Sentences with phrase «thoroughbred simulation»

There were none of the aforementioned gimmicks in DiRT Rally: this was a stripped back, thoroughbred simulation with hardcore handling, unforgiving stages and a firm focus back on traditional rallying directly in response to community outcry.

Not exact matches

In the absence of Gran Turismo 7, Project CARS is clearly capitalising on being the only thoroughbred racing simulation currently available on PS4, so it makes sense for it to be the leading platform - particularly when the Xbox One already has Forza Motorsport which has an established following.

It's no surprise, then, that the series has started to suffer an identity crisis: over the years we've seen Need for Speed transform from a realistic road racer, to an arcade Chase HQ - style cop chaser, to a thoroughbred track racing simulation and everything in - between, incorporating car customisation, drag racing, drift runs and even an epic cross country race throughout its many iterations.

This year the rally game landscape changed significantly with the release of the highly acclaimed DiRT Rally, a thoroughbred rally simulation hailed as a return to form for Codemasters who had been guilty of dumbing down the DiRT series instead of embracing their rally heritage that dates back to the glory days of Colin McRae Rally.