What game should I buy???

DNQ · 27 Dec 2001, 03:00 (Ref:189800)

Much to my disgust I have discovered my xmas present from mum and dad, GP3, is incompatible with my brand new graphics card

So, I am looking for a good up to date racing game (PC only) to replace it. What should I get? F1 2001? Rally Trophy? NASCAR 4? NASCAR Heat 2? The latest Need for Speed? Superbike 2001?

I'd like your opinions please...oh and I already have Colin McRae Rally 2.0, so no need to mention that one

Thanks

**Aysedasi** · 27 Dec 2001, 08:22 (Ref:189828)

I'm surprised GP3 won't work with a new graphics card? What have you got? Presumably if it's new the drivers are up to date?

Find your way to the bargain bins and pick up Sports Car GT and Grand Prix Legends. Those are the only games I would suggest in addition to GP3.

DNQ · 27 Dec 2001, 20:39 (Ref:190091)

Kyro II graphics cards are not compatible with GP3. Apparently GP3 uses some awfully coded rendering and is the only game that the card doesn't support. Too bad I spent $1200 on an upgrade mainly to play GP3

Drivers are up to date, it's GP3 2000, updated BIOS, Win98, but it runs terribly - I mean Processor Occupancy of close to 900%!!!

On the topic of good racing sims, I won't be getting GPL, simply because I don't have a steering wheel, and I have heard that, if you don't have one, forget it.

Sports Car GT, yes that's a nice game too, but I already have it.

I have heard a lot of good things (and not so good things...) about F1 2001 - and also I'm considering Nascar 4 - I think I will get F1 2001, because racing around in circles is boring

**Aysedasi** · 28 Dec 2001, 17:56 (Ref:190496)

I must admit I bought my wheel specifically to play GPL, but I couldn't do without it now. I can't imagine playing any racing game without a wheel?

DNQ · 28 Dec 2001, 22:21 (Ref:190696)

Quote:

Originally posted by Aysedasi
I can't imagine playing any racing game without a wheel?

It's not preferable, but it's OK. Obviously realism levels are WAY lower, but you can still have fun if you pretend the keyboard is a wheel

**Aysedasi** · 29 Dec 2001, 10:23 (Ref:190860)

An interesting concept......

Nicholas · 29 Dec 2001, 13:30 (Ref:191005)

Don't buy anything, download GP1 for free, who cares about graphics!

FastJoel31 · 30 Dec 2001, 02:53 (Ref:191346)

I'm considering F1 2001 myself-buy that one. The newest Need for Speed game is Porsche Unleashed, but there is another one called Motor City Online, which is supposedly NFS 6. I haven't played it, but I think it deals with the American muscle cars of the 60's and 70's.

Herminator · 30 Dec 2001, 15:09 (Ref:191501)

Motor City Online had a big beta test before it was released and generaly people found it not worth the money. It is the newest Need for Speed engine that was used and very nice it looked but the rest of the game let it down. Online play was very laggy with only a few players and after you had built up a car you got bored quickly. The tracks were really dull too, and car choice was terrible for beginners. There were auctions for the better parts and if you wanted a really good part you had to pay far too much, basicly the economy was terrible. It is a totaly online game and EA decided that everyone had to buy the game for £30 then pay $10 a month just to continue playing it

. I don't know how the game is geting on now but I doubt it is worthwhile.

DNQ · 2 Jan 2002, 00:37 (Ref:192504)

F1 2001 is very, very good - top class - when you first install it, hell it's rubbish, but after tweaking just a few minor options you get a very playable game, with the most beautiful graphics I have ever seen in a racing game. 10/10

DAVID PATERSON · 3 Jan 2002, 08:55 (Ref:193112)

GP2 is still very good and so is TOCA 2.

Number Juan · 3 Jan 2002, 18:34 (Ref:193365)

Quote:

Originally posted by DNQ

It's not preferable, but it's OK. Obviously realism levels are WAY lower, but you can still have fun if you pretend the keyboard is a wheel

using the keyboard as a steering wheel would probably end in tears and a broken keyboard i should imagine!!!

DNQ · 4 Jan 2002, 11:26 (Ref:193710)

Number Juan, using a keyboard isn't too bad actually. In fact, I find it easier then the dreadful Mad Catz wheel I had for my old Playstation. But admittadly, PC wheels these days are far better - but I'll still stick to the keyboard and save some money, for now at least.

Nicholas · 4 Jan 2002, 22:34 (Ref:194076)

Has anyone tried making their own steering wheel?

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