The ubiquitous Nissan GT-R makes an appearance in Nismo form, and there are a slew of Lotus vehicles, including classic 60's open-wheel racers like the Lotus Type 49 through modern-day road cars such as the Evora and Exige (along with tuned/track variants) to the Lotus 98T Formula One vehicle.įerrari is also well represented, with a choice of cars that includes the F40, LaFerrari, and FXX K, along with old-school racers such as the 1975 F1 312T. There are actually five versions of the E30 M3, ranging from the standard road car through a Group A racer to one that's specially-prepared for drifting. Representing beginner vehicles are hatchbacks like the Abarth 500 Esse Esse and Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV, while classic saloon cars like the BMW E30 M3, and BMW coupes such as the latest M4 and Z4 are the next step up. The vast majority of vehicles are European, but a smattering of Japanese and American cars are also included on the roster. Assetto Corsa's standard edition contains 93 autos, and while that might not be as impressive a number as some race games, the car list nevertheless offers a very broad spectrum of driving experiences. After spending time learning to drive the game, I think the answer is the former: Assetto Corsa is one of the most challenging racing games I've ever played.īut before we get to the nuts and bolts of driving the game, let's talk cars and tracks.
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The big question on my mind has been whether the console iterations would follow the same hardcore simulation approach of the PC version, or whether they'd be made more accessible for the console market. I haven't actually played the game on PC, but have been looking forward to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ports with much anticipation ever since they were announced earlier this year.
Developed in Italy by Kunos Simulazioni, it features a meticulously detailed handling engine, and a roster of real-life tracks that have been very accurately reproduced using laser-scanning technology. Originally launched in 2014, the PC version of Assetto Corsa has garnered a reputation as one of the most realistic driving simulations available.