When you want a really realistic racing simulation, as opposed to an arcade
game, you've got very few choices on any platform. The Gran Turismo series on
the Playstation has attempted, with varying levels of success, to be realistic;
however has never really nailed the feel of driving. Forza Motorsport on the
Xbox 360 has attempted - and again, falls short. Geoff Crammonds Formula One
Grand Prix on the PC was probably one of the most realistic - but very narrow in
its focus.
Enter Live For Speed. Designed by a group of just three, LFS has taken
simulation to a whole new level. Accurate tyre deformation, integrated
independent suspension modelling, remarkably detailed physics and just plain fun
driving makes this something you've got to get.
Only the second release of 3 planned releases, LFS S2 (S1, S2 and S3 are the
planned stages) is just £24. If you wish, you can purchase the cars and tracks
of S1 for just £12, or play the demo (One track, three cars) for free. All
share the same game engine, so updates to one are input into all - a decision
that makes it painless to try-before-you-buy.
The thing that makes this game even better, is the online community. Lots of
racers are online at any one time, and there is a race server for you - whether
you're into hard-core extreme sim-racing, or just in it for a bit of a cruise
around, there's something here for you.
Review by LazerFX (5 months ago)
When you want a really realistic racing simulation, as opposed to an arcade game, you've got very few choices on any platform. The Gran Turismo series on the Playstation has attempted, with varying levels of success, to be realistic; however has never really nailed the feel of driving. Forza Motorsport on the Xbox 360 has attempted - and again, falls short. Geoff Crammonds Formula One Grand Prix on the PC was probably one of the most realistic - but very narrow in its focus.
Enter Live For Speed. Designed by a group of just three, LFS has taken simulation to a whole new level. Accurate tyre deformation, integrated independent suspension modelling, remarkably detailed physics and just plain fun driving makes this something you've got to get.
Only the second release of 3 planned releases, LFS S2 (S1, S2 and S3 are the planned stages) is just £24. If you wish, you can purchase the cars and tracks of S1 for just £12, or play the demo (One track, three cars) for free. All share the same game engine, so updates to one are input into all - a decision that makes it painless to try-before-you-buy.
The thing that makes this game even better, is the online community. Lots of racers are online at any one time, and there is a race server for you - whether you're into hard-core extreme sim-racing, or just in it for a bit of a cruise around, there's something here for you.
So what are you waiting for - download it now!