GT Legends

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"GT Legends invites you to race classic touring cars from the 60's and 70's, with over 90 original FIA GTC-TC team vehicles. Compete on real European racetracks across 25 track variations, with a career mode and five difficulty levels. Experience authentic driving physics and handleies from the golden age of motor sports."

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Play Modes

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic selection of classic cars from the 60s and 70s, providing a nostalgic experience for racing fans.
The physics and handling are praised for their realism, making it a rewarding experience for players who enjoy sim racing.
The modding community is active, offering a wealth of additional tracks and cars, enhancing the game's longevity and replayability.

The graphics are outdated, which may deter players looking for modern visuals, and the game struggles with performance on high-end systems.
There are significant issues with the AI, which can lead to frustrating experiences during races, as they may not behave realistically.
The game does not track playtime accurately on Steam, which can be misleading for players trying to gauge their gaming hours.

graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
54%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reflecting its 2005 release, yet they still hold up reasonably well for their era, offering a vintage aesthetic that some players appreciate. While the visuals may not compete with modern titles, they are functional and enhanced by community mods, providing decent textures and lighting effects. Overall, the graphics contribute to a nostalgic and enjoyable racing experience, despite some limitations like simplistic trackside details and lack of advanced features.
- “The graphics are good for their era, although you probably shouldn’t expect too much from the trackside textures and cardboard-cutout spectators.”
- “The sense of speed is very good, the car sounds are excellent, and the graphics still hold up and get the job done considering this is such an old game.”
- “Ultimately, the well-aged visuals, the mixed but overall still adequate sim-racing experience, and the gobs of mod content (most notably, the tracks!) makes this a must-have for serious racing game fans.”
- “As drawbacks, I have to point out that the visuals are really outdated nowadays, even when maxed out at 1440p and with high quality tracks and visual mods applied.”
- “Graphics are not on the same level as modern games as it is more than 10 years old but the great advantage on a modern PC is that loading times are really fast.”
- “This game is from 2005, so the graphics are outdated, although that doesn't bother me.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
8%
8%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a fantastic 60s/70s soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of great sound design, engaging menus, and a visually appealing interface, all contributing to a fun and immersive racing atmosphere. Despite some mixed personal experiences, the music remains a standout element that keeps players hooked.
- “Love the sounds, physics, and music, and it's just plain fun.”
- “And the music is just great!”
- “Throw in a great 60s/70s soundtrack and a fairly big modding scene and you've got a great (and cheap) racing game!”
- “Pretty, great cars and music, backed by community content, but poor personal experience.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The gameplay features a career mode where players race across 2 to 8 circuits per event, earning points and trophies based on their performance. Players have noted the engaging and enjoyable nature of the gameplay, especially when playing with friends, although some have expressed frustration over the lack of Steam gameplay time tracking. Overall, the gameplay is described as both interesting and impressive.
- “The gameplay itself is also amazing.”
- “Surprisingly interesting gameplay with friends.”
- “Why doesn't this game track Steam gameplay time?”
- “Gameplay: you go through a career mode where you race from 2 to 8 circuits per event and accumulate points and win a trophy if you finish between first and third in points at the end.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The game's optimization is lacking, as players experience noticeable slowdowns and stutters, particularly at the start of races, likely due to its reliance on a single processor thread. Additionally, the AI performance appears inconsistent, exhibiting better grip and acceleration during practice sessions compared to races, which detracts from the overall experience. While the simulation aspects are praised for their realism, the technical performance leaves much to be desired.
- “The simulation aspect is very good with true-to-life physics and car performance.”
- “The only things that I don't like about this game is that the AI doesn't seem to be fully optimized; in training and qualification, they seem to have more grip, acceleration, and braking power than you will ever have, but during the race, they're all of a sudden slower. Also, the damage model leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “In terms of performance, you shouldn’t assume that the game will run like butter on a modern machine just because of its age. I find that I get noticeable slowdown or stutters at the start of every race as the AI pack negotiates the first corner, which can have a detrimental effect on my (already mediocre) driving.”
- “In terms of performance, you shouldn’t assume that the game will run like butter on a modern machine just because of its age. I find that I get noticeable slowdown or stutters at the start of every race as the AI pack negotiates the first corner, which can have a detrimental effect on my (already mediocre) driving. This is on an AMD 8350 CPU paired with an NVIDIA 960 GPU, so I can only assume it has to do with the game being, like any game of its era, very much limited to a single processor thread.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have expressed that "David and Goliath pt2-3" evokes strong emotional responses, with multiple users noting that it brought them to tears. This highlights the game's ability to connect with players on a deep emotional level.
- “David and Goliath Part 2-3 made me cry.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the glitches in the game to be entertaining, suggesting that while stability may not be perfect, the issues add a layer of enjoyment to the experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is described as unforgettable and inexpressible, suggesting a deeply immersive and impactful experience that resonates with players long after they finish playing.
- “Inexpressible, unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “Inexpressible, unforgettable atmosphere.”