PC Racing Games That Molded PC Racing Games of Today

PC Racing Games That Molded PC Racing Games of Today

PC racing games are one of one the most famous genres on video game. They have also been one of the capital profit generators for most game developers. PC racing games has tremendously evolved since the time they were developed. From cartoonish graphics to realistic driving simulators, PC racing games of today would have never been successful without the games that started it all.

We have come up with a list of 5 games that helped made outstanding PC racing games what they are today. You might be familiar with some of them since some of these are part of a franchise.

Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit - It is the third addition to the Need for Speed series. It is packed with a lot of police pursuits which serves a major aspect of its game play. Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit focuses on using exotic sports cars however it features new races that takes place in locations that are within North America. It also includes different climates and varied settings. Additionally, the police Ai that you can play with in the game have been improved in terms of using new tactics to stop the player.

Grand Prix 4 - Grand Prix 4 serves as a seasonal and graphical update of Grand Prix 3 which was released in the year 2000. The game has retained the legendary physics engine over the years, but it has been introduced in the market at a far less welcoming time than its other 3 predecessors. Grand Prix 4 has also been in a stiff completion with other PC racing games from other developers.

Race Driver: GRID - Using similar engines as DIRT, this game is pretty good for kids. However, it's pretty difficult to play considering that its career mode is likely to serve you with pleasure and frustration. Additional things have also been added to the game such as a full-scale replica of Le Mans. This really helps make this game one of the most outstanding PC racing games of all time.

NASCAR Racing 2003 Season - It is unfortunate that EA has acquired exclusive license from NASCAR after NASCAR Racing 2003 Season was released. The game served as the last bastion for fans of NASCAR. NASCAR Racing 2003 Season gives NASCAR fans an outstanding gaming experience like no other can provide.

GTR 2 - FIA GT Racing Game - Since its initial release in September of 2006, GTR 2 has already received widespread recognition. The game portrays the 2003 and 2004 FIA GT championship series.

The game offers players with different game modes such as driving school, time trials, 24hr races, practice, single races and championships. However, unlike its previous version the game offers its users with less ability to make custom championships and unlockable championships.

Another major installation to the series is the addition of the driving school in the game. The driving school teaches the player with different racing techniques. It also allows users to practice them as well.

The 24 hour race shows new lively night and day cycles as well. The transformation from night and day is very steady and seamless unlike the initial version where the race had to be disrupted for a while until the new environment is loaded.

PC racing games not only limit vehicles to cars but also motorcycles. There are a lot of fancy motorcycle games that you might also enjoy like Motocross Madness 2, MotoGP 2 and 08, Motocross Mania and Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box. But always remember, that without the pioneering games that started everything, the games of today would have never been what it is today.