Game reviews

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rFactor 2

How Good is the New rFactor 2 BTCC DLC Pack?

The latest rFactor 2 content update includes two cars and tracks from the 2021 British Touring Car Championship. ...

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MotoGP 22

MotoGP 22 Review: Changing the Game or More of the Same?

The MotoGP series has often been criticised for a lack of innovation year-on-year. Does MotoGP 22 do any ...

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Laurin Heinrich tries the new Porsche 911 Cup car in ACC Challengers pack
Assetto Corsa Competizione

Laurin Heinrich tries the new Porsche 911 Cup car in ACC Challengers pack

Join ChampionJoe and Porsche Junior driver Laurin Heinrich as they provide an early look at the upcoming Porsche ...

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Is Buying Gran Tursimo 7 on PS4 Worth it?

Is Buying Gran Tursimo 7 on PS4 Worth it?

For many of us a PS5 is an unobtainable item. So, how good is the version of Gran ...

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Is rFactor 2 Worth it in 2022
rFactor 2

Is rFactor 2 Worth it in 2022?

rFactor 2 has for nine years now been one of the premier sim racing experiences. However, is it ...

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This Assetto Corsa Mod Lets you Play Gran Turismo on PC
Assetto Corsa

This Assetto Corsa Mod Lets you Play Gran Turismo on PC

If you have always wanted to play a Gran Turismo type game on PC, Assetto Corsa Evoluzione might ...

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Forza Horizon 5 Review: Finally a Forza for the Wheel?
Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5 Review: Finally a Forza for the Wheel?

Forza Horizon 5 certainly has a lot to offer. Find out what we thought of the game’s content, ...

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Fun-racer of the year? Hot Wheels Unleashed Review

Hot Wheels Unleashed Review – Fun-racer of the year?

Hot Wheels Unleashed will be released on 30 September. We here at OverTake got the chance to test ...

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iRacing vs ACC: Who Does GT3 Best?
Assetto Corsa CompetizioneiRacing

iRacing vs ACC: Who Does GT3 Best?

GT3 racing on both iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione can be a lot of fun. But which game ...

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Review: Does WRC 10 Live Up to Its Name?

WRC 10 Review: Does it Live Up to Its Name?

WRC 10 by developer Kylotonn is set to release on 2 September. Here are some of our thoughts ...

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Does F1 2021 have what it takes to be a racing sim?
F1 2021

F1 2021 Review: Does it have what it takes to be a racing sim?

Increased realism and the real-world F1 line-ups – but can you call F1 2021 a true simulation? Photo ...

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RiMS Racing Reviewed: As Good as MotoGP 21?

RiMS Racing Review: As Good as MotoGP 21?

There is a hot new motorbike racing simulator in town. But is it any good? Find out in ...

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Game reviews

You’re interested in a specific racing game, but are not quite sure what to make of it? Then you might want to check out one of our game reviews first! Be it Triple A titles, indie games or sequels, count on us to take a critical look and put you in the picture with our honest opinion.

Exciting releases like Project CARS 3, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered and MXGP had their fans on the edge of their seat in 2020 – but sometimes, even promising games do not fulfill the wishes of their community and turn out to be more disappointing than everyone had hoped. If you want to be on the safe side and are patient enough not to preorder, our game reviews will give you insights into the gameplay and our genuine answer to the question of whether the title is worth buying. For some games, we also offer exclusive reviews before the official release date. In the case of Codemasters’ DIRT 5, for example, we had the chance to explore the new feature Playgrounds ahead of time.

Our reviews deal with realistic racing simulations just as much as with arcade releases. MotoGP, Ride 4 and MXGP are judged by the qualities that make an excellent motocross simulation, and the same goes for DIRT 5 and WRC 9 in terms of rallycross racing. On the other hand, the arcade racer TrackMania focuses on abstract and original tracks, challenging the racer’s driving techniques. But not everything in the virtual racing world is purely competitive: We also feature hilarious karting games like Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix that lets you play as your favorite cartoon character.

The more nostalgic racing game enthusiasts might be interested in our reviews of Star Wars Episode I: Racer or even Absolute Drift, which brings back the aesthetics of the famed manga Initial D. By contrast, our feature of Automation – a car building simulator that mimics the actual industry – is for you if you want to dive deeper into the latest innovations in the world of gaming. It is the same with our review of Cyberpunk 2077, where we judge the game from a racer’s point of view.