Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 154 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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In a sea of simulation racing games, Ferrari Racing Legends barely qualifies the lap.
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Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends offers an extensive Ferrari driving experience, featuring over 50 historic and modern Ferrari models. The game covers various racing eras, from vintage campaigns to present day championships. With diverse tracks and challenging weather conditions, it provides an immersive and authentic Ferrari driving simulation.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 3
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
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Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews
graphics24 positive mentions
story5 negative mentions
  • The game features a great selection of Ferrari cars and tracks, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the brand.
  • Graphics and car models are impressive, with detailed interiors and realistic sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
  • The gameplay offers a variety of challenges and scenarios, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate arcade-style racing.
  • The tyre wear model is poorly implemented, leading to frustrating gameplay during longer races without the option for pit stops.
  • The AI is inconsistent and often leads to frustrating experiences, with many races feeling repetitive and lacking in challenge.
  • The requirement for Games for Windows Live complicates the setup process and can lead to crashes and save file issues.
  • graphics42 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, particularly the car models, which are detailed and visually impressive, even by modern standards. However, many users note significant issues with environmental textures, especially trees, which appear poorly rendered and contribute to graphical glitches. Overall, while the car visuals are praised, the scenery and some graphical settings leave much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “Graphics are still pretty good even by today's standards and the career mode is interesting as you work your way from the earliest Ferrari models to the modern day supercars.”
    • “Pc version is way better, good graphics, great car modeling and pretty good internal details, also the game supports 21:9 ultra wide and 4k resolution.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and lots of fun to be had.”
    • “It needs to be on, there's a weird graphical glitch with the trees and it won't even let you see the road.”
    • “The only problem I've found with this game is that environment textures are terrible; trees keep popping in and there are frequent graphical glitches with the scenery when using certain anti-aliasing.”
    • “The graphics are mediocre, and well behind TDU2 and NFS: Shift.”
  • story26 mentions

    The story of the game is described as immersive and documentary-like, chronicling Ferrari's history with engaging narratives about iconic cars and tracks. However, many players find the campaign overly long and repetitive, with frustrating missions that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the depth of the story, the grindy nature of the gameplay and the difficulty spikes lead to a sense of boredom and annoyance.

    • “The game is a must-have for a real Ferrari fan as well as a good story enthusiast.”
    • “The campaign is a documentary-like run through Ferrari's decades, each with its own magic and little story to tell about not just iconic cars, but iconic tracks and moments.”
    • “Amazing game, nice graphics, cars sound great, the storyline is really good, and the challenges that you do through the years of Ferrari are a nice challenge.”
    • “The story mode is way too long and boring.”
    • “Ultimately there is a lot of good in this game (e.g. tracks, cars and story/career mode) however the driver assists are so horrible that they ruin the game completely and the fact you can't turn these assists off just kills the game completely.”
    • “All missions are either 'set a lap time', 'overtake your opponents before the race ends', or 'get a podium finish'.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and monotonous, leading to a lack of engagement over time. While some appreciate the variety of challenges and refined driving mechanics, others criticize the poor physics and vehicle handling, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels stiff and poorly executed. Overall, it appeals more to racing enthusiasts who enjoy the aesthetics and sound design than to those seeking a polished gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay is fun and challenging, but not too difficult for the average sim racer.”
    • “Gameplay offers a wide variety of challenges, some of which are very hard even on easy, some of which are very easy on hard... go figure.”
    • “The sound of the engines and life-like interior views coupled with refined driving mechanics make this a blast for racing enthusiasts.”
    • “Now, as for the gameplay itself... repetitive is probably the best way to describe it.”
    • “Really bad physics and monotonous gameplay.”
    • “Initial promise fades away quickly; realization sets in: cars cannot handle and gameplay is poorly executed. There are more constructive ways to pass time, like watching plants grow or listening to question time on TV.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is minimal, primarily limited to menu screens and the start or end of certain races, leading some players to recommend alternative soundtracks for a better experience. While the soundtrack is described as "okay," the focus seems to be more on the visual appeal of the car models rather than the audio experience.

    • “I highly recommend playing this with NFS Porsche Unleashed music in the background.”
    • “Still, the models are fantastic to look at and the soundtrack's okay.”
    • “You can only look at the beautiful cars and listen to music.”
    • “As for music, you won't hear much unless you listen to the menus or some races at the beginning or end of some of the mission-based races.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its tedious and lengthy campaign, which features frustrating missions and unpredictable difficulty spikes. Players often find the process of unlocking cars and tracks to be excessively grindy, leading many to abandon their efforts due to the overwhelming frustration and time commitment required.

    • “Unfortunately, most of the cars and tracks are locked unless you do the extremely long, tedious campaign.”
    • “Incredibly grindy campaign with frankly stupid and frustrating missions (your hand is cramping and you can't shift gears, finish in a certain position in a pack of AI cars that crash into you and make you fly off the track), rubberband AI, unpredictable difficulty (same difficulty settings cause widely variable AI performance from mission to mission).”
    • “You'll most likely give up on pursuing unlocking the cars and tracks because of its tediousness.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and graphical glitches, particularly with environment textures and pop-in effects. Players report inconsistent controls and frequent visual problems, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “An unfinished product with a few annoying bugs and glitches.”
    • “Buggy graphics, many glitches, and works very poorly.”
    • “The only problem I've found with this game is that environment textures are terrible; trees keep popping in and there are frequent graphical glitches with the scenery when using certain anti-aliasing.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as initially enjoyable, with a lighthearted arcade feel, but it becomes overshadowed by technical issues and frustrating gameplay mechanics in later stages. Players find the drifting mechanics amusing, yet these moments can lead to serious setbacks in races, detracting from the overall fun.

    • “The first part of the story is entertaining and arcade-like, filled with humor, but it feels a bit undercooked. Once you start driving '80s cars, you might encounter some bugs and graphic glitches.”
    • “The game has a more arcade feel than a simulation, but the humorous drifting moments add a fun twist that you should be cautious of if you're aiming for a good lap.”
    • “If this happens near the end of a long race, it is not funny.”
    • “The jokes feel forced and often fall flat, making the humor more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
    • “I expected clever wit, but instead, I got tired clichés that just didn't land.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized for its frustratingly grindy campaign, featuring poorly designed missions and inconsistent AI difficulty that leads to unpredictable challenges. Additionally, while the visual and performance damage on cars is commendable, the overall experience is marred by issues like rubberband AI and awkward controls.

    • “Great damage both visual and performance-wise on Formula 1 cars.”
    • “Incredibly grindy campaign with frustrating missions, but the optimization of car performance adds a layer of challenge.”
    • “How many high-performance (300+ hp) cars have you driven lately?”
    • “Incredibly grindy campaign with frankly stupid and frustrating missions (your hand is cramping and you can't shift gears, finish in a certain position in a pack of AI cars that crash into you and make you fly off the track), rubberband AI, unpredictable difficulty (same difficulty settings cause widely variable AI performance from mission to mission).”
    • “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to a frustrating experience where performance issues overshadow the gameplay.”
    • “The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in long loading times and frequent frame drops that detract from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers feel that the atmosphere could be enhanced by incorporating elements reminiscent of classic arcade racing games, such as the presence of a stylish passenger, which would evoke a more nostalgic and immersive experience.

    • “What's missing is a hot blonde in the passenger seat to create the atmosphere of an outrun game.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is criticized for being overly emotional and restrictive, resembling more of an advertisement than a genuine product offering. Users feel that the limitations imposed detract from the overall experience.

    • “The monetization strategy feels more like a cash grab than a fair system, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases makes it feel less like a game and more like a marketing scheme.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a strong attachment to its cars, which are presented with a sense of reverence that can feel overly promotional. This approach may limit the player's experience, as it prioritizes brand sentiment over gameplay freedom.

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