Awesome racing Game for PC: rFactor

[By-Tor]

I bought a XBox 360 recently....it was fun for a few weeks but PC games are much more interesting due to member-based addons...I'm a sports gaming guy and while the 360 versions are pretty....at the end of the day they can't compete against community-made mods.

Besides fully rebuilt NHL 2004 (which might be the best sports game ever), I've played this amazing F1 simulator: rFactor.

The best part of this game is that you can download virtually unlimited amounts of member based tracks, cars, series... there's Indycar, F1 season 1988, current F1 Season, Porsche Cup, etc. etc.

Check these in High Definition and you'll get the idea:

Replays:

Crashes are pretty cool too:

Any other fans?

[jraines87]

I love racing games, but haven't really got to play in a long time due to issues with my home desktop pc.

I just last week got the pc fixed and am ready to start playing again. this one looks like fun...

[AmStaFF]

I play rFactor for 4 years, this definitely the best racing simulator for pc

i have made a mod for this, check it out here http://wtccbmwe90season06-08.blogspot.com/

and here http://www.rfactorcentral.com/detail.cfm?ID=WTCC%20BMW%20E90

ps: check my rfactor screenart page here http://rfactor-screens.blogspot.com/

enjoy

[Demsey]

Looks great. What controllers are you using?

I'm into 'simulators', never had a gaming 'box' per se`. This is what this looks like to me; a racing simulator, not a 'game'. I did the 'NASCAR' EA Sports versions until recently. Some of the curcuit rookies use the software to do hot laps at tracks where they have no experince to learn to hit the marks. Even on PC you can master it, then where's the challenge?

I got waaaaay too in volved with the flying sim; Fighting Falcon: Allied Force, a scary real combat simulator staged in Bosnia. Played on-line until my eyes bled most nights. Had to give it up as I was addicted. 40 minutes on RWG four hours in an F-16. Crasy.

I may have to break out my wheel and pedals though. This sim looks fun!

[By-Tor]

@Demsey: I use a gamepad. But rfactor is best with a decent racing wheel of course. I haven't gotten into "that" level just yet.

I've always been addicted to games too, mainly sports games... Pro Evolution Soccer series (mainly 5 and 6 because I prefer them over the newer versions) and NHL 2004. There's nothing left of the original game except the AI... it has been completely rebuilt, including the interface, by hardcore hockey freaks... and it's damn amazing. For some reason EA got it right with this single hockey year... the AI for EA's other hockey games (for PC) is just crap (imho), including the new NHL 09. Rebuilt 2004 SCREENSHOT

I also play MVP Baseball 2005 and Madden 08. Both of those sports (baseball and American football) are almost completely unknown for us Europeans... well, your football originated from English rugby, and I know the basics. Well anyway, I can recognize a good sports game when I see one. And besides, both are really nice games and I got interested in both sports too.

@AMStaff: Looks fantastic... you seem to have some serious talents man. Thanks for the link, I will definitely try that mod.

[AmStaFF]

I use a gamepad. But rfactor is best with a decent racing wheel of course. I haven't gotten into "that" level just yet.

@AmStaFF: Looks fantastic... you seem to have some serious talents man. Thanks for the link, I will definitely try that mod.

you must definitely use a racing wheel, you lost 1-2 sec. pro lap with your gamepad.

I use a Logitech Momo Racing Force Wheel, you cant buy it for a low price for the time being.

check this link

ps. let me know what you think about my mod

[Demsey]

I use a Logitech Momo Racing Force Wheel

I do as well. Tried others that friends had, but Logitech is the best by far. I use 'Saitek' controllers for flight. Your mods look great AS! I think I'll give rFactor a go. The wife will not be pleased.............................

[orionz]

Not much into pc gaming lately, but, hell I love Queen and Massive Attack is great too

[AmStaFF]

Your mods look great AS!

Thanks Mate, this costs me 10 months of hard work

[AmStaFF]

after my first Mod Project WTCC BMW E90 for rfactor, here comes my (or our Team) new Project AUDI R8GT3 LMS

here a few first in game Pics

what do you think Guys

[By-Tor]

Looks stunning man!

[numptyj]

Looks stunning man!

That Audi R8 pic at the top of Eau Rouge

I played Gtr2 for a while which was a pretty cool game rfactor looks awesome though.

[AmStaFF]

thanks for the warm words guys

[numptyj]

Just watched that crashes video...its great how these modern F1 cars don't need a drivers arm to turn the steering wheel anymore

that crashed looked fun though lol, wonder if we will see anything like that at China on sunday...

[numptyj]

Bump...

does anyone have a link for the F1 mod it looks really cool, if so could they PM me the link

thanks

[AmStaFF]

check this

[P4GTR]

Looks fun, im going to try it out. I love cars, play Forza2 on the 360 often. Strayed away from the PC games with the 360.

Am you did a bang up job on that Audi!

[numptyj]

check this

When u download the file will it all be named, ie helmets etc and you put each folder into its own category in program file>Rfactor?

[AmStaFF]

extract the complete file in your rfactor main folder