Racing simulators are video games that attempt to realistically recreate the experience of driving a real racing car.
They usually have the following characteristics:
- Realistic physics: racing simulators use realistic physics to recreate the behaviour of real racing cars.
- Detailed cars: racing simulators have very detailed models of the cars, both inside and outside.
- Real tracks: racing simulators often include real tracks from around the world.
- Different game modes: racing simulators offer different game modes such as career, arcade and online multiplayer.
Whether racing simulators are worth playing is up to you. It depends on your interests and needs. If you are into motorsports and want to experience what it’s like to drive a real racing car, then racing simulators are for you. They can be very addictive and exciting. However, if you are not into motorsports, you may find racing simulators boring and challenging.
Is there an alternative to virtual racing?
- Real racing: if you are really into motorsport, you can try your hand at real racing.
- Karting: karting is a great way to experience the thrill of racing without having to buy an expensive racing car.
- Driving simulators: driving simulators are devices that allow you to experience the physical sensations of driving a real car.
- Racing games: if you are looking for a less realistic and more arcade-like racing experience, you can try racing games.
- Depending on your interests and budget, there may be several options available to you.
Let’s take a look at a few examples of games that can be an alternative to car simulators.
- Forza Horizon 5 is an open-world racing game developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft Studios. It is the fifth instalment in the Forza Horizon series and the 12th instalment in the Forza series. The game was released on 9 November 2021 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
- Gran Turismo 7 is a racing simulation video game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the seventh instalment in the Gran Turismo series and was released on 4 March 2022 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- Need for Speed: Heat is a racing video game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. It is the 25th instalment in the Need for Speed series and was released on 8 November 2019 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Dirt Rally 2.0 is a racing simulation video game developed by Codemasters and published by Koch Media. It is the sequel to the 2015 game Dirt Rally and was released on 26 February 2019 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Project CARS 3 is a racing simulation video game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the sequel to 2017’s Project CARS 2 and was released on 28 August 2020 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Assetto Corsa Competizione is a racing simulation video game developed by Kunos Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. It is a spin-off of the 2014 game Assetto Corsa and was released on 12 September 2018 for Microsoft Windows.
- rFactor 2 is a racing simulation video game developed by Studio 397 and published by ISI Motorsp. It is the sequel to the 2006 rFactor game and was released on 23 March 2013 for Microsoft Windows.
- RaceRoom Racing Experience is a racing simulation video game developed by SimBin Studios and published by Sector3 Studios. It was released on 2 September 2013 for Microsoft Windows.
- Automobilista 2 is a racing simulation video game developed by Reiza Studios and published by Motorsport Games. It is the sequel to the 2016 game Automobilista and was released on 31 March 2020 for Microsoft Windows.
All these games offer different features and gameplay, so it is important to choose the one that suits your interests.
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