While it’s not exactly an arcade-style racer, it does a bit smoother than more realistic titles - and I’m not complaining because I like driving fast without worrying about crashing into the next corner. The game gets points for including controller support, but it actually is perfectly playable without it. Naturally, you can turn these off, and play your own way with a variety of control schemes. There’s steering and brake assist for those who need it, as well as a prominent ‘perfect line’ displayed on the asphalt for racers to follow. Like the aforementioned Dead Trigger 2, GTR2 features controls that are easy enough for novices to get used to in a flash, while still allowing seasoned players to have fun pushing the pedal to the metal. Plus, the high-energy soundtrack featuring the likes of Mutemath, The Qemists and Netsky does a fine job keeping you company while you race your way to the top. The cars are well modelled too and you can check them out from every angle, thanks to GTR2’s four available camera options and a DIY screenshot mode that lets you pan 360 degrees to snap the perfect moment of victory to gloat about. Once you get through all this and finally strap in for a ride, it’s smooth sailing from there on out: the tracks and surrounding areas - ranging from the Côte d’Azur in France to Tokyo, Barcelona and Montreal, and even the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California - are nicely detailed, with lots of variation in locales as you drive through city centers, narrow alleys, freeways and canyon roads.
#Gt real racing 2 upgrade
As if that weren’t enough, you’ll also have to upgrade your vehicle early and often if you want to get through races without hurling your device across the room in frustration over a 0.2 second loss - and you’ll need to select a mechanic from a pool of them to do so. You can choose from several events for your car and difficulty level, and even pick from a range of boosts available before each race. Remember when I said there are 67 cars? That’s right, you’ll find all kinds of great rides in GTR2, including the Mini Cooper Coupe, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR, Tesla Model S, Chevrolet Camaro, Aston Martin Vanquish, Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, McLaren MP4-12C, Audi R18, Mazda Furai, Bentley Speed 8, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento and Bugatti Veyron. I took GTR2 for a spin over the past few days to see what Gameloft managed to get right - and boy, did they get a lot right - and what they didn’t.ĭon’t blame yourself if you’re overwhlemed by the game’s menus: there’s a lot going on here from the very beginning.
#Gt real racing 2 for free
GT Racing 2 sadly isn’t as graceful in this department, but makes another strong case for IAP-driven games: if you can package high production values and plenty of content to enjoy, releasing a game for free helps create a large player base that makes for a better multiplayer experience, and for many, that’s worth spending on, mid-game or otherwise. DT2 actually allowed players to dig deep into the game without having to reach for their wallet with every new round, and instead made purchases feel like a fun bonus.
However, I wasn’t immediately disheartened: after all, Madfinger Games’ recent release Dead Trigger 2 managed to do the microtransaction dance without stepping on budget-conscious players’ toes. As it turns out, their latest title, GT Racing 2 is a production of epic proportions, with plenty of locations and licensed cars to play with, and - unfortunately - IAPs to deal with too. When I heard that Gameloft was making a new racer, I wondered what they’d get up to after the incredibly fun Asphalt 8.
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