GAMING 101
Realistic Racers
Do you feel the need? The need for speed? We all do from time to time, but safety concerns and the fact that we drive a minivan with a baby seat in the back mean that we play by the rules. In the real world at least.
Fortunately, there’s a world of high-velocity racing games just waiting to help you realize your speed-based fantasies.
Whether you want to feel the unadulterated acceleration of a Formula 1 car or negotiate the bumps of a daring rally stage, there’s an option for you. And remember: This is one place where you don’t have to drive carefully.
F1 Mobile Racing
Letting you tour the world one iconic race circuit at a time, F1 Mobile Racing will take you from Monaco to Silverstone, Monza to Spa, all at the helm of your own Formula 1 car.
And once the novelty of rubbing shoulders with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel wears off, you’ll see these stars for what they really are—the competition.
That’s because here you’re facing off against the best of the best. You’ll race your way through the current F1 season and compete in duels against other real world players. And if the crisp, realistic graphics weren't enough, the game’s haptic feedback will have you feeling every bump and crash.
GRID™ Autosport
After an easy ride? Then GRID Autosport might not be for you. One for hardcore petrolheads rather than casual racers, this stunningly sophisticated racing simulator is supposed to be hard. You know, just like actual racing.
Even through the early levels you’ll struggle to keep things on track, spending more time worrying about finishing than your overall position. Things might not get easier, but as you move your way up through the ranks, unlocking more than 100 cars as you go, you’ll hone your skills and discover the nuance needed to make your way to the front of the pack.
Rush Rally 3
When you eventually tire of the tarmac, Rush Rally 3 will take you into the woods and leave you to your own devices. Not in the scary, horror film sense. More in a traction-chasing, dirt-flinging, adrenaline-fuelled way.
Taking the action to the beaten track, each stage will see you battle against bumps, jumps, trees, and hairpins.
A co-driver is on hand to shout instructions of upcoming hazards, so make sure you listen: There are some problems you just can’t reverse out of. It’s the ideal game for anyone who finds flat asphalt racetracks a little, well, uneventful.
Real Racing 3
Ever wanted to go on a track day? Real Racing 3 is just that. Here, however, instead of being restricted to a single car, you’ve got more than 250 real-world vehicles to test the limits of.
Ensuring you get the most of your time on track, controls are intuitive, with just the right level of sensitivity.
You can ease yourself in by only taking care of the steering before adding in accelerating and braking to get the full racing sensation. Things don’t stop when you cross the finish line, either. With plenty of options to upgrade your cars, you can get under the hood as well as behind the wheel.
Gear.Club – True Racing
Escape the confines of the track and embrace the thrill of the open road in this globe-trotting racer. Gear.Club’s handling is straightforward for newcomers—especially with driver aids turned on—and there’s a wide selection of exciting cars to drive, with plenty of chances to upgrade.
While the game’s graphics and handling are beautifully realistic, there’s one feature that’s not: Gear.Club’s rewind function, which allows you to scrub driving errors from history. In real life, little mistakes can have big consequences, so make sure you use your second chances wisely.