Which Driving Game Should I Buy?

2009-12-16 11:49:15

#1

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

I want to get a driving game for my PC for xmas. I like the ones where you have to build your cars up from the base model. I think it was Grand Tourismo or some shit that I used to play and love. I think it was on the origional Playstation though. That's how long it's been so I'm kind of out of the loop. So is there a new version or a better game that I should buy? I'm also going to need a steering wheel with gas/brake pedals. I'd prefer one with force-feedback or whatever it's called so it feels real. Budget would be around $150 for the steering wheel controller.
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2009-12-16 11:54:42

#2

Ioan92: Member; +337|5969

GTA IV

If you're into Free Roaming.

2009-12-16 11:59:21

#3

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

Ioan92 wrote:
GTA IV

If you're into Free Roaming.

Nah, I've played GTA games, I get pretty bored with it after a few hours. I want to spend countless hours driving just to get the next level of "Sticky Tires" or maybe even a "Turbo Boost"

I do love me some hookers though... thanks for the suggestion all the same.

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2009-12-16 12:04:39

#4

Ioan92: Member; +337|5969

King_County_Downy wrote:
Ioan92 wrote:
GTA IV

If you're into Free Roaming.
Nah, I've played GTA games, I get pretty bored with it after a few hours. I want to spend countless hours driving just to get the next level of "Sticky Tires" or maybe even a "Turbo Boost"

I do love me some hookers though... thanks for the suggestion all the same.

Oh, In that case I'd say Grid or Dirt 2. I've played grid and its a pretty awesome experience.

2009-12-16 12:42:28

#5

csmag: Member; +92|6694|Canada

Need for speed shift or dirt 2.

Last edited by csmag (2009-12-16 15:08:01)

2009-12-16 12:48:58

#6

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

So that's 3 suggestions. Grid, Dirt 2, and Need for Speed Shift.

2 votes Dirt 2

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2009-12-16 12:50:48

#7

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6784|Long Island, New York

I only played the demo for Dirt 2 but I loved it.

Gets my vote.

If you had a 360 I'd say Forza 3 hands down though.

2009-12-16 12:54:56

#8

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

3 votes for Dirt 2

Do I get to earn my "sticky tires" and "turbo boosts" in this game? I can't view the trailers here at work.

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2009-12-16 13:05:09

#9

wah1188: You orrible caaaaaaan't; +321|6707|UK

Don't get Grid it's very basic race, win that's all there is to it.

Dirt2 ftw!

2009-12-16 13:05:44

#10

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7057|Nårvei

Dirt 2 hands down ...

I never had such fun with a driving game for a long time, both offline and online are spectacular ... the comments from the other drivers, the different handling on the cars, good variety of tracks and driving modes ... the challenges will keep you occupied for hours ...

Not much to do with the cars except liveries, dashboard toys etc ...

Simply great

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2009-12-16 13:08:23

#11

Miggle: FUCK UBISOFT; +1,411|6989|FUCK UBISOFT

I like burnout paradise, but I'm not sure that's what you're going for.

2009-12-16 13:20:17

#12

Flecco: iPod is broken.; +1,048|6912|NT, like Mick Dundee

Forza > All other racing games.

Whoa... Can't believe these forums are still kicking.

2009-12-16 13:22:43

#13

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

Flecco wrote:
Forza > All other racing games.

Well shit. I don't have enough $$ to buy a PS3, a steering wheel, and the game itself.

So it's looking like Dirt 2...

Aren't there any games that let you save up money by winning races and spending that money on "sticky tires" and "turbo boosts"?

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2009-12-16 13:32:13

#14

wah1188: You orrible caaaaaaan't; +321|6707|UK

Forza is on 360 btw.

2009-12-16 13:33:14

#15

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6824

King_County_Downy wrote:
Flecco wrote:
Forza > All other racing games.
Well shit. I don't have enough $$ to buy a PS3, a steering wheel, and the game itself.

So it's looking like Dirt 2...

Aren't there any games that let you save up money by winning races and spending that money on "sticky tires" and "turbo boosts"?

If that's what your really looking for then Need for Speed Shift is what you're looking for. Dirt 2 and Grid are good games (at least in my opinion) but but don't have upgrades and all the cosmetic tweaks like you seem to be looking for.

2009-12-16 13:36:18

#16

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

Oh la la

I like.

"MUST HAVE TEH STICKIER TIRES!1"

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2009-12-16 13:41:16

#17

aerodynamic: FOCKING HELL; +241|6000|Roma

Shift

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2009-12-16 13:44:33

#18

OmniDeath: ~; +726|6891

Having not played any of these games, I would go with Shift, lol.

2009-12-16 13:54:44

#19

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

wah1188 wrote:
Forza is on 360 btw.

Oh. Well that's lame. If I were to buy a console, I'd get a PS3 for sure. upscaling and blueray ftmfw!

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2009-12-16 13:55:01

#20

VspyVspy: Sniper; +183|6920|A sunburnt country

Buy a go kart and do it for real.

2009-12-16 14:01:43

#21

King_County_Downy: shitfaced; +2,791|6844|Seattle

VspyVspy wrote:
Buy a go kart and do it for real.

I fucking wish man I have a KX 250. That thing breaks me enough

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2009-12-16 16:11:35

#22

Wallpaper: ☺; +303|6241|The pool

Try the demo before you get Shift... IMO it just feels off. My vote would be for GRID or DIRT 2

But if you want to build your cars from the ground up you jus' GOTTA get some Lego Racers in there

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2009-12-16 16:48:02

#23

Canin: Conservative Roman Catholic; +280|6722|Foothills of S. Carolina

Shift is

Ive played the PS3 version, definitely better than prologue, though probably not as good as GT5 will be

2009-12-16 16:49:41

#24

=NHB=Shadow: hi; +322|6613|California

BURNOUT paradise, only $20 or even cheaper!!

2009-12-16 16:51:47

#25

Miggle: FUCK UBISOFT; +1,411|6989|FUCK UBISOFT

=NHB=Shadow wrote:
BURNOUT paradise, only $20 or even cheaper!!

this. all "realistic" racing games are practically the same, and they're all boring,

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