DH Article: GT Legends (PC)

Zardon · Dec 18, 2005, 09:09 PM

Rasta has just finished a great review of GT Legends on the PC - he has also created a great 3 minute video of him driving on Donington track. now if only I could handle a car like that!

The game is modeled after FIA-GTC racing, a popular vintage racing series in Europe. Although the cars are old, the settings are not, and you night feel like you are in a bit of a time warp sitting in your 1965 Shelby GT350, while the LCD screen of the lap timer ticks away on the dash. The courses are modern as well, and you will drive on many dedicated road courses that were not in existence in the 60’s, and others, such as the Nurburgring, which have been entirely reconfigured since these cars had their heyday.

read the review here

brutusmaximus · Dec 18, 2005, 09:16 PM

wow awesome review Rasta, that game looks sweet. I love the idea, im going to look this title out.

Asmoday · Dec 18, 2005, 09:22 PM

Great review Rasta, and great video too..

ViRuS2k · Dec 18, 2005, 09:24 PM

great review

but dam hell LOL its another starforce protection game.
that protection is so gawd awfull, spyware ridden and plain ugly lol

Sandok · Dec 18, 2005, 09:24 PM

Nice vid

Nice read too...

My only gripe with the game... More starforce

But it's amazing nonetheless!

Zardon · Dec 18, 2005, 09:28 PM

Ive never played it, but it seems to run smooth in the video.

Dark Lord · Dec 18, 2005, 11:20 PM

video doesnt work for me with IE or FF. with IE the video pops up but it just says stopped.

Zardon · Dec 18, 2005, 11:43 PM

its working fine. try right clicking save as to desktop.

ronnn · Dec 19, 2005, 03:04 AM

NSF porche unlimited was one of my all time favorites - so having this compared has made me very tempted. Nicely written review.

Chaos · Dec 19, 2005, 03:17 AM

great job Rasta I wanted to check that game out but it didnt like XP x64 Edition

BWX · Dec 19, 2005, 07:51 AM

Nice review.. I also hate starforce with a passion. It always ends up messing with my rig for some reason.. ISI developed the physics and gfx engine for GTL, the gmotor 2 engine- also used in rFactor.

rF is more for mods than a complete game of it's own... but that's what I am playing now, it is actually very similar to GTL in a lot of ways.

StuRReaL · Dec 19, 2005, 12:07 PM

Is there a lancia delta integrale? I love that car, I still think I might have to buy a copy of this game though

niceguyrichy · Dec 19, 2005, 05:15 PM

outstanding review rasta !

I love games like this, i still play the old gp legends game

think this might have to be an xmas pressy to myself

Rasta Monsta · Dec 19, 2005, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the kind words, all.

This game is awesome. If you like driving, it is a must buy, and despite the 2/06 North American release date, I was able to find the game being sold online as an "import."

rasta

P.S. SturReal, there are no Lancia models, but that Elan 26R ought to satisfy your cravings for light, tossable handling.

Dark Lord · Dec 19, 2005, 06:42 PM

sorry but still no go on the video. its trying to save as either a text doc or an image, depending on what browser im useing.

BWX · Dec 19, 2005, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by another-user

sorry but still no go on the video. its trying to save as either a text doc or an image, depending on what browser im using.

Sometimes I have that problem with videos on DH reviews.. Usually if I just keep trying about 25 times it eventually downloads the file.. or streams it.

It's a weird thing... when it happens to me I get a very small file, but it is actually the start of te video, like 20 to 40k..

Sometimes I have to clear my cache after the first few times it doesn't work..

Zardon · Dec 19, 2005, 07:29 PM

Well I honestly have no idea why that might be, its a simple link to a movie file, pretty standard code. I test everything in all browsers on 2 or 3 machines at home, and I tested this in work today on totally different machines. So therefore the only reason is either issues with routing, or specific setups and browser settings on machines.

if of course it fails to stream (Firefox is the worst for this), then right click save as to your desktop.

Sandok · Dec 19, 2005, 07:35 PM

I use firefox without any problems... Though I HAVE had some a few times with IE and FF but honestly, works fine... Just click: save as

Dark Lord · Dec 19, 2005, 07:44 PM

there we go, finaly got it to download. had to get it 3 times.... first 2 videos were only 20-40k in size, the 3rd one finaly came out to the 11 some megs.

well now that ive watched it, it doesnt quite seem to be GT4, but it does look like it may be fun.

BWX · Dec 19, 2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by another-user

there we go, finaly got it to download. had to get it 3 times.... first 2 videos were only 20-40k in size, the 3rd one finaly came out to the 11 some megs.

Isn't that weird! Happened to me too a few times (not on this video though).. I think it was that Q4 video.
-but I can't explain it.

Sandok · Dec 19, 2005, 08:04 PM

Don't worry... Me too for the Q4 that happened...

Flexkill · Dec 24, 2005, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Lord

sorry but still no go on the video. its trying to save as either a text doc or an image, depending on what browser im useing.

ya it won't work for me either

Rasta Monsta · Dec 24, 2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexkill

ya it won't work for me either

Right click here

Internet Explorer, Opera - "save target as"
FireFox - "save link as"

It really ought to work.

rasta

Flexkill · Dec 24, 2005, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rasta Monsta

Right click here

Internet Explorer, Opera - "save target as"
FireFox - "save link as"

It really ought to work.

rasta

Thanks i got it

Awesome man, i played the demo .....and you are good, i sucked,,,lol....where you using a wheel and pedals , or what?

Rasta Monsta · Dec 25, 2005, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexkill

were you using a wheel and pedals , or what?

Oh yeah, Logitech Momo Force, that is the only way to drive.

niceguyrichy · Dec 26, 2005, 12:55 AM

arggh

why won't the demo run on my system???

I've downloaded from 4 different (and long trusted) sites.
all seems to install fine, configure vid settings, then when I run it the screen goes black like normal, then jumps to a bsod

I can't even task manager out, I have to hit the power button.

I'm running a 2.8g P4 ht, 1g ddr400, X800, xp pro.

any ideas, cos I really want to give it a play before i buy it

germanjulian · Dec 29, 2005, 09:25 AM

I just bought it. should arrive monday. I liked the old GT game so the legends is a small upgrade for me

I tried rFactor but dont like it for some reason.

Dec 18, 2005, 09:09 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	DH Article: GT Legends (PC) Rasta has just finished a great review of GT Legends on the PC - he has also created a great 3 minute video of him driving on Donington track. now if only I could handle a car like that! The game is modeled after FIA-GTC racing, a popular vintage racing series in Europe. Although the cars are old, the settings are not, and you night feel like you are in a bit of a time warp sitting in your 1965 Shelby GT350, while the LCD screen of the lap timer ticks away on the dash. The courses are modern as well, and you will drive on many dedicated road courses that were not in existence in the 60’s, and others, such as the Nurburgring, which have been entirely reconfigured since these cars had their heyday. read the review here

Dec 18, 2005, 09:22 PM	#3
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Great review Rasta, and great video too.. __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Dec 18, 2005, 11:20 PM	#7
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	video doesnt work for me with IE or FF. with IE the video pops up but it just says stopped. __________________

Dec 19, 2005, 03:17 AM	#10
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	great job Rasta I wanted to check that game out but it didnt like XP x64 Edition __________________

Dec 19, 2005, 07:51 AM	#11
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Nice review.. I also hate starforce with a passion. It always ends up messing with my rig for some reason.. ISI developed the physics and gfx engine for GTL, the gmotor 2 engine- also used in rFactor. rF is more for mods than a complete game of it's own... but that's what I am playing now, it is actually very similar to GTL in a lot of ways. __________________

Dec 18, 2005, 09:16 PM	#2
brutusmaximus DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 520 Rep Power: 76	wow awesome review Rasta, that game looks sweet. I love the idea, im going to look this title out.

Dec 18, 2005, 09:24 PM	#4
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	great review but dam hell LOL its another starforce protection game. that protection is so gawd awfull, spyware ridden and plain ugly lol

Dec 18, 2005, 09:24 PM	#5
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Nice vid Nice read too... My only gripe with the game... More starforce But it's amazing nonetheless!

Dec 18, 2005, 09:28 PM	Thread Starter #6
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Ive never played it, but it seems to run smooth in the video.

Dec 18, 2005, 11:43 PM	Thread Starter #8
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	its working fine. try right clicking save as to desktop.

Dec 19, 2005, 03:04 AM	#9
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	NSF porche unlimited was one of my all time favorites - so having this compared has made me very tempted. Nicely written review.

Dec 19, 2005, 12:07 PM	#12
StuRReaL DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Derby UK Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	Is there a lancia delta integrale? I love that car, I still think I might have to buy a copy of this game though __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4200+ 1GB OCZ Platinum x2 74Gb WD Raptors RAID0 256mb Radeon X1300 Sapphire Pure Innovation M-Audio Revolution 7.1 Windows XP x64 Edition

Dec 19, 2005, 06:42 PM	#15
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	sorry but still no go on the video. its trying to save as either a text doc or an image, depending on what browser im useing. __________________

Dec 19, 2005, 07:29 PM	Thread Starter #17
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Well I honestly have no idea why that might be, its a simple link to a movie file, pretty standard code. I test everything in all browsers on 2 or 3 machines at home, and I tested this in work today on totally different machines. So therefore the only reason is either issues with routing, or specific setups and browser settings on machines. if of course it fails to stream (Firefox is the worst for this), then right click save as to your desktop.

Dec 19, 2005, 07:35 PM	#18
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	I use firefox without any problems... Though I HAVE had some a few times with IE and FF but honestly, works fine... Just click: save as

Dec 19, 2005, 07:44 PM	#19
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	there we go, finaly got it to download. had to get it 3 times.... first 2 videos were only 20-40k in size, the 3rd one finaly came out to the 11 some megs. well now that ive watched it, it doesnt quite seem to be GT4, but it does look like it may be fun. __________________

Dec 19, 2005, 08:04 PM	#21
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Don't worry... Me too for the Q4 that happened...

Dec 29, 2005, 09:25 AM	#27
germanjulian Back in London Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,797 Rep Power: 0	I just bought it. should arrive monday. I liked the old GT game so the legends is a small upgrade for me I tried rFactor but dont like it for some reason. __________________ /\|\ Asus P5W DH Deluxe, Intel C2D E6600, 2GB Corsair XMS2-6400C4 DDR2, E-VGA GeForce 7800 GT, Creative X-Fi Extreme Music, 500GB Seagate 7200.10 SATA, Lian Li PC-V1100 Aluminum Case Black, etc. http://germanjulian.com /\|\