Game reviews

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Need For Speed Unbound has One Big Problem

Need for Speed Unbound, the newest part of the NFS game series, has finally released. After a disappointing last few years, the community is finally hoping for improvement. But how good is NFS Unbound really? ...

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F1 Manager 2022 Review: A Breath of Fresh Air

F1 Manager 2022 is here! Joe has already tested the new F1 managing simulation and had a lot of fun with it. However, it is also missing one important feature he really wanted... ...

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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. But how is the new rFactor 2 BTCC DLC? Photo credit: Studio 397 Sadly, it is now a certain fact that Motorsport ...

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MotoGP 22 Review: More of the Same?

The MotoGP series has often been criticised for a lack of innovation year-on-year. Does MotoGP 22 do any better than its predecessors? Image credit: Milestone The latest installment of the MotoGP game series released today, 21 April. There are some ...

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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 Turismo 7 for the PS4? Photo credit: Polyphony Digital For many simracers out there, the release of Gran Turismo 7 will have ...

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

Forza Horizon 5 Review: A Forza for the Wheel?

Forza Horizon 5 certainly has a lot to offer. Find out what we thought of the game’s content, force feedback, wheel compatibility and more in our Forza Horizon 5 review. Photo credit: Playground Games The first reviews are out for ...

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Fun-racer of the year? Hot Wheels Unleashed Review

Hot Wheels Unleashed: Fun-Racer of the Year?

Hot Wheels Unleashed will be released on 30 September. We here at OverTake got the chance to test out the action-packed racer beforehand. So, here is our Hot Wheels Unleashed review. Photo Credit: hotwheelsunleashed.com Did you have Hot Wheels when ...

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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 on the game. Photo credit: Kylotonn The latest edition of Kylotonn’s World Rally Championship game series is set to drop on 2 ...

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

F1 2021 Review: Is it a Racing Sim?

Increased realism and the real-world F1 line-ups – but can you call F1 2021 a true simulation? Photo credit: Codemasters / EA Games of the F1 series traditionally lean more towards the “simcade” genre than full-fledged simulations – until now, ...

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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 our RiMS Racing review! Photo credit: RaceWard Studios An all new motorcycle racing simulator has just hit the market, and its name ...

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F1 Race Stars: Codemasters hidden gem

F1 Race Stars Review: Codemasters hidden gem

With F1 Race Stars, Codemasters released the lovechild of Formula One and Mario Kart in 2012. Nearly ten years later, it is still remembered fondly. Photo credit: Codemasters When F1 game developers Codemasters announced they were developing what was being ...

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F1 2021: How good is Braking Point really?

F1 2021: How good is Braking Point really?

There was plenty of hype surrounding F1 2021’s new storymode, but does it deliver on its promise? Image credit: Codemasters / EA For the latest instalment in the F1 game series F1 2021, Codemasters promised a full-length storymode campaign after ...

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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.