Hi Jason,
Sega GT 2002 (clueless title for a game that came out at the *end* of 2002 -
doh!) arrived just after I'd buttoned up the copy for the Motor Trend story.
I agree it's quite nice. Digital Sportspage's Randy Magruder *loved*
it...and I gotta respect his opinion. (In *my* opinion, he's writing the
best reviews of racing sims of *anybody* on the Net.)
I was set to import a copy of WRC II (Randy was also over the moon abt. the
first WRC, as am I) until I realized the CD is prolly either PAL only or has
some frickin' localized (for Yrrp) copy protection. Anybody know?
Lemme know whatcha think of my selection after the MT piece comes out, ok?
--Steve
> On Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:37:48 GMT, "Steve Smith"
> >"Ugh," because after doing all that research on console games for the
> >magazine, I concluded that the Xbox has very little to offer car guys
like
> >thee and me. The PS2, on the other hand, not only has infinitely better
> >steering wheel support (including FF), it also has whoppingly better
titles
> >(incliding the ubiquitous--it's sold 15 million copies--Gran Turismo
> >series).
> I have to take one on the chin and say that I like Sega GT 2002 more
> than GT3. Personally I find the games to be similar. GT3 is a tad
> more realistic and has much more gameplay, but I much prefer the
> selection of cars in GT 2002. I also haven't really enjoyed any PS2
> racers besides the GT series (I haven't tried WRC II which I hear is
> fabulous and almost makes me want to buy a PS2).
> I'm not trying to argue with you, because I think it's a matter of
> opinion really, plus I'd have to admit if pressed that you're probably
> right, and I agree with the reasons you've given for your opinion.
> That said, I love Rallisport Challenge on a console (the PC version
> bored me, but ti's a blast with a pad), Metropolis Street Racer on the
> DC and Project Gotham have a unique gameplay dynamic that I really
> enjoy, and of course there's always Spy Hunter when I just want to
> down a few beers and blow things up. =)
> So far my favorite game is probably Nascar Thunder 2003 actually. The
> effects used in the Xbox version IMHO set a serious standard for lite
> simulations and the handling may be the best I've seen in a console
> racer even if it's forgiving. This is really the one console game I
> wish I had a wheel for, because it's brutal trying to race to any
> degree of competency on a gamepad without using driving aids.
> DEAR MICROSOFT, SIDEWINDER PRO FOR THE XBOX, THANK YOU.
> (keep in mind I'm giving this opinion while already owning F355 for
> the Dreamcast, which is one of a handful of games I'd really want on a
> PS2)
> >Colin Chapman is too busy counting his ill-gotten millions in heaven to
> >notice what anybody on earth (with the possible exception of John Z.
> >DeLorean) is doing.
> I dunno, sometimes I wonder what modern motorsport would be like if
> Colin were still revolutionizing the industry with every car. I can't
> help but think that the path F1 has trodden down would be a lot more
> diverse and exciting with his involvement.
> Jason
