GRID Legends Review
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- Опубліковано 23 лют 2022
- What does it take to be a GRID legend? That’s the ubiquitous question at the forefront of the franchise’s latest installment that launched 25th February on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as PC.
Since 2008 and the release of Race Driver: GRID, the GRID series has had a series of ups and downs. Their most recent installment prior, simply named GRID, arguably took the series as a whole down a few pegs. I think we can all agree that we hope to see GRID Legends bring the series back to its former glory.
Thanks to the folks at Codemasters, we've gotten our hands on a pre-released version of the upcoming GRID Legends title to share our thoughts on what to expect from the latest installment. From the Driven to Glory story mode, to Career mode, and all of the other racing modes available, take a listen to our initial thoughts of the game and stay tuned for our coveted Traxion Verdict at the end.
GRID Legends is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Microsoft Windows and Steam. For more in-depth racing game analysis, be sure to keep it pinned here at Traxion.GG.
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Have you picked up GRID Legends today, or tried the 10-hour EA Play preview? If so, let us know in the comments below what you think!
Quick summary for anyone interested.
Will it scratch the GT7 itch for a week? Not if you want simulation.
Will it scratch the Simcade itch till GT7? Yes!
Will it satisfy the causal racer?
Yes, you will be Wowed by dynamic crashes and visual spectacles like fireworks or the beauty of rain in the night. Next gen owners get an even smoother ride with double the frames.
This game also has the most convenient online I've seen in a racing game, between crossplay and being able to join active online races... It's ingenious.
Daaaamn what an informative and well written review.
Glad you liked it!
The physics are really good, I might even go as far as to say it’s a more refined version of the RACE DRIVER GRID physics. This is a big step in the right direction with more content and variety coming very close to grid 2. However it still falls short from the original grid since that simulates a small fantasy Motorsport world and I didn’t expect GRID Legends to bring that back. On the positive the career mode actually has some variety and proper progression and a lot of tracks and cars too as well as different modes(unfortunately time attack still exists).
how is it compared to FH5?
Grid 2? That game has the worst twitchy nfs like handling of all the Grid series. Autosport has one of the best mix of arcade and sim handling in a racing game coupled with a great sense of speed (true for all grid games) and great AI.
@@riandymikael1817 nothing like FH5, this is a track based game, not open world. The closest Forza comes to this is Forza Motorsport.
@VM Hosen Grid 2 had better physics than criterion or ghost could ever craft. Getting the perfect drift through a corner is so satisfying while the others were either easy or complete garbage.
@Riandy Mikael Personally I like this game more than FH5 but that’s a bad comparison.
I really loves the gameplay, however I'm kinda mixed for the story especially Codemasters decision of making Ravenwest and McKanes as a vile villain. The McKanes I knew from ToCa Race Driver are way more different and I felt McKanes in this game are being bastardized out of nowhere.
Codemasters still bumbling along. Feels like 15 years or more we got a great racer off of them. Bring back Toca and make it more sim like.
^^
This is the closest any racer has felt to Toca (or as it's called in Australia, V8 Supercars), in a long time.
If you like Touring Cars, there's an upcoming BTCC game coming from Motorsport Games
@@Vonobox1 Sadly it does not fill me with confidence coming from Motorsport games
@@flaw3dgenius222 unfortunately I agree. I hope they prove us wrong!
The colour temperature of this game is just perfect for the kind of racer it is, love the warmth too it. (My screen's are already set to the warmer side, so it looks extra good with Grid).
Nice video. This game deserves all the praise, I love Forza and GT but they're a different style of racing.
We need Grid, it separates itself from the simulation while trumping at arcade racing. Playing on legendary/Custom (Clutch override on), you can feel how much better the game does arcade/simcade racing than other various racing title's in simcade have.
And who doesn't like random crashes and track rivals?! They make for very dynamic race's. I'll be onto GT day one, but Grid's the type of game I'll still jump on here and there for a race even when GT 7 releases.
We need to treat different styles of game's among the genre's, as their own unique form (If that's a given).
Too many times, game's are bundled up together just because they seem "similar" to the causal onlooker or "journalist". That is simply not true.
GRID is one of those games that makes simulation handling visceral and noticeable while providing action-packed Motorsports racing, that's what simcade is and it has been done pretty well.
@@tropixx_xlr1549 yeah I love it, Simcade done right! Closest game next to V8 Supercars on Xbox original.
I'm simply loving it. Toca race driver 2 was my first pc game ever and grid legends is clearly a revival of the Toca games. It's complete, full of things to do and unlock. I just hope DLCs will keep this stage of quality
Glad you are enjoying it!
@@TraxionGG glad you actually care about our feedbacks :D
I hope we can get more cars, tracks, and features dlc in the future
@@tropixx_xlr1549 yes, they are already planned. 4 dlcs, where every dlc will add missions to the story mode, vehicles, tracks, sponsors
@@WatdaFrag can't wait!
I actually love it. The racing aspect is what matters most. And has improved dramatically.
Yeah it's got such a seamless online system too, I normally play racing games offline but this one has me in the lobbies a lot.
Happy to hear that!
I'm glad you are enjoying it, I can't wait to get it soon
I hope a penalty system is added for online to encourage clean racing 😇. The lack of it or poorly executed is why I mostly race AI offline :/
@@lewisgordon1490 Most game's I'd agree but Grid Legends is made for contact so it kind of makes it fun, what I don't like about the AI though is how they feel so on rails and are difficult to spin out.
I love how they brought back the old characters and even made the old hero a prevalent character in this story :) and finally that darn AI from the old games has a face! I love the game
Hey, What are your FFB/ wheel settings? I love your guy's content, great videos
Brilliant video mate, looks like a decent game to me. I'm buying it asap.
Thank you - have fun!
Based on a few hours of play time I can tell you already I LOVE the physics! Never have I ever had a arcade game feel so right on a steering wheel controller (fanatec club sport) with just that I don’t care about story as long as gameplay is fun! I am having issue with some button mapping on the wheel itself though. I am having to use the controller as a button box if you will to change camera and flashback which sucks
Could this games be a "casual sim"? Is the physics more sim or arcade?
@@bunk4 Depends on what your looking for. It drives very nice and feels pretty realistic. But cornering speed is very arcade. You can go into corners at very high rate of speeds and exit the corner without much loss of traction even with tc off. But it does make the speed sensation better and is really fun! I’d say it’s worth it. I sat through the whole story cause I was just having so much fun, in one sit through and have much more to do on career!
...as soon as I saw the old Renault F1 car jumping a ramp I knew it wasn't the game for me.
Thanks for the timely review!
Pre-ordered the deluxe edition and playing on PS5. Really enjoying it. However, I’ve found a few things so far that I’m keen to hear Traxion’s and/or others thoughts or intel on?
1. I think the sound is terrible compared to Grid 2019. No deep engine rumbles and lack of tire noise. A whole lot of other background noises are overpowering. Jump into the Nissan Skyline R32 under the Super Modified category in both editions of Grid for a good comparison. The former had great sound, now the lack of good sound takes away from the sense of power and speed.
2. No H pattern shifter support, at least for Thrustmaster, so far. Playing with clutch and shifter for relevant cars can made Grid 2019 a deeper experience, and more enjoyable, particularly with slower cars. No such support for Grid Legends, yet. - Update: If you connect the TH8A shifter directly to the wheelbase with the DIN connector cable, it is supported. You cannot have the shifter connected to the PS5 directly using the USB as worked with GRID 2019. This is a helpful resource for supported games
3. I can see an option for 120hz mode, but it cannot be enabled…looks like it must be an upcoming feature.
This has been amazing…. I am loving this game.
Happy to hear it!
what camera options are there? is there a dash cam?
Great review!
Thanks!
Pretty good review and this game remind me a lot of Project Gotham Racing 4 and Driveclub.
Definite PGR vibes!
Fantastic video buddy keep up the great work !!Like!!
Thanks, will do!
Great review, 👍
Here's some things that can be improved in later patches.
1. Even more racing liveries for cars that you don't own, or maybe open up the paint shop for cars that you don't own. I would love to play around with the paint combinations!
2. Make the replay mode in this even more cinematic, like in og GRID or 2019, introduce a ton of Replay camera angles that makes it look like you're watching a movie.
3. Photo mode
4. More Content via dlc.
5. Opportunities for more credits both offline and online.
Great review! Love the verdict rating idea👏🏼 more reviews!
Does verdict "wishlist" mean stick it on your wishlist and see what happens? Is this just another way of saying buy later if they improve it?
@@elbowsout6301 my understanding is that you stick it in your wishlist and wait for a sale? 🤷🏻♂️
@@MrBadlandabad game deserves attention before a sale, and this is coming from someone that had Grid 2019 on their wishlist until a heavy sale.
@@aussieknuckles I’ve already pre ordered GT7, so kinda hard for me to justify the purchase right now. Although the fact that drifting is a part of the game has got me hyped. I remember in Race driver GRID I actually beat the European record on a track with 50 laps of drifting, holding the combo all the way. Those were the days 😅
@@MrBadlandabad yeah I fully understand man, I wasn't going to even buy Grid Legends (I have pre-ordered GT7 too) then I played the trial and it was so good I drove out and bought the physical today.
I haven't done much drifting but it seemed good. Yeah nice! That gives me a flashback of playing the original Grid at a mates place and drifting, way before I ever bought Grid 2. What a memory, I had forgotten.
Whoa... What an eloquent reviewer
Cheers!
It looks so good but I wonder if there is a settings to turn off all the flashy notifications on screen?
In GRID 2019 you can choose what to turn off so I think you can with this as well, I don't have this game yet though so can't confirm 100%.
I'm waiting for a sale this time. The wound that Grid 2019 left on me is still too deep.
Its worth it, Legends is far from the 2019 reboot and it actually drives really well. Waiting for a sale is a good decision, but the game is worth it for 30 or 40 bucks. Trust me on this one and give GRID Legends a try.
It's an alright game.
It looks quite good but I’m waiting for GT7 as my next purchase.
F1 car going over a jump? SOLD
Let's go!
This is just some crazy stuff put in there just for fun to mimic the fun of the old racing game days where they had cheat codes and mods. I don't see anything wrong with it. Enjoy.
So..Is that Arcade Racing game? or Sim-cade?
Kinda like Project Cars 3 I would say.
Car sounds
Looks quite a bit better than GRID 2019😇 which I quickly lost interest bk the force feedback was extremely dull on PS4 Pro w/ my T300.
i will probably get it in 2 years for like 5 bucks
Nice review. You didnt mentiin one big thing that id love tubers to highlight....no round based tournaments in race creator! Booo. I loved this feature in Grid 19...the winner of say 3 rounds was declared the winner on points overall.
All we get here is single race slits...very dissapointed..
If I had to describe the difference between the two top arcade racers, Forza Horizon 5 and GRID Legends, it would be like this: FH5 is driving an R/C car with a camera on it while G:L is like playing with a matchbox car adorned with magnets irrevocably attached to its sides making cars uncontrollably careen into every rail on every track while you plaintively scream, "No more vroom-vroom?" If you hadn't guessed, GRID Legends just isn't fun. I'm guessing if I tweaked the controls I'd get the game to not be so dumb but should I have to? Why didn't the game developers create profiles for each controller that just made it "work guud" automajically?
is there any information about playing in asia servers on PC? there is only a handful of reviews in the steam store
I am worried about driving model. Will try on EA Play for sure but from the footage it looks like it ahares problems of Grid2019 and Dirt5 - overstiffened cars lacking compliance over bumps, rwsponsiveness and progressiveness in oversteer/understeer behaviour.
The game is really good you should definitely try it
@@abdulwahabrashad4329 I've picked it up with EA play trial. I really enjoyed AI, carlist and tire model BUT suspension model is awful. Cars don't "move around" at all, even with softest dampers.
@@gameboyterrorysta6307 yea that is true actually it’s a letdown for sure considering this game actually has potential it’s very fun. I agree with you tho
idk but how does it drive is it better than 2019 do you have more control rather than that on rail feeling???
I gig it , it’s fun and likes pretty sweet overall
Why it looks like the previous game
Not really,we got drift,truck,electric,touring,open wheels cars,elemination,story mode,better physic than 2019
F1 cars and Ramps ...
Dualsense where are you ? 😔
GT7 🤫
Sounds like a classic EA game, gives with one hand, takes with the other 🤣🤣🤣🤣🏁
I don't know what you're talking about.
It’s nothing spectacular. But for never playing the series it’s something new and fresh for me. Not big on overall lack of physics. Even with all assists off you can throw cars around the corner. Nemesis system would be good if physics to spin out AI was easier along with a little better damage models. Full damage still allows more damage than Wreckfest. A decent amount of content. I do like AI mechanical failures.
This game is great online is crazy fun I feel all the hate is not justified at all
Best online I've played in a racing game IMO.
I dunno. I want to brake by myself.
@@marvinlinnarz5856 go into settings and either adjust each setting to your leisure, or turn the difficulty to Legendary to disable all assists. Including ABS, responsible for your automatic breaking.
@@aussieknuckles i did because i also thought that could Work. That was literally the First Thing before actually Starting the Game
@@marvinlinnarz5856 yeah fair enough, it's definitely an arcadey on the gas game, I find it fun but not if you're after a certain style of handling.
Thankfully for anyone not accustomed to this style of gameplay, GT7 is just on the horizon.
JUMPING F1 CARS?!?!?!?!?
I was actually interested until i saw somebody jump a f1 car...
I could care less about the story mode of the game and all the extra features that are non related to racing on the tracks. I just want to try the cars and tracks. Though the game does not have VR, I put on my headset anyway and works fine. I will see if it works with VORPX since the first 2 grid games work fine with the App. I got the game on a good sale price - 17.00 dollars. Nothing new in your video, seen it all before. Your video is more of an advertisement than a review.
This is Grid 2019 remastered.
It plays way different than 2019, get over yourself. But if this isn't the kind of racing game for you, then god bless.
This is the most bland racing game I've played in a long time
You didn't need to say "meat-free substitute". What you actually were referring to is animal-free substitute. The word meat doesn't exclusively refer to flesh or animal products. .. 🤔🎮😉
Grid is trash, honestly the graphics looks like PS3. Also Codemasters are well known for terrible developers to make racing game. All their game is just bad, even their best game like GRID 1 still bad compared to other racing game. To say Grid Legend is "better" than FH5 is total joke, forgot about graphics, even Grid physics and handling is terrible compared to anything Forza.
Forza can have the best enviroments, visuals but does not have the care and authenticity like GRID. if you just care for graphics and doesn't play any other racing game than Forza and ignore the flaws the game has then you're sad.