Assetto Corsa
- August 30, 2016
- KUNOS Simulazioni S.r.l
This is not just a game. This is real sim racing. In collaboration with the most prestigious car manufacturers, Assetto Corsa ups the simulation stakes with a focus on pure driving realism, with pin-point accuracy across every aspect of the game. Includes over 90 dream cars from Ferrari, Lotus, McLaren, Pagani, Alfa Romeo, Toyota, Maserati, BMW, Audi, Lamborghini, Ford, Mercedes Benz, and She…
Reviews
- The game offers an incredibly realistic driving experience with superb physics and handling, especially when using a racing wheel.
- Tracks and cars are laser-scanned and well-modeled, providing an immersive and visually appealing environment.
- The game is highly rewarding for players who invest time in mastering its challenging mechanics, making it a great choice for simulation enthusiasts.
- The game lacks a comprehensive career mode and progression system, which can make it feel repetitive and unengaging over time.
- Graphics and performance issues, such as frame rate drops and screen tearing, detract from the overall experience.
- It is not suitable for casual players or those without a racing wheel, as the controls can be frustratingly difficult to manage with a standard controller.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered basic and not particularly impressive, with occasional frame rate drops and screen tearing noted by users. While some players find the visuals acceptable and even visually fantastic in certain aspects, they fall short of the standards set by titles like Driveclub and Gran Turismo. Overall, the graphics are serviceable but do not stand out in a crowded racing genre.
“The game's visuals are fantastic, though it's not quite on the level of Driveclub.”
“A very challenging game with amazing graphics, though I wish there were more car selections compared to Gran Turismo.”
“The graphics and performance aren't great.”
“Yes, the graphics are not the best, and on occasion, the frame rate drops, showing some screen tearing, but look past that and there is a decent racer here.”
“Graphically, it's pretty basic.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its realistic driving experience, closely resembling a simulator, which may be challenging for newcomers but rewarding with practice. Players appreciate the enjoyable mechanics, quick loading times, and excellent force feedback settings, although the car selection is limited. Overall, it offers a significant improvement over older racing titles like Gran Turismo and competes well with Project Cars.
“I bought this game to try it on PS4 with some purchased steering wheels, and the feeling it left me is bittersweet: from a gameplay perspective and driving feedback, the title faithfully reflects the driving experience and comes very close to a simulator experience; if you don't have experience with such games, the first few times can be quite frustrating, and only after some practice can you achieve 'clean' laps with acceptable times.”
“Pros: - price - finally a racing game on PS4 with super enjoyable gameplay, light years ahead of Gran Turismo, which feels quite outdated, and a step above Project Cars, which is still very good - loading times are not that long - standard force feedback settings for the steering wheel are top-notch, no need to spend hours adjusting every setting - limited car selection but top-notch modeling and physics, you immediately feel the difference in vehicle weight, the downforce from the wing, and whether the drive wheels are front or rear.”
“I bought this game to try it on PS4 with some purchased steering wheels, and the feeling it left me is bittersweet: from the gameplay and driving feedback perspective, the title faithfully reflects the driving experience and comes very close to a simulator experience; if you don't have experience with such games, the first few times can be quite frustrating, and only after some practice can you achieve 'clean' laps with acceptable times.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received criticism, with users noting that both the graphics and overall performance are lacking.
“The graphics and performance aren't great.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the frame rates drop significantly during intense scenes.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's car sound effects are highly praised for their realism, while the menu music is criticized for being excessively loud, suggesting a need for better audio balance.
“The sound of the cars is amazing in this game; the audio levels of the music in the menus need to be turned down because it's far too loud, but the sounds of the cars in-game are spot on.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being clumsy and unintuitive, with players struggling to identify braking points due to a lack of feedback from the cars. The experience is further diminished by repetitive sound effects and a general sense of heaviness in the gameplay.
“The story feels repetitive and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any sense of excitement or intrigue.”