Much like the step in graphical quality from standard-definition to high-def, the physics in Assetto Corsa Competizione provide a degree and clarity of feedback that is simply unmatched by anything on console. The game’s handling is a joyYou truly can feel the difference in Assetto Corsa Competizione. As possibly the most successful category of motorsport of the 2010s, GT3 cars offer a fantastically fun challenge that are easier to get to grips with than, say, Formula 1 or prototype Le Mans cars, but require a lot of practice to get the very best out of.Īdvert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-freeīut what of the highly-lauded physics? Is the handling model really worth the price of admission? This laser-focus on a single form of racing is to the game’s benefit, as it has allowed Kunos to make arguably the most impressive virtual representation of authentic GT3 racing we’ve seen in simracing. All cars and circuits from both the 20 seasons are present, with various models of GT3 cars from the Bentley Continental, Ferrari 488, Honda NSX and more to race with around tracks such as Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Misano and Zandvoort. The game only simulates the SRO-promoted GT3 racing series of the GT World Challenge. Rather than the mishmash of circuits and cars of the original Assetto Corsa, Kunos opted for a far more focused approach to Assetto Corsa Competizione. With that said, let’s focus more on the qualities of Assetto Corsa Competizione as a racing game and, more importantly, as a simulation. If you’re considering buying the game during this launch period, it’s important that you’re aware of these potential pitfalls and decide what’s right for you. However, the fact that a game can be released for £34.99 with these kinds of performance issues possible is certainly a major concern. In fairness to Kunos, this particular instance does seem like an outlier compared to other reviewers and players’ experiences with the game, but that doesn’t change the fact that it affected our ability to play the game as intended.Ī patch is planned to address some glitchesKunos have confirmed they are working on patches for the game to improve its performance on consoles, so the situation should improve down the line. In the worst example RaceFans experienced while reviewing the game, an attempt to run a simulated Spa 24 Hours over an hour-long race had to be abandoned as the frame rate fell to simply unplayable levels while approaching Eau Rouge lap after lap. ‘Assetto’ has finally arrived for consolesAlso, when it comes to the enhanced consoles of PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, frame rates are closer to 30fps than 60fps, which will be disappointing to owners who may have invested in the upgraded hardware exactly for this kind of game.Īcross a number of online forums, Assetto Corsa Competizione console players report varying levels of consistency in how smoothly the game runs for them, so it may simply be a case that your mileage may vary in how the game runs for you. This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if the lower frame rate was locked at a consistent rate, but on the base PlayStation 4 that RaceFans reviewed Assetto Corsa Competizione on, the frame rate varied noticeably even while lapping circuits alone in practice mode. In terms of frame rates, Assetto Corsa Competizione runs at far fewer frames per second than its peers like Forza, Gran Turismo Sport, Project CARS or even Codemasters’ F1 series. On console, Assetto Corsa Competizione has performance issues that can, at the worst instances, significantly affect your ability to play the game. So how successfully has the transition to current-gen consoles been made? First, a word of caution. Now, console players finally have the chance to get behind the wheel of what could well be the most realistic racing simulator ever brought to PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Kunos refined their simulation mechanics and released Assetto Corsa Competizione for PC last year. While lacking the presentation levels of the bigger budget games on the market, Assetto Corsa’s driving physics received praise from veteran simracers and even real-world drivers.
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