GRID

 Xbox One
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 10, 2019
    96
    Is GRID the perfect racer? I have to say it comes close. It definitely checks off a lot of the boxes that I look for in a game. There may be a few features from other titles that I would have loved for Codemasters to have borrowed from but that’s a moot point. The car count is decent, the locales are gorgeously rendered, the audio is spot on, track layouts are interesting, and the racing at higher difficulty levels is incredibly intense. I would have liked to be able to set the length of the race in Career mode as I feel the races are a bit short but that’s probably the only gripe I have with this game. If video racing is your thing do yourself a favor and pick this up. Right now.
  2. Cubed3
    Dec 16, 2019
    90
    It's not often a racing game comes along and hits the sweet spot between simulation and arcade, and yet that is exactly the balance that the developer haσ hit with GRID. Fantastic, speedy chaotic, gameplay, supported by some great visual and sound design, giving racing fans of all levels and abilities another great title this year worth diving into with gusto. Totally recommended to genre aficionados, especially after the inevitable split-screen update.
  3. Generación Xbox
    Oct 10, 2019
    90
    Grid is a game that manages to leave behind several vices of the genre to give way to greater realism and greater dynamism in the race thanks to an improved AI and its new System "Nemesis".
  5. TheXboxHub
    Oct 10, 2019
    90
    GRID, I can happily say, is a triumph. It can be forgiven for a career mode that on some fronts lacks variety, due to how well realised the gameplay is, as it's deep, authentic and above all else, a huge amount of fun. You’ll struggle to find a racer that plays better than this.
  6. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 11, 2019
    85
    Once again, Codemasters has proved that it deserves a place in the grand pantheon of racing game developers with GRID. Alongside the DiRT games and F1 series, GRID is another exemplary racer that will scratch the itch of even the most demanding racing game player.
  7. ZTGD
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    Grid is a decent reboot. Sure, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that some may expect and the number of tracks are a bit lackluster, but what it is missing is made up for with great handling cars and a fun race gameplay. People looking for a good racer have found one here even with the issues it may have.
  8. SomosXbox
    Oct 8, 2019
    80
    Codemasters have build a direct arcade game based in velocity and action with GRID. Good feelings, good looking and good performance on Xbox One X, providing an exciting racing experience.
  9. IGN
    Oct 8, 2019
    80
    Grid is way too lean on tracks but delivers its hyperbolic brand of Hollywood-style racing with style and confidence.
  10. VGC
    Oct 8, 2019
    80
    Grid offers exhilarating racing and unmatched atmosphere but the modest track list means things get old faster than they should.
  11. XboxAddict
    Oct 29, 2019
    77
    It does a lot of things very well, but it’s hard not to feel like it’s missing a spark, a wow factor or some sort of true personality. As it stands, I don’t see it being something that people will continually go back to, despite its quality mechanics and beautiful visuals. It’s simply a bit too sterile. That doesn’t mean that it isn’t fun while it lasts, though, or that it isn't rather well made.
  12. GameSpew
    Oct 8, 2019
    70
    The experience at the core of GRID is undoubtedly a great one. The racing is exciting and keeps you on your toes, moreso than any other racer currently available. But there just aren’t enough modes to keep your attention in the long term. Additionally, many features that should make GRID shine feel shallow and inconsequential, and you soon feel like you’ve exhausted all of the game’s tracks. GRID simply needed to be more.
  13. Trusted Reviews
    Oct 8, 2019
    70
    In the end I’m not sure GRID does enough to escape the middle of the pack. It’s a great arcade racer, but I don’t think that’s enough anymore. You didn’t change, GRID, we did... and I think we left you behind.
  14. Meristation
    Oct 15, 2019
    65
    A game with barely playable content, basic multiplayer and lack of ambition. The generation leap is barely visible.
  15. MondoXbox
    Oct 21, 2019
    60
    Codemasters throws away the series' historical legacy delivering us a flat, soul-less and very casual oriented arcade racer.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 8, 2019
    A masterly racer that gets to the very essence of motorsport's magic. [Eurogamer Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#56 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 38
  3. Negative: 14 out of 38
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    GRID the series is fairly new to me. Despite this though, I did have a lot of interest in the new GRID game because after doing some researchGRID the series is fairly new to me. Despite this though, I did have a lot of interest in the new GRID game because after doing some research it looked liked this game was going for both simulation and arcade style racing which is something that excited me almost immediately. Excitement is what this game delivers as well but I would recommend that you play it in short bursts only because if you play it for long periods you will find quite a bit of repetitiveness because unlike other similar games there isn’t lots of varied content for you to work through. This doesn’t mean though that the game is bad and I’m sure fans of these types of games will definitely get something from GRID. It holds up really well actually and whilst racing in this game doesn’t always feel as realistic as it should it still remains fun for the most part. The AI for me also further enhanced the fun factor because they do things that you would expect them to do and this doesn’t change throughout your time with the game. Anybody can race as well because you can chop and change things to your heart’s content so if you want to be challenged then you can be but if you’re one of those who likes an easier time of things then you can also do that as well. As mentioned earlier there isn’t a huge amount of content at your disposal but is the content that is available fun and exciting? Well... Yes and no. On the one hand I felt that the career mode was pretty decent and with a nice amount of variety included this is definitely where I’ve spent most of my time when playing GRID. Unfortunately though I’ve found the online components in the game to be a little disappointing because there just isn’t enough to keep you occupied and for some reason it just fails to pack a punch when racing online. This is a shame as well because a lot of these types of games are ranked on their online capabilities but if I had to give a sole recommendation on online alone then GRID just wouldn’t cut it. I will say though that despite my issues with the online components they did at least hold up really well with no issues getting into races or staying in them.How is the presentation in the game and have the tracks and cars been done well?

    Let me get this out of the way immediately it isn’t the best looking and sounding racing game you’ll ever see. In fact it probably isn’t in the top 5 but that isn’t too much of an issue because it still looks good with enough realism present when it comes to the different sounds a racing car makes. Speaking about the cars there’s a nice selection to choose from and you can definitely tell that a lot of thought and effort has gone into them so trying each car out is worthwhile. Trying out each track is worthwhile as well because they are very realistic and with the added bonus of a nice amount of atmosphere within them racing around them hardly ever gets dull. GRID is a decent addition into the racing genre because it gets the most important aspects right without being too spectacular in their approach. Yes it isn’t the best racing game of all time and it does have its limitations but if you’re one of those people who favours the arcade style when it comes to racing then you can do far worse than this game. Just don’t expect too much from the online components and you’ll be just fine.    … Full Review »
  2. Ilkayson
    Oct 8, 2019
    9
    Really good job. Better than I expected. Congratulations codemaster. Keep the game alive..
  3. Broyax
    Oct 21, 2021
    1
    Cet énième (et si médiocre… pour ne pas dire mauvais) jeu de bagnoles de Codemasters reprend le principe des Grid précédents et tente d’offrirCet énième (et si médiocre… pour ne pas dire mauvais) jeu de bagnoles de Codemasters reprend le principe des Grid précédents et tente d’offrir un éventail assez large des courses sur circuits… en dépit d’un nombre de circuits étonnamment faiblard ! ce qui participe un peu plus à l’impression de répétition et de lassitude qui en découle…

    Ce Grid hésite fortement entre la simulation et l’arcade… il a le cul entre deux pneus et ne parvient pas à restituer et retranscrire correctement l’une ou l’autre approche. Trop pénible pour l’amateur d’arcade… et bien trop incohérent pour l’amateur de simus ! évidemment, en matière de simulation, les branques de Codemasters ne sont certainement pas dans leur élément, ce qui n’étonne pas plus que ça à vrai dire.

    L’imprécision et la lourdeur des véhicules donne l’impression désagréable de conduire des camions et trop souvent les réactions très violentes des bolides s’avèrent sans queue ni tête, ce qui conduit à heurter les glissières de sécurité… car beaucoup, beaucoup trop de circuits sont exclusivement urbains, ce qui finit par agacer sensiblement. Mais si les chignoles partent du cul, elles ne le font que de façon désordonnée sans l’inertie et la physique qui l’accompagnent et sans aucune gestion de l’autobloquant.

    On tente donc de diriger des bateaux ivres, des péniches en PLS qui font n’importe quoi à n’importe quel moment et tout ce merdier semble généré aléatoirement. Même avec les aides, c’est tout à fait la même chose, soit dit en passant ! ça en dit long sur ce merdier épouvantablement merdique qui a voulu se faire passer pour un jeu de courses !

    L’espèce de ‘carrière’ proposée est aussi simpliste que rapidement ennuyeuse et par ailleurs, l’IA des concurrents semble avoir été modélisée d’après un troupeau de kévins en colère : bonjour les dégâts !

    Néanmoins, ce Grid est inconstestablement très joli, toujours fluide (à 60 im/s bien sûr) et les effets sonores sont toujours très convaincants. Il mérite donc au moins un point. Mais pas plus !    … Full Review »
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