GRID

 Xbox 360
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. ChrisG.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    Can't really find much to complain about here. Just basically the new best racing game around. Period.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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
  9. ShayL.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    This is...hands down the best racer I
  10. Seth
    May 27, 2008
    10
    This Game is straight up, one of the best arcade racers on the market.... Graphics are top notch, The controls are Smooth as could be.. But, the thing that got my attention most was the replay save idea... In the middle of the game if you mess up there is no need to restart... Just go to the Replay and you can continue anywhere 20 secs from your mess up... This does affect how much money This Game is straight up, one of the best arcade racers on the market.... Graphics are top notch, The controls are Smooth as could be.. But, the thing that got my attention most was the replay save idea... In the middle of the game if you mess up there is no need to restart... Just go to the Replay and you can continue anywhere 20 secs from your mess up... This does affect how much money you make and the reputation that you get though so you only do it when you need too. If you love Racers or just having fun, this is the game for you..… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. ONEEX
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    •Лучшая аркадная физика - чувствуются адекватное и реалистичное управление.
    •Отличное меню игры - Уникальное, креативное, очень привлекательное
    •Графика приятная •Интересная система повреждений и мониторинг повреждённых эллементов. •Наличие нескольких дисциплин    •Лучшая аркадная физика - чувствуются адекватное и реалистичное управление.
    •Отличное меню игры - Уникальное, креативное, очень привлекательное
    •Графика приятная
    •Интересная система повреждений и мониторинг повреждённых эллементов.
    •Наличие нескольких дисциплин
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. Bunkies
    Aug 23, 2010
    9
    Gran Turismo, in my eyes, was the king of all "realistic" racers. GRID has satisfied my "realistic" racing needs, when 360 is missing a great racer like Gran Turismo. You can look up any youtube video, and watch game play from this game and see how amazing the graphics are. The racing is solid, not unresponsive at all. Every car feels like it races different. I like that about a game, addsGran Turismo, in my eyes, was the king of all "realistic" racers. GRID has satisfied my "realistic" racing needs, when 360 is missing a great racer like Gran Turismo. You can look up any youtube video, and watch game play from this game and see how amazing the graphics are. The racing is solid, not unresponsive at all. Every car feels like it races different. I like that about a game, adds some more difficulty so you don't zoom through the game. It is not a very deep game, for instance, like Gran Turismo. Though, it has it's own core experience and it's own depth that goes great with the game flow. Since the recent lackluster Need for Speed games, GRID is an awesome choice if you are looking for a racing game to kill time.… Expand
  22. Kayvoo
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    If you think Grid 2 is fun but has room for improvement, you should try this! Somehow the Codemasters team perfected something five years ago which they struggle to achieve now. Seriously, Grid is better than Grid 2 in every respect and also one of the finest racers of this generation of consoles.
  23. Marderofski
    Jan 20, 2014
    9
    GRID might be my favourite racing game of all time. I picked it up on a whim, when I had walked into an EB Games on my way home from work to check a release date on another game. GRID had come out that day, and while it had been on my radar a little bit, but I'd barely thought about it. My choice to pick it up instead of putting $5 bucks down on a pre-order was a really good one.

    Keep    GRID might be my favourite racing game of all time. I picked it up on a whim, when I had walked into an EB Games on my way home from work to check a release date on another game. GRID had come out that day, and while it had been on my radar a little bit, but I'd barely thought about it. My choice to pick it up instead of putting $5 bucks down on a pre-order was a really good one.

    Keep in mind, it's not Forza, it's not GT, it's not one of those $500 racing sims for PC. What GRID is, is the soul of driving put into a video game. This is the game Jeremy Clarkson would promote if he could play video games.

    Great physics, great soft-body car damage, amazing graphics, top notch soundtrack (I've never liked menu music so much before, it's really very odd). Everything about GRID is just FUN. It's not a science sim, it's not Twisted Metal, it's right dead-centre in between. And because of that, I consider it almost perfect.    … Expand
  24. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    Essentially Dirt on asphalt, if that game was the next gen version of Colin McRae, this is the next gen version of TOCA Touring cars with lots of contact, crashes and spins. Not as polished and more rough and ready than the likes of Gran Turismo and Forza but more enjoyable for it, and you cannot upgrade your car to victory making it a lot more skilful. A challenging and fun racing sim.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Japster
    Mar 4, 2011
    8
    GRID may not be greatest racer of 2008, but it is indeed the most fun. Grid is not one of those racers that pursue realistic driving mechanics or true to life physics. In fact, physics and driving have been blown out of proportion to give us a racer that that defines pure entertainment. Grid was built on the EGO engine, which powered Colin Mcrae: Dirt. The engine went through a completeGRID may not be greatest racer of 2008, but it is indeed the most fun. Grid is not one of those racers that pursue realistic driving mechanics or true to life physics. In fact, physics and driving have been blown out of proportion to give us a racer that that defines pure entertainment. Grid was built on the EGO engine, which powered Colin Mcrae: Dirt. The engine went through a complete overhaul to suit Grid's needs. The handling mechanics have been tweaked, to give Grid more of an arcade feel. The damaging model has returned from Dirt, which makes collisions cinematic and authentic. You will find yourself making use of the flashback feature to view your crashes over and over again, along with restarting at a point before the collision and learn from your previous mistake. Grid has a lengthy career mode that includes, point-to-point races, time trials, drifting and demolition derbies. A great inclusion was the Le Mans 24 hour, but it does get repetitive from time to time. The game does have some minor drawbacks, such as a low car count. There are 45 premium cars to be unlocked, but it just never feels like enough. However, Codemasters has released DLC which will up that number, assuming you are willing to pay for it, of course. Another annoyance, is the voiceovers, which becomes stale a few races into the game. One will get tired of hearing the same commands being repeated throughout the lengthy career. Nonetheless, this is a fun, adrenalin pumping racer that will appeal to casual and hardcore gamers alike. Even if you have a vague interest in track racing, I suggest you go out and purchase Grid. Trust me, it will be worth your while.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. gamingisgreat
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    The original GRID is a very good simcade racer.

    What makes GRID so unique is the fact that you can have your own racing team and hire/fire teammates,buy cars for the team to use in races,and manage sponsorships.The aim is to become the biggest racing team in the world. GRID plays very well,with responsive controls,and grippy (if at times sensitive) cars.The car list is small,but all    The original GRID is a very good simcade racer.

    What makes GRID so unique is the fact that you can have your own racing team and hire/fire teammates,buy cars for the team to use in races,and manage sponsorships.The aim is to become the biggest racing team in the world.

    GRID plays very well,with responsive controls,and grippy (if at times sensitive) cars.The car list is small,but all cars are worthwhile.The track list and variety of race types is great too,keeping the gameplay fresh for a good chunk of time.The damage modelling is great aswell

    GRID does look a bit dated graphically,but for a game that released in 2008,it looks pretty good.The framerate runs at a solid 60.

    Sound design and soundtrack are great.Intense music plays in the background in critical races,adding to the intensity and immersion.

    The original GRID is a great game,and remains so to this day,but I feel Autosport is slightly better than this.That said,you won't go wrong with the original GRID at all.    … Expand
  30. 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
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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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#61 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 62 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  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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