Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa is for both serious and novice racers but don't expect a triple A racer!

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Assetto Corsa is a realistic racing simulation game with advanced car physics and detailed graphics. It features a wide variety of cars and tracks, allowing players to customize and race their dream cars. The game also includes a powerful physics engine, realistic audio, and a competitive multiplayer mode.

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Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 60,810 reviews

graphics1,830 positive mentions

story127 negative mentions

graphics
3,539 mentions
52 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics in Assetto Corsa are often praised for their realism and detail, particularly in car models and tracks, especially when enhanced with mods like Custom Shaders Patch and Sol. While some users note that the base graphics can appear dated compared to newer titles, the extensive modding community allows for significant visual improvements, making the game visually appealing even years after its release. Overall, the combination of solid graphics, immersive physics, and a robust modding ecosystem contributes to a highly engaging racing experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with highly detailed car models, realistic lighting, and beautifully rendered tracks.”
- “With the right mods, the game's visuals can rival contemporary racing titles, offering stunningly realistic graphics and highly detailed environments.”
- “Assetto Corsa delivers breathtaking graphics, with meticulously detailed cars and environments, making every race feel like a cinematic experience.”
- “The UI is atrocious, setting controls is annoying, navigating the menus is genuinely a chore, and when you finally get into a race, the graphics are horrid, way worse than the screenshots (on max settings etc).”
- “It's genuinely an ugly game from the engine to the menus, and I'm someone who doesn't usually care about graphics.”
- “The graphics are bad, the driving feels bad, the menus are terrible.”
gameplay
1,052 mentions
25 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Assetto Corsa is widely praised for its realistic driving mechanics and extensive modding support, which significantly enhances the overall experience. While the game may not have the most polished graphics or a deep single-player campaign, its focus on authenticity and community-driven content provides a rewarding challenge for racing enthusiasts. However, some players find the learning curve steep, particularly for those using controllers instead of racing wheels, which can impact their enjoyment of the game.
- “With its realistic driving mechanics, wide variety of cars, tracks, and extensive modding support, Assetto Corsa offers near-endless replayability.”
- “The authenticity of the driving mechanics is outstanding, allowing players to feel every turn, drift, and acceleration as if they were behind the wheel of a real racing car.”
- “Assetto Corsa excels in its realistic driving mechanics, making it a favorite among hardcore racing enthusiasts.”
- “The menu is confusing, the gameplay is mid, and it doesn't exactly have the best graphics.”
- “This game sucks... I wasted 3 days trying to make it playable and got no enjoyment whatsoever... this has literally not a single thing enjoyable in the base game.... and mods are hard to install and keep operational... even after hours of trying to customize it to my taste, gameplay sucks...”
- “The driving mechanics are hyper-realistic, but the gameplay itself is very limited with a small selection of cars (a lot are DLC) and only a few short tracks.”
story
528 mentions
6 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that it lacks a compelling narrative or deep campaign mode. While some enjoy the gameplay and racing challenges, they express disappointment over the minimal story elements, which leaves a void for players seeking a more narrative-driven experience. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay rather than storytelling, making it less appealing for those who prefer a rich narrative context.
- “The story was an emotional rollercoaster with many ups and downs, especially when the main character blew out his engine (which is a feature of the game, might I add).”
- “I'm living out my anime 90's era weeb dream pretending to be the protagonist of my own racing story.”
- “As a start, you can take a guided 'story' into different race categories with more and more powerful cars, but you can just as well go your own route and enjoy the racing you want to enjoy from the start via customizable races/multiplayer.”
- “Even though there are events and championships, the lack of a deep campaign or story mode can leave a void for players looking for a more narrative experience.”
- “This game does not work with the Oculus Quest 2 headset; the controllers do not appear in the game settings.”
- “There's really no story mode or progression as the career mode is more like a series of predefined challenges, of course worth your time but not the star of the show.”
optimization
448 mentions
41 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The optimization of Assetto Corsa is generally well-received, with many players noting that it runs smoothly on a variety of hardware, including older and lower-end systems. While the game offers impressive visuals and performance, some users report issues with controller support and performance inconsistencies, particularly when using mods or in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game is praised for its solid optimization, especially in VR, but some players feel that further improvements are needed for specific configurations and user interfaces.
- “The game runs smoothly on most modern PCs, even with extensive mods installed.”
- “The game's optimization is commendable, delivering impressive visuals without sacrificing performance, even on modest gaming setups.”
- “Great game, easily customizable and very well optimized; if you want to start into sim racing, this is your chance, very cheap but competitive and fun.”
- “Players with older computers may experience performance issues, and optimization on certain configurations may leave something to be desired.”
- “This game has such horrible optimization that when I played it, my WiFi got entirely fried and when my friend streamed it to my PC, it blue screened.”
- “The game suffers from one of the poorest controller support and optimized system I have ever experienced.”
grinding
195 mentions
2 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort to set up and enjoy the game. Users frequently mention needing "a second life" to manage the extensive grinding involved, particularly in terms of installing mods and navigating the game's mechanics. Overall, the experience is described as frustratingly laborious, detracting from the enjoyment of the racing simulation.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “This is the most tedious game I've ever tried to set up, and it was painful.”
- “Not looking to spend hours and hours grinding races in last place to learn basic mechanics because you didn't bother to make an introduction mode.”
- “Game is utter dog shit. I bought this with the hopes of driving through traffic and having fun, but that is nearly impossible as you have to install mod after mod after mod to get one mod to work. The setup process is daunting and extremely tedious for newcomers.”
stability
179 mentions
18 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
81 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, bugs, and crashes that significantly hinder the gameplay experience. Many players express frustration over the extensive troubleshooting required to get the game running properly, particularly with controller support and online features. While some acknowledge that the game can run well on certain setups, the overall consensus is that it remains a "buggy mess" that detracts from its potential enjoyment.
- “Runs great on my older PC with a frame rate of 80-117 fps, and even with a full racing field of 24 cars, it's smooth, with no stuttering or freezing.”
- “The game has been polished over the years, multiplayer is stable and runs great, force feedback is the best, great sound, and graphics are not demanding, but still look very good.”
- “For an early access game, it is surprisingly solid, complete, and not buggy.”
- “Not VR supported like it says and is buggy and keeps glitching.”
- “The game is a glitchy, buggy mess, playable by few, and enjoyed by none.”
- “I don't, it's just awful knowing that I have to spend 4 hours of troubleshooting just to be able to get things the way they should work the moment I plug in my hardware.”
music
163 mentions
16 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the ability to listen to their own music while driving, particularly during night drives on scenic routes. However, several users express disappointment over the lack of an in-game soundtrack, especially during races and in menus, which some feel detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the game allows for a personalized audio experience, it lacks a cohesive musical element that could enhance the gameplay.
- “Driving on Nordschleife in VR with music on is something else.”
- “I enjoy drifting cars, and you can go down Mnt Akina in an AE86 blaring whatever music you wish.”
- “Cruising around in Tokyo's Shuto Expressway while listening to some music was the best way to spend my hours here!”
- “There's no music.”
- “Awful cameras, weird unrealistic vehicle physics, and lame/no music.”
- “The game just seems amateurish, menus aren't nice, no controller support in the menus, there's no background music and the graphics (unlike what some people may think) are not good in my opinion.”
humor
124 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, with many finding joy in the absurdity of high-speed racing, funny car mods, and unexpected in-game mishaps. Users often describe their experiences as hilarious, whether it's through amusing vehicle interactions, chaotic multiplayer races, or the comedic potential of various mods. Overall, the game is seen as a source of laughter and entertainment, making it a fun choice for those looking to enjoy a lighthearted racing experience.
- “Funny to see an E39 pass an Aventador SVJ from time to time haha, strongly recommend this game if you want to learn how to drive or drift, 10/10.”
- “This game made me laugh so hard the neighbors called the cops because they thought I was getting murdered.”
- “Just be prepared for some heart-pumping moments, some hilarious fails, and a whole lot of fun.”
- “But you need to have a wheel because if you don't have one, it's not funny at all.”
replayability
85 mentions
38 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Assetto Corsa boasts exceptional replayability, primarily due to its extensive modding community that continually introduces new cars, tracks, and gameplay features, allowing for virtually limitless racing scenarios. Players can significantly enhance their experience with mods and content managers, making the game feel fresh and engaging even years after its release. The combination of realistic driving mechanics and a vibrant multiplayer scene further contributes to its high replay value, making it a must-play for racing enthusiasts.
- “With its realistic driving mechanics, wide variety of cars, tracks, and extensive modding support, Assetto Corsa offers near-endless replayability.”
- “The game's active modding community is where it really comes to life, adding many hours of replayability and endless content.”
- “Whether you're looking to recreate your favorite real-world race series or embark on an epic endurance challenge, the modding scene adds infinite replay value to an already stellar game.”
- “There's better looking racing sims, there's more playable racing sims, there's more realistic racing sims (that don't punish you for even thinking you could play them), there's more accessible racing sims, and there's more modern racing sims, all of which work better and are more fun to play than this mess.”
- “Even if its slower than a wheel setup, most games are 100 times more playable than this; it's like they intended it to be unplayable on a keyboard and it's not because cars drive 'realistic' or something.”
- “Not great, but decent enough for some replay value.”
emotional
31 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from heartwarming experiences and nostalgia to frustration and heartbreak. Players express deep connections to the game's community and content, often feeling a sense of loss or emotional intensity during gameplay, particularly in relation to the story and mechanics. Overall, the game is described as both wholesome and capable of provoking strong emotional reactions, making it a memorable experience for many.
- “The story was an emotional rollercoaster with many ups and downs, especially when the main character blew out his engine (which is a feature of the game, might I add).”
- “I cried... I cried a lot.”
- “The vintage cars are very emotional for me, lots of love and detail.”
monetization
27 mentions
11 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and subscriptions, while others criticize the heavy reliance on DLCs and ads, which they perceive as cash grabs. Many users express frustration over locked content and the need for additional purchases to access features, leading to a feeling of being exploited financially. Overall, the game's monetization strategy has been described as anti-consumer, with a significant focus on generating revenue through various means.
- “No microtransactions.”
- “I feel this game is much better than Project Cars, a game that is pretty much all microtransactions.”
- “Probably the biggest reason this beats other PC race sims: no microtransactions, no subscriptions.”
- “If it wasn't for this disgusting cash grab, I'd be recommending the game, but with this limitation in place, I seriously cannot as it's anti-consumer as all hell.”
- “I do not like the fact that this game requires so many DLCs in order to drive more cars, especially ones I would like to try; this seems like a cash grab on the developers' part.”
- “Undrivable with a controller, cannot steer at all unless going 5 mph, and takes 10 minutes to load the game and close the game because they have to get all their ads in. Pathetic game, waste of money; 90% of cars are locked behind a paywall, which is even more pathetic.”
atmosphere
25 mentions
28 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and captivating environment, enhanced by impressive graphics, dynamic weather effects, and detailed audio design that accurately reflects the racing experience. Players appreciate the realistic visuals and sound, which contribute to a thrilling and authentic racing atmosphere, making them feel as if they are truly behind the wheel. However, some reviews note that certain aspects may lack excitement, suggesting that the overall atmosphere can vary depending on the context of gameplay.
- “The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by weather and lighting effects, which add an additional layer of realism.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments, dynamic weather effects, and lighting create a stunning and realistic atmosphere.”
- “The realistic physics and feel of the immersion within the atmosphere of the track is simply breathtaking.”
- “It just doesn't feel exciting enough; it feels so boring and I'm basing this off the price I paid for it, which was $75 AUD.”
- “No atmosphere.”
- “Deep in A/C withdrawal, my ASUS Tough Gamer passed away 6 months ago and my G27 went terminal when I tried to hook it up with a brick laptop and a beast linked to an RX 480GX, so I crave this game every day. It just doesn't provide the right atmosphere for drifting with the right setup and the right people.”