GRID (2008)

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  1. CamyVero
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Codemasters es una de las compañías desarrolladoras de videojuegos más veteranas que hay. Activos desde los años 80, han sido parte fundamental en el desarrollo de la industria. Han destacado, por encima de otros géneros, en el desarrollo de juegos de carreras y conducción. Una de las sagas que publicaron y que más éxito ha tenido desde hace más de 20 años es TOCA. Racedriver: Grid es laCodemasters es una de las compañías desarrolladoras de videojuegos más veteranas que hay. Activos desde los años 80, han sido parte fundamental en el desarrollo de la industria. Han destacado, por encima de otros géneros, en el desarrollo de juegos de carreras y conducción. Una de las sagas que publicaron y que más éxito ha tenido desde hace más de 20 años es TOCA. Racedriver: Grid es la 9ª entrega de esta saga y es un juego excelente. A medio camino entre la simulación deportiva y el arcade, nos ofrece carreras frenéticas y con un gran grado de realismo siempre teniendo en cuenta que no estamos ante un simulador puro.
    A día de hoy no hay vertiente multijugador, pero el juego nos propone una campaña bastante extensa en la cual encarnaremos a un piloto novato que quiere buscarse la vida en el difícil camino de piloto profesional de carreras. Para ello iniciaremos nuestra andadura en un humilde equipo al que nosotros mismos pondremos nombre y participaremos en pruebas de diferente índole en tres escenarios distintos, Europa, EE.UU. Y Japón, cada uno con sus propios circuitos y características. Con cada resultado iremos ganando dinero y puntos de respeto que nos irán abriendo más pruebas, cada vez más exigentes. Cuando consigamos cierto umbral de puntos de respeto subiremos de categoría, iremos comprando coches y mejorando hasta alcanzar nuestro objetivo.
    En definitiva es un título excelente, aún a día de hoy con un acabado gráfico espectacular. Quizás el desarrollo de las temporadas se hace algo repetitivo, pero es un mal menor.    … Expand
  2. Rallianto_Rex
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    The best racing game ever. Best drifting. Best every kind of race. It's fun to progress. So many different kinds of cars
  3. Amigo_Ramon
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Insanely great game, the use of a wheel gives it even more points. Truly one of the games of all time.
  4. MarekZalipski
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Advantages
    +++variettry of tracks events and vehicles
    +intresting carrer development model +visual vehicle tuning ++AI ++Vehicle destruction model This makes Grid one of the titles to recommend today Drawbacks --Tyre wear model "does not exist" ---Pit stops "as above" This means that it should never, in my opinion, get a 10 Fun fact In ten years i have encountered one    Advantages
    +++variettry of tracks events and vehicles
    +intresting carrer development model
    +visual vehicle tuning
    ++AI
    ++Vehicle destruction model
    This makes Grid one of the titles to recommend today
    Drawbacks
    --Tyre wear model "does not exist"
    ---Pit stops "as above"
    This means that it should never, in my opinion, get a 10

    Fun fact
    In ten years i have encountered one critical bug exiting the first chicane on the Mulsanne Straight after catching a slip caused an accident....I went under the map receiving about 7000g at 180km/h.    … Expand
  5. EvilVitalya
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Лучшая гоночная игра , race driver grid это полуаркадная гонка с хорошей физикой , с самым приятным управлением на клавиатуре из всех гонок в которые я играл, неплохая графика , здесь маленький автопарк , но это компенсируется тем что ты действительно ощущаешь что машины отличаются друг от друга , ии здесь не болванчики , правда часто бывают пассивными , им не хватает агрессивности как ииЛучшая гоночная игра , race driver grid это полуаркадная гонка с хорошей физикой , с самым приятным управлением на клавиатуре из всех гонок в которые я играл, неплохая графика , здесь маленький автопарк , но это компенсируется тем что ты действительно ощущаешь что машины отличаются друг от друга , ии здесь не болванчики , правда часто бывают пассивными , им не хватает агрессивности как ии из grid 2… Expand
  6. FredPL
    Mar 14, 2023
    8
    Great game especially when you use driving wheel. A lot of cars, tracks, good AI, nice career system and 24H Le Mans. One of my favorite games. It rocks!
  7. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  8. ONEEX
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    •Лучшая аркадная физика - чувствуются адекватное и реалистичное управление.
    •Отличное меню игры - Уникальное, креативное, очень привлекательное
    •Графика приятная •Интересная система повреждений и мониторинг повреждённых эллементов. •Наличие нескольких дисциплин    •Лучшая аркадная физика - чувствуются адекватное и реалистичное управление.
    •Отличное меню игры - Уникальное, креативное, очень привлекательное
    •Графика приятная
    •Интересная система повреждений и мониторинг повреждённых эллементов.
    •Наличие нескольких дисциплин
  9. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 30, 2022
    5
    the game starts well, but with the evolution it gets so difficult that it makes you want to give up
  10. DexEngineer
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Full score for this one because it gave me endless fun when playing with friends. Not an simulator, but satisfaction level through the roof. Pity that Codemasters lost the spirit after Grid and finally was taken over by EA.
  11. cezar88augusto
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Despite not being a fan of racing games, GRID was a game that guaranteed me hours of fun for the time it was released. The graphics were considered good and the game's physics were good too.
  12. gold
    Jan 31, 2022
    6
    Чуть интереснее первого DIRT. А так они очень похожи: бессюжетные и скучные.
    Итог: 6.146/10
  13. Solembum2
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    F.E.A.R. от мира гонок. Боты охреневшие в край.
    Отличная детализация и разрушаемость машин.
    Высокий темп гонок. Один раз на "ниндзя" бот, которого не мог догнать полгонки, самовыпилился перед финишем, наехав на отлетевший от кого-то парой кругов ранее бампер. 12/10, просто 12/10.)    F.E.A.R. от мира гонок. Боты охреневшие в край.
    Отличная детализация и разрушаемость машин.
    Высокий темп гонок.

    Один раз на "ниндзя" бот, которого не мог догнать полгонки, самовыпилился перед финишем, наехав на отлетевший от кого-то парой кругов ранее бампер. 12/10, просто 12/10.)
  14. Bushido95
    Sep 28, 2021
    8
    Как по мне это до сих пор самая лучшая гоночная игра в целом т.к помимо хорошей физики на 2008 год тут была самая интересная карьера чего разработчики гоночных игр либо избегают либо делают безумно скучно и плохо.
  15. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    Very good game, with very decent graphics upon release. Unfortunately a little repetitive in later stages.
  16. Zodiac_A
    Mar 28, 2021
    6
    For me it is rather hard to rate this game. From one point this game has a pretty graphic, huge variety of cars with different control experience. It was the first game where sponsors on your car are not just a part of paint but profit boost & aims during a race. From the other side your career is not made linear. To my mind Le Mann racing has broken all gameplay. Yes you may skip it, butFor me it is rather hard to rate this game. From one point this game has a pretty graphic, huge variety of cars with different control experience. It was the first game where sponsors on your car are not just a part of paint but profit boost & aims during a race. From the other side your career is not made linear. To my mind Le Mann racing has broken all gameplay. Yes you may skip it, but then you won`t get huge boost of money & experience. In general it made that you are just playing Le Mann race which is always the same & 5 racing`s between them for rest it made me boring on the 8 hour of playing. However game has a great potential.… Expand
  17. M300
    Mar 24, 2021
    4
    The crash physics are pretty awesome, the thrill of speed and the bumpiness of the car feel great, until you realize your car has no real weight to it and the slightest touch by another car will send you veering into a wall or spun completely out, topped off by the fact that the AI is massively aggressive and cheats as it always has more grip than you can possibly muster even with assistsThe crash physics are pretty awesome, the thrill of speed and the bumpiness of the car feel great, until you realize your car has no real weight to it and the slightest touch by another car will send you veering into a wall or spun completely out, topped off by the fact that the AI is massively aggressive and cheats as it always has more grip than you can possibly muster even with assists on through all corners even with the same car as the AI.

    It's an ok driving game for a brainless session but once you begin to really see it's problems, the game is kinda bad.    … Expand
  18. danik7482
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    The game is good. graphics normal but it could always be better ;) physics is also normal but there are times when it can just piss you off. campaign boring but bearable (more suitable for solo racing). control on the wheel is great but on the keyboard can only suffer. overall great game, if it was not gran turismo, forza etc would be 10. (would have rated it a 9 in 2008:)).
    Good game    The game is good. graphics normal but it could always be better ;) physics is also normal but there are times when it can just piss you off. campaign boring but bearable (more suitable for solo racing). control on the wheel is great but on the keyboard can only suffer. overall great game, if it was not gran turismo, forza etc would be 10. (would have rated it a 9 in 2008:)).
    Good game from old times codemasters. I recommend.    … Expand
  19. alvir218
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    excellent racing game simulator to get start into racing games, there various classes to drive in, but it is an arcade like game, it might be set with no driver assistance with damage, that increases reality significantly
  20. the_pandaprjct
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I don't understand how people can't play properly in this game. I literally completed the game with a keyboard, even drift races. It's not hard once you get the hang of it and it is the best GRID game out there, if you can still buy or play it. I completely recommend this game and if you complain about not being able to drive properly, it's not your game.

    One of the masterpieces of the    I don't understand how people can't play properly in this game. I literally completed the game with a keyboard, even drift races. It's not hard once you get the hang of it and it is the best GRID game out there, if you can still buy or play it. I completely recommend this game and if you complain about not being able to drive properly, it's not your game.

    One of the masterpieces of the Codemasters. I definitely recommend.    … Expand
  21. touchofheaven
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Одна из лучших аркадных гонок. Неплохая физика повреждений, разные машины водятся и ощущаются по разному, разнообразные режимы - Ле Ман, открытые колеса, дрифт и т.д. Из минусов - пожалуй, малое разнообразие трасс.
  22. Za_Uvek
    May 7, 2020
    8
    I am far from a car simulator enthusiast, but I do appreciate a good racing game. And the original GRID still ticks all the boxes, even after all these years. Can't speak to the multiplayer sorry, only single player here.

    This might not be a sim, but when you are playing an arcade racer, it is important that the cars 'feel' good. And in GRID, you get a good feel for the variety that is    I am far from a car simulator enthusiast, but I do appreciate a good racing game. And the original GRID still ticks all the boxes, even after all these years. Can't speak to the multiplayer sorry, only single player here.

    This might not be a sim, but when you are playing an arcade racer, it is important that the cars 'feel' good. And in GRID, you get a good feel for the variety that is given. With a controller the game is very responsive and the physics create a fun time (damage build up in the cars are done well). With that, the AI is fine and as challenging as you need, given the different range of options available.

    The presentation is what sets this one apart though, a lot of neat little features included. Great career progression, focusing on a cool ranking/finance system that encourages you to think carefully about not only the races you compete in, but also the sponsors you'll choose and your team mates who will join you on the track. And yes, not a bad selection of various grades of cars to choose from.

    Racing games are a dime a dozen and this one did push us in the right direction as far as arcade racers go. Sure, the 'reset feature' is a bit of a cheap gimmick, but it's not a necessary. Thumbs up, sure it is cheap if you can find a copy these days.    … Expand
  23. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    Даже сейчас иногда скучаю по этой игре. Приятная физика и лучшая графика своего времени.
  24. The_Nametag
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    This is a phenomenal game. I truly enjoyed playing through it, more than I have most other racing games that I've played. The controls felt really smooth, the cars handle well - and differently from each other. There were some that would stay stable and take some abuse, and others that would completely lose control if one of your opponents so much as looked at you funny. But overall, asThis is a phenomenal game. I truly enjoyed playing through it, more than I have most other racing games that I've played. The controls felt really smooth, the cars handle well - and differently from each other. There were some that would stay stable and take some abuse, and others that would completely lose control if one of your opponents so much as looked at you funny. But overall, as long as you weren't running into everything you saw, the game handled just fine. The graphics are also quite good, if it has the old "reality is brown!" trope to it. The cars can take damage, and get banged up and dirty (or, rather, scraped up). They can flip, though the undersides aren't detailed. There's a decent selection of cars, tracks seem more limited.

    The single player game mode plays fairly well. Sets of tournaments, need to earn reputation to unlock higher events. You earn a bulk of your money through sponsors, that ask for certain conditions to be met. Take note that "no damage" means no mechanical damage, none of your components damaged. You can bang up your body work and they don't care. You'll even be able to unlock a second driver for you as you work up the races, though they will be driving a duplicate car of your own (so you don't need to buy extras for them). As for the AI, that might be my favorite part of this game. Instead of simply following racing lines, they are actual AI. They WANT to stay on the racing lines, obviously, and will occasionally knock you out of the way if they want to be where you are, but they can also make mistakes. Every now and then you'll see one miss a turn and hit a barrier, or spin out. They also have varying skill levels, with one particular driving team being massively ahead of everyone else. That team will push you, challenge you, frustrate you, but they can be beaten. Once you've completed all the events in one section, you'll get a special head to head with the aforementioned rival team. These usually offer some very good pay outs.

    The game is also a bit forgiving. You have a set number of "flashbacks", where you can rewind time a little bit if you've made a mistake. You can also restart the race if necessary. However, these can both be disabled by playing in "Pro" mode, so the game will offer the level of challenge that you want to face. None of the races are particularly long. Even the frequent Le Mans 24 hour race is condensed into 12 minutes.

    All in all, I truly enjoyed this game, and highly recommend it to anyone that likes racing games, particularly given the price.    … Expand
  25. bubyilda
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    I think that it is the best arcade racing game. I appreciate atmofphere in games and its a really atpmosphere game
  26. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    This is the best GRID game I ever played.
    Finished it on 100% with all possible races as a champion.
    Still playable to this date.
  27. MaxmilianKohler
    Sep 26, 2019
    4
    Flashback doesn't go far back enough.

    Can't turn off collision so you have to constantly restart the race due to people hitting you. They're also super aggressive and ram you constantly, even at the end of very long races, making you have to do the whole thing again. Weird game. The driving feels strange, unrealistic, and hard. Drifting feels artificial, not fun, and difficult.    Flashback doesn't go far back enough.

    Can't turn off collision so you have to constantly restart the race due to people hitting you. They're also super aggressive and ram you constantly, even at the end of very long races, making you have to do the whole thing again.

    Weird game. The driving feels strange, unrealistic, and hard. Drifting feels artificial, not fun, and difficult. Drifting easier with "assists" on even though tutorials say not possible with it on. Saw that a guy was drifting perfectly with keyboard. Possible that manual transmission is a requirement. Because the keyboard guy was doing acceleration that would make me spin out.

    The force feedback with my G27 is so strong at the minimum settings that I had to turn it off. But with it off the middle is too loose. Seemed like there might be some bug. Definitely buggy. Sometimes changing it has no impact. Randomly turns completely off. Trying both applications (logitech & game) as "run as admin" - didn't work.

    Vsync-on seems to be helpful.

    Some of the races are ok, others are just too tedious/frustrating that the game is barely playable. Drifting is completely different from other games and seems ridiculously hard, unrealistic, floaty kind of like on ice.

    Became playable with vsync-on and the below tweaks I found:

    Logitech G27 Settings
    1. Open the Logitech Profiler
    2. Select New > Profile
    3. Add grid.exe as a new game.
    4. Select Edit > Specific Game Settings
    5. Tick > Use Special FF Device Settings
    overall effects 107-117%
    spring effect 0%
    damper effect 0%
    Enable Centering spring in force feedback games (ticked)
    Center Spring Strength 10% (increasing does nothing)
    Tick >Special Steering Wheel Settings
    6. Leave ‘Report Combined Pedals’ Unchecked
    Set Degrees of Rotation set to: 350 degrees
    7. Tick >‘Use Special Game Settings’
    9. Tick > ‘Allow Game to Adjust Settings’

    10. Start GRID from the Profiler, and go to (driving) Options > Controls > Choose Preset
    11. Select Custom (or G27 - if available!) and then Confirm

    12. Back to Main Menu > Option > Force Feedback
    FEEDBACK ON
    ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT 10%
    FEEDBACK STRENGTH 50%
    WHEEL WEIGHT 30%
    (You should adjust these settings first to your liking if you find difficulty in controlling your car)
    13. Back to Main Menu > Option > Advanced

    Advanced Wheel Settings
    STEERING DEADZONE 0-5%
    STEERING SATURATION - can try 50-100%
    STEERING LINEARITY 4
    THROTTLE DEADZONE 0%
    THROTTLE SATURATION 100%
    BRAKE DEADZONE 5%
    BRAKE SATURATION 100%    … Expand
  28. oll391
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    My favourite racing game even in 2019, has a perfect mix of fun and challenge and is by far the best arcade racer with a controller.
  29. AnderFerreira
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    English:

    I felt compelled to create an account here and talk about this wonderful game. The game is over 10 years old and still remains challenging with incredible and exciting gameplay at every gear change. The best racing game I've ever played. Português: Eu me senti obrigado a criar uma conta aqui e falar sobre esse maravilhoso jogo. O jogo tem mais de 10 anos e    English:

    I felt compelled to create an account here and talk about this wonderful game.

    The game is over 10 years old and still remains challenging with incredible and exciting gameplay at every gear change.

    The best racing game I've ever played.

    Português:

    Eu me senti obrigado a criar uma conta aqui e falar sobre esse maravilhoso jogo.

    O jogo tem mais de 10 anos e continua sendo desafiador, com uma jogabilidade incrível e emocionante a cada troca de marcha.

    O melhor jogo de corrida que já joguei.    … Expand
  30. agent20stv
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    The best race game!

    it has the realistic physique and arcade's parts at the same time!
    I can't talk about this... just play one time and you'll feel this feeling.
    awesome work! Codemasters's games are good as well. (old games)
  31. leSange
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Самая моя любимая гонка, даже на 2к18
    +Очень комфортная езда
    +Приятная графика +Дым как в 2к18, да это я про тебя Crew2 +Лучший дрифт +Все виды гонок +Деньги не с гонок, а со спонсоров, которых клеишь на машину +Есть напарник, можно нанять любого +Машины с километражом становятся потертее    Самая моя любимая гонка, даже на 2к18
    +Очень комфортная езда
    +Приятная графика
    +Дым как в 2к18, да это я про тебя Crew2
    +Лучший дрифт
    +Все виды гонок
    +Деньги не с гонок, а со спонсоров, которых клеишь на машину
    +Есть напарник, можно нанять любого
    +Машины с километражом становятся потертее
  32. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    9
    Очень ловкое сочетание простоты, аркадности и крутой физики. Отличный старт новой серии от англичан, легкая в освоение, но не без глубины геймплея.
  33. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 29, 2017
    10
    Quizas no sea un gran nombre al compararlo con Forza o Gran turismo, pero este juego es brutal. gran variedad, desde vehículos competitivos tipo le mas, formula 3, etc. carros turismo, drift, dificultad bestial, largo, posibilidad de elegir compañeros y patrocinadores. gran juego
  34. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    7
    Mucho drifting, mucha tontería... Hay juegos de este estilo mucho más recomendables para hacer lo que se hace en este juego (DIRT 3) Es un poco repetitivo en todos los aspectos..
  35. ihateregisterin
    Jul 15, 2015
    5
    It's Need For Speed without any of the features that Need For Speed has. You get the same cartoonish handling & physics, but none of the excitement of buying a collection of cars and working through a career. It's not a good racing sim, and not a good arcade game. Graphics are fantastic, though.
  36. Marick
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    An excellent racing game has everything it needs is one of our best games .
  37. derwolf12
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    It runs fantastic in my HD7970. Addictive race, balanced controll and great sounds. It's the one of best racing
    games of all time.
    Though 7 years passed since it released, it's still good on the recent system(1080p)
  38. sky_night
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    Everything about this game is just fun. Don't go into this game expecting it to be a SIM game because that's not what they are after. I loved this game most because my friend that isn't a gamer was able to pick it up and play with me. At first he was frustrated but slowly he got better to the point he was enjoying it. If it were a SIM game he would have given up. The body damageEverything about this game is just fun. Don't go into this game expecting it to be a SIM game because that's not what they are after. I loved this game most because my friend that isn't a gamer was able to pick it up and play with me. At first he was frustrated but slowly he got better to the point he was enjoying it. If it were a SIM game he would have given up. The body damage feature is really cool also as it forces you to drive well. For arcade racing this is the best I've played to date.… Expand
  39. Alvaronator
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    Best racing game ever! Got me hooked for months. Stunning graphics,real damage and my own racing team. + real- life sponsors and deciding car paint and pattern. Outstanding.
  40. Leo4211
    Jan 6, 2014
    9
    This is the game which everyone remembers. Those who rate this game red are probably those who have no patience in driving the car properly or misunderstood Grid is before Grid 2.

    The graphics are great in that year (as I remember, you can't simply pick Grid 2 and compare with this) and I can play with high graphic settings with my HD5770. Since I don't remember the graphics at that    This is the game which everyone remembers. Those who rate this game red are probably those who have no patience in driving the car properly or misunderstood Grid is before Grid 2.

    The graphics are great in that year (as I remember, you can't simply pick Grid 2 and compare with this) and I can play with high graphic settings with my HD5770. Since I don't remember the graphics at that time, I won't describe much. Maybe I just conclude it as playable.

    Talking about the control, I do not argue with Physics because I'm not quite interested in simulation racing games. What I like about the game is that it's not very easy to get used to the controls at first but I can easily smoke out opponents when I get used to it. It's not as arcade as Grid 2, which offers Need For Speed Hot Pursuit(2012) controls for drift cars and almost not turntable cars for grip cars. However, I feel the difference between different kinds of cars and I can get used to it with a few laps.

    The details of the game is also good. There are sponsors and teammates in this game which are pretty interesting. It also offers customization WITH free-rotate view so I can simply change and find a suitable one, unlike Grid 2 when I have to press the free-rotate view every single time and wait for seconds to look. The game also offers view where I can see whether I'm stepping the gas pedal or not, while Grid 2 offers too less car views that even Need For Speed The Run have more car views than it.

    The gameplay is also pretty good that I really do feel I'm racing, sitting in a car racing in a track. I have to turn my car carefully in corners so my opponents behind me will not get closer to me. The sound effects even makes the race more intense in the final lap which I have to really concentrate on the road. I feel the joy and say "Yes!" when I crossed the finish line first when other cars are just behind me.

    The reason why I only rate it 9 is because of the long events. Since I don't have too much time racing, maybe cutting a race from each event is better for me (just my opinion). Also, the flashback time is a bit short that you can't go back quite far.

    Overall, the game is really good, and it may soon become a legend when Codemasters keeps publishing some mediocre games like Dirt 3 and Grid 2.    … Expand
  41. xuthan
    Jan 4, 2014
    2
    This game is terrible, namely it's the controls for steering wheel. What's the point of steering wheels for racing games if it doesn't work well with it? I've been playing racing games with steering wheel support since the PS1 and in this day and age, the steering for this game is worse than Need for Speed on PS1. I'm only giving this game a 2 because as a racing sim, it falls behind GranThis game is terrible, namely it's the controls for steering wheel. What's the point of steering wheels for racing games if it doesn't work well with it? I've been playing racing games with steering wheel support since the PS1 and in this day and age, the steering for this game is worse than Need for Speed on PS1. I'm only giving this game a 2 because as a racing sim, it falls behind Gran Turismo, and as an arcade racer, it falls behind Need for Speed (PS1!! Seriously WTF!?). The 2 is just for the graphics and game stability which wasn't an issue for me.

    A racing game with bad steering wheel support gets no support from me.    … Expand
  42. Fresh3gg
    Dec 2, 2013
    5
    Too easy to win, has done 16 laps with use of keyboard only, not a single flashback used, car damage ON, spawn as the last car in the race 12th car; BMW 320SI in the race, YOKOHAMA, DOCKS ROUTE B2 AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE YOU FOR CHEAT CODES! They can't make those AI cars go any faster, I can't see where they're in the rear mirror! Only the drift racing part in this game using theToo easy to win, has done 16 laps with use of keyboard only, not a single flashback used, car damage ON, spawn as the last car in the race 12th car; BMW 320SI in the race, YOKOHAMA, DOCKS ROUTE B2 AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE YOU FOR CHEAT CODES! They can't make those AI cars go any faster, I can't see where they're in the rear mirror! Only the drift racing part in this game using the keyboard to drive gives it a little more fun! Don't worry, that's why there is a choice of 50 laps and not 60 laps.… Expand
  43. FujiApple
    Nov 27, 2013
    8
    This game have OP AI's, no means of choosing grid position in the career mode (almost always back), unrealistic physics, and terribly sensitive controls (I have my steering options at the most "insensitive"), and that's all the bad things that I can think of, really the OP AI's are the biggest issue, but most racers those days have rubber band system as well.
    I play with a keyboard, so I    This game have OP AI's, no means of choosing grid position in the career mode (almost always back), unrealistic physics, and terribly sensitive controls (I have my steering options at the most "insensitive"), and that's all the bad things that I can think of, really the OP AI's are the biggest issue, but most racers those days have rubber band system as well.
    I play with a keyboard, so I don't have a steering issue. The graphics are great even on low, and the soundtrack is marvelous. The choices of cars are diverse, and they genuinely differ from one another. I don't know, the overall feel is just at home for me. Maybe it's just not sim enough for some.    … Expand
  44. sinadoom
    Sep 13, 2013
    3
    Sorry Codemasters. I love your DiRT games, I like GRID 2, but this just isn't acceptable. Never have I come across a racing game (with the exception of Motorstorm) that gets handling so wrong. Even using an Xbox 360 controller and adjusting the advanced deadzone settings and taking off all assists, the game is barely playable. First of all, the interior view is THE WORST around. Not onlySorry Codemasters. I love your DiRT games, I like GRID 2, but this just isn't acceptable. Never have I come across a racing game (with the exception of Motorstorm) that gets handling so wrong. Even using an Xbox 360 controller and adjusting the advanced deadzone settings and taking off all assists, the game is barely playable. First of all, the interior view is THE WORST around. Not only can you not see anything because it's letterbox, but it looks bad too in terms of detail. The game starts you off with the fastest cars in the world, and you wonder if the speedometer is accurate or trolling you. There is an unbelievable amount of understeer, and the sense of speed is non-existent. The flashback system is very slow and clunky it's actually quicker to restart the race in some cases. Then there's drifting. If you thought Shift 2 was bad, it isn't it just takes a lot more skill to get used to. In GRID, drifting is unsatisfying and broken. The handbrake in this game is almost useless; although it's probably fairly realistic. There are some good points about this game however. It does away with things that don't really matter, such as customisation and having thousands of cars which nobody will ever use. There is a fair amount of variety in the events and tracks too. Also, you are rewarded for playing the game in a more hardcore manner. Everything from no assists and manual gears to only using interior view and even removing the ability to restart races. The difficulty can be set for each event individually, which is great. Codemasters have definitely understood what hardcore racing game fans care about, but have failed on the most crucial aspect of the game: the driving. It's just wrong and unnatural; whereas GRID 2's is practically perfect fit for everyone. I had high hopes for this game, but the horrible controls and interior view make this difficult to recommend.… Expand
  45. Jaman
    Sep 8, 2013
    9
    Although it may now be superseded by better graphics and sound, GRID is still, for me, the best racing game in terms of balls-to-the-wall, skin-of-the teeth action. view FTW! why oh why did they remove it in GRID2?

    It can be difficult to get to grips with the controls at first, but once mastered there is a real feeling of joy and achievement when you win events. The cars do handle    Although it may now be superseded by better graphics and sound, GRID is still, for me, the best racing game in terms of balls-to-the-wall, skin-of-the teeth action. view FTW! why oh why did they remove it in GRID2?

    It can be difficult to get to grips with the controls at first, but once mastered there is a real feeling of joy and achievement when you win events. The cars do handle very well, and each has a defined personality.

    It precedes Codemasters' obsession with those tedious Drifting events, which are mercifully few in this version.

    I'd like to have more tracks, and split screen, but for a few quid I'm not complaining. It's my go-to racing game an has given me many hours of looking ridiculous, tongue-out, wrestling the controller     … Expand
  46. EnryFan90
    Aug 20, 2013
    0
    If one game with all details turn on minimum can't stay at 30 fps with an HD5870, I'll not waste my time.
    What a shame for a such good gameplay ruined by design choises.
  47. AWG
    Aug 13, 2013
    7
    A very good racing game. A little bit difficult at the beginning but never unfair. Awesome graphics. Just a suggestion: play it with a wheel or don't play it.
  48. bhans
    Jul 30, 2013
    10
    I recently bought this game on sale on Steam for $4. Although this game was made in 2008 I have had hours of fun playing it with my friends for cheap. I look forward to buying Grid 2 (currently $50) when I am completely done with this game. I have been racing at the easiest level and still find it to be just challenging enough. I agree with other reviews that say that most people rate thisI recently bought this game on sale on Steam for $4. Although this game was made in 2008 I have had hours of fun playing it with my friends for cheap. I look forward to buying Grid 2 (currently $50) when I am completely done with this game. I have been racing at the easiest level and still find it to be just challenging enough. I agree with other reviews that say that most people rate this game poorly of their own lack of skill and patience. If you want a crash and smash game I would highly recommend Flatout 3; a great game itself but totally different from Grid 2. I look forward to purchasing Grid 2 when it goes on sale but Grid 1 continues to impress me in the career progression and the car and track selections. The graphics are great ...not earth-shattering but good enough. The instant replay is great and you can turn on the ability to "rewind time" (for a small penalty) if you really make a mistake and want to "try again".… Expand
  49. Brosman
    Jul 25, 2013
    9
    Simply a great ARCADE racer. I don't wanna see people complaining about physics as physics in this game are as important as they are in the NFS franchise. Which is that they arnt. Its fun to race and drift your car around every corner, while building your own racing team and gaining sponsorship's. Just plain fun.
  50. YardStick
    Jul 15, 2013
    2
    I don't understand how this game got this good score. Game looks nice of course, but the gameplay is awful. Especially on PC.
    And this game has no support for my DFGT-wheel. The wheel works if you manually set everything but FFB still refuses to work.
  51. GrapeJelly
    Jun 24, 2013
    9
    Played it for an hour and already the best racing game I have ever played. The other aspects of racing such as street and drift put it above its competitors and the raw racing fun is incomparable to any other racing game of its time. Massively enjoyable.
  52. bot
    Jun 10, 2013
    0
    This game disappointed me completely, I did not expect such a codemasters, pure arcade, regular arcade racing, style menu terribly pure single, compared with the first part of a complete failure of the Grid, which is very poorly cleaned view from the I do not argue that graphics bad she even very pretty, but for this arcade give money? No really sorry I'm not gonna pay for trash, veryThis game disappointed me completely, I did not expect such a codemasters, pure arcade, regular arcade racing, style menu terribly pure single, compared with the first part of a complete failure of the Grid, which is very poorly cleaned view from the I do not argue that graphics bad she even very pretty, but for this arcade give money? No really sorry I'm not gonna pay for trash, very few options to control, the only thing good here is the graphics so nothing more)… Expand
  53. shArk87
    May 18, 2013
    10
    Bit late for a review, not exactly a review. I just want to congratulate Codemasters for making this wonderful game, even from 2008 (today 2013), after 5 long years this game still pwns butt. I always hated those extreme arcadish racing games, but Grid, i just can't stop playing it. Graphics are still gorgeous, after all these years, u sure can compare them to newest triple-A games whichBit late for a review, not exactly a review. I just want to congratulate Codemasters for making this wonderful game, even from 2008 (today 2013), after 5 long years this game still pwns butt. I always hated those extreme arcadish racing games, but Grid, i just can't stop playing it. Graphics are still gorgeous, after all these years, u sure can compare them to newest triple-A games which aren't half that fun and good looking (with some few exceptions ofc) I'm a hardcore SIM racing player, i love 07 Race (expansions), rFactor (mods), RBR (mods)... and my top favorite arcade racing game besides Mario Kart on SNES is Grid!
    This game gets a solid 10/10 from me, because of all the fun things u can do with it... What i absolute adore is the drifting challenge, i'm addicted to it..
    The only let down is the A.I being really aggressive and it doesn't offer much support for steering wheels, just use a gamepad and you're ready to go Waiting for Grid 2 release which are weeks from now, i already did my pre-order... Always support what you enjoy!    … Expand
  54. eyeball002
    Mar 31, 2013
    8
    First things first. If you are hardcore sim-racer who plays rFactor or iRacing, you may move along since you'll be disappointed in how car handles, and you'll be disappointed in lack of realism, and you'll be disappointed by AI racers. However, if you are more arcade person like I am, you will be blown away by this game. This game is just superb. Game just looks beautiful, and car handlesFirst things first. If you are hardcore sim-racer who plays rFactor or iRacing, you may move along since you'll be disappointed in how car handles, and you'll be disappointed in lack of realism, and you'll be disappointed by AI racers. However, if you are more arcade person like I am, you will be blown away by this game. This game is just superb. Game just looks beautiful, and car handles tightly, so you won't have much trouble driving monstrous racing car. If you do want to have some trouble driving however, you can just disable driver aids to make game difficult anytime. Ability to edit your team's livery is one of my favorite features. You can choose your car's color, pattern, and choose your sponsor. There's something with customizing your own car. As a result, you can immerse yourself more easily into this game as you feel like you're really managing your own race team. There are many discipline of racing, ranging from professional open wheel racing to manly destruction derby. Gameplay difficulty have five levels, so you have flexibility on how difficult game should be. Only downside is that there aren't many car included. Although each cars are beautifully brought into game, it would be appreciated if there were more cars. Also, there are no car setups, which can be interpreted into either not having enough customization or less thing to worry about, but It would be nice if there were option to adjust car setup. If you came to look for realistic driving simulation, you won't find it here. If you came to look for decent arcade racer however, this is game for you. Highly recommended.… Expand
  55. FlamesoFF
    Oct 31, 2012
    10
    My opinion is, that is are most epic arcade racing game ever. Everything here is good: graphics, physics, controls and other stuff. A lot of cars, a lot of game types. Awesome!
    This is the best racing game ever!
    P.S. No one of the NFS's is even no close to this game by gameplay and joy.
  56. Hudson633
    Aug 15, 2012
    6
    I used to love playing GRID with my keyboard, the drifting and racing was cool, with plenty of different cars and race types to enjoy. But then I tried it with a gamepad, and racing wheel... I noticed that there's a permanent driving assist that keeps you on the racing line, making it very hard to make mistakes. With a pad or wheel this is frustrating because the road is inconsistent, youI used to love playing GRID with my keyboard, the drifting and racing was cool, with plenty of different cars and race types to enjoy. But then I tried it with a gamepad, and racing wheel... I noticed that there's a permanent driving assist that keeps you on the racing line, making it very hard to make mistakes. With a pad or wheel this is frustrating because the road is inconsistent, you get used to a certain amount of required steering, but as soon as you deviate from the racing line everything changes. It doesn't matter what car or track you're on then, the permanent assists make this as arcade as you can get. Don't mistake this for a simulator, everything about it is fake, even AI crashes are scripted, if you're behind then they slow down, if you're ahead then they speed up. GRID is still some fun, but head to proper simulators if you want a fair challenge.… Expand
  57. GoNinjaGO
    Jul 31, 2012
    9
    A bit arcadey in its handling but once you grasp the handling, this will knock your socks off with multiplayer over LAN. Some of THE most fun is have had with multiplayer racing!
  58. dimipsarris
    Jun 19, 2012
    10
    I will try to set it simply. I downloaded Grid just before 2 days . Since 2008 i didnt play a race game so fantastic!!!!!
    I cant find words to describe what Grid is all about, but believe me.
    Dont spend any money on ANY other race game , except from Codemasters games. They know how to deliver great stuff. Lately i bought Sift 2 , my God awfull game , no adrelanine , no speed . I'm a 36    I will try to set it simply. I downloaded Grid just before 2 days . Since 2008 i didnt play a race game so fantastic!!!!!
    I cant find words to describe what Grid is all about, but believe me.
    Dont spend any money on ANY other race game , except from Codemasters games. They know how to deliver great stuff.
    Lately i bought Sift 2 , my God awfull game , no adrelanine , no speed .
    I'm a 36 old gamer , i'm playing games since i was 5 and believe me this game deserves to be on top 5 of all race games of all times.
    Ofcource is not simulation, but who really cares ?? Try to beat it !!! Is so difficult , so fun to play , i adore it . This is what i'm gonna play untill Grid 2 .-
    ....for "simulation".......F1 2011 or Rfactor2 or any other game....

    FOR FUN AND ADRENALINE ONLY GRID !!!    … Expand
  59. jim109109
    May 30, 2012
    7
    A lot of noobs are rating this poorly because they are bad at driving. It is not supposed to be easy to drive at top speeds, racing people at 120 mph. If you think it's supposed to be easy, you're retarded. I do not think this game is too challenging either, it's just right, but no you won't be good the first time you play - if you were, that would mean the game is piss easy. Now, to theA lot of noobs are rating this poorly because they are bad at driving. It is not supposed to be easy to drive at top speeds, racing people at 120 mph. If you think it's supposed to be easy, you're retarded. I do not think this game is too challenging either, it's just right, but no you won't be good the first time you play - if you were, that would mean the game is piss easy. Now, to the actual review. It's a great racing game, much better than the need for speed series and all that boring stuff, the tracks and cars look amazing, there are some interesting ideas, like the sponsors. Unfortunately the game is still a pale shadow of what the original gran turismo's (1/2/3) were, where you could customize your car and buy tons of unique vehicles. The vehicle count in this is very low and you're forced to take a certain vehicle for certain events. I feel the actual racing in this game was nailed perfectly but as many indie games it lacks in content. This game deserves a 7/10, for being one of the few racing games of this generation that I actually admire and is fun to play… Expand
  60. erwin_raptor
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Great graphics and very good car 3D models. Better to play it with a Steering Wheel, if you use the keyboard to play with a Racing Lamborguini, you'll spin off because you can't take control of the car with the gas pedal to the metal. I have played this with the Logitech Driving force pro Steering wheel and it feels awesome: you crash your car and you can wreck the ingame steering wheel,Great graphics and very good car 3D models. Better to play it with a Steering Wheel, if you use the keyboard to play with a Racing Lamborguini, you'll spin off because you can't take control of the car with the gas pedal to the metal. I have played this with the Logitech Driving force pro Steering wheel and it feels awesome: you crash your car and you can wreck the ingame steering wheel, so you'll feel a tickle in the force feedback of your steering wheel. The most weird thing is that is easier to drive Dirt 2 that GRID with the steering wheel. This is one of the best racing games I have played on PC and it supports to 8 players in LAN mode. The Le Mans 24 hous race is amazing (day/night transition). It would be better if you can tune as detailed as the Gran Turismo Series.… Expand
  61. Wadeyboy
    Apr 5, 2012
    4
    GRID
    Average User Score: 7.6 User Score 4 Terrible controls and tedious track design ruin what could have been a classic racer. It tries to be a serious simulation but fails because of the poor handling of the cars. The 'feel' is just all wrong and the tracks are a chore rather than fun to play. It's frustrating because the graphics are superb and it has many elements that could have    GRID
    Average User Score: 7.6 User Score 4 Terrible controls and tedious track design ruin what could have been a classic racer. It tries to be a serious simulation but fails because of the poor handling of the cars. The 'feel' is just all wrong and the tracks are a chore rather than fun to play. It's frustrating because the graphics are superb and it has many elements that could have made it an excellent game. I don't know what the playtesters were on because the game's problems should have been picked up on and corrected. It's a game that makes you want to take a sledgehammer to your PC and it's a shame because it could have been up there with the best of the genre. Need For Speed Shift is a much better bet for this type of racer and I would advise going for that instead.â    … Expand
  62. namDa65
    Mar 11, 2012
    9
    Pretty fun racing game. It was also the game that got me into racing games. Arcade goodness, with slick menus, great visuals and fun gameplay. Get this game!
  63. Kislen
    Mar 9, 2012
    7
    I would REALLY like to give this game a 7.5. It's pretty fun, but falls short on a few expectations - the handling can be just plain silly at times. It's impossible to do drift-mode games on a keyboard, and open-wheel is extremely challenging due to how easily you can spin out with the 100% ON or 100% OFF input of a keyboard. Sure, I know I *SHOULD* be playing this on a racing wheel inI would REALLY like to give this game a 7.5. It's pretty fun, but falls short on a few expectations - the handling can be just plain silly at times. It's impossible to do drift-mode games on a keyboard, and open-wheel is extremely challenging due to how easily you can spin out with the 100% ON or 100% OFF input of a keyboard. Sure, I know I *SHOULD* be playing this on a racing wheel in the opinion of many. . . But I wish it would at least work on the keyboard. Graphics are fancy, wish there was a better variety of cars & sounds. The game is very buggy on Le Mans with extreme lag despite having a very nice system .. (GTX 480, i7 920 @ 3.6GHZ, 12GB 1600MHZ RAM). I just play the "race day" (arcade mode) for quick action and gave up on the storyline after hitting the challenges presenting by playing with a keyboard.… Expand
  64. tw3lv3
    Jan 4, 2012
    2
    To keep it short: Cars have no weight whatsoever, which doesn't allow you to "feel" the power under your butt (turned all driving assists off and pro-mode on). If you lose it's because you didn't dare to go through that sharp left corner with 150 mp/h.
  65. tech-noir
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    Grid is difficult. Exceptionally difficult. Even for a seasoned racing gamer such as myself. Needless to say, you will need some time to adjust to the challenge. Motion blurring is set to default, and I am still unsure what makes the game look better or more realistic. I have personally turned it off. GRID's general visual appearance seems to be hazy to begin with (from dust, smoke, etc),Grid is difficult. Exceptionally difficult. Even for a seasoned racing gamer such as myself. Needless to say, you will need some time to adjust to the challenge. Motion blurring is set to default, and I am still unsure what makes the game look better or more realistic. I have personally turned it off. GRID's general visual appearance seems to be hazy to begin with (from dust, smoke, etc), and this cannot be changed. Winning races or achieving podium finishes is desirable, but not mandatory, as you will still earn money for yourself and the team. The replay/flashback system works well and allows you to correct some of your driving mistakes per race. Personalizing your cars' colors, numbers, and patterns is limited but very nice. Sponsor decals placement is also fun and interesting to look at, as real brands are used. Unfortunately, you cannot upgrade your car parts. All you are allowed to do is purchase and sell cars, new or used. Some cars handle horribly, even if they are very expensive. GRID has some voice acting, and all I have heard was excellent. Depending on the person's origin, even their accent will be different and localized. Your team's employee and teammate will often relay important and informative radio messages to you. Damage received from driving is of great detail for all cars participating in the race. The damage incurred to the tracks are also vivid and lively, including tires, barricades, and railings. Even if you cannot get a podium finish at any race, you are allowed to retry it any time, for as many times as you would like. Although GRID is supposed to be more arcade style than a simulation, the way the cars and tracks feel surpass my expectations greatly. All competitions are challenging, requiring much effort from the player in order to win. As you go higher up the license levels, the difficulty becomes even more strenuous, if that was even possible. The difficulty makes the game so frustrating, that you will not bare to play for more than about two hours at a time. Because of the steep difficulty, winning gives you the experience of true accomplishment. Skill developing in this game is masterful and rewarding. Every single race is tense and exciting, every single time you try. There is a limited amount of tracks with alternative routes, but racing in them never gets boring. The rivalries you will develop between other drivers is a lot of fun. Scouting for and hiring teammates is also extremely interesting. If you hire a highly skilled teammate, he will be your biggest rival and toughest opponent in most races. Sometimes, your teammates become real nuisances, as they bang, scrape, and tip your car off the track. The Drift races are my absolute favorites. They are extremely fun, and are full of non-stop action at every turn. The game seems to have crashing issues during saving times and quitting times. As far as the starting grid goes, it makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. There are no qualification steps at all, and it seems that the starting grid is determined at random, which makes it rather silly, unrealistic, and as if you were excluded from a part of the competition. The career mode is somewhat incomplete if you expect GRID to be a total simulation. There are truly no means of securing your own earned starting grid position, nor are you able to tweak your cars. Once you win all events, become the number one driver in the world, and your team becomes the number one team in the world, the game presents you with a prestige opportunity to race against a famous driver from a famous team. This particular race is one-on-one and the difficulty setting is adjusted to Extreme and you are only allowed to flashback one single time. This makes the race close to impossible. The cars, tracks, physics, effects, sounds, and environments are beautiful. There is a lot of excitement and fun to be had with GRID. In the end, this is one of the most frustrating games I have ever played in terms of difficulty. The lack of preliminary race steps, qualification laps, vehicle tweaking, and customization leaves a lot of detail to be desired. There is a lot to love in GRID, but there is also enough frustration. It took me about 31 hours to be the number one driver in the world and the number one team in the world.… Expand
  66. timeformime
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    First, this game is best played with an Xbox controller, so PC purists should be warned that it doesn't work as well with a keyboard. In my opinion, this is true of most of Codemasters' racing games, and racing games in general. But if you do have a controller and an OK pc, you'll be treated to a really finely tuned experience with good graphics, though, as it's a 2008 game, they're aFirst, this game is best played with an Xbox controller, so PC purists should be warned that it doesn't work as well with a keyboard. In my opinion, this is true of most of Codemasters' racing games, and racing games in general. But if you do have a controller and an OK pc, you'll be treated to a really finely tuned experience with good graphics, though, as it's a 2008 game, they're a little blurry and not up to Dirt 2/3 standards. The game itself is all about the race, like they said in promos. The handling of every car feels different, and the strength of the game comes from the subtlety of the handling, not a stable of cars. In fact, you don't get a stable of cars. But that turns out to be a good thing, because it forces you to focus on mastering the controls, cornering etc, all for 4+ classes of cars. Muscle and Club GT couldn't feel more different, and you can't get that kind of experience outside of this game on PC, so here's hoping Codies sees fit to come out with a sequel in the next few years. Codies, the silent PC users who love racing games thank you for sticking with our console, because without you our platform's options for racing would be pitiful.… Expand
  67. b_tomi
    Nov 2, 2011
    3
    I have been a racing game fan for a long time, starting with Stunts and TD2 on an AT-286, completing the NFS series, starting serious simulation games with Grand Prix Legends and went on to GTR 2, Richard Burns Rally and Race 07. I both had lot of fun with arcade and simulation titles, top-sellers like Test Drive Unlimited and hardly-known ones such as World Racing 2.

    I am only writing    I have been a racing game fan for a long time, starting with Stunts and TD2 on an AT-286, completing the NFS series, starting serious simulation games with Grand Prix Legends and went on to GTR 2, Richard Burns Rally and Race 07. I both had lot of fun with arcade and simulation titles, top-sellers like Test Drive Unlimited and hardly-known ones such as World Racing 2.

    I am only writing this to give some background to the fact that Racedriver: GRID is the VERY FIRST RACING GAME I DID NOT ENJOY AT ALL.

    Yes, the graphics is amazing. And the damage model, too. But the driving model combines the worst of arcade and simulation. I don't mind an unrealistic driving style as long as it's fun and has some consistency. In the NFS series (Underground, Most Wanted) it works out well: you have almost unlimited grip and easy control, but you can still use tricks like load transfer forcing the care to over-/understeer. In GRID, you can randomly lose control, the force-feedback does not work and the car gives you no information what's going on. Keyboard, game-pad, steering wheen - none of them works.

    I bought it on Steam for 3.49 EUR as a 75% discount. It was not worth it. I still think I was lucky not buying it for the original price.    … Expand
  68. HerHavuzun
    Oct 31, 2011
    7
    Definitely better than SHIFT. Playing it with a xbox 360 gamepad, the steering is smooth but sometimes unresponsive. Too much physical contact during racing. All races feel like demolition car races.
  69. ArtAnonim0
    Oct 27, 2011
    6
    Shortly: strange physics, frustrating AI, no possibility of learning a track without having to struggle with opponents. Codemasters have ruined a decent idea - it seems like developers weren't sure what they wanted to make. What we have is a mix of racing sim and arcade, two totally different types of racing games. Racing without any assists ends up with trying to keep the car on theShortly: strange physics, frustrating AI, no possibility of learning a track without having to struggle with opponents. Codemasters have ruined a decent idea - it seems like developers weren't sure what they wanted to make. What we have is a mix of racing sim and arcade, two totally different types of racing games. Racing without any assists ends up with trying to keep the car on the track, enabling them causes weird behaviour of it. It might be enjoyable after some time, but only if you are a very patient person.

    If you want to find a game styled like this, I'd recommend NFS Shift instead of GRID.    … Expand
  70. bling581
    Oct 2, 2011
    9
    Graphics are awesome and the array of cars available is impressive. Many different styles of racing to satisfy just about anyone. I don't play enough racing games to know how realistic the physics are, but it's definitely challenging. I'm used to playing the Need for Speed arcade style driving games where you spend most of the time with your "thumb on the gas". Took a while just to startGraphics are awesome and the array of cars available is impressive. Many different styles of racing to satisfy just about anyone. I don't play enough racing games to know how realistic the physics are, but it's definitely challenging. I'm used to playing the Need for Speed arcade style driving games where you spend most of the time with your "thumb on the gas". Took a while just to start winning on Normal, can't wait to try higher difficulties. I agree the AI is a bit wonky but I'm hoping they "smarten up" on higher difficulty levels. Expect lots of crashes and jams at the beginning of a race.… Expand
  71. Sidewayz
    Aug 7, 2011
    4
    I am a big fan of Codies, especially after having played their rally games. The original Dirt was an absolute masterpiece and outshines later titles like Dirt 2. The Collin McRae series before Dirt was also a lot of fun. I bought this game with high expectations, but what I have experienced is quite discouraging.

    To begin with, there is no qualifying mode - so you end up wherever the    I am a big fan of Codies, especially after having played their rally games. The original Dirt was an absolute masterpiece and outshines later titles like Dirt 2. The Collin McRae series before Dirt was also a lot of fun. I bought this game with high expectations, but what I have experienced is quite discouraging.

    To begin with, there is no qualifying mode - so you end up wherever the game feels fit to place you. This means that you have to work your way up to first position from last (which can be as far back as 20th position for touring car races) - all in a span of 2 measly laps. This requires you to drive in a very aggressive manner to score points... let alone a victory. I'd accept this if Grid were an arcade racing title, but judging by the reactions of the competitor's AI, the game tries to punish you if you push too hard. If you blast inside an apex so as to overtake, expect the car next to you to plow directly into your flank. This is rarely recoverable, at least if your competitor hits you with their nose - however, if they hit you side on, you will definitely lose all steering and end up spun out or in a wall. Collisions generally result in your car being thrown off the track, whilst the car you collided with suffers absolutely no consequence.

    The game encourages you to turn up the difficulty level, so you generally feel compelled to play in 'Extreme'. At this difficulty, you notice that competitors in the same class (and even the same car) have much more grip in an apex than you do. I find that I reach the absolute maximum of understeer whilst the car in front of me (in many cases, my team-mate, who's supposedly in the exact same car) continues to accelerate and pull away through the apex. The only way to catch up is to cheat and cut through the apex. At the limit, even decelerating won't correct understeer - you are required to brake in order to get back in line. This poses another problem - cars behind you will dart past and maintain their line at much higher speeds than what you will find possible.

    Overall, I'm very glad that I didn't buy this game sooner. I was contemplating purchasing it at the start of the year, where it was priced in the $30+ bracket. Just manages to be worth the $6 dollars I spent on it now.    … Collapse
  72. stuffpersecond
    Aug 1, 2011
    3
    This game has so much potential but falls way short. This is the most ridiculous racing game ever. It is almost impossible to keep your car on the track and it doesn't help that the AI drivers just drive over you if you are in their way. They only good thing about this game is the graphics. I really wanted to like this game but it just makes me want to throw my controller through the monitor.
  73. CRL
    Jul 25, 2011
    2
    I loved this game as a console game, and because of that I decided to buy it for PC. What I failed to realize is that if you don't feel like throwing away another twenty-five or thirty dollars on a Gamepad or an Xbox controller, this game is nearly impossible to play. Irony at it's finest: physics so well designed that it makes the game impossible to play. Or maybe it's just a way toI loved this game as a console game, and because of that I decided to buy it for PC. What I failed to realize is that if you don't feel like throwing away another twenty-five or thirty dollars on a Gamepad or an Xbox controller, this game is nearly impossible to play. Irony at it's finest: physics so well designed that it makes the game impossible to play. Or maybe it's just a way to make people buy overpriced controllers. Also, it's a total graphics leech. My processor is on par with the recommendations, and yet I still have to play it in 1024x768. Then to add to that, the official multiplayer servers were shut down and the single player isn't the greatest. So, if you want a racing game that doesn't need a controller and you don't have a quad-core processor, just buy NFS.… Expand
  74. Majorursa
    Apr 9, 2011
    3
    This is probably the last game by Codemasters I will ever have bought. What a load of c**p. Anyone who even mentions the 'excellent driving realism' of this toy-game is too young to have a drivers license. Not only is this game not about racing at all, it isn't even fun as an arcade-racer. Absolutely heartless and loveless product, built for the spoiled and shallow kids with ADD. Bah.
    And    This is probably the last game by Codemasters I will ever have bought. What a load of c**p. Anyone who even mentions the 'excellent driving realism' of this toy-game is too young to have a drivers license. Not only is this game not about racing at all, it isn't even fun as an arcade-racer. Absolutely heartless and loveless product, built for the spoiled and shallow kids with ADD. Bah.
    And why is it so hard to retool a button on my G25 to something else?    … Expand
  75. cambria
    Oct 22, 2010
    10
    Every RED rated review for GRID suffers from the same problem: Their own bad driving. The physics are great, The AI tries to finesse their turning when in close proximity to you or others, giving a small amount of intelligence to them. They don't want to be hit! People say there needs to be a 'speed limit' so one doesn't go flying into walls? These cars are equipped with both standardEvery RED rated review for GRID suffers from the same problem: Their own bad driving. The physics are great, The AI tries to finesse their turning when in close proximity to you or others, giving a small amount of intelligence to them. They don't want to be hit! People say there needs to be a 'speed limit' so one doesn't go flying into walls? These cars are equipped with both standard brakes and an emergency brake, and the ability to NOT floor the gas at all times. Try it. Once you ease up on the throttle a little and practice your braking, it gets easy to dominate the simple circuit, but fret not, raising the difficulty will provide plenty of new challenges. This is the street version of DiRT 2, and when people say it should be "like dirt", they should take note that it is by the same publisher and pretty much a clone of DiRT2's engine with a fresh set of textures and no truck/buggy racing. What this game gives up in diversity of vehicle class, it makes up for with beautiful, fun tracks, and rewarding, precision driving.… Expand
  76. smiffy
    Sep 15, 2010
    5
    Graphics are really nice and so is damage but thats about as good as this game gets. Racing is mediocre. No qualifying so you normally start toward the back. No tuning of any kind. Le Mans races are not even worth compleating if you make just one mistake, because you have no chance of catching up before the chequred flag is waved. Drift races are nigh on impossible on street circuits.Graphics are really nice and so is damage but thats about as good as this game gets. Racing is mediocre. No qualifying so you normally start toward the back. No tuning of any kind. Le Mans races are not even worth compleating if you make just one mistake, because you have no chance of catching up before the chequred flag is waved. Drift races are nigh on impossible on street circuits. AI and handling doesn't even pretend to be realistic, this is an arcade racer through and through, so if you have a steering wheel heres a tip, don't bother getting it out for this game cos its more trouble than its worth, stick with keyboard its far easier. This is not a terrible game so long as you don't expect too much, its more aimed at console gamers where they don't know any better.… Expand
  77. SeanA.
    Apr 22, 2010
    9
    This is the most fun racing game I have played to date. I keep coming back to it months after I bought it. At first it takes awhile to get the hang of it but once you master how the game works it is truly amazing. There isn't a large selection of cars but that isn't what this game is about, it's about the fun of the race. I would give it a ten but I have a couple gripes This is the most fun racing game I have played to date. I keep coming back to it months after I bought it. At first it takes awhile to get the hang of it but once you master how the game works it is truly amazing. There isn't a large selection of cars but that isn't what this game is about, it's about the fun of the race. I would give it a ten but I have a couple gripes with the game. One is that you can't tune your car (although this I don't really care about, it is nice to improve your cars), and two the multiplayer is great but a fare amount of the servers don't have collisions, which is stupid it takes the race out of the race if you can just go through people. Love it love it love it. BUY THIS GAME.… Expand
  78. SeU
    Apr 10, 2010
    6
    Very fun & good looking game, but it is so arcade. The cars spin out at the slightest provocation for no real reason (just to name one minor issue)... If this game would have been as realistic as it was fun, it would truly have been one of the best racing games of all time.
  79. ScottJ
    Mar 31, 2010
    9
    Pretty fantastic game. Great graphics. Great cars. Great feel. AI isn't robotic feeling. It's great when you see that they can crash on their own, probably my favorite part. Only thing I find lacking in the pc version is I couldn't find a way to remap some of the things, such as the replay buttons. PS3 version is much more convenient in this respect; everything's Pretty fantastic game. Great graphics. Great cars. Great feel. AI isn't robotic feeling. It's great when you see that they can crash on their own, probably my favorite part. Only thing I find lacking in the pc version is I couldn't find a way to remap some of the things, such as the replay buttons. PS3 version is much more convenient in this respect; everything's mapped to the wheel (if using one). Great game though, can't wait for the second one.… Expand
  80. StuartH.
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    Easily the one of the best racing games i have ever played it combines arcade racers with simulation for an awsome experience. and teh graphics for a 2 year old game are awsome i get over 50fps with my HD 5770 on max graphics.
  81. FrankZ
    Jan 12, 2010
    9
    great game the AI is the best I have seen in a racing game. I gave it a 9 and that's comparing it to 2009 standards even though the game is older. the Solo - play game is very solid you can pick where you start in the race but it doesn't matter much because the AI at the front of the pack is extremely aggressive and will make you work to keep a leading position. and the car and great game the AI is the best I have seen in a racing game. I gave it a 9 and that's comparing it to 2009 standards even though the game is older. the Solo - play game is very solid you can pick where you start in the race but it doesn't matter much because the AI at the front of the pack is extremely aggressive and will make you work to keep a leading position. and the car and track selection is vast . I'm not a huge fan of drift style racing but this game makes even that fun to do. Multiplayer is very well done . they could have cut down on the lobby time and voting on tracks . but the gameplay once the race starts is very good. the game is a few years old now and can be picked up pretty cheap and it's better than just about every other racing game that's currently new. if you don't have it buy it and have fun with a inexpensive racing game that's very very good.… Expand
  82. MaxiK
    Jan 4, 2010
    2
    Frustrating AI, always starting from behind (7-12 position) and you need to battle to get through. Even when you're doing well there will be a crash just in front of you which will smash your car and push you back till the end. Apart from this ridiculous idea and AI game is not bad, but it just kills it.
  83. StuartA
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    Abusolutly amazing it is hard and a bit of a challenge at time but with a bit of time u get the hang of it and start winning for and just fiddle with the the steering senstivity if u are having problems like i did. and graphics are stunning i play it on max on my HD5770 and it is amazing
  84. ZiggyK
    Dec 25, 2009
    9
    This should of been 08 game of the year, congratulations for code masters for creating a masterpiece. Great graphics, fun driving, a game everyone can play without getting bored.
  85. Dragos1
    Dec 23, 2009
    10
    awesome game. been playing it for 9 months and still not getting bored, demolition derby multiplayer all the way :D
  86. MichaelR
    Dec 22, 2009
    10
    While not necessarily the most realistic racing game, this is definitely the most fun I've had since Geoff Crammond's F1GP. Note, I played it with keyboard only, with driving assists. With some games (eg NFS) this would make it impossible to handle the cars, but with GRID it is fine.
  87. DanD
    Dec 16, 2009
    9
    Fun, exciting, challenging, and beautiful. It's not like most other racing games where you are told what to do for each corner. Like Gran Turismo for example. This just adds to the realism in my opinion. Also, there are tons of different classes to race in; everything from old school muscle cars, all the way up to multi-million dollar prototypes. There is also a drift class as well Fun, exciting, challenging, and beautiful. It's not like most other racing games where you are told what to do for each corner. Like Gran Turismo for example. This just adds to the realism in my opinion. Also, there are tons of different classes to race in; everything from old school muscle cars, all the way up to multi-million dollar prototypes. There is also a drift class as well as demoliton derby.… Expand
  88. magicalgittis
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    this game is amazing... If you like a challenge, you are smart, and you like racing, then you will love this game. If you are stupid, untalented, or clumbsy, don't but this game. You'll rage quit b4 u start.
  89. AbdulA.
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    Wow, By far, this game is amazing. The graphics, the feel, the customization, the variety. I got this on blackfriday from Steam (very cheap). The game is just simply fun and exciting. It may be hard at first, but just remember, your goal is not always to be first. Don't expect first place, first race, first time playing. Enjoy the challenge, learn some skills! It is not an easy game Wow, By far, this game is amazing. The graphics, the feel, the customization, the variety. I got this on blackfriday from Steam (very cheap). The game is just simply fun and exciting. It may be hard at first, but just remember, your goal is not always to be first. Don't expect first place, first race, first time playing. Enjoy the challenge, learn some skills! It is not an easy game but it is a great one once you play a few times and get a hold of it!… Expand
  90. BradJ
    Nov 26, 2009
    1
    Can't choose your own car. Can't tune your car. Can't paint your own car. Can't drive your own car. Can't do practice laps. Can't do qualifying. Can't do time trial. Can't have fun. Looks nice. There is no feedback from the car. You can't tell if you are near the limit so you always go over the limit and crash. The cars don't have a sense Can't choose your own car. Can't tune your car. Can't paint your own car. Can't drive your own car. Can't do practice laps. Can't do qualifying. Can't do time trial. Can't have fun. Looks nice. There is no feedback from the car. You can't tell if you are near the limit so you always go over the limit and crash. The cars don't have a sense of inertia. Speed is only relative to the cars you are raceing against which drive like the AI in Mario Kart. In a world were Grand Turismo exists, there is no point in GRID.… Expand
  91. TeaBag
    Nov 26, 2009
    10
    I have been playing this game for quite some time now, and i can't come up with anything bad to say about the game. I play this game in combination with a G25 steeringwheel and accessories and it all feels good and works like a charm, the steering can be quite sensitive but that is adjustable so i cannot discredit the game for it. The Graphics are the best i have ever seen in a game, I have been playing this game for quite some time now, and i can't come up with anything bad to say about the game. I play this game in combination with a G25 steeringwheel and accessories and it all feels good and works like a charm, the steering can be quite sensitive but that is adjustable so i cannot discredit the game for it. The Graphics are the best i have ever seen in a game, the feeling of speed is realistic and the complexity of the gameplay makes this game somewhat alive for me. This one stays on my desktop until the next Grid is released!… Expand
  92. Dirk
    Oct 9, 2009
    8
    I will test the game with a steering wheel when I get mine back from a friend that is using it now. I hope that will provide even better control. Now I am playing the game with a (logitech) gamepad and it works great. You can play the game with non XBOX controllers but you need to replace an xml file to get your pad working properly. The game is a lot of fun (more then TOCA imo) and I I will test the game with a steering wheel when I get mine back from a friend that is using it now. I hope that will provide even better control. Now I am playing the game with a (logitech) gamepad and it works great. You can play the game with non XBOX controllers but you need to replace an xml file to get your pad working properly. The game is a lot of fun (more then TOCA imo) and I have given it an 8 because it is fun, easy to play, all about racing and it has great looking graphics. I have to admit that I miss some things. Car set-up is not included and, allthough I am not someone that spends hours tuning all possible settings of a car, I would rather have seen it included. There are not so many cars that you can buy (45 I believe) and that feels limited when you're used to 500 cars or more in, for example, Gran Turismo. For me it's not a big issue as you usually will only drive a few of those 500 cars. You have to navigate through the menu's with the keyboard so the bad implementation of the gamepad is definitely a negative point (but it works great while racing). GRID is a great racing game that provides reasonably realistic car behavior that is not as hard and unforgiving for mistakes as simulation games (GTR) but much better then arcade racing games.… Expand
  93. lugduweb
    Oct 7, 2009
    10
    The graphics of this games are really impressive. For me, it's really the best 2008 game The game is quite difficult at the start, then you get used to it and it becomes really fun. Note that It requires a very good gfx card to get all game dimension.
  94. MichaelZ
    Sep 19, 2009
    10
    This game,is the first game that really truly amazed me.After all the years i have played the Need For Speed titles,this game dosen't compare to the NFS titles..It's psyhics are simply far more evolved than in the NFS series,and most of the racing games i have played.(arcade style games,and or simulation.) If you play the game on full-assists then it has an arcade-like This game,is the first game that really truly amazed me.After all the years i have played the Need For Speed titles,this game dosen't compare to the NFS titles..It's psyhics are simply far more evolved than in the NFS series,and most of the racing games i have played.(arcade style games,and or simulation.) If you play the game on full-assists then it has an arcade-like feeling,but without them,it is almoust as good as a rock solid racing simulator.And besides the circuit racing,the developers included touge,mindight touge and drift races.Those are my favourite races,because no game ever before (from what i played,and know.) made,had those races dedicated,or in other words:official support for that race type.And it has very little derby action,but even that little race type has it's own fun.This game truly deserves a 10.… Expand
  95. Tom
    Sep 17, 2009
    5
    Physics? Car feeling? This game is absolutely horrible in terms of steering, ESPECIALLY when using a wheel. Even with the wheel weight set to maximum you can drive 200km/h you can spin the steering wheel like a Fiat Punto with car park assist or something. Driving in GRID feels more like a boat race to me. The only good thing about this game is the car damage and graphics.
  96. StasS
    Aug 22, 2009
    1
    I love racing games that's the only reason I give it 1 instead of 0. The game is simply impossible even if you have a racing wheel. Even on the basic difficulty. Don't buy it. That's my advice.
  97. Ervin
    Aug 20, 2009
    2
    The graphics are pretty nice if you're into eyecandy visuals rather than realism, and it doesn't bother me personally. It has some nice and original features, but for the most part the game is unplayable. The controls are simply brain damaged. One tap on the turn and the car veers off to the side, so there's basically no control what so ever. Most of the time I just watched The graphics are pretty nice if you're into eyecandy visuals rather than realism, and it doesn't bother me personally. It has some nice and original features, but for the most part the game is unplayable. The controls are simply brain damaged. One tap on the turn and the car veers off to the side, so there's basically no control what so ever. Most of the time I just watched my car jump from side to side on the track, and fly into the opposite wall at every other turn. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a crappy player. I've played numerous racing games before this, and they were all at least playable unlike Grid. It wont allow me increase the resolution to a proper amount for some ridiculous reason. The graphics settings are simplified to appeal to the mentally ill player population. All these problems I have found less than half an hour, and I quite honestly don't want to play any more than that.… Expand
  98. BenW
    Jul 12, 2009
    10
    This is probably my favorite racing game since burnout 3. It is just so much fun to play. It definitely isn't a sim, but the flashbacks and the easy controls make it a lot of fun. Maybe not a game for gran turismo fans but if you like fun racers like burnout and need for speed but with a sim sort of feel, I definitely recommend it.
  99. chad
    Jul 12, 2009
    2
    The controls for the cars are horrible. I'm using an Xbox360 controller, which is about all that is supported by the game. Spent 14.99 for this game on steam and feel like I was ripped off. Grahpics are good, but the cars just don't handle right. How the hell did this game get such good reviews?
  100. Dylz.
    Jun 23, 2009
    10
    Best Driving game thus far, tops all NFS and similar. coming from a drift/track background the best physics engine out there. And for those that doubt the physics, spend a day on the track and you'll think twice. Only downfall kamikaze AI's. Awesome graphics.
  101. Sidewayz
    Aug 7, 2011
    4
    I am a big fan of Codies, especially after having played their rally games. The original Dirt was an absolute masterpiece and outshines later titles like Dirt 2. The Collin McRae series before Dirt was also a lot of fun. I bought this game with high expectations, but what I have experienced is quite discouraging.

    To begin with, there is no qualifying mode - so you end up wherever the    I am a big fan of Codies, especially after having played their rally games. The original Dirt was an absolute masterpiece and outshines later titles like Dirt 2. The Collin McRae series before Dirt was also a lot of fun. I bought this game with high expectations, but what I have experienced is quite discouraging.

    To begin with, there is no qualifying mode - so you end up wherever the game feels fit to place you. This means that you have to work your way up to first position from last (which can be as far back as 20th position for touring car races) - all in a span of 2 measly laps. This requires you to drive in a very aggressive manner to score points... let alone a victory. I'd accept this if Grid were an arcade racing title, but judging by the reactions of the competitor's AI, the game tries to punish you if you push too hard. If you blast inside an apex so as to overtake, expect the car next to you to plow directly into your flank. This is rarely recoverable, at least if your competitor hits you with their nose - however, if they hit you side on, you will definitely lose all steering and end up spun out or in a wall. Collisions generally result in your car being thrown off the track, whilst the car you collided with suffers absolutely no consequence.

    The game encourages you to turn up the difficulty level, so you generally feel compelled to play in 'Extreme'. At this difficulty, you notice that competitors in the same class (and even the same car) have much more grip in an apex than you do. I find that I reach the absolute maximum of understeer whilst the car in front of me (in many cases, my team-mate, who's supposedly in the exact same car) continues to accelerate and pull away through the apex. The only way to catch up is to cheat and cut through the apex. At the limit, even decelerating won't correct understeer - you are required to brake in order to get back in line. This poses another problem - cars behind you will dart past and maintain their line at much higher speeds than what you will find possible.

    Overall, I'm very glad that I didn't buy this game sooner. I was contemplating purchasing it at the start of the year, where it was priced in the $30+ bracket. Just manages to be worth the $6 dollars I spent on it now.    … Collapse
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#8 Best PC Game of 2008
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#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. VideoGamer
    90
    Race Driver: GRID is tearing up the tarmac this summer without a challenger in site.
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  2. GameTap
    90
    While the game's focus is clearly on driving, managing sponsors right will double or triple the income of winning an event and is a fun minigame on its own; making lots of money is crucial to entering higher-level, ultra-costly racing series.
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  3. PC Zone UK
    88
    Codemasters' racing studio know what they're doing and have again got the key elements right.
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