Project CARS

 PlayStation 4
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  1. BlackEelGang
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Simply Outstanding racing Sim and leaves the rest for dead as far as the PS4 goes.
    Stunning graphics, great physics, the cars sound perfect and theres a huge amount of settings for the cars.
    The weather systems great, at 70 odd cars its a bit light in the line up but theres plenty of quality. Best racing game on PS4 and daylight second, just pull the trigger if your on the fence, you'll    Simply Outstanding racing Sim and leaves the rest for dead as far as the PS4 goes.
    Stunning graphics, great physics, the cars sound perfect and theres a huge amount of settings for the cars.
    The weather systems great, at 70 odd cars its a bit light in the line up but theres plenty of quality.
    Best racing game on PS4 and daylight second, just pull the trigger if your on the fence, you'll thank me later ;)
    cheers    … Expand
  2. denizenX
    May 13, 2015
    9
    Finally! I'm a huge racing fan and have been waiting for a next-gen version of a real SIM. With NFS and Driveclub being the only real offerings, I almost even considered buying the Xbox One because of Forza and a lack of racing titles. Newcomers beware! This is an unforgiving title that demands a precision, patience and its certainly far from a pick up and play arcade experience withFinally! I'm a huge racing fan and have been waiting for a next-gen version of a real SIM. With NFS and Driveclub being the only real offerings, I almost even considered buying the Xbox One because of Forza and a lack of racing titles. Newcomers beware! This is an unforgiving title that demands a precision, patience and its certainly far from a pick up and play arcade experience with rewinds and ridiculous drifting (thank god). That being said, I think its refreshing in that it is an experience that SIM racing fans have been waiting for and missing. Our last taste was Gran Turismo 6, a re-hash of GT5 that really stands alone in this genre. This game has it all, brilliant physics, beautiful visuals, extensive customization and most importantly, it truly feels like you're driving these cars. Well done Slightly Mad. Codemasters should take note.… Expand
  3. AT_17
    May 12, 2015
    9
    The hardcore motorsport fans who just have consoles have been left frustrated over the generations with the lack of realistic driving simulation games. Project CARS is a game which requires a lot of effort to master, particularly for those new to the genre. It is designed for steering wheel users and also controller users, which is very difficult to achieve.

    The career mode is simple.    The hardcore motorsport fans who just have consoles have been left frustrated over the generations with the lack of realistic driving simulation games. Project CARS is a game which requires a lot of effort to master, particularly for those new to the genre. It is designed for steering wheel users and also controller users, which is very difficult to achieve.

    The career mode is simple. You can select various paths to climb the motorsport ladder. There are also time trials and practice modes available, not to mention weekly online events for prizes.
    The multiplayer is well structured. 16-players can compete together in various settings such as different weather, qualifying & private races.

    Due to the game being community funded, it is clear some car manufacturers were hesitant on allowing their cars to be manipulated into the game, but DLC is on the way to expand on each series. The track list is fantastic, featuring many classic circuits around the globe which are missed on other games. Furthermore, in case some of the audience were wondering, Project CARS is very different to the Need for Speed Shift series, which was an arcade racer. Some motorsport fanatics may be frustrated with the lack of compatible wheels on the Playstation 4, but pairing a recommended wheel with Project CARS is jaw-dropping.

    Project CARS is possibly the best racing game on consoles ever. Despite a few glitches in the physics on release, the physics and handling model is almost as good as those found in racing sims like Assetto Corsa. Fans of the TOCA series should really enjoy this. Slightly Mad Studios has a bright future with this series. A community based game, featuring what the fans really want, can provide huge success. This is the case here. A must-buy for hardcore racing fans.    … Expand
  4. Edworld
    May 14, 2015
    10
    A very very good game especially if you're a fan of cars or have any experience in rim racing games. Everything is so well made and optimized, which generates good feeling and is a delight from the first time you play it.
  5. Isaacz93
    Jun 3, 2015
    8
    Project CARS is a well accomplished sim with a great depth but this comes with a price. Now i have read complaints from people saying its too twitchy and so on;the clue is in the name:Simulator. This game may be aimed at a large market but it appeals more to sim racing fans. I have played games such as Assetto Corsa,GTR and various other racers and this is with some of the greats.

    Now i    Project CARS is a well accomplished sim with a great depth but this comes with a price. Now i have read complaints from people saying its too twitchy and so on;the clue is in the name:Simulator. This game may be aimed at a large market but it appeals more to sim racing fans. I have played games such as Assetto Corsa,GTR and various other racers and this is with some of the greats.

    Now i have a few bad points
    1)the karting is TERRIBLE not a single game has mastered this(that ive played)
    2)the lack of important Manufactures(Ferrari,Nissan,Lamborghini,ETC)
    3)BUGS!!(will be fixed soon)
    4)play with a wheel (quite obvious really)
    Overall i have enjoyed the 20+ hours ive played of this even on the pad after a bit of fiddling its a tip top racer with a few kinks to bash out    … Expand
  6. RyanMogg98
    May 12, 2015
    9
    On first playing this game I found it very difficult to adapt. Unlike Forza & Gran Turismo which were easier to adapt to I found I needed a good 4 hours to understand the mechanics of the cars. The graphics are fantastic with very few issues & the weather system is the best on any racing game I have come across. The AI are also very good in comparison to other racing games of the Genre.On first playing this game I found it very difficult to adapt. Unlike Forza & Gran Turismo which were easier to adapt to I found I needed a good 4 hours to understand the mechanics of the cars. The graphics are fantastic with very few issues & the weather system is the best on any racing game I have come across. The AI are also very good in comparison to other racing games of the Genre.

    Career mode offers a wide range of racing categories from which you can choose with Invitational's which give you chance to drive different cars as you go through. The button configuration is brilliant with plenty of options to choose from to make the controller as comfortable as you need.

    There is a wide variety of cars to choose from & also a large number of tracks, a lot of which I have never come across in a racing game before.

    Project cars is a brilliant Next Gen game & sets the bar for future racing games of its Genre. There is & will always be room for improvement but this is a large step in the right direction.    … Expand
  7. Jollukka1
    May 12, 2015
    8
    No explove takedowns, too hard, too realistic...4/10

    just kidding...project CARS isn't bad, it's just challeging. Im not into car games, specially SIM-ones, but i've support #MADSTUDIO that they give us decent racing game on EVERY CONSOLE with much smaller budjet than Forza ja GT, thats why car list isn't big. but this is worth buying if you want other VERY GOOD racing game on    No explove takedowns, too hard, too realistic...4/10

    just kidding...project CARS isn't bad, it's just challeging.

    Im not into car games, specially SIM-ones, but i've support #MADSTUDIO that they give us decent racing game on EVERY CONSOLE with much smaller budjet than Forza ja GT, thats why car list isn't big.

    but this is worth buying if you want other VERY GOOD racing game on future!!!
    (Im not hater, but why Xbox has so low user score? Forza fans...)    … Expand
  8. agentkay
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Project Cars is the first true next gen simulative racing game and a groundbraking one at that. It's the first racing game to present fully dynamic day/night cycle, weather, and track (grip changes based on traffic, weather), combined with advanced tire and car physics that not only rival but actually exceet of kinds like Assetto Corsa or even Iracing. Starting from tires that react notProject Cars is the first true next gen simulative racing game and a groundbraking one at that. It's the first racing game to present fully dynamic day/night cycle, weather, and track (grip changes based on traffic, weather), combined with advanced tire and car physics that not only rival but actually exceet of kinds like Assetto Corsa or even Iracing. Starting from tires that react not only to track tempertures and cool/heat up based on the track tempertures but also by the tempertures of the brakes (that properly simulated by heat and wear) and rims that function as a heatsink, tires age and blister physically if abused, flatspots can lead to punctures and hitting walls or other cars hard causes the tires/suspensition to misalign. Volumetric throttle that is affected by weather/humidity and altitude is just one component of so many that are so highly detailed and simulated that once you grasps and feel the difference it makes when you drive with cars in this simulation at the limit, that it starts to immerse you to a whole nother level.

    The amazing graphics and sound vastly help bringing and aiding the immersion and the sense of speed is incredible. Project Cars is very well optimized and runs exceptionally well even on older Nvidia GPU's however AMD GPU drivers still need a lot of work but that is a common problem.

    Another highlight of Project Cars are the incredible cars. They are the most detailed and best build cars in any racing game to date. The game is worth a purchase just for the cars and their amazing sounds alone and with the combination of the previously mentioned top-class physics.

    The racing tracks, which most are laser scanned, are build with huge attention to detail and passion and easily compete with reference racing tracks from likes of Iracing. Even the ones that are not laser scanned have realistically placed bumps which bring your Forcefeedback to life.

    Forcefeedback is another area where Project Car shines and leaves it's compeditors in its digital dust. It's highly adjustable/configureable to tailor anyones preferences and no sign of canned/faked effects but instead full of details that immerses you further to another level. The FFB is class leading beating already great Iracing FFB.

    The racing AI is excellent, aggressive but respectful of your car if you respect theirs. Give them room just like in real life, they will give you room as well. Side by side racing is not only very possible with that approach but happens all the time.

    The sheer amount of content you get in form of cars and tracks make this a great buy and highly recommendation for any racing/driving game fan! The level of immersion by graphics, sound, physics is something that can't be described by words but HAS to be experienced on your own.

    A mild warning, once you go to Project Cars and get fully immersed, you can't really go back to other simulators, it's that GOOD!

    Enjoy racing everyone!    … Expand
  9. ressac
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Игра оправдала ожидания в общем. Физика на высшем уровне и на много превосходит GT6. Графика для консоли сойдёт, но не будет забывать что это симулятор. От шифта(nfs shift) в игре ничего нет, не слушайте не доброжелателей. К минусам можно отнести разве что количество машин и не совсем удобное управление на джойстике, но и игра сделана под руль. В общем как и сказала в начале, игра мнеИгра оправдала ожидания в общем. Физика на высшем уровне и на много превосходит GT6. Графика для консоли сойдёт, но не будет забывать что это симулятор. От шифта(nfs shift) в игре ничего нет, не слушайте не доброжелателей. К минусам можно отнести разве что количество машин и не совсем удобное управление на джойстике, но и игра сделана под руль. В общем как и сказала в начале, игра мне понравилась, если вы скучаете по онлайн покатушкам GT5 и GT6, то игру стоит брать не думая ;)… Expand
  10. thehenman
    May 17, 2015
    8
    Very well made driving sim. Not an arcade game at all. Hard to master because of that. But polished and rewarding. Good verity of cars and locations good online mode ect. Few bugs, and great visuals and sound design. Great.
  11. ThiouZ
    May 12, 2015
    9
    Project Cars ou la nouvelle référence des simulations ! Après plus d'une dizaine d'heures de jeu avec le volant Thrustmaster T80, je peux vous dire que le pilotage est grisant, on prend son pied a chatouiller du chrono surtout en multijoueurs online =). Alors certes le mode carrière est bon mais sans plus à cause de l'IA des adversaires surtout... mais largement suffisant pour apprendreProject Cars ou la nouvelle référence des simulations ! Après plus d'une dizaine d'heures de jeu avec le volant Thrustmaster T80, je peux vous dire que le pilotage est grisant, on prend son pied a chatouiller du chrono surtout en multijoueurs online =). Alors certes le mode carrière est bon mais sans plus à cause de l'IA des adversaires surtout... mais largement suffisant pour apprendre les véhicules et les circuits saison après saison. Niveau graphisme sur PS4 c'est beau, équivalent à la version PC en moyen/élevé résolution 1080p 60 fps. Les effets sonores et sons des moteurs sont superbes aussi bien en vue à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur de l'habitacle. Quelque bugs dans certaines courses multijoueurs seront corrigés prochainement par des mises à jours, nous pouvons faire confiance aux développeurs. Bref vous m'avez compris, ce jeu est LA SIMULATION sur PS4, foncez l'acheter vous ne le regretterez pas ! :-)… Expand
  12. Madmaz
    May 12, 2015
    8
    Where do i start, overall this is a great game, quite a comprehensive choice of cars , a good number of tracks as well. On the track , where it matters, its still a great drive, the handling of the different cars is quite realistic and is different for every car, as it should be. Lots of tuning options for you sim racers or if your a bit more casual at racing games like me then the stockWhere do i start, overall this is a great game, quite a comprehensive choice of cars , a good number of tracks as well. On the track , where it matters, its still a great drive, the handling of the different cars is quite realistic and is different for every car, as it should be. Lots of tuning options for you sim racers or if your a bit more casual at racing games like me then the stock setting is still good.

    The game is very much tailored to the user in almost every dept, you want to start at F1 you can, you dont have to unlock anything in this game its all there ready for you. You can still start at the bottom and work our way up if you want to though. So this is a good racing game, but it falls short of being a great one.

    Problems plague this game as its clearly unfinished. The Ai can be inconsistent, causing all sorts of problems like ramming you off the track, ignoring the weather, ramming themselves into walls for no reason, your car also seems to flip over very easy when contact is made. The game also doesnt explain anything to you , you are left in the dark as to what does what , the digital manual is useless.

    But as ever im sure all these problems will be addressed in future patch's but for now its very buggy. This shouldn't put you off buying the game though as it will give you endless fun.    … Expand
  13. Bolkie
    May 25, 2015
    8
    Not perfect, but enough content and gameplay to keep me playing for a while. Career mode is confusing but online mode is really great if you can avoid the Demolition Derby racers. Graphics are really magnificent and there is a great sense of speed. There is a huge amount of different tracks, would have liked more cars. Controls on DS4 were horrible until I adjusted the settings: cannotNot perfect, but enough content and gameplay to keep me playing for a while. Career mode is confusing but online mode is really great if you can avoid the Demolition Derby racers. Graphics are really magnificent and there is a great sense of speed. There is a huge amount of different tracks, would have liked more cars. Controls on DS4 were horrible until I adjusted the settings: cannot believe they didn't choose a different default setting. Cars were uncontrollable until the settings adjustment. Whatever, if you are a racing enthusiast, and you also enjoy the challenges of sim, this is a must buy.
    I had been playing DriveClub for months, enjoyed it but sorely missed the private lobbies. Lots of my DriveClub friends bought Project Cars, so I joined the bandwagon: I don't regret it. Project Cars is a sim, and is really challenging and fun to drive.    … Expand
  14. Shumongous
    May 16, 2015
    9
    I put a 1 star review up before but hopefully this changes it to a 9. The game did not work at first but then the update was fixed for my console. Having a great time with this game now. It is pretty difficult but enjoyable.
  15. vito0719
    May 21, 2015
    8
    The career mode is really not my type. I'd like to buy cars and upgrades. Although this could be a good way to change the career mode in racing games, it's just not for me.
    The handling of this game with DS4 is very bad. Some might argue it's meant for a driving wheel. But if a game isn't designed for DS4 then it probably shouldn't have a PS4 version. I mean, Gran Turismo is a sim racing    The career mode is really not my type. I'd like to buy cars and upgrades. Although this could be a good way to change the career mode in racing games, it's just not for me.
    The handling of this game with DS4 is very bad. Some might argue it's meant for a driving wheel. But if a game isn't designed for DS4 then it probably shouldn't have a PS4 version. I mean, Gran Turismo is a sim racing game, or at least very close to one, it provides a great experience even when you are playing with a DS3 controller.    … Expand
  16. shark742
    Jun 3, 2015
    8
    Looks are amazing, honestly looks like real life (playing on PS4) Handling is also top notch, hard to master, great fun when you get it right. Only thing that lets it down is the loading times and sometimes the AI seems to cheat a bit. MUch much better than Driveclub.
  17. Carles
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    I don't know how is possible that this game has this bad opinions. I think this game is a great game in different ways. First of all, sound and graphics are totally incredible. Sun, shadows, day, night, rain… it’s all amazing how well works this game. But if the graphics and sound are great, much more amazing are physics. I’m playing this game with a wheel (Thrustmaster T150) and theI don't know how is possible that this game has this bad opinions. I think this game is a great game in different ways. First of all, sound and graphics are totally incredible. Sun, shadows, day, night, rain… it’s all amazing how well works this game. But if the graphics and sound are great, much more amazing are physics. I’m playing this game with a wheel (Thrustmaster T150) and the handling is excellent. All the cars have different handling, different response in all the possible conditions. Circuits are amazing all of them, with incredible details and great feeling of the tarmac on the Force Feedback system.
    In addition, there are lots of options in the game: you can race karts, stock cars, GT, LMP, prototypes.. and there are infinite options for your best setup in each circuit.
    I give to this game 10 points, because I think the average experience is really great and always with a huge simulation. Maybe the physics are not so perfect as Assetto Corsa (but really close), but of course this game has a really high simulation level. Better than other simulators in console (speaking in terms of physics).    … Expand
  18. angelooliveira
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    For PS4, the best one if you like simulation or close to. Its a king of game that you must practice a circuit and car many laps before start bumping the car ahead.

    If you like NFS do not buy. Project cars are suppose to be a simulator. Do not have green/red lines to follow. When you crash, your car probably your suspension will have problems. At PC I have Project Cars too and the    For PS4, the best one if you like simulation or close to. Its a king of game that you must practice a circuit and car many laps before start bumping the car ahead.

    If you like NFS do not buy. Project cars are suppose to be a simulator. Do not have green/red lines to follow. When you crash, your car probably your suspension will have problems.

    At PC I have Project Cars too and the only titles better are Assetto Corsa, Stock Car The game and NR2003.

    Pros: Visual, variety of cars and circuits, AI.
    Cons: Lack of speedway (ovals).    … Expand
  19. deanince
    May 17, 2015
    9
    First things first: this is not a game for casual driving game fans. This is an advanced simulator and you will only get the most out of the game if you are prepared to learn how to play it. There is nothing quite like it on a console, you have to look at PC software such as Assetto Corsa and iRacing to find this game's core market.

    The game can be frustrating to start with if you use a    First things first: this is not a game for casual driving game fans. This is an advanced simulator and you will only get the most out of the game if you are prepared to learn how to play it. There is nothing quite like it on a console, you have to look at PC software such as Assetto Corsa and iRacing to find this game's core market.

    The game can be frustrating to start with if you use a pad. It took me the best part of nine days to find the right deadzone and sensitivity settings, which I achieved after hours of free practice on numerous tracks using numerous cars. Project CARS is so rewarding once the right configuration is in place though.

    The only thing stopping this from getting a ten is the lack of vehicle content. This will most likely be sorted with a plethora of future DLC, but for now the game loses a mark for this. With 150-200 cars and specifically more road cars, this is a GT and Forza killer.

    Pros and cons:

    + Steep but rewarding learning curve that leads to a fantastic driving experience
    + Brilliant weather effects
    + Loads of tracks
    + Immersive career mode

    – Not enough cars
    – Some of the on-screen info is a bit small    … Expand
  20. Ozy
    May 26, 2015
    8
    If you don't want to wait for the year 2388 for the next gran turismo installment, then this is the game to buy right now! I cant spot any difference between project cars and gran turismo's driving physics and what ever other technical crap people are bringing up. However, i am confused about how exactly racing online excels you in the game. There seems to be no XP or cash won only a winIf you don't want to wait for the year 2388 for the next gran turismo installment, then this is the game to buy right now! I cant spot any difference between project cars and gran turismo's driving physics and what ever other technical crap people are bringing up. However, i am confused about how exactly racing online excels you in the game. There seems to be no XP or cash won only a win lose ratio of some sought. However i have to say, that when i wanted to race GT6 online - it probably took 30 - 90 minutes before i actually raced. That was due to long loading times a disgusting menu system and having to repair cars all the time. Project Cars reminds me of call of duty, start the game and within minutes you'll be online. So its quick and easy to start a race. I highly recommend to those who love gran turismo. Lost point for a confusing career mode and no real incentive to win online races.… Expand
  21. blopho
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    If you want something like Gran Turismo on a next-gen console but don't wait to wait for the next GT, check this one out. It's a great racing sim despite the fact that there's a very limited amount of cars to choose from when compared to the Gran Turismo series.

    However, the cars in the game all handle drastically different and each one presents a unique challenge when trying to master    If you want something like Gran Turismo on a next-gen console but don't wait to wait for the next GT, check this one out. It's a great racing sim despite the fact that there's a very limited amount of cars to choose from when compared to the Gran Turismo series.

    However, the cars in the game all handle drastically different and each one presents a unique challenge when trying to master the handling which is cool.

    The car selection in this game is around 2/3 race cars and 1/3 "other" so if you're hoping to race around in consumer-grade road cars you'll probably be disappointed.

    There doesn't seem to be any music during the race, which will turn off some.

    The controls are decent though I wish it was easier to modify the controls. You can--in theory--but the control menu that allows you to do so is so confusing it's best to simply learn the default controls.

    There's a ton of real-world tracks to choose from, although many of them have quite boring backdrops. It's hard to blame the game devs though since they probably didn't want to embellish any details that weren't there at the actual race track.

    The driving assists in this game do not--repeat--DO NOT give the game an "arcade" feel, it's a sim through and through. If you want an arcade-type racer on Ps4, check out Driveclub.    … Expand
  22. ToFewViews
    Jun 22, 2015
    8
    Project Cars is possibly the most realistic racing game out at the moment, Go karts, Open Wheel racing and even F1 cars are all able to be driven in Project Cars. All vehicles are unlocked and available to drive from the start of the game and it focuses the game more on Progressing yourself in story mode and learning how to drive said cars properly. There isn't "Credit" or "Money" toProject Cars is possibly the most realistic racing game out at the moment, Go karts, Open Wheel racing and even F1 cars are all able to be driven in Project Cars. All vehicles are unlocked and available to drive from the start of the game and it focuses the game more on Progressing yourself in story mode and learning how to drive said cars properly. There isn't "Credit" or "Money" to spend on new upgrades or rims It's more about learning how to tweak your cars Tire Pressure, Gear Ratios and other settings that let you make your car your own. The graphics in Project Cars are phenomenal, some scenes seem almost real with the amount of detail put into the vehicles or tracks themselves. The crowd still looks like it's from a PS2 Game but you will hardly notice them. The ability to tweak the difficulty the way you want it makes the game much more enjoyable when you are looking for a challenge but still want a chance, you can choose between CPU Difficulty, Driver Assists and other options to help you. Weather effects like Rain look good in Project Cars but I have seen better in other Sim Racers like DriveClub. If you are a fan of Sim Racers you will really enjoy Project Cars with it's lifelike game-play and fairly good car selection but if you a fan of more forgiving arcade racers like Forza or Need for Speed you may not enjoy Project Cars and it's unforgiving handling.… Expand
  23. kipp73
    May 15, 2015
    9
    I get the impression that people who are voting this game low, are in fact, not th etarget market playerbase. This game takes skill. SKILL. If you dont have it, dont rate the game badly. This is definitely a user issue, not a game issue.
  24. shambapoo
    May 15, 2015
    10
    I have been playing Racing Sims of one variety or another on all platforms for decades. This is what I've been looking for all that time. Challenging almost human-like AI, great graphics, realistic racing (online and offline) and handling, superb sounding cars. You can even hear the suspension creaking/flexing under you.  Hit a wall and it sounds exactly like you'd expect.

    Ultimately    I have been playing Racing Sims of one variety or another on all platforms for decades. This is what I've been looking for all that time. Challenging almost human-like AI, great graphics, realistic racing (online and offline) and handling, superb sounding cars. You can even hear the suspension creaking/flexing under you.  Hit a wall and it sounds exactly like you'd expect.

    Ultimately the best part of the simulation is the physics of driving.  At a physics level it's more advanced and realistic than iRacing,  RFactor and (Game) Stock Car Extreme (I haven't got a PC strong enough for Assetto Corsa nor PCARS (hence PS4).  It's also better by a long way compared to Gran Turismo 6 or Forza Motorsport 5.

    The force feedback at launch is great but can be improved upon by entering the "Jack Spade" settings at the project cars official forum.

    That brings me onto options. There are many, many of them in the game. Some are about setting the graphics and sounds as you want them. Some are about tailoring the gameplay to how you want to play whether that's in single player or multiplayer.

    Every single car in the game is a joy to drive with big variation in the handling. Each car has multiple liveries in the game (some over 20).

    The cars drive well using default settings whether on wheel (T300RS + pedals and shifter) or DS4 controller. You can change settings for wheel and controllers to your style of driving.  With aids off or set to realistic (whatever the real car has) you have to drive as you would a real car. I'm lucky enough to have driven real life high performance road and race cars on race tracks (although I haven't raced for real). This is the closest I have got to that feeling (previously it was the excellent Stock Car Extreme on PC). If I make a mistake it's clear to me what I did wrong as it feels so close to driving a real car.  Throttle and brakes work with the fine level of control that you don't get with the likes of GT6.

    There are a few bugs in the game at launch but nothing that has spoiled my enjoyment enough to take marks away. Personally I don't see myself needing another video game for many years.  SMS deserve a lot of credit for this. They have committed to fully supporting the game with regular updates and many further DLC packs (some free, some paid).    … Expand
  25. Fibsi
    May 28, 2015
    9
    I think that Project Cars is a very good game with a really good graphic and it's sometimes very realistic,but there aren't many cars and it's sometimes really hard. 9 out of 10
  26. Lynx_ca
    May 28, 2015
    9
    Good:
    Project cars is a true racing sim.. Real physics.. Real feel to drifting.. You are holding down the Accelerator fully in a powerful car? Bam u shift into 3rd get wheel spin and you're in the wall. This is a game that rewards a gameplayer for their skill and knowledge.. Not a gameplayer who doesn't understand throttle or steering control and the need to feather it. If you are    Good:
    Project cars is a true racing sim.. Real physics.. Real feel to drifting.. You are holding down the Accelerator fully in a powerful car? Bam u shift into 3rd get wheel spin and you're in the wall. This is a game that rewards a gameplayer for their skill and knowledge.. Not a gameplayer who doesn't understand throttle or steering control and the need to feather it. If you are looking for a real racing game for next gen? Then this is clearly the only answer available today with physics that can translate to actually being a racing sim.

    Bad: The AI is horrible.... It is the only major flaw to the game other then a lack luster car list... the Ai is so focused on running a pre designed racing line that it doesn't care if you even existed... They will crash into you, Cutt you off, P.I.T. you.. As far as the A.I. is concerned you don't even exist.. Project cars does have a toggle for how hard the A.I is.... 1-100... when it is maxed the A.I. is somewhat more competent.. Still their driving line > anything that is in the way. With an actual competitive intuitive A.I... Project cars would be a master piece.    … Expand
  27. Marcelo300rp
    Jun 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game !! Real simulator ! is the first true next gen simulative racing game and a groundbraking one at that. It's the first racing game to present fully dynamic day/night cycle, weather, and track (grip changes based on traffic, weather), combined with advanced tire and car physics that not only rival but actually exceet of kinds like Assetto Corsa or even Iracing… Expand
  28. frashed
    Jun 9, 2015
    8
    Best driving game on PS4. Dualshock settings needed tweaking – and they're still not perfect – before really getting some enjoyment out of the game. Career is great and non-linear. GT has lost it's crown due to dull sound and physics. It simply can't compare to this, or Assetto Corsa, for that matter.
  29. Letiste-Gaming
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    Su excepcional control y su magnifica recreación de todos y cada uno de los vehículos me hacen catalogarlo como el mejor simulador de conducción que hay actualmente en esta generación de consolas, y todo un triunfo de este pequeño estudio que ha demostrado a los aficionados (versión a versión) lo que se puede hacer en un género tan trillado como este si se tiene mimo y pasión por lo que seSu excepcional control y su magnifica recreación de todos y cada uno de los vehículos me hacen catalogarlo como el mejor simulador de conducción que hay actualmente en esta generación de consolas, y todo un triunfo de este pequeño estudio que ha demostrado a los aficionados (versión a versión) lo que se puede hacer en un género tan trillado como este si se tiene mimo y pasión por lo que se hace.… Expand
  30. Marcov88
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    Absolutely fantastic! The best sim driving! Amazing Cars! Grapic and sound wonderful! Mode Career very immersive! AI perfect! Multiplayer is very very funny! Well done SMS!!
  31. yosri
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    This is the first racing game for the PlayStation that I have lots of respect for. Here's some of what I like about Project CARS:
    - It's a simulation. The driving feels accurate and is very enjoyable if that's the style of racing games you like
    - It has a good career mode so, if you're like me and don't race a lot online, you actually have a reason to go back and play the game over and    This is the first racing game for the PlayStation that I have lots of respect for. Here's some of what I like about Project CARS:
    - It's a simulation. The driving feels accurate and is very enjoyable if that's the style of racing games you like
    - It has a good career mode so, if you're like me and don't race a lot online, you actually have a reason to go back and play the game over and over
    - While the AI is not perfect and sometimes seems to have an unfair advantage over you in terms of damage, tire wear, and cutting corners, they don't behave mechanically and drive in a straight line as I've seen in other racing sims
    - You can actually destroy your car and lose the race because of it ... unlike racing sims where you can hit a wall head-on at 200 MPH and just drive off and win
    - It looks gorgeous, of course, and sounds amazing
    - You can save your replays for later viewing

    I'm not saying it's a perfect game, but this is the first racing sim for the PlayStation that keeps me coming back.    … Expand
  32. Bastrix
    Dec 18, 2015
    8
    This game is extremely underrated here in my opinion. I think this is in part because this is a racing simulator, on a console, which is rare, so rare I can't remember any racing game I've played that is so complex (racing + driving settings) as this one on a gaming console.

    So anyway, I agree with other users, the menus and UI are not that user friendly and there is a lack of detail on    This game is extremely underrated here in my opinion. I think this is in part because this is a racing simulator, on a console, which is rare, so rare I can't remember any racing game I've played that is so complex (racing + driving settings) as this one on a gaming console.

    So anyway, I agree with other users, the menus and UI are not that user friendly and there is a lack of detail on the tracks (empty boxes, poor quality spectators and landscape). The design of the career mode it not the best in my opinion, I'd prefer clearer menus and also having cars or categories to look forward too, that you can unlock by winning races. Having EVERYTHING unlocked from the beginning is an aproach I don't like.

    On the other hand the car, the sound and the handling are really really cool.

    The different views are really fun, in fact it's on of those games where you can actually play from inside the car and you can see the corners coming, because there are so many games that the only view from inside the car you can see NOTHING because the camera is so low.

    I'm not a hardcore simulator player, I don't tweak the settings, I just enjoy driving the game with realistic settings and improving lap times and winning races and with this game the handling is so complex, so challenging and feels so real it's extremely fun to master. Lighting effects and sound are superb.

    Highly recommended!    … Expand
  33. joaopontesvaz
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    Graphics: 8.2 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.0 Fun/Story: 7.2

    This could have been one of the best racing simulation ever but has some problems. First the good things: nice graphics and gameplay (seems very real but it´s playable by most players with some persistence) and very very nice sound. In a balanced game this should be enough to be a awesome racing game but the negative points are: lack    Graphics: 8.2 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.0 Fun/Story: 7.2

    This could have been one of the best racing simulation ever but has some problems. First the good things: nice graphics and gameplay (seems very real but it´s playable by most players with some persistence) and very very nice sound. In a balanced game this should be enough to be a awesome racing game but the negative points are: lack of a real progression career, i didn´t really like the way we are going race to race, seems we are not racing for nothing important (no cars or other regards). The driving line when is tuned on it´s very annoying too. I prefer the Forza type, where we can choose on, off or just breaking line. In Project Cars even in the rearview mirror we can see it!! The number of cars it´s also another negative point. Kart races are a joke too. Main menu and racing menus are confusing.    … Expand
  34. Furtin
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    I would love to give it a 10, since it's the first real racing simulator on a console with great graphics, outstanding motorsounds and nice forcefeedback. A wheel is recommended to get the most out of this game.

    And it demands lots of your time with finetuning. Every car needs a different setup per track - just like in real life. All the small bugs and glitches makes it hard to give    I would love to give it a 10, since it's the first real racing simulator on a console with great graphics, outstanding motorsounds and nice forcefeedback. A wheel is recommended to get the most out of this game.

    And it demands lots of your time with finetuning. Every car needs a different setup per track - just like in real life.

    All the small bugs and glitches makes it hard to give it full score and it's a shame that the developers can not get their stuff together and sort the hordes of little problems out!

    Nonetheless - if you are into racing/motorsports this is the only title on the PS4.
    In comparisson the other driving games are just "fun racers".

    Could use more cars though.    … Expand
  35. Seidinger
    Mar 1, 2016
    9
    This game is very, very close to be perfect! The only thing that kept it a bit behind is the bugs and issues it has. It is the only game that made my ps4 reboot (happened just once), and it has some significant frame rate drops when weather changes during a race. Apart from this 2 issues, it is excellent.

    This game is about racing. There is no rewind, no crazy drifting , no bulls*it.    This game is very, very close to be perfect! The only thing that kept it a bit behind is the bugs and issues it has. It is the only game that made my ps4 reboot (happened just once), and it has some significant frame rate drops when weather changes during a race. Apart from this 2 issues, it is excellent.

    This game is about racing. There is no rewind, no crazy drifting , no bulls*it.

    If you're into SIM racing or SIMcade, grab a copy! If you like Need for Speed or this kind of arcade game, go look somewhere else.    … Expand
  36. Duke_Nukem
    Nov 28, 2016
    9
    A great looking game with good handling and a lot of cars and tracks to choose from. And you don't have to play the game for weeks to unlock the cars, which is a real releave!

    The online racing can be really fun, although seasoned players can be really hard to beat or even keep up with. The menus can be a bit confusing during the online play, often I get a different car than the one    A great looking game with good handling and a lot of cars and tracks to choose from. And you don't have to play the game for weeks to unlock the cars, which is a real releave!

    The online racing can be really fun, although seasoned players can be really hard to beat or even keep up with.

    The menus can be a bit confusing during the online play, often I get a different car than the one i wanted. And why is there no punishment for those annoying players who drive in the wrong direction and ram into other cars on purpose?

    Another problem with this game is that not all car interiors are well made, some cars just have a black interior without any details.

    Anyway this is one of the best racing games I have played on the PlayStation 4. There is a good balance between realism and playability, the handling of the cars is really good (you don't spin out like crazy as soon as you hit the grass) and the graphics are spot on.

    One little detail that I have noticed in just about every racegame though: why are the developers showing raindrops allover the screen when you are playing in first person mode? Are you supposed to drive around holding a television screen or a big window in your hands?    … Expand
  37. madmoneyman
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    great game, great support ongoing and they listen to their fans..not a money grab studio... destroys ASSeto corsa and Forza 6 in the graphics dept.. and they are releasing new car packs every month!
  38. Girioro
    Jan 13, 2016
    8
    Muy buen videojuego/simulador de conducción pero hay varios detalles que faltan por pulir como por ejemplo: las paradas en el box, los choques y el peso de los vehículos en los saltos. Es un videojuego para los que buscan realismo más que arcade y saben lo que compran.
  39. hunkypunky
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    what a great driving game this is. excellent great graphics, superior feeling with the cars, a way much better than the GT and Forza and a way much tougher to drive too. it's not easy to drive on project cars 'cause you really need to waste some time to learn how to handle the cars and to learn the tracks. that's why the game is so damn good and challenging. and the sounds of the cars arewhat a great driving game this is. excellent great graphics, superior feeling with the cars, a way much better than the GT and Forza and a way much tougher to drive too. it's not easy to drive on project cars 'cause you really need to waste some time to learn how to handle the cars and to learn the tracks. that's why the game is so damn good and challenging. and the sounds of the cars are simple divine. let me tell you again about the sounds of the cars on project cars: di-vi-ne!!
    on the downside, the menus could be better, the cars design on the menu a lot better and the career menus and options could also be better. with these improvements and a bigger choice of cars this game would probably be a masterpiece.    … Expand
  40. JyroJyro
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    This is an excellent racing simulator, and one that isn't afraid of pitching you into the barriers at the slightest mistake. For that very reason, it is not a game for rookies. The excellent graphics and gameplay are slightly let down by often dodgy AI (sometimes too slow, sometimes too aggressive), but the vast array of assists and difficulty settings help to balance this out.
  41. maximator
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    If you use a steering wheel and are into car racing this is the game to play on the PS4. I have never played a better sim on a console. For PC there is a lot of stuff around but I appreciate that it is now possible to have the easy solution of a PS4 and still play sims.

    Tons of tracks and cars most of which are very well simulated. I know most of the reviewers did not like the    If you use a steering wheel and are into car racing this is the game to play on the PS4. I have never played a better sim on a console. For PC there is a lot of stuff around but I appreciate that it is now possible to have the easy solution of a PS4 and still play sims.

    Tons of tracks and cars most of which are very well simulated.

    I know most of the reviewers did not like the career. But for me it was real fun, because of the slow progress. The concept of having practice sessions and qualifying is something I was missing in all the other console games. You really have to learn the tracks and cars before you can achieve something. Every car you learn to drive handles differently and every track has its tricky parts.

    I will admit the KI has its flaws and the game was never completely bug free but the concept of it all is very enjoyable. Therefore I don`t award it a 10.    … Expand
  42. floodall
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Those who are looking for a campaign system where you earn money and spend it on new cars should look elsewhere, PC is trying to put you inside a racing driver shoes. Unfortunately if you don't pay attention to details you'll spend a lot of time on invitational events instead of progressing through campaing. Also at end of season you have to check carefully list of contracts received inThose who are looking for a campaign system where you earn money and spend it on new cars should look elsewhere, PC is trying to put you inside a racing driver shoes. Unfortunately if you don't pay attention to details you'll spend a lot of time on invitational events instead of progressing through campaing. Also at end of season you have to check carefully list of contracts received in order to be sure you'll progress to next class and don't spend another year in same category.
    Some are complaining about how PC is almost impossible to play on controller but with a good car setup things are completely different and this can be confirmed by playing with a car who's having a good default setup like Oreca LMP2, Dallara indycar or Formula Rookie.

    Pro: graphics, weather effects, tire wear, number of cars and tracks, car handling
    Cons: campaign progression (see above), weak AI, reckless multiplayer races, menu interface    … Expand
  43. Ardho
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    better than pcars2 and pcars3..............................................
  44. nDix
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Best simulator you could buy in console before PC2, bad simulator compared to those on PC. Really bad story mode.
  45. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 10, 2023
    8
    Solid Forza Motorsport-style racing sim with plenty of customisation options, a decent balance between arcade and simulation style handling and all of the prerequisite vehicles and tracks. Not exactly spectacular, but it does exactly what it says on the tin.
  46. Kai55
    May 26, 2023
    8
    Not sure what all the bad reviews are for.

    This, other than PC2, is likely the best game on PS4 in terms of realism with regards to handling. Its mot a game to buy for flair and cute menus. Go buy NFS if thats what you want. If you want realistic handling, get Project Cars. Weakest point for me would be how slowly the career progresses and how realistically its just like a host of arcade    Not sure what all the bad reviews are for.

    This, other than PC2, is likely the best game on PS4 in terms of realism with regards to handling. Its mot a game to buy for flair and cute menus. Go buy NFS if thats what you want. If you want realistic handling, get Project Cars.

    Weakest point for me would be how slowly the career progresses and how realistically its just like a host of arcade races made up for you into championships. Theres no real feeling of progression other than racing in bigger cars later on.    … Expand

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#31 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#40 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#29 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Games Master UK
    Aug 5, 2015
    90
    By ignoring the rulebook, this newcomer has made itself a contender for racing sim royalty. [Aug 2015, p.66]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 30, 2015
    80
    Bugs aside, a tremendous and uncompromising simulation of a kind we may not have seen previously on consoles. [July 2015, p.89]
  3. Play UK
    Jun 27, 2015
    60
    Graphically stunning, dynamically awesome, aurally beautiful. This is what Project Cars could have been if pest control had done a better job exterminating those pesky bugs. [Issue#258, p.66]
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