Recommendations needed for good driving games....

jandarsun8 · Mar 7, 2010, 09:27 PM

I'm using Win 7 and just upgraded to a new 24' monitor as well and looking for a driving game that does 1920x1080 that plays well.

I've got a couple of the Need for Speed series but they are all old and the res doesn't go up as high as I would like it to. I've got a couple of Nascar games as well, but same issue there, they are old and res doesn't max out.

I'm looking for more realistic games, nothing like Mario Carts or anything like that.

I've seen some off brand company series but not sure what they would be like and don't have the money to buy something just to find out it doesn't work so I figured I'd ask around and see what's out there first to at least get an idea of what to look at.

Tyrsonswood · Mar 7, 2010, 09:45 PM

Does DiRT 2 do that res? Great game and should handle something like that......

IvanV · Mar 7, 2010, 10:14 PM

Perhaps you could try Burnout Paradise. I wouldn't really call it realistic, but it's not less realistic than NFS games (at least the ones I've played, I think that the Most Wanted demo was the last one). On the other hand, it's fun (a combination of racing, stunts and road rage for the heck of it, on and off line) and it will look and play nicely on your monitor and graphics cards with full eye-candy. There is a demo, so, unless you're positive that you want to go for realism right now, give it a go.

***Veridian3*** · Mar 8, 2010, 12:20 AM

Race Driver GRID is one of the better racing games of the past few years and should work well on your system. (Also quite cheap now that Dirt 2 is out)

asedsa · Mar 8, 2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by IvanV

Perhaps you could try Burnout Paradise. I wouldn't really call it realistic, but it's not less realistic than NFS games (at least the ones I've played, I think that the Most Wanted demo was the last one).

Well, I must admit that I dont like Burnout Paradise, dont like arcade feel.

IvanV you should try NFS shift, I tried to play at my friend with better PC and game is great, not simulation, but has elements of simulation.

So, my advice is, anyone who is interested in real racing simulation, should try GTR2 or WTCC game released by SIMBIN, they released many racing titles using same graphic engine only changing cars(licenced), maps, levels.....

I forgot to mention how Dirt 2 is great game also, everyone should try it.

jandarsun8 · Mar 8, 2010, 02:04 AM

Sweet, thanks guys. This is what I was looking for, some suggestions to try out at least. Thanks again.

niceguyrichy · Mar 8, 2010, 02:12 AM

i'm completely addicted to Dirt 2 atm, i have to admit (to the point where the other day i took a photo of my latest accomplishment with my phone, and msg'd it to someone going "look what i just did!!"

)
played GRiD a lot too, before Dirt2 hooked me. both great games

comp_ali · Mar 11, 2010, 09:22 PM

Wait wait , How did I missed tis thread , definitely Grid , Grid , Grid . The best realistic racing game IMO and my favorite one , great details and car model . Also many difficulties. Didn't try dirt 2 but if you like dirt racing then go for it.

You have Ati card , so If I were you I would avoid NFS Shift , it runs crap on Ati card.

Did I recommended Grid for you.

nicnik · Mar 11, 2010, 09:39 PM

Grid is what you're after

Haven't played dirt 2 so can't comment there, but as it's newer I would assume it looks better.

The_KELRaTH · Mar 13, 2010, 10:08 AM

Grid, Shift but don't ignore some of the older games like Race Driver 3 which has more content than all the latest race games put together.

Shift for me, is the only title where racing in the cockpit feels right.

Liqourice · Mar 13, 2010, 01:20 PM

It's about time for a new good Formula 1 sim game. Hasn't happened much since GP4.

Mar 7, 2010, 09:27 PM	#1
jandarsun8 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MN, US Posts: 323 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Recommendations needed for good driving games.... I'm using Win 7 and just upgraded to a new 24' monitor as well and looking for a driving game that does 1920x1080 that plays well. I've got a couple of the Need for Speed series but they are all old and the res doesn't go up as high as I would like it to. I've got a couple of Nascar games as well, but same issue there, they are old and res doesn't max out. I'm looking for more realistic games, nothing like Mario Carts or anything like that. I've seen some off brand company series but not sure what they would be like and don't have the money to buy something just to find out it doesn't work so I figured I'd ask around and see what's out there first to at least get an idea of what to look at. __________________

Mar 7, 2010, 10:14 PM	#3
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,912 Rep Power: 333 System Specs	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... Perhaps you could try Burnout Paradise. I wouldn't really call it realistic, but it's not less realistic than NFS games (at least the ones I've played, I think that the Most Wanted demo was the last one). On the other hand, it's fun (a combination of racing, stunts and road rage for the heck of it, on and off line) and it will look and play nicely on your monitor and graphics cards with full eye-candy. There is a demo, so, unless you're positive that you want to go for realism right now, give it a go. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

Mar 8, 2010, 12:20 AM	#4
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,027 Rep Power: 181	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... Race Driver GRID is one of the better racing games of the past few years and should work well on your system. (Also quite cheap now that Dirt 2 is out)

Mar 8, 2010, 02:04 AM	Thread Starter #6
jandarsun8 HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MN, US Posts: 323 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... Sweet, thanks guys. This is what I was looking for, some suggestions to try out at least. Thanks again. __________________

Mar 11, 2010, 09:22 PM	#8
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,469 Rep Power: 339 System Specs	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... Wait wait , How did I missed tis thread , definitely Grid , Grid , Grid . The best realistic racing game IMO and my favorite one , great details and car model . Also many difficulties. Didn't try dirt 2 but if you like dirt racing then go for it. You have Ati card , so If I were you I would avoid NFS Shift , it runs crap on Ati card. Did I recommended Grid for you.

Mar 11, 2010, 09:39 PM	#9
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... Grid is what you're after Haven't played dirt 2 so can't comment there, but as it's newer I would assume it looks better. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

Mar 13, 2010, 10:08 AM	#10
The_KELRaTH HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... Grid, Shift but don't ignore some of the older games like Race Driver 3 which has more content than all the latest race games put together. Shift for me, is the only title where racing in the cockpit feels right.

Mar 13, 2010, 01:20 PM	#11
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,699 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: Recommendations needed for good driving games.... It's about time for a new good Formula 1 sim game. Hasn't happened much since GP4.