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87 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. G4 TV
    100
    Many will balk at the game because it doesn't offer a million different models of car. Those who do are missing the point. Grid is all about the fun and excitement of the race. It's racing with a capital 'R' minus the frustration. You won't find a more fun racing game this year.
  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    95
    If Colin McRae: DIRT was a sign of Codemasters regaining a foothold in the racing market, the latest Race Driver is evidence of the publisher taking full control. GRID makes the high points of its rivals feel like false dawns, and if what's on offer here is a sign of things to come, we're all in for a remarkable ride.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    92
    Is GRID the next big thing in the automotive game genre? I think so. The game has incredible arcade form, and I think the Flashback feature is one of the best new ideas we've seen come from this genre in a long time.
  4. GameStar
    91
    No pit stops, no car tuning. Race Driver: Grid is all about driving, having fun and running a racing team. The game drops you right into the race without training laps or qualifying. AI opponents with almost humanlike behaviour, physically correct damage modelling, up to 40,000 spectators in 3D, bloom effects, smoke and force feedback create an amazingly intense feeling of being right smack in the middle. Need for Speed feels like bobbycar racing in comparison.
  5. Gamers.at
    91
    There can only be one recommendation for PC-Gamers who love racing games this year: Get Race Driver GRID! Great graphics and the fantastic driving experience that will satisfy fans of simulation as well as arcade racers will convince any car freak. Go already and get it! [Issue#14]
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  6. Boomtown
    90
    The game looks and sounds as good - and with moderately decent hardware looks even better.
  7. VideoGamer
    90
    Race Driver: GRID is tearing up the tarmac this summer without a challenger in site.
  8. GameTap
    90
    While the game's focus is clearly on driving, managing sponsors right will double or triple the income of winning an event and is a fun minigame on its own; making lots of money is crucial to entering higher-level, ultra-costly racing series.
  9. Cynamite
    90
    Codemasters celebrates the racing circus with such enthusiasm that the gamer can't resist. This game is surprisingly well done.
  10. PC Format
    90
    Like going to dinner with a supermodel only to discover she's also as witty as a stand-up comic; GRID is gorgeous and emormously good fun. [July 2008, p.104]
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  11. GamerNode
    90
    GRID has something for everyone, and is enjoyable by all racing fans. The visuals are great, the gameplay is frantic and the atmosphere oozes perfection.
  12. Gameplanet
    90
    The complete racing package, Race Driver GRID is perfectly tuned to produce a fine balance between fun and realism. A large range of classes means the comparatively small number of cars does nothing to detract from the sense of scale.
  13. BigPond GameArena
    90
    The PC is an excellent offering, but if you're without a wheel and you've got the choice – grab it on console.
  14. PC Gamer UK
    88
    A racer made of style and substance. [July 2008, p.84]
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  15. PC Zone UK
    88
    Codemasters' racing studio know what they're doing and have again got the key elements right.
  16. MEGamers
    88
    A racing experience that both simulation and fast thrills lovers will enjoy.
  17. IGN
    87
    There are plenty of other racing games on the market, but Grid captures the soul of the track like none other. The crashes are insane, the races are intense, the cars are coated with style and the overall presentation is just plain sexy.
  18. Pelit (Finland)
    87
    Race Driver: Grid looks excellent and presents many interesting car classes. Still, bad A.I. and unbalanced physics engine that works for some cars and feels absolutely awful for some other of them, ruins the good potential. Grid is great entertainment at the beginning to show the potential of recently bought new generation console, but that's basicly everything it offers. No multiplayer game tested. [Aug 2008]
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  19. PC Gamer
    86
    The game entices you with its beauty before hooking you with its effects and finally landing you with its enormous gameplay depth. [Sept 2008, p.66]
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  20. Computer Games Online RO
    85
    So, there, you go. Race Driver Grid is a great game. Unfortunately, it's part of a series, and as such, the only thing it excels at is the graphics.
  21. PTGamers
    85
    GRID is a driving game that won't disappoint speed fans, especially those who follow Codemasters games.
  22. GameShark
    83
    Both "x-treme" racing fans and racing aficionados alike will find something to enjoy, making it the possible Great Uniter of racing videogames.
  23. GameDaily
    80
    Although the game is challenging, it's not so tough that winning seems completely out of reach for novice drivers, which makes this racing game worth having.
  24. Play (Poland)
    80
    This is the most arcadey racer made by Codemasters recently and it looks like they did not forget how it's done. Textures, models and special effects are polished to perfection, it takes only a small while to fall in love with this game. [July 2008]
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  25. PC PowerPlay
    70
    Overall, Grid is an impressive racer, slick enough to forgive its obvious console origins and deep enough to forgive the frustrating AI. [Aug 2008, p.59]
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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 94
  3. Negative: 25 out of 94
  1. cambria
    10
    Every RED rated review for GRID suffers from the same problem: Their own bad driving. The physics are great, The AI tries to finesse their turning when in close proximity to you or others, giving a small amount of intelligence to them. They don't want to be hit! People say there needs to be a 'speed limit' so one doesn't go flying into walls? These cars are equipped with both standard brakes and an emergency brake, and the ability to NOT floor the gas at all times. Try it. Once you ease up on the throttle a little and practice your braking, it gets easy to dominate the simple circuit, but fret not, raising the difficulty will provide plenty of new challenges. This is the street version of DiRT 2, and when people say it should be "like dirt", they should take note that it is by the same publisher and pretty much a clone of DiRT2's engine with a fresh set of textures and no truck/buggy racing. What this game gives up in diversity of vehicle class, it makes up for with beautiful, fun tracks, and rewarding, precision driving.… Full Review »
  2. LucaC.
    4
    Grid is like a top fashion model without soul . Driving means to feel your car. Where is the car's phisic? Bah... Good looking graphic... like a beatiful saker cake.... but without any taste.… Full Review »
  3. AbdulA.
    10
    Wow, By far, this game is amazing. The graphics, the feel, the customization, the variety. I got this on blackfriday from Steam (very cheap). The game is just simply fun and exciting. It may be hard at first, but just remember, your goal is not always to be first. Don't expect first place, first race, first time playing. Enjoy the challenge, learn some skills! It is not an easy game but it is a great one once you play a few times and get a hold of it!… Full Review »
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