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Sim, arcade, simcade, anything. I'm kinda disconnected from the genre and want to know what is considered the GOATs of racing games to try them out.
Me personally, I'd say Dirt Rally 2, very addicting gameplay.
I don't typically go for racing games, but I have fond memories of playing Extreme-G on the N64. It had wepons, high speeds, and a soundtrack that tricked a young me into thinking I might like techno music.
Any AG racing fans in here?
BalisticNG is my latest main game, but my love began with the WipEout series.
I also enjoy Redout and Redout 2, but the lack of weapons means I can only go so long before needing to play WipEout or BNG again.
Obligatory mention of !ballisticng@sopuli.xyz
Redout 1 and 2 are great fun if I'm in the mood for lap times, but I hate racing against the NPCs.
Major fan hear. BallisticNG is such a love letter to WipEout, its fantastic
Every racing game not trying to sim stupid cars is gold these days.
I really enjoyed some Xbox game called "quantum redshift" and I've been trying to capture that feeling ever since. VR game called Redoubt gets close.
Rallye Racing 97
Had fun with the original Forza Horizon and Midnight Club L.A.
Midnight Club was my absolute jam back in the mid oughts, loved the shit out of that game. Kinda got away from the Arcade style racers, but that game has a special place for me.
Great topic for discussion.
Pole Position
Gran Tourismo
Road Rash
R.C. Pro-Am
Mario Kart
Jet Moto
Go Go HyperGrind
GOAT: F-zero GX
Best kart: sonic and all stars racing transformed
Best drifter: inertial drift
Best arcade: track mania turbo
Best Car Combat: Gas Guzzlers extreme
Trackmania
I don't know if it counts, but for me it's Distance
Dirt Rally 2 with even a cheap driving simulator setup is incredible. It's like the dark souls of racing games, and doesn't hold your hand at all.
Assetto Corsa is another great one with a simulator. The amount of mods, cars, and tracks added to the game has made enough content to keep someone entertained for probably their whole life.
Really, any modern racing game that uses wheel and pedals are amazing compared to what existed before that. Luckily, even the good direct drive wheels and good pedal setups have gotten more affordable in recent times.
Assetto Corsa with realistic force feedback in non power steering cars is unironically a workout. Driving a F-40 on the Tokyo highway project for an hour and I actually sweat. Few times I've loosened the mounting of my wheel I have to grip it so hard haha. It's advisable to let go of the wheel when you crash too.
ACC, rFactor
Road trip adventure for the ps2
I am really surprised nobody mentioned yet
CarX Drift Racing Online
Best drifting game ever. A lot of customization, visual and performance of cars.
I haven't played a racing game since Need for Speed: Underground 2, and before that Carmageddon which probably doesn't count. I have, though, seen a Group B Audi Quattro like in the thumbnail. It was in a heritage rally and it sounded FANTASTIC.