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Best "Fun" Racing Sim

Dan For

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Dan For » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 02:11:08

I'm looking for a racing sim that looks and drives as good as F1 2002, but
doesn't require me to be a structural engineer to set up the cars. In other
words something I can jump right into. I know I can dumb down the settings
on F1 but that seems like cheating.
David Coo

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by David Coo » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 02:53:11

Have you tried Need For Speed "Porsche Unleashed"?  Not really a sim, but quite
fun and you can jump right in.

- David Cook


Scott B. Huste

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Scott B. Huste » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 02:59:21

I agree.  I think NFS:PU is as close to a sim as any NFS title and it's alot
of fun.

--
Scott B. Husted
PA-Scott
ICQ# 4395450
http://www.Husted.cc


> Have you tried Need For Speed "Porsche Unleashed"?  Not really a sim, but
quite
> fun and you can jump right in.

> - David Cook



> > I'm looking for a racing sim that looks and drives as good as F1 2002,
but
> > doesn't require me to be a structural engineer to set up the cars. In
other
> > words something I can jump right into. I know I can dumb down the
settings
> > on F1 but that seems like cheating.

MadDAW

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by MadDAW » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 03:23:27

yep its a great lets "drink some beers and race" game. You still need some
skill to drive it, but is also alot of fun watching people crash it when
they got a good beer buzz going.  :)  Not to mention you should beable to
pick it up pretty cheap now. Probably around $15 as a EA classic.  I'd like
to see the new Hot Pursuit 2 have the same level of physics. That would be
blast getting drunk and running from the cops. Now that is a real simulator!
lol

MadDAWG

Hans Jense

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Hans Jense » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 03:31:37

Yep, also agree, exept you will need to do setups, once you move on in the
evolution mode, but just ask Jeff Reid on the need-for-speed NG, oh and
racing online is ok too, if that is a reason to getting a game, and in the
online racing there are gamerooms where no mods or setups are allowed so in
that sense you can just jump in and drive

> Have you tried Need For Speed "Porsche Unleashed"?  Not really a sim, but
quite
> fun and you can jump right in.

> - David Cook



> > I'm looking for a racing sim that looks and drives as good as F1 2002,
but
> > doesn't require me to be a structural engineer to set up the cars. In
other
> > words something I can jump right into. I know I can dumb down the
settings
> > on F1 but that seems like cheating.

Tim

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Tim » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 03:33:37

On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:59:21 GMT, "Scott B. Husted"


>I agree.  I think NFS:PU is as close to a sim as any NFS title and it's alot
>of fun.

I'll third that one. Actually, as much as I like true simulations, the
mission based levels of Porsche Unleashed kept me coming back over and
over. The driving model is pretty convincing, with the rear engined
911's wild oversteer there to spite you the second you're not paying
attention. The damage model is very forgiving, which really is the
only "arcadey" think about it.
The graphics still look super, and the way the cars move in the
replays is spot on.

My second fun pick would be Colin McRae Rally 2.
Lots of fun with a driving model convincing enough to be immersive.

Jan Verschuere

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Jan Verschuere » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 03:42:51

<raises eyebrows> not saying it's not a good suggestion in the "fun"
category, but in what way is CMR2 convincing as a rally simulation?

Jan.
=---

Tim Mise

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Tim Mise » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 04:22:45

A couple older ones to add to the fun list: Viper Racing and Sports Car GT.

-Tim


Scott B. Huste

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Scott B. Huste » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 04:37:15

I liked CMR2 alot.

--
Scott B. Husted
PA-Scott
ICQ# 4395450
http://www.Husted.cc


> On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:59:21 GMT, "Scott B. Husted"

> >I agree.  I think NFS:PU is as close to a sim as any NFS title and it's
alot
> >of fun.

> I'll third that one. Actually, as much as I like true simulations, the
> mission based levels of Porsche Unleashed kept me coming back over and
> over. The driving model is pretty convincing, with the rear engined
> 911's wild oversteer there to spite you the second you're not paying
> attention. The damage model is very forgiving, which really is the
> only "arcadey" think about it.
> The graphics still look super, and the way the cars move in the
> replays is spot on.

> My second fun pick would be Colin McRae Rally 2.
> Lots of fun with a driving model convincing enough to be immersive.

adsale

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by adsale » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 05:05:46


> I liked CMR2 alot.

Because you were already familiar with gravel from your road course
races ?

Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy

http://www.theuspits.com

"A man is only as old as the woman he feels........"
--Groucho Marx--

Scott B. Huste

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Scott B. Huste » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 05:40:02

Yes... I was a Beta tester for Sears point  ;)

--
Scott B. Husted
PA-Scott
ICQ# 4395450
http://www.Husted.cc




> > I liked CMR2 alot.

> Because you were already familiar with gravel from your road course
> races ?

> Beers and cheers
> (uncle) Goy

> http://www.theuspits.com

> "A man is only as old as the woman he feels........"
> --Groucho Marx--

Ruud Dingeman

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Ruud Dingeman » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 06:49:28


> A couple older ones to add to the fun list: Viper Racing and Sports Car GT.

Super 1 Karting gets my vote. For a budget title, it was surprisingly nice.

Regards, Rudy

Tim

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Tim » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 08:22:16

On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 18:42:51 GMT, "Jan Verschueren"


><raises eyebrows> not saying it's not a good suggestion in the "fun"
>category, but in what way is CMR2 convincing as a rally simulation?

The cars slide nice, and behave believably. CMR2's main problem is the
short stages, but thats also one of the things that makes it very
approachable.
Hick

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by Hick » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 17:19:49


> I'm looking for a racing sim that looks and drives as good as F1 2002, but
> doesn't require me to be a structural engineer to set up the cars. In other
> words something I can jump right into. I know I can dumb down the settings
> on F1 but that seems like cheating.

Get yourself a copy of TOCA2 for some great racing fun.
Also get CMR2 while you're at it.

--
Cpl Hicks

TlgtrPr

Best "Fun" Racing Sim

by TlgtrPr » Fri, 02 Aug 2002 22:35:40

I jump in for Sports Car GT...very affordable now that is out again...LOTS of
downloadable add-ons (cars and tracks)...so you should never run out of new
cars and tracks to try....

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