 918 Spyder, it didn't end well. Naturally, the biggest concern was whether the playability and handling had been improved. When you factor into that decision the classic open wheel cars from Lotus and other manufacturers, and the new rallycross cars, it's a daunting choice. Unlike the first title, this choice is especially difficult now with the likes of Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini all being included in the title right from the start. There are also 60 different venues with over 130 different layouts in total. There are over 170 licensed cars spread across different classes and across nine different motorsport disciplines.
In fact, choosing where and how to start is the biggest challenge. It's also possible to have one configuration for a controller and a separate configuration for a wheel if needed. You can start racing immediately and tweak a few things later to suit your own taste even as you drive. In fact, out-of-the-box, there's little to change. Controller configuration is easier and for those using a wheel, you no longer need to study NASA level physics to understand the terms used - those too have been stripped back.
Given the history of the previous title, however, most will head directly to the settings menu where a pleasant surprise awaits it's all a lot simpler. Community events have returned also, and there is a whole new section dedicated to e-sports. Scrolling through the new look menus, it's clear that all of the game modes have returned career, time trial, single race, practice, and online are back.
0 kommentar(er)
