Project CARS

 PlayStation 4
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6.6

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Ardho
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    better than pcars2 and pcars3..............................................
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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!!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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