Speaking of realism, the quality of graphics on consoles isn’t perfect. It’s just worth pointing out that the extra features here are definitely worth investing in for the more hardcore fans of the series and those looking for the most realistic experience.

That’s not to say playing on a standard PS4 with a controller doesn’t deliver a satisfying level of immersion, as I found it deeply enjoyable on such a setup. You’re still going to be better off with a proper racing wheel setup for Project Cars 2, which offers the most intuitive way to play in cockpit mode, and a VR setup will also help to truly get the most out of the pristine simulation on offer here.

The plethora of tracks and weather conditions here is vast – with nearly 200 cars, and over 140 track layouts, all with dynamic weather and time cycles that you can customise. The control you have over your car feels more refined in this instalment, and spending time with the improved experience really builds your skills over time.Īfter investing an hour or two practicing a course and tuning your setup – be it by the advice of the in-game race engineer, or for the more articulated gear-head, by fiddling with your setup directly, you’ll garner great joy from hitting the apex perfectly and slamming the accelerator with ease into the straight and overtaking an opponent triumphantly, as they lose the racing line and flounder in the smoke of your tires. The core game is still hard as nails to beginners on first look but the sliding difficulty scale makes sure everyone has a chance to shine, once they peer into the depths of the vast customisation systems on offer here.

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