Project Cars 2

JudgeDredd · September 27, 2017, 09:56:26 AM

Anyone picking (picked) it up?

I watched a review online which mentioned a lot of pros, cons and neutral elements. Didn't seem like it was worth the £45 to me as the AI was getting a bit of a slapping. A lot of content for sure - 170 cars and 50+ tracks I believe with some variations too...but the AI needs to be fairly competent for me to get any money out of it.

I have to say I loved Project Cars so I was hotly anticipating the second one...but I'll need to see some people talk positive about the AI before I burn that money on a racing game.

RyanE · September 27, 2017, 11:26:44 AM

I loved PCars. I'll get it. Didn't know it was out yet.

JudgeDredd · September 27, 2017, 11:43:28 AM

Yay - let me know :) O0

Slick Wilhelm · September 27, 2017, 05:49:50 PM

Are there any Indy cars or modern F1 cars available in this version?

RyanE · September 27, 2017, 07:18:25 PM

I just downloaded it. There are Indy cars and some knock off F1 cars. There is a full list on the dev site.

Moreb · September 27, 2017, 08:04:29 PM

It's been many years since I've played any racing games. Is this something an amateur can play with a controller or is it something more geared towards aficionados?

JudgeDredd · September 28, 2017, 12:28:36 AM

Quote from: Moreb on September 27, 2017, 08:04:29 PM
It's been many years since I've played any racing games. Is this something an amateur can play with a controller or is it something more geared towards aficionados?

I believe you can play with controller and there's certainly settings to make things easier for the new person to racing. I've never tried controller, but the game is apparently out for PS4 and XBox too...so...

JudgeDredd · September 28, 2017, 12:29:15 AM

Quote from: Slick Wilhelm on September 27, 2017, 05:49:50 PM
Are there any Indy cars or modern F1 cars available in this version?

As RyanE said, there's Indy cars and the "knock off" F1 he speaks of is Formula Renault I believe.

Moreb · September 28, 2017, 01:21:16 AM

I think Forza 7 may be a little more user friendly for casual racers such as myself.

Grim.Reaper · September 28, 2017, 04:09:22 AM

i used a controller on last version and was totally manageable. can't compare to a wheel since i don't own, but the controller felt good for me but i am not a serious driver, more on the casual side.

jamus34 · September 28, 2017, 10:11:37 AM

I have PC1 on pc and it's not too playable with a controller.

Maybe they improved pc2 but I would suggest wheel and pedals. Forza series is a lot more arcadey but is actually playable with a controller.

JudgeDredd · September 28, 2017, 01:17:56 PM

Who was I kidding. I couldn't resist!

Grim.Reaper · September 28, 2017, 05:26:56 PM

Quote from: jamus34 on September 28, 2017, 10:11:37 AM
I have PC1 on pc and it's not too playable with a controller.

Maybe they improved pc2 but I would suggest wheel and pedals. Forza series is a lot more arcadey but is actually playable with a controller.

Certainly a wheel will always be preferable, but controller definitely was OK for at last me.

Moreb · September 28, 2017, 06:27:49 PM

Quote from: jamus34 on September 28, 2017, 10:11:37 AM
but I would suggest wheel and pedals.

I may just do that. Once I get the proper requisition requests forms from Headquarters authorized. It looks like a $700 investment for a mid range setup but I imagine it is quite the experience.

jamus34 · September 28, 2017, 06:38:16 PM

Quote from: Moreb on September 28, 2017, 06:27:49 PM
Quote from: jamus34 on September 28, 2017, 10:11:37 AM
but I would suggest wheel and pedals.

I may just do that. Once I get the proper requisition requests forms from Headquarters authorized. It looks like a $700 investment for a mid range setup but I imagine it is quite the experience.

Jeebus, really? That's a heck of an outlay for wheel / pedals.