The developers have really paid attention to what fans wanted, so with PC2 they re-worked the handling mechanics, regardless if you prefer a racing wheel or a controller. Slightly Mad Studios have really set the bar with PC2 and with games like GT Sport and Forza Motorsport 7 on the way, they had no choice but to go all in and luckily for them, their hard work paid off. With Project Cars 2, developer Slightly Mad Studios took all the criticism and suggestions from their first game and gave racing fans the 'Empire Strikes Back' of racing games. So what can a racing game developer do to make their game stand out? Add the most cars? Have the largest selection of tracks? Improved weather effects? Sure, all of these things add up to making a good game, a great game. Those are things developers of other games, like Uncharted, Gears of War or Overwatch, can get away with while racing game developers are saddled with the expectations of realism. It doesn't leave a lot of room for style or interpretation. When talented studios all use the latest hardware and have to make a car like, say a Lamborghini Aventador look real, they are all held to the same standard, make a 1:1 replica. Whether it's Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport or in this case, Project Cars 2 (PC2), you can only make a car look so realistic. That statement rings even truer when referring to racing simulation games.

When it comes to racing games on current hardware, it's becoming more and more difficult for developers to really differentiate themselves from one another, at least when it comes to visual fidelity.

Platform: PC (reviewed), Xbox One, PlayStation 4

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