GRID

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Race Dirver: GRID") GRID takes players to dramatic and beautifully realized race locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful race cars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players compete to conquer the most(Also known as "Race Dirver: GRID") GRID takes players to dramatic and beautifully realized race locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful race cars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players compete to conquer the most prestigious official race tracks and championships then beyond to compete in challenging city-based competitions, and then on through to road events and urban street races. The drama, the rivalries, the aggression and the crashes; this is not a game about collecting cars or spending all of your time in the front-end tuning suspension settings or designing liveries. Codemasters wants to make racing exciting again. Gamers compete on Europe's greatest official race tracks in prestige Marques including Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and Pagani. Iconic cities across the U.S, including San Francisco, Washington DC and Detroit - each with their own atmosphere and events - play host to diverse street races, where high-performance V8 muscle cars set the pace in aggressive, closely fought pack competitions. And in the Far East, Japanese racing culture sets the tone where night races, including Drift racing, takes drivers through neon illuminated cities and to outlying mountain roads. There's also the opportunity to compete in races that operate on the fringes of legality in the back streets and industrial areas of Yokohama. [Codemasters]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  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. 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.
  3. GameZone
    90
    GRID is a must-own classic that begs to be played now and will continue to hold your interested throughout the year.
  4. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    GRID's jostling pack racing and slithery, varied events are almost entirely pure driving pleasure. And that's what it's all about. [June 2008, p.98]
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  5. IGN
    87
    There are plenty of other racing games on the market, but Grid captures the soul of the track like none other.
  6. Armchair Empire
    85
    All in all, Grid is a lot like candy, delicious in small doses, but too much could leave you feeling sick.
  7. 1UP
    75
    Think of it as a racing fling, not asking you for any long-term commitment, and letting you walk away once you're finished so you can pursue something with more depth. Still, it's fun while it lasts.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. CasF.
    Jun 1, 2008
    10
    Simply amazing, the best actual racing game ever IMO. Gran Turismo is the king of the time trials, but when it comes to racing, this rules the roost!
  2. MickO.
    Jul 4, 2008
    10
    Not as many cars available to buy as on GT and less tweeking allowed, but visually it's as good as if not better in some regards with Not as many cars available to buy as on GT and less tweeking allowed, but visually it's as good as if not better in some regards with far more courses and it's certainly a hell of a lot more fun when actually racing. AI on other cars is streets ahead of GT - pressure the car in front enough and they'll make a mistake and possibly spin out - not to mention the damage physics or having 19 other opponents on track, who can have tyre blow outs and overheated engines go up in smoke and all the mayhem that entails. Three main arenas: Europe, USA and Japan, with plenty of races available in each. I really enjoyed Codemasters previous race games from the original Colin McRae and TOCA, but thought they ran out of steam somewhat on the PS2. But, first with Dirt and now with GRID, they're definitely back on track.… Expand
  4. stefannowksy
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    The best codemasters game. a lot of cars, tracks, competitions types and carrier is great and awesome sountrack
  5. Kizab
    Jun 20, 2008
    9
    Awesome arcade style racing. With the sponser and flashback parts, not to mention the feeling of being at the actual race....this one is a Awesome arcade style racing. With the sponser and flashback parts, not to mention the feeling of being at the actual race....this one is a keeper. Maybe not a million cars like Turismo or true physics...but thats why its arcade style racing at its best.… Expand
  6. Alex_Evan
    Jan 30, 2017
    8
    Ótimo jogo de corrida...um simulador para ser aproveitado pelos amantes de carros e de corridas em circuitos...gráficos bonitos e jogabilidadeÓtimo jogo de corrida...um simulador para ser aproveitado pelos amantes de carros e de corridas em circuitos...gráficos bonitos e jogabilidade que beira a perfeição!!!!… Expand
  7. TaylorT
    Jun 26, 2008
    8
    This is a great game. I would have given it an 8.5, if possible. The graphics are solid, although there's potential for a little more This is a great game. I would have given it an 8.5, if possible. The graphics are solid, although there's potential for a little more detail in some of the open courses. Gameplay is very smooth with no noticeable glitches. Online play is a blast, especially drift battles, F1 racing, and demolition derby. I think this is the best racing game currently on the market and has the potential to hold that title for a while.… Expand
  8. Thuzaen
    Dec 15, 2018
    3
    O jogo é mais um jogo genérico de corrida, porém mil vezes piorado, controles muito delicados, mecânica irritante,jogabilidade e iluminaçãoO jogo é mais um jogo genérico de corrida, porém mil vezes piorado, controles muito delicados, mecânica irritante,jogabilidade e iluminação exagerada a ponto de ser muito dramática. Não recomendo caso você seja impaciente como eu, você se sentirá muito irritado com a mecânica de destruição e com os controles delicados, que em certos pontos, fazem o carro girar mais que um Beyblade… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#33 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#16 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008