Grid

[ogden]

Came out in 2005, I think. It's great. Mind-bogglingly accurate - I know TT/MGP racers who use it to brush up on the course before racing.

Ah, I think that is the one I played and had laughable physics, graphics from a Spectrum 48k. TT is so much better.

Originally Posted by ogden

I played it for ages when I was stuck without a bike a couple of years ago. I could play it, but it just wasn't actually any fun.

I agree, it was such a waste. The sensation of speed and the look of the game (for PS2) are good, it "feels" like you're on a bike. Unfortunately that bike is killed by all sorts of stupid nannies and aids and crappy tyre physics and behaviour that it's no fun at all.

Originally Posted by sinbad

I agree, it was such a waste. The sensation of speed and the look of the game (for PS2) are good, it "feels" like you're on a bike. Unfortunately that bike is killed by all sorts of stupid nannies and aids and crappy tyre physics and behaviour that it's no fun at all.

Hmm, I found it heaps of fun just trying to complete a lap of the Nurburgring without crashing. But then I love the GT series so it figures.

[ogden]

Originally Posted by DanAbnormal

Hmm, I found it heaps of fun just trying to complete a lap of the Nurburgring without crashing.

That was the big problem with it - the bikes seemed to want to fall over all of the time. I know I've not got the best record where falling off's concerned, but real bikes don't *generally* try and flop over at the slighest provocation.

TT Superbikes might have rather dated graphics but the gameplay is spot on. With a bit of luck the new one will have similar gameplay but be rather easier on the eye - it certainly looks alright: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mglycsjj1l0&feature=user

Originally Posted by ogden

That was the big problem with it - the bikes seemed to want to fall over all of the time.

I think they based it on the 'Philbut' physics engine.

[ogden]

Ha

shame that the TT game isnt out for the 360, didnt think manufacturers were bothering to continue to develop for the ps2

[ogden]

The new TT one was meant to be out two years ago and there was no ps3 to develop for back then. I did wonder if they'd hold it back further and rejig it for the ps3 but fortunately not.

[Balky001]

I got GRID even though I much prefer the sim type racers like Forza rather than arcade like PGR4. I think it's brilliant. It is arcade, it has quirky physics, you can crash out too easily hence the flashback options and its just a lot of fun.

Looking forward to SBK08 on 360!