Before now theyve chiefly been known for racing simulators aimed at the PC gaming hardcore.
Extreme realism was the order of the day with theGTRandRACEseries, and so too with this Xbox 360 exclusive.
I find myself in an awkward position in reviewing this game.
The 13 courses in the game are all accurately modelled on tracks from around the world.
Beyond that, I can only suggest you try the demo and see what you think.
Everyone else, however, just read on…
This is not a game that it’s possible for you to play aggressively or wildly.
That said, its not an alienating game to pick up and play.
Anti-brake locks and improved traction also prove useful for beginners.
Its a reasonably slick package as well, stylish and intuitive throughout.
Despite this,Race Profeels at times like a budget game.
Such players are unlikely to find pumped youth-oriented soundtracks or distracting, forced-cool race commentary desirable.
And, in the games defence, its audio cues are extremely important when focusing on acceleration and gearshifts.
Less defensible are the games occasional bugs.
Although these are rarely serious, they do stand out.
The most obvious example I observed occurs at the end of every race.
This looks, frankly, daft, especially when youve just been hammering down a long straight.
Despite these problems,Race Prois an entertaining experience.
Rating:
3 out of 5
