Game reviews

Karting Superstars Review: A Brand New Perspective

Original Fire Games are back: Their sophomore effort Karting Superstars is out on Steam Early Access. What awaits racers in the successor in the initial version? We have taken a closer look for our Karting Superstars review. Original Fire Games ...

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The Crew Motorfest Review: New Open World Simcade King?

The Crew Motorfest released on 14 September on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Here is our review of the brand new open world racing game. ...

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Rennsport

Rennsport Beta: Our First Impressions

Our writer Luca was lucky enough to be selected for the Rennsport beta, and observed a few details about the sim that may need refining. ...

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LEGO 2K Drive Review: One Fatal Flaw

LEGO 2K Drive released on 19 May 2023 on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Here is our comprehensive review of this arcade racer. ...

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First impressions of the new Isle of Man TT game are very good.

First Impressions of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3

The new TT game is out for early unlock members. Whilst the majority of fans wait until Thursday to get their hands on the game, here are our first impressions of TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3. ...

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ACC 1.9 update first impressions review
Assetto Corsa Competizione

ACC Update 1.9: First Impressions Review

Assetto Corsa Competizione received its "biggest update ever" yesterday. Join us in our first review of all the additions in our review of the 1.9 update for ACC. ...

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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

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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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. 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

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

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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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.