To add to the difficulty of the game, you'll also need a top of the range PC to play it properly. My tests (well...observations) have shown that Grid has a tendency to put a massive load on graphics cards and causes them to get really...really hot. The temperature of my 8600 GT was getting up to around 100 C and more. People with mid-range rigs will be experiencing much less detail, a forced max screen resolution of 1280x800 and a lot of hangs throughout loading , races and even the menus.
But, if you have a Xbox 360 wired controller plugged into your top of the range Quad Core, 9800GTX SLi power house with Nvidia's new PhysX drivers installed, you'll be laughing your socks off in pure enjoyment. The game starts by putting you straight into a race where you only have to finish in your overpowered Dodge to get your Rookie License. After you complete the race, your "manager" gets you to raise enough cash to start your own team. Each race gets you reputation points , which you need to gain new licenses and sponsors for your team and every time you finish a season you get the chance to race in the 24 Hours Le Mans.
The graphics are probably the best out there in terms of driving games. I haven't seen any Need For Speed games come close to the attention to detail that Codemasters put into Grid. One of the best features of the game is the ability to manipulate instant replays and to use "Flash Backs". On the easy mode you'll get 5 flash backs per race, which means you can screw up 5 times and still win the race. The instant replay is also good for viewing some amazing near misses in slow motion.
Final Thought Byte : With superb physics and graphics, Grid is definitely a game worth considering. But most people will be really pushed to play the game at it's full potential, whether it be a hardware limitation or a talent limitation.
Tags : Codemasters, Driving, games, GT3, Nvidia 8600 GT, PC, Race Driver : Grid
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