GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game
- December 12, 2012
- SimBin Studios AB
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game" is the successor to the acclaimed racing simulation GTR, offering a realistic racing experience with detailed graphics and a sophisticated driving model. The game features over 100 HP-beasts, dynamic day and weather changes, and an impressive damage system, providing a thrilling experience of the 2003 and 2004 FIA GT Championship. The driving school mode allows beginners to learn the basics of race driving. Realism and variety have been taken to new heights in this immersive racing simulation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- GTR2 is considered one of the best racing sims ever created, offering a timeless experience with excellent physics and a wide range of mod support.
- The game runs well on older hardware, making it accessible for players with less powerful PCs, and it features dynamic weather and day-night cycles.
- With a plethora of mods available, players can enhance their experience significantly, adding new cars, tracks, and improved graphics.
- The Steam version lacks certain licensed cars like Ferraris and Porsches, which can only be accessed through additional patches and mods.
- The AI performance can be inconsistent, with some players noting that AI drivers can be overly slow during races despite being competitive in qualifying.
- Players have reported technical issues, such as missing files and the need for various patches to get the game running smoothly, which can be frustrating for newcomers.
- graphics24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while showing their age, have aged reasonably well thanks to a 16th anniversary patch and strong mod support, allowing for enhanced visuals on modern systems. Users note that despite being surpassed by newer titles, the graphics remain satisfactory and do not detract from the overall immersive sim racing experience. The game features weather effects and a day-night cycle, contributing to its visual appeal, especially when complemented by user-generated content.
“It has everything: weather, a day-night cycle, accurately reproduced GT cars and tracks, and graphics that have aged rather well.”
“A classic sim that has aged well, due to its phenomenal physics engine and good graphics for its age, plus appropriate content.”
“For a game made almost 9 years ago, the graphics hold up well.”
“Though the graphics and physics are now dated, it provides a glimpse into the depth of past sim racing titles, and some missing features from current games.”
“Surpassed by graphically stronger games, but as a pure sim experience it's still living up to its name.”
“'Cause the graphics here make the game look like it was made in 2010!”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its realism and depth, featuring a full FIA GT season, dynamic weather, and a variety of racing modes including 24-hour races and customizable weekends. Players appreciate the extensive options for car and track selection, as well as the ability to tweak settings for different skill levels, enhancing replay value. Additionally, the game supports a wealth of mods, contributing to its longevity and appeal among sim racing enthusiasts.
“Full FIA GT 2003-2004 season, real-time 24-hour races, driver swaps, animated pit stops, AI and player mechanical failures, dynamic weather, a good damage model, great physics, and it runs pretty well on an old laptop.”
“Parameters like car damage, tire wear, vehicle damage, mechanical failure, and driving assists like traction control and electronic stability control provide so much ability to tweak the game to fit any player's skill level.”
“Gameplay is very good; there's a driving school, 24-hour races, championships, or you can simply create custom race weekends with cars and tracks of your choice. Being able to restrict AI to use only specific cars instead of allowing all base cars can make races more interesting, in my opinion.”
“Same game, same frustrating gameplay.”
“Race 07 is a great game in my opinion, but I think overall GTR2 is better: better gameplay, better car handling, better controller support, more mod content, and more replay value.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is noted for its well-tuned engine, providing a smooth gameplay experience with a perfect score of 10/10. However, there are inconsistencies in AI performance, as they perform significantly better during qualifying sessions compared to races, resembling novice drivers. Additionally, the game offers extensive customization options for AI performance and environmental conditions.
“The performance of AI in both qualifying and races is significantly different; they can be really quick in qualifying while driving like novices in races. This is similar to Race 07 and probably GT Legends.”
“Optimized engine.”
“Gameplay (10/10) - Many levels in AI performance, tons of setup adjustments that worked, and custom weather and daytime.”
“The performance of the AI in both qualifying and races is somehow massively different; they can be really quick in qualifying while driving like newbies in races. This is the same issue seen in Race 07 and probably GT Legends.”
“The optimization of the engine is lacking.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
GTR2 offers significant replayability due to its extensive mod content, numerous tracks and cars available online, and engaging gameplay, making it a standout choice for racing enthusiasts. Users highlight the game's driving lessons, customizable championships, and a diverse vehicle collection as key factors contributing to its high replay value. Overall, GTR2 is praised for its superior gameplay and modding community compared to other racing titles like Race 07.
“GTR2 has a lot of mod content (not as much as rFactor, though). There's a wide variety of tracks and cars available online, and the combination of extensive mod content with excellent gameplay provides significant replay value.”
“Race 07 is a great game in my opinion, but I think overall GTR2 is better. It offers superior gameplay, better car handling and controller support, and more mod content, resulting in greater replay value.”
“Replayability (10/10) - driving lessons, limitless quality mods available to download, many preset or custom championships, and an impressive collection of vehicles for its time.”
“Race 07 is a great game in my opinion, but I think overall GTR2 is better. It has better gameplay, better car handling and controller support, more mod content, and more replay value.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is enhanced significantly with the recommended 10th anniversary patch and appropriate mods, resulting in a fresh and smooth experience. It is highly playable with both gamepads and direct drive wheels, with ample online resources available for optimal setup and force feedback adjustments.
“With the proper mods (I really recommend the 10th anniversary patch), the game looks fresh, runs great, and is very playable with a gamepad if you don't have a wheel (much more so than Assetto Corsa). There are plenty of guides on the internet to get those modern direct drive wheels working with good force feedback tweaks.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game features a comprehensive narrative that unfolds over a 24-hour cycle, enhanced by smart AI and variable weather conditions. Players can engage in a full series storyline, which includes various championships, adding depth and immersion to the overall experience.
“The game features a full 24-hour cycle, smart AI, and variable weather, all woven into a comprehensive series story and championships.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested throughout the entire experience.”
“The story is rich and immersive, making every decision feel impactful.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ability to add custom music, which plays in a specific order based on filename, allowing for a personalized audio experience.
“You can add custom music as well (note: it plays in order of filename, 0-9 then a-z).”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are only a few tracks available, and they quickly become tiresome.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is praised for being transparent and effective, aligning well with its advertising claims.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and intrusive.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
