GRID (2008)

1. oll391

   Apr 13, 2019

   10

   My favourite racing game even in 2019, has a perfect mix of fun and challenge and is by far the best arcade racer with a controller.

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2. MichaelZ

   Sep 19, 2009

   10

   This game,is the first game that really truly amazed me.After all the years i have played the Need For Speed titles,this game dosen't This game,is the first game that really truly amazed me.After all the years i have played the Need For Speed titles,this game dosen't compare to the NFS titles..It's psyhics are simply far more evolved than in the NFS series,and most of the racing games i have played.(arcade style games,and or simulation.) If you play the game on full-assists then it has an arcade-like feeling,but without them,it is almoust as good as a rock solid racing simulator.And besides the circuit racing,the developers included touge,mindight touge and drift races.Those are my favourite races,because no game ever before (from what i played,and know.) made,had those races dedicated,or in other words:official support for that race type.And it has very little derby action,but even that little race type has it's own fun.This game truly deserves a 10.… Expand

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4. cambria

   Oct 22, 2010

   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 theirEvery 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.… Expand

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5. Jaman

   Sep 8, 2013

   9

   Although it may now be superseded by better graphics and sound, GRID is still, for me, the best racing game in terms of balls-to-the-wall,Although it may now be superseded by better graphics and sound, GRID is still, for me, the best racing game in terms of balls-to-the-wall, skin-of-the teeth action. view FTW! why oh why did they remove it in GRID2?
   
   It can be difficult to get to grips with the controls at first, but once mastered there is a real feeling of joy and achievement when you win events. The cars do handle very well, and each has a defined personality.
   
   It precedes Codemasters' obsession with those tedious Drifting events, which are mercifully few in this version.
   
   I'd like to have more tracks, and split screen, but for a few quid I'm not complaining. It's my go-to racing game an has given me many hours of looking ridiculous, tongue-out, wrestling the controller … Expand

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6. ZenH.

   Jun 21, 2008

   8

   I would give it a higher score but the multiplayer lets it down just a bit because you have to wait so long between races. Other than that I I would give it a higher score but the multiplayer lets it down just a bit because you have to wait so long between races. Other than that I play it with the keyboard which some complained about and find it perfect, I didnt change any settings and have no trouble winning racing using only keyboard.… Expand

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7. smiffy

   Sep 15, 2010

   5

   Graphics are really nice and so is damage but thats about as good as this game gets. Racing is mediocre. No qualifying so you normally startGraphics are really nice and so is damage but thats about as good as this game gets. Racing is mediocre. No qualifying so you normally start toward the back. No tuning of any kind. Le Mans races are not even worth compleating if you make just one mistake, because you have no chance of catching up before the chequred flag is waved. Drift races are nigh on impossible on street circuits. AI and handling doesn't even pretend to be realistic, this is an arcade racer through and through, so if you have a steering wheel heres a tip, don't bother getting it out for this game cos its more trouble than its worth, stick with keyboard its far easier. This is not a terrible game so long as you don't expect too much, its more aimed at console gamers where they don't know any better.… Expand

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8. EnryFan90

   Aug 20, 2013

   0

   If one game with all details turn on minimum can't stay at 30 fps with an HD5870, I'll not waste my time.
   What a shame for a such goodIf one game with all details turn on minimum can't stay at 30 fps with an HD5870, I'll not waste my time.
   What a shame for a such good gameplay ruined by design choises.… Expand

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