Author Topic: New Formula 1 Sims - what's the best? (Read 861 times)

Kratzer · « **on:** September 19, 2002, 05:41:25 PM »

So F1 2002 and Grand Prix 4 are both out...

Anyone played both?

Impressions?

funkedup · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2002, 05:49:06 PM »

I haven't played both, but I have a copy of GP4. It's got very nice graphics but it is a buggy piece of crap. Many people report various stability problems with this game. It also uses a very primitive menu setup (similar to the original GP circa 1991) and the physics are nothing special. So I can't recommend GP4. I don't know anything about the other title.

Kratzer · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2002, 05:57:03 PM »

Good to know...

The general views I'm finding are that F1 2002 (EA) looks better, plays better, and is just all around better...

Need to pick up something new to try that wheel out on.

funkedup · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2002, 05:58:38 PM »

Try this: http://www.liveforspeed.com

senna · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2002, 06:32:34 PM »

Last time I played was GP3 . Havent played many car games since, too much into WB and then AH.

Kratzer · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2002, 08:03:33 PM »

Just tried the demo for F1 2002. It looks pretty solid. I'm guessing since the demo says 'work in progress' that the full version runs a bit better, looks a bit nicer, etc.

I've got a lot to learn about F1 racing though... I'm not too good yet.

Going to go pick up a copy of this now.

moot · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2002, 01:53:32 AM »

Grand Prix Legends with all the patches possible.
http://www.scawen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
http://www.west-racing.com/

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2002, 07:37:50 AM »

Grand Prix Legends is the best.

AKDejaVu

Xjazz · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2002, 07:39:24 AM »

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Originally posted by AKDejaVu
Grand Prix Legends is the best.

AKDejaVu

Amen!

Kratzer · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2002, 10:08:39 AM »

I dunno... that seems like an awful lot of work just to play a game...

Looks like the Falcon 4 of Formula racers...

Kratzer · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2002, 12:39:28 PM »

I have a copy of GPL on the way to me... for free!

A few questions:

Can someone point me towards a 'F1 Racing for retards' guide? I know very little about it (as in, I can probably recognize an F1 car, but that's it). I'm just curious about the best way to drive 'em, etc.

Do F1 drivers do left foot braking? The cars are all rear wheel drive, yes?

Kratzer · « **Reply #11 on:** September 20, 2002, 12:42:26 PM »

...and that west-racing.com site is a different game, no?

Where do I get 'all the patches' for GPL?

Gh0stFT · « **Reply #12 on:** September 20, 2002, 01:48:14 PM »

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Originally posted by Kratzer

A few questions:

Can someone point me towards a 'F1 Racing for retards' guide?

not for retards

but this could help you start your GPL career.

have fun
Gh0stFT

ps. yes the west brother started on a new project called: racing-legends.
i still dont know what happened to theyr old project called WSC.

moot · « **Reply #13 on:** September 20, 2002, 09:27:56 PM »

Kratser if you read thru the west-racing webiste you will understand why you must keep it bookmarked.

VROC website
GPLEA
The Ultimate GPL Links Page
vroc updater
Track programmes/covers
GPL tracks database
GPL++ addons Online racing behavior
Some hints on driving technique
Nice little site with clear links to all sorts of useful stuff, mainly guides, tips and racing theory.
Interesting discussion on racing psychology
Some nice links here too!
Track guides
Various D3D fixes
Bruce's Honda Page
Closed since but good foolishness

Don't bother comparing realism of anything to GPL.

moot · « **Reply #14 on:** September 20, 2002, 09:29:51 PM »

WSC in full or part and anything belonging by contract to the previous publisher(s) was amputated/canned, Racing legends is their new software.