Which console racer comes the closest to having sim quality physics ?
Ferrari F355 for the Dreamcast.
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Joe M.
>Ferrari F355 for the Dreamcast.
In my opinion, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Racing on PS2 has a really good
physics model. I'd only recommend it if you're into oval or dirt racing, but
there are few things more fun than being in a drift for more than 50% of
every lap, racing against intelligent AI. Plus, it's a budget title and
shouldn't run more than $30.
I haven't played Vanishing Point or Gotham, but it sounds like I may have to
look for Vanishing Point in a bargain bin somewhere.
> I agree that F355 has great physics, but the more I play it, the more canned
> it feels when the car reaches the limit. It's not nearly as canned as GP3
> on the PC, for example, but there are areas of oversteer and recovery that
> have a bit of a stale, overly-recoverable feeling. Still, I find it
> extremely enjoyable even after playing it for over 2 years on the Dreamcast.
But what about Gran Turismo 3? Marvellous sounds and graphics. Great
tutorials when obtaining racing licenses. I just can't stop playing it.
The physics feels quite good too... Or?
> > I agree that F355 has great physics, but the more I play it, the more
canned
> > it feels when the car reaches the limit. It's not nearly as canned as
GP3
> > on the PC, for example, but there are areas of oversteer and recovery
that
> > have a bit of a stale, overly-recoverable feeling. Still, I find it
> > extremely enjoyable even after playing it for over 2 years on the
Dreamcast.
> I found F355 very entertaining in the arcades (with three large
> screens!)...
> Never dared to buy it to PS2 due to its bad reviews compared to Gran
> Turismo.
> But what about Gran Turismo 3? Marvellous sounds and graphics. Great
> tutorials when obtaining racing licenses. I just can't stop playing it.
> The physics feels quite good too... Or?
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Joe M.
Larry
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Joe M.
> Larry
> > Yeah, the best is 'F355 Challenge' for Dreamcast/PS2. Next best in
terms
> of
> > physics would be a toss-up between 'Vanishing Point' on Dreamcast and
> > Project Gotham Racing on Xbox.
Larry
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> Joe M.
> > Does F355 have an in-car***pit view ?
> > Larry
> > > Yeah, the best is 'F355 Challenge' for Dreamcast/PS2. Next best in
> terms
> > of
> > > physics would be a toss-up between 'Vanishing Point' on Dreamcast and
> > > Project Gotham Racing on Xbox.
Digital Sportspages (www.digitalsports.com).
sega gt2002 for xbox, very underated, cars like honda nsx and mazda mx5
feel great and the classic cars are a refreshing change.
I loved F355 in the arcade, but the deadzone on the PS2 version is horrible,
so bad I took it back for a refund. (Logitech FF wheel)
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Ian P
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> > But what about Gran Turismo 3? Marvellous sounds and graphics. Great
> > tutorials when obtaining racing licenses. I just can't stop playing it.
> > The physics feels quite good too... Or?
> The big draw back for me is permanent anti-lock brakes. You drive a 700
HP
> car and cannot lock the wheels. I do like the overall feel. I also rate
> F355 higher as a RACING experience, the AI is challenging and fairly
human.
> GT3 has hot lapping bots that don't even care if you're in the way, they
> simply drive through you.
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> Joe M.
I'd agree that WOO - Sprint Cars offers the most fantastic driving
experience...even if you're not into sprint cars you'll get a thrill being
sideways the whole lap, side by side with the AI, pulling wheelies down the
straights due to the enourmous power and low weight.
> > Which console racer comes the closest to having sim quality physics ?
> sega gt2002 for xbox, very underated, cars like honda nsx and mazda mx5
> feel great and the classic cars are a refreshing change.