

We've been trying the F1 2021 game but have not been overly impressed. However, it has undergone a refresh for 2022 and if you like how this game feels, you really won’t care. But while the car models were clean and the lighting realistic, AC Competizione didn’t have the same eye-candy as GT7 on PS5, or the latest Forza on Xbox. We installed our copy of the game on a relatively powerful gaming PC, cranked everything up to Ultra and the results were pretty impressive. It certainly takes a while to get up to speed – especially if you’re used to more arcade-like handling, but once you do it’s fantastic. Compare it GT7 or the original Assetto Corsa and you’ll find the garage small and limiting think of it like another licensed game such as F1 2021, and you’ll find the limitations more authentic.Ĭars seem to dance on the tarmac, giving you reams of information through the wheel. ► Best for: sim-racers and close competitionĪssetto Corsa Competizione is the fully licenced game for the GT championship, and that means its packed with all the cars and tracks from both seasons. If you’re after the racing game equivalent of a can of Monster, this is a game for you. Your only restriction is your imagination – but do try to be tasteful.Īs you’d expect, the game leans towards to the arcade side, and only just got wheel support. And because this is Need for Speed, every car can be modded within an inch of its life. There are over 120 cars to choose from, including a solid blend of unlikely classics, contemporary dream cars and everything in between. You can play it on the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles too. However, it also looks very different this time around: it’s stunning in 4K and HDR, and its 80s style colour palette sets it apart from everything else on this list. In some ways Heat is a continuation of everything we like about NFS: it follows the familiar formula of letting the player rip it up in a world of tournament heats, illegal street races and police chases.

Need for Speed is still a great racing game, and this version wears a neon hat on. ► Available on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC
