Le Mans Ultimate

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"Le Mans Ultimate" is the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans, offering an immersive experience for both sim racers and newcomers. The game features the latest manufacturer Hypercars from the 2023 season, including Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche, and more. The game promises to grow and evolve with the real-life FIA WEC series, offering an exciting and dynamic experience for players.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,137 reviews

graphics174 positive mentions

optimization68 negative mentions

The driving experience is immersive and feels realistic, with great force feedback and physics.
The graphics and sound design are impressive, enhancing the overall racing atmosphere.
The game has a solid foundation with potential for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and long loading times, making it frustrating to play.
The user interface is laggy and unresponsive, complicating menu navigation and settings adjustments.
The AI behavior can be erratic, leading to collisions and negatively impacting the racing experience.

graphics
388 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
6%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visual quality and detail, particularly in VR and under certain conditions, while others criticize poor optimization and performance issues that lead to stuttering and low frame rates. Some users note that while the graphics can be stunning, especially on high-end systems, they feel dated compared to other modern racing titles, and the game's reliance on the rFactor 2 engine limits its graphical potential. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good, significant improvements in optimization and performance are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are excellent as are the sounds and sim dynamics.”
- “The graphical presentation of LMU is simply stunning.”
- “With its impressive graphics, excellent driving physics, and a superb online racing system, it offers a captivating experience for racing enthusiasts.”
- “The game is absurdly CPU-heavy, to the point an RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600X struggles to run the game on 1280x720, low graphics settings.”
- “But the optimization is laughable; I get constant stutters and low FPS. I've tried many graphics configurations and nothing has worked.”
- “The graphics are poor, looking like something from 2013.”
optimization
271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
59%
25%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, crashes, and long loading times, particularly in VR and during multiplayer sessions. While some users have noted improvements in stability and performance with recent updates, others still experience inconsistent frame rates and bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial optimization to meet the expectations set by its graphics and gameplay potential.
- “Fantastic simulator, latest updates brought a lot of optimization in addition to all the fantastic content.”
- “Performance is good considering the visual quality of the game.”
- “The game is getting better and better with patches being pumped by the devs. One thing still bothersome are graphical optimizations and no temporal or upscaling anti-aliasing available letting only MSAA 4x to do the lift to remove jagged edges.”
- “The optimization is laughable; I get constant stutters and low FPS, I've tried many graphics configurations and nothing has worked.”
- “Absolutely shocking performance issues, principally the UI is so laggy it is almost impossible to select any options.”
- “The performance is horrible despite having a high-end PC.”
stability
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, long loading times, and a buggy user interface. While the driving experience is praised, many players find the game nearly unplayable due to persistent glitches and performance issues, particularly in online modes. As it is still in early access, players are hopeful for improvements, but current feedback indicates that the game requires substantial optimization and bug fixes.
- “So far I had no glitches or issues.”
- “I'm very pleased with the game so far, with no problems at all... it runs great!!!”
- “Users with low/mid-range PCs may encounter performance issues until the game is bug-free, but that's not uncommon for early access titles.”
- “Even with nothing open, it crashes randomly on startup. The loading times take ages, the UI is kind of buggy, and if I set a race time, it will just ignore it and set it to 3 or 4 minutes, which really sucks because I was hoping this game would be really good.”
- “Game is buggy to the point of being unplayable.”
- “The game still has bugs and issues; the menus are still super laggy and the game conveniently freezes momentarily when I enter braking zones, but I have no doubt the developers can get this game polished up for when it finishes its time in early access.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
68%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with many praising the driving mechanics and realism, particularly for sim racing enthusiasts. However, players have noted issues with optimization, bugs, and performance stutters that can detract from the experience. While the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable, there are calls for additional features and improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great simulation of the World Endurance Championship - the driving mechanics are great (even on a gamepad!) and the AI is pretty serviceable if you're an offline driver like me.”
- “The driving mechanics, especially at tracks like Sebring, feel amazing—even when using a low-end force feedback wheel.”
- “Being an early access game, it has all sorts of issues which I'm sure they'll fix with time, but the core gameplay of driving is really solid.”
- “At times, the game runs smoothly, but there are noticeable instances where performance stagnates, affecting the overall gameplay experience.”
- “Still lots of issues, bugs, and gameplay that needs to be worked on.”
- “The AI definitely needs more work currently; if you are primarily an AI racer, then I'd recommend checking out some gameplay before making your purchase.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
23%
62%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a cash grab due to its premium price and frequent release of overpriced DLCs. Users express frustration over the lack of substantial content updates and the perception that the developers prioritize profit over player satisfaction, leading to a negative overall impression of the game's financial model.
- “You will have to decide if you can live with their monetization, as this is a premium priced game with a lot of additional paid content, but I also get the feeling that this will be like iRacing or rFactor, and be a forever game.”
- “Game is okay, but monetization is on Blizzard's level though.”
- “Instead of expanding the content to fill these gaps, the game just keeps releasing overpriced DLCs, which feels more like a cash grab than an effort to improve customer satisfaction.”
- “Buy to play - you have to buy the game in addition to all the other monetization.”
- “But I don't like these games on how they run their monetization.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many users noting the absence of a traditional narrative or career mode, which limits engagement for those seeking a structured storyline. However, some players appreciate the freedom to create their own experiences within the game, suggesting that while a formal story may be lacking, personal storytelling is still possible. Overall, the lack of a defined story or career mode is a significant drawback for players who prefer narrative-driven gameplay.
- “I came only for career modes, like F1, or story modes like Assassin's Creed.”
- “10/10 game, you really can write your own story.”
- “If you're a person who likes an online racing game with some sort of a story mode/career mode, I sadly can't recommend this game as both of those things are not yet available. Hopefully, they will get the online mode up and running soon and also add a career mode in the near future, as the game can get boring at some point even for someone like myself who enjoys chill racing games.”
- “Before the hotfix, it wasn't worth it; however, now it's a different story.”
- “No career or story mode.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to mitigate. While there are strategies available to reduce the grind, they can be tedious to implement. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, with some players feeling it demands an unrealistic time investment.
- “There are things you can do to prevent it (listed on their web page) but they are often tedious and time-consuming.”
- “Once you get past the tedious setup (i.e., force feedback dialed in), the game is amazing and great fun.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game has received praise for its orchestral quality and relaxing nature, enhancing the overall experience during gameplay. Users appreciate the soundtrack, particularly the inclusion of favorite songs, although some have reported technical issues such as black screens during gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a highlight, contributing to the game's atmosphere.
- “I enjoy doing laps while listening to music; it's very relaxing.”
- “The icing on the cake was my first badge, 'Radio Ga Ga', one of my favorite songs from my favorite band.”
- “After launch, it just blackscreens and the music plays, but nothing else works.”
- “Love the game, love the soundtrack, love the project, but much work needs to be done...”
- “The music in the menus is magical!”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its numerous glitches and crashes, such as cars hilariously locking up their brakes and the absurdity of loading times. Players find amusement in the game's AI and the exaggerated reactions to minor issues, creating a comedic experience despite the game's shortcomings. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise frustrating elements of gameplay.
- “It is hilarious to follow cars in the beginner races because every single car, one by one, locks up their brakes and shoots smoke into the air.”
- “It's hilarious reading some reviews of people who've played less than an hour of the game saying things like it doesn't have online reporting of dirty players, or no FOV adjustment.”
- “During the whole time I played, I had two game crashes, no force feedback no matter what changes I made, and these loading times are actually hilarious.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its detailed vehicle models and meticulously designed racetracks, which effectively recreate the legendary 24-hour race experience. Reviewers note the immersive sound design and overall ambiance, contributing to a captivating racing environment.
- “The detailed vehicle models and realistically designed racetracks perfectly capture the atmosphere of the legendary 24-hour race.”
- “It sounds amazing and recreates the atmosphere of Le Mans very well.”
- “The tracks are very well modeled and the atmosphere when driving is very immersive.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the tension and frustration players experience when navigating the challenges of car control, particularly at slow speeds. The balance between risk and reward in handling the throttle adds a layer of intensity, making players feel a strong connection to their driving experience.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Reviewers note that while the game is still in early access and has some bugs, its replayability has improved significantly since the first update, making it more enjoyable and playable compared to its initial release. However, they suggest that additional features are needed to enhance the overall experience further.
- “The introduction of some simple features is clearly necessary to make the game more playable.”
- “Definitely more playable since the first update and a lot of fun.”
- “Apart from some bugs, which are normal for an early access game, the introduction of some simple features is clearly necessary to make the game more replayable.”
- “I think PUBG was more replayable on release.”