GRID

 Xbox 360
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

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  1. potatoes351
    Mar 1, 2013
    10
    GRID is one of the best racing games this generation, perhaps one of the greatest of all time, and how? Because its simple. GRID is a simulation racer at its core, you build a career from the ground up, assemble a team to race on real world tracks in licensed cars across several different kinds of events such as Touring Cars, Drift, Formula 3 and Le Mans series. However what it does is itGRID is one of the best racing games this generation, perhaps one of the greatest of all time, and how? Because its simple. GRID is a simulation racer at its core, you build a career from the ground up, assemble a team to race on real world tracks in licensed cars across several different kinds of events such as Touring Cars, Drift, Formula 3 and Le Mans series. However what it does is it cuts away the fat of games like Gran Turismo and Forza but not including things such as car customisation and having a much smaller selection of cars to race in providing much closer competition between racers both online and in singleplayer as you are racing exactly the same machines, no-one has an advantage and everyone is as likely to win as each other meaning its pure driving skill that determines whether you win a race or crash and burn in the gravel at the edge of the track. Though GRID is massivley smaller in terms of content compared to GT or Forza it will easily last you a good 20 hours for the singleplayer and even longer for the infinitely re-playable online modes. You must get known, make a team and earn a pro licence in all 3 regions (US, Europe and Japan) not to mention collect all the cars and sponsors.
    GRID is the perfect simulation racing game for someone who is perhaps not the biggest fan of sitting in menu's fine tuning every single minor detail of their ride yet still provides a satisfying and exhilarating experience for those that do like depth in their racers.    … Expand
  2. JMcQ
    Jun 26, 2008
    5
    You've got cars, race tracks a plenty, beautiful graphics and a slick overall design? Do you have a winner? Not at all. GRID is supposed to be about driving, when the driving physics and feel are all way off. It's supposed to drive like a mix of arcade physics and simulation, and this is why GRID is such a mess. For the love of god, developers, stick to one style or the other, You've got cars, race tracks a plenty, beautiful graphics and a slick overall design? Do you have a winner? Not at all. GRID is supposed to be about driving, when the driving physics and feel are all way off. It's supposed to drive like a mix of arcade physics and simulation, and this is why GRID is such a mess. For the love of god, developers, stick to one style or the other, instead of half assing both and gluing them together.… Expand
  3. RonH.
    Jun 6, 2008
    0
    I just can't put into words the extreme disappointment I feel after waiting for this game to be released. It just doesn't live up to all the hype that I was reading. This thing is going to be traded in as soon as I can get back to the store.
  4. DrOhReally
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    For an arcade game it's brilliant, it has got a great driving engine, it looks great on par with driving games of the same time period and I am especially impressed with the car damage. I has got a few glitches but none are game breaking. Great multiplayer experience, easy to learn hard to master like it should be.
    AI is not very good though, even on a high difficulty they drive like drunk    For an arcade game it's brilliant, it has got a great driving engine, it looks great on par with driving games of the same time period and I am especially impressed with the car damage. I has got a few glitches but none are game breaking. Great multiplayer experience, easy to learn hard to master like it should be.
    AI is not very good though, even on a high difficulty they drive like drunk grammas they break early and acceleratre late and worst of all they ignore the player. I shouldn't be complaining about the campaign mode on an arcade racing game but since they included one why not, it's so repetitive, in order to gain 100% completion you are going to grind season after season after season just to get your rating up, really annoying.
    Despite my lazy review I really enjoy playing this game and in the end of the day that is what counts.    … Expand
  5. PeterN.
    Jun 28, 2008
    6
    Visually beautiful, and the feel of the cars is great, but I have to agree with "Noir L." in that you might as well be competing with battle tanks out there. If one of the AI cars hits you ever so slightly, you will spin out of control and into a a wall. If you hit the AI cars, you only make them faster on their perfect lines. I accidentally T-boned another car at a hairpin and it did Visually beautiful, and the feel of the cars is great, but I have to agree with "Noir L." in that you might as well be competing with battle tanks out there. If one of the AI cars hits you ever so slightly, you will spin out of control and into a a wall. If you hit the AI cars, you only make them faster on their perfect lines. I accidentally T-boned another car at a hairpin and it did nothing to the AI car. It's frustrating because this game looks and feels so good, and then they screwed it with the invincibility of the AI cars.… Expand
  6. neild
    Oct 27, 2011
    4
    I so much want to enjoy this game but the number of spin outs at low speed is causing me to turn it off as soon as I turn it on. Even slight collisions cause me to ram head first into railings. Gorgeous graphics but frustrating as hell.
  7. wESLEYX
    Jun 2, 2008
    4
    When I picked up this game I thought it would be a fun driving/racing sim. What I thought was wrong very wrong... From the first race I noticed that I would just hate this game, after hitting a few objects my tires got messed up and making another lap or 2 is just impossible then. The CPU players are over the top good drivers which is just annoying for beginning players or people who When I picked up this game I thought it would be a fun driving/racing sim. What I thought was wrong very wrong... From the first race I noticed that I would just hate this game, after hitting a few objects my tires got messed up and making another lap or 2 is just impossible then. The CPU players are over the top good drivers which is just annoying for beginning players or people who prefer to just race a bit for fun because winning is nearly impossible. So unless you are a hardcore driving/racing gamer this game is not for you.… Expand
  8. GeorgW
    Feb 9, 2009
    10
    This is by far the most lively and realistic driving experience - and no one who has ever driven a car can contradict that. Foret PGR, Forza or Burnout, GRID is live!
  9. ShayL.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    This is...hands down the best racer I
  10. Matt
    Sep 25, 2010
    10
    The damage is amazingly good, graphics are awesome, viewpoints from racing are great, plenty of racetypes (Formula 3, Drifting, Touring Cars, Stock cars ect ect...) and the tracks are quite challenging, on the downsides sometimes the AI screws up a bit, and a certain team there are, lets say "unfairly powerful" which makes racing against them quite hard...but overall well worth the buy
  11. AlexH.
    Jun 1, 2008
    9
    At last a racing game which is actually exciting to play and the only one I've played with a realistic and usable in car view.
  12. Domz
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    I just bought it yesterday and I have to say that this is one of the best racing games I ever played. Graphics are absolutely stunning, replays are out of this world. Career mode is really good and racing itself is very very enjoyable. AI is surprisingly solid and way better than AI from any other game. The only thing what I would like to see is more cars, but I bet Codies will prepare I just bought it yesterday and I have to say that this is one of the best racing games I ever played. Graphics are absolutely stunning, replays are out of this world. Career mode is really good and racing itself is very very enjoyable. AI is surprisingly solid and way better than AI from any other game. The only thing what I would like to see is more cars, but I bet Codies will prepare good DLC content anytime soon. So if you are a fan of good driving games you have to get GRID. You owe it to your petrol self.… Expand
  13. Mobius
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    Having played the full game, all I can say is WOW!! Grid is all about racing and it's as simple as that, I know that there are the FORZA 2 addicts and this is going to be compared a lot, but Grid and Forza are two totally separate games and neither can be compared to each other. No denying that Forza is a dam fine game but things have to move on, Grid is a little different, grid Having played the full game, all I can say is WOW!! Grid is all about racing and it's as simple as that, I know that there are the FORZA 2 addicts and this is going to be compared a lot, but Grid and Forza are two totally separate games and neither can be compared to each other. No denying that Forza is a dam fine game but things have to move on, Grid is a little different, grid makes sure that every player will always be equal to every other player, this means that if you come first, its down to your skill at driving and not having a car that has been set up via a suspension calculator. Grid is also a lot more forgiving than Forza for the simple reason that the game wants you to spend more time on the track than in the gravel. As far as I can tell there are 4 modes of play. Touring car Muscle car Drift racing Demolition Derby. Code masters have tried to cater for everyone, touring car is similar to previous versions of Toca Muscle is more grip racing Drift is in my opinion is not needed at all And demolition derby is an absolute riot But if you are a Forza addict you are totally welcome to turn off all driving assists and you will find Grid almost identical in handling to Forza. Meaning you have to brake progressively and control acceleration to make sure you don't spin out, for the pro driver, turning off the assists will give you the advantage but for the players who just want to race and have fun in doing some fun racing, keep those driving assists on. Either way what you have is the next evolution in driving games. It's going to be almost impossible to get the Forza fan base to play GRID because the people I have come across all say it's to Arcady, I personally think that they are afraid to take on a new challenge. As quoted on the Box" THE DRIVING GAME OF THE SUMMER" TOP GEAR MAGAZINE. And these guys should know!… Expand
  14. JamesG.
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    The only thing preventing GRID from being the Racing King is the lack of features common in the genre such as Time Attack mode, qualifying, practice etc... The length of Grid world races cannot be changed limiting you 2 and 3 lap sprints even in 'endurance' events. Otherwise, this is near perfect.
  15. MikeB
    Oct 10, 2008
    3
    The physics are poor, the controls are poor unless you want to spring for a racing wheel. Over all about as realistic a driving sim as Pole Position, and less fun as an arcade driving game than Pole Position. This game is counter intuitive for anybody who has actually driven a car. Cars don't respond that way. Cars don't spin out when you hit the gas without turning the wheel, The physics are poor, the controls are poor unless you want to spring for a racing wheel. Over all about as realistic a driving sim as Pole Position, and less fun as an arcade driving game than Pole Position. This game is counter intuitive for anybody who has actually driven a car. Cars don't respond that way. Cars don't spin out when you hit the gas without turning the wheel, especially in 6th gear. They certainly don't redline in 6th from a dead stop and then spin out. Automatic Transmissions don't hit 65 MPH before they shift. Cars don't spin out when you accelerate out of a turn. But that's not the big problem I have with this game. The bit problem is control. The buttons on the 360 controller are pressure sensitive. Other racing games get it right. Grand Theft Auto gets it right. Most console games for the last several years have gotten it right. Why does Grid treat the controls on the Xbox as if there are only two settings, full on and full off? I don't want to pay an extra $100 for a force feedback steering wheel so that I can play this game. To be complementary, it has nice graphics, it has nice tracks and it has nice cars. It is a very pretty game.… Expand
  16. AdamR.
    May 25, 2008
    10
    After playing this game I found it to be one of the most enjoyable racers to date. Codemasters have took the game back to basics and focused on developing a game that will constantly aim to please. You don't have the library full of cars like from other games such as Forza and PGR but this will not affect you at all because from the minute you start on the grid to the moment you race After playing this game I found it to be one of the most enjoyable racers to date. Codemasters have took the game back to basics and focused on developing a game that will constantly aim to please. You don't have the library full of cars like from other games such as Forza and PGR but this will not affect you at all because from the minute you start on the grid to the moment you race through the finish line you will be injected with an overdose of bliss. Your heart beats and your hands tremble as you struggle to maintain first place, one second of over steer could lose you that prime spot on the podium. This game is all about the fun factor and the multiplayer compliments the luscious visuals and enticing game play with competitive tyre burning.… Expand
  17. PaulS.
    May 31, 2008
    5
    First of all something positive: the graphics. Stunning and probably the best graphics ever seen in a racing game. Sad but true, the game behind the graphics is a piece of.. It's way too hard to be an arcade race like ridge racer and co., but it's to unrealistic to satisfy sim-fans. this game wants to be everything but just can't make it. This is disappointing after a quite First of all something positive: the graphics. Stunning and probably the best graphics ever seen in a racing game. Sad but true, the game behind the graphics is a piece of.. It's way too hard to be an arcade race like ridge racer and co., but it's to unrealistic to satisfy sim-fans. this game wants to be everything but just can't make it. This is disappointing after a quite good output like DiRT.… Expand
  18. NoirL.
    Jun 10, 2008
    7
    Cars slide around like butter on a hot pan. AI is virtually unmovable. Spinouts are way too common and unrealistic. It's like cars have no traction in this game. One tap from an opposing car and you're spinning out of control. Cars aren't customizable. What?!!?!? Forget engine changes, or paint colors. The implication is that you're too stupid to handle changing things Cars slide around like butter on a hot pan. AI is virtually unmovable. Spinouts are way too common and unrealistic. It's like cars have no traction in this game. One tap from an opposing car and you're spinning out of control. Cars aren't customizable. What?!!?!? Forget engine changes, or paint colors. The implication is that you're too stupid to handle changing things on your car. Only 45 cars. Lame. Multiplayer ghosts cars that aren't on the same lap as you, so you can drive straight through them. Likewise, they can't just stop and cause pile-ups. This is both a pro and a con. No boosts or Nos. Glitchy playback. Bad bug. Pros: Beautiful graphics. Good camera doesn't block your view or hesitate at corners. Excellent multiplayer menu. Multiplayer can be fun, when you're not piling up at every corner and losing the race.… Expand
  19. AkritaA.
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    I never wanted to finish a racing game that bad.. Forget air pressures and balancing tires, just drive. Killer graphics, killer replays, lots of fun. 10 is less I could give... get it
  20. ChrisG.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    Can't really find much to complain about here. Just basically the new best racing game around. Period.
  21. Daz
    Jun 8, 2008
    10
    Best racer to come out in ages. Really exciting and the flashback idea is wicked. All of the types of cars are brill but the destruction derby cars and races are laugh-out-loud funny and very tense. A highly recommended game.
  22. AlejandroG.
    Jul 13, 2008
    9
    Easily the best racing game on Xbox 360. The handling of the cars is varied, although a bit arcade-ish (didn't try the simulation mode), but it's so fun it doesn't matter. The variety of cars is also reduced, with few options for every discipline. But with so many and so different racing disciplines available, it really doesn't matter. Compared with other heavy weights Easily the best racing game on Xbox 360. The handling of the cars is varied, although a bit arcade-ish (didn't try the simulation mode), but it's so fun it doesn't matter. The variety of cars is also reduced, with few options for every discipline. But with so many and so different racing disciplines available, it really doesn't matter. Compared with other heavy weights like FM2 or PGR4, it lacks a bit on the single player mode features (the campaign is rather short). The multiplayer is really well thought, the voting system allows to change racing discipline without having to create our own rooms, and the races are usually fun and challenging. I don't give it a 10 because there's still some room for improvement, for example the loading times are long and some tracks are way too dark for my TV :). Definitely recommended.… Expand
  23. MarkValadez
    Sep 9, 2008
    8
    this game is alsome the graphics and detail is the best expecially with hd wires mmmmm.. the best the gameplay alsome good selection of cars the only bad thing i have to say about it is the handling u got to be very good at this game to handle it that is just about the only complaing best xbox 360 racing game.
  24. BillN
    Mar 23, 2009
    9
    GRID is the best racing game i've ever played. Graphics are superb. Some people question the physics behind the cars, however i feel the cars react as i would expect them to (Feels even better with a wheel). I've never experienced any pauses or stutters when playing, smooth as silk to me. Winning the Le-Mans is a huge thrill, adrenaline pumping action all the way! The audio is GRID is the best racing game i've ever played. Graphics are superb. Some people question the physics behind the cars, however i feel the cars react as i would expect them to (Feels even better with a wheel). I've never experienced any pauses or stutters when playing, smooth as silk to me. Winning the Le-Mans is a huge thrill, adrenaline pumping action all the way! The audio is especially good, the roars of the engines and screeching of tires. I'm not really big on multiplayer, but GRID do pull it off well. Only prob is people just try and take you out. And the average XboxLive player isn't known for sportsmanship.… Expand
  25. CiaranG.
    Jun 29, 2009
    9
    Good graphics, impressive crash damage and notably the best driving AI I have seen yet. Also, a good range of vehicles and tracks falling into the distinct categories of American, European and Japanese. Career mode is long but not repetitive. Races are intense and fast-paced and a lot of fun and there are also drifting competitions and destruction derbies thrown into the mix. Online play Good graphics, impressive crash damage and notably the best driving AI I have seen yet. Also, a good range of vehicles and tracks falling into the distinct categories of American, European and Japanese. Career mode is long but not repetitive. Races are intense and fast-paced and a lot of fun and there are also drifting competitions and destruction derbies thrown into the mix. Online play is really good and there are various other touches here and there that leave a highly-polished game, that is only let down by repetitive replay music.… Expand
  26. ApocalypseB.
    Jun 11, 2008
    9
    I think this is the best racing game in this current gen, but not the most complete one. PGR4 has more online features, while Forza 2 has a more in-depth single player. BUT, both games lack the skill and excitement this game has to offer. Driving-wise, this isn't a simulator, but it offers the best and most specular races you will see for a long while. And I personally love the fact I think this is the best racing game in this current gen, but not the most complete one. PGR4 has more online features, while Forza 2 has a more in-depth single player. BUT, both games lack the skill and excitement this game has to offer. Driving-wise, this isn't a simulator, but it offers the best and most specular races you will see for a long while. And I personally love the fact that all cars are equal i.e. not much customization, as it makes racing more interesting and ultimately much harder to win or judge what will happen. Crashes are burnout like, but even more pleasurable to witness, whether its first hand or its seeing others roll off the track. And it is the fear of crashing that keeps you on your seat of your chair, as one major impact will end your race unlike other racers. But then you can rewind the game via four pauses or less in each race, to retake that corner or avoid that plie-up. Gimmicky? Not really, as you will at least use it once and won't remove the sense of joy to win one bit. Online is a bit basic, so is the single player. But you know what, its HUGE AMOUNTS OF FUN! And that is all you want, not to fall asleep as in Forza or get bemused what to do in PGR. Simply every petrol head must buy for this year!… Expand
  27. AddammaL.
    Jun 18, 2008
    9
    Brilliant racing game - much more fun than ForzzZZa and better than PGR - handling is really nice - think Colin Mcrae Rally on PS2 but with up to 11 other cars to race against!
  28. RodrigoR.
    Jun 21, 2008
    8
    Pros: amazing graphics and sounds, nice online and single career mode cons: controls are on the loose side, very sensitive trigers, low count number of licensed cars.
  29. JaceNaylor
    Jun 6, 2008
    6
    Not really up there with the Gran Tourismos and Forzas of the world and dont Codemasters know it...to the point where they take a cheap swipe at those games in the product description.
    Its really like the Colin Mcrae DIRT team took their hand to a different realm of racing which in itself aint bad if it werent already ruled over by its peers.
    As a sad consequence it feels like "You cant    Not really up there with the Gran Tourismos and Forzas of the world and dont Codemasters know it...to the point where they take a cheap swipe at those games in the product description.
    Its really like the Colin Mcrae DIRT team took their hand to a different realm of racing which in itself aint bad if it werent already ruled over by its peers.
    As a sad consequence it feels like "You cant beat em so dont try to" at almost every turn.    … Expand
  30. DarrenG.
    Jul 10, 2008
    10
    While it's fair for hardcore racing game fans to criticize the game for not having the massive number of cars and customization options that some of the other games out there make a top priority, everything that GRID sets out to do it does flawlessly, smoothly, and I might even say perfectly. It still offers an impressive variety of racing styles and customization in terms of the While it's fair for hardcore racing game fans to criticize the game for not having the massive number of cars and customization options that some of the other games out there make a top priority, everything that GRID sets out to do it does flawlessly, smoothly, and I might even say perfectly. It still offers an impressive variety of racing styles and customization in terms of the livery and corporate sponsorships your racing team chooses to accept, and above all else it achieves a wonderful balance between realism and fun, remaining often challenging while seldom producing the frustration so many racing games seem to degrade into sooner or later. It makes the racing world and the struggle to climb your team to the top feel real and engaging and challenging, while at the same time just being a lot of -fun-, which personally I think is what gaming should be all about at the end of the day. GRID just feels smooth and solid and beautifully put together, perfectly crafted and tuned not just to perform but to be a really fun ride.… Expand
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#17 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#35 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 62
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  1. IGN
    87
    There are plenty of other racing games on the market, but Grid captures the soul of the track like none other.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    This game isn't about simulating racing; it's about creating fun out of it. And it succeeds beautifully, one thrilling white knuckle at a time.
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  3. VideoGamer
    90
    Race Driver: GRID is tearing up the tarmac this summer without a challenger in site.
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