Graphically, this simulation is falling behind the competition. It had been
somewhat stale for quite a while (The last major step-release was in 2004, and
the incremental releases since then, while advancing the physics greatly, have
not really pushed anything else that far). But... don't be put off by this if
you want a true simulation. Because that is what this is - even down to the
modelling of the fuel, sloshing about inside the tank (To a limited,
pendulum-inducing amount). Tyres deform, heat, flat-spot, vibrate; engines wear
down; clutches overheat (As do tempers at times).
Only really useable if you're into online racing against real people - if
you've got a slow connection, this probably isn't for you, as most servers have
an 'automatic anti-lag kick' policy. However, the really good news is that
there's a free version to try, running on the same engine with the same
features, just limited to 3 cars and one (reversible) track - so try it out, and
if you want to you can then license up and go for the real thing...
Review by LazerFX (4 months ago)
Graphically, this simulation is falling behind the competition. It had been somewhat stale for quite a while (The last major step-release was in 2004, and the incremental releases since then, while advancing the physics greatly, have not really pushed anything else that far). But... don't be put off by this if you want a true simulation. Because that is what this is - even down to the modelling of the fuel, sloshing about inside the tank (To a limited, pendulum-inducing amount). Tyres deform, heat, flat-spot, vibrate; engines wear down; clutches overheat (As do tempers at times).
Only really useable if you're into online racing against real people - if you've got a slow connection, this probably isn't for you, as most servers have an 'automatic anti-lag kick' policy. However, the really good news is that there's a free version to try, running on the same engine with the same features, just limited to 3 cars and one (reversible) track - so try it out, and if you want to you can then license up and go for the real thing...