Racedriver way better than GRID 2019

[Jus de Bouteille]

Seriously it's crazy, i tried the 2019 version, and omg it's boring... it's slow, the damge engine on the car looks like a downgrade from the old grid, and the game is empty, there is seriously nothing to do, you could finish the story in a day... I just replayed the old grid and omg, it just is so good, it's fun as hell, the speed sensation is incredible, the gameplay is really on point and everything seems way better all around on the old one, WTF happened with the 2019 one ?

[Lukefonfabre]

I always looked forward to a new racing game by codemasters. After reading some of the reviews on the new grid game it doesn't seem so good anymore. I had high hopes for it but apparently it's disappointing. I haven't played it yet so I can't really say anything about the new one but I still like to go back and play the first grid game.

[TommyEV]

This one is the best of the 4 lol

[_GoldSrc_]

Does it even give you cool cheats like repulsor field?
Man, it's so fun when you enable that and start behind everyone else lol.

[Simulacra_53]

Been comparing Grid titles as well.

It had been a while since I last played Grid 2008 and last time tried I could not get my current wheel - TS PC Racer - to work. However today the gods were favorable and I could finally map my wheel.

I was shocked at how much better Grid 2008 actually is, better than all the titles that came after it, although some of those are better than others.

Grid 2 is the best arcade experience, Autosport came close to being a decent racer with plenty of tracks. Visually both looked better than Grid 2008 in many but not all areas.

After some tweaking of my wheel I ran a couple of races, both were far superior as an experience. Driving the classic Ford Mustang on the streets of San Francisco felt like the real Grid experience, close the walls in a heavy car which really had weight, you felt it in the jumps, you felt it in the turns, including believable counter steer corrections.

The second race BMW TC on Hockenheim.
This one was the biggest shock. I remember Grid was fun in TCs and GTs, but I had forgotten how good it actually is. The AI was really fun, a little rubber banding, but believable and there to keep the challenge fun. I don’t remember having so much fun mid pack, constantly fighting for position and having to defend, slowly gaining the forward field and finishing fourth with a sense of accomplishment - not less than when racing in iRacing. The AI ran an aggressive race I swear at some points dirty, but what a f-ing fun experience.

I’ll run some extra tests on G2 and GA to compare.

In comparison G2019 just wasn’t as much fun - except maybe the Minis.

[Simulacra_53]

Originally posted by Mr. Ciniman Stixx:

The original Racedriver Grid is by far and away the best casual arcade racing game I've ever played.

- No pay to win; the better you get, the more fun you have. Simple as that.

- AI only "moderately" cheats (you can tune this to your liking using difficulty slider and driver assists).

- The keyboard controls and tuning are on-point (nice when you can't afford a wheel/pedals), as opposed to other racing games that penalize your ability to steer if you don't shell out the buck$ for a wheel rig. (I for one had a horrible time keyboard-steering in Grid 2)

- The campaign takes a good little while; chances are it'll take you days if not weeks to finish it if you lead a normal AFK life.

- The race monitor's voice is not annoying as all get-out like in Grid 2.... and for crying out loud, you don't get penalized for hitting the rumble tracks....

- The graphics are, well, pretty much second to none. You're moving so fast, there's just about nothing more you could ever *want* to notice or have improved on. Even with "lower" settings the game looks great, and runs well on less able PC's. (Well optimized)

I was heartbroken when they pulled it from the Steam and GOG stores. Dumb move, in one man's opinion. Sad to hear that the reincarnation doesn't live up to its predecessor.

Spot on, take away the bloom (mod) and it is still the best casual racer. With a steering wheel it is greatly balanced, fun but still recognizable and intuitive FFB, handling and physics. Proper mix of fun and authenticity. Highly recommended.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1888532567
Glad I now have my current wheel working, it is still my favorite casual racer and I’ll return to it every now and then for a couple of laps.

[Imo]

Race Driver GRID is still one of my all time favourite street racing game. Even when playing it via keyboard. I got it for only 2,60 € on Steam some time ago before it disappeared from the store.

[guelagi]

Race Driver GRID is still the best.

[FeelMyFerret]

I loved Autosport. Felt like you earned victories. Grid 2 was a great arcade racer (the only racing game i could ever drift on) The new one is ♥♥♥♥♥. Small number of tracks/locations.. poor damage models... slow as hell, as in no sense of speed. Its a shame.

[Richness 2x25]

I already know about reboot doesn't happening in 2019, when I watch the trailer
I feel something not right in this game

[Wololo_King]

Well Its still rock after 11 years and with the mods for HD .. have more life.... the 2019 its good but fail in every aspect

[jamrocklive]

This is Sooooooo Goooooood game Get back online ie GameRanger .Hope to see you there.

[Mad_Commander]

Originally posted by Flacon Bionique:

Seriously it's crazy, i tried the 2019 version, and omg it's boring... it's slow, the damge engine on the car looks like a downgrade from the old grid, and the game is empty, there is seriously nothing to do, you could finish the story in a day... I just replayed the old grid and omg, it just is so good, it's fun as hell, the speed sensation is incredible, the gameplay is really on point and everything seems way better all around on the old one, WTF happened with the 2019 one ?

It's often the way of things > NFS Most Wanted first one (Carbon too) was freaking epic for police chases and a great arcade racer vs the newer one which is ♥♥♥♥♥. Some times they "Improve things" and destroy the playablity.