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Takes very well advantage of the 360 hardware

Published August 14, 2008
4 out of 5 starsScore: 80/100
Pros
  • Car damage is done very well
  • Excellent amount of cars and tracks
  • Online is fun and adds to replay value
  • Car customization is excellent and also adds to replay value
  • Buying cars, etc online works well 
  • Taking screenshots feature works great

Cons
  • Online can be quite laggy

Presentation

Menus work great. No cut scenes or anything like that.

3/5

Graphics

Car models are pretty good, as well as the environments and race tracks.

3.5/5

Gameplay

Probably the best racing sim i've ever played. Very realistic speeds for turning, etc. Details on the RPM and tire friction and what not are neat. Great amount of tracks to race on. Online and car customization add to the experience.

4.5/5

Sound

Car engines sound great, crashes sound decent.

4/5

Online

Extends the fun and experience, although it can be very laggy on many ocassions.

3.5/5

Lasting Appeal

The huge amount of cars and tracks, the car customization, and the online will definitely keep you coming back for a long time.

4.5/5

Overall

A must-have racing title, especially if you are a simulator fan.

4/5









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