23.9.2017

As a long term driving game fan going back to the C64 (yes, I am that old), I buy quite a few driving titles, and like variety. So I am just as happy with an arcade racer as I am with a more serious simulator style game. The Project cars series falls into the latter bracket. I am sure there are more indepth games on the PC, but when it comes to the PS4, the only thing that probably comes close is Assetto Corsa (which I admit I have not played). Gran Turismo touts itself as a real driving sim, but in all honesty it isnt. Yes it has sim elements, but overall the driving itself is very arcade orientated.I loved the first Project cars,even though I did struggle with some of the higher end cars (some of the classic Lotus F1 cars I just could not control at all), but I put that down to me playing using a controller. It is a very controller friendly series, but I think if you use a wheel you will get better control without a doubt.So I pre-ordered the collectors edition of PC2 and have been playing since yesterday.Personally I think this one is a lot less forgiving than the first game as I seem to be struggling more even with lower end machines. Hell, I could pretty much dominate Kart races in the first game but in this one I spend most of my time spinning. This may be because I have not been playing PC1 for a while and have played a few arcade racers since then, so I just need to reaclimatise myself.The important thing with anyone buying this, regardless of you choice of controller, is that it is not for the casual gamer. The kind that likes to thrash around in Need for speed, or bounce off walls to get around corners quicker. A slight mistake in this game will often end in a spin or a car equivalent of a tank slapper. Although I think you may be able to turn penalties off, they are pretty harsh when turned on. Cut a corner and overtake or gain advantage and you will be given 30 seconds or so to give the position back. In one race I had not even realised I had cut a corner that bad, and went from second to first only to be told "drop back to 4th or you will get a drive through".Like most games, the penalties do seem a little harsh sometimes as I may have used a curb through a corner a time or two, but I am certain I did not have all four wheels on it. This gives you a perfect chance to perfect your professional Formula 1 style complaints and whines ;)AI seems to be pretty good as well. I did suffer a few nerfs and taps here and there from computer controlled players, but overall, they seem to give way during overtakes if it looks like it will end up with one or both of you being taken out.There are driving assists that can be turned on and off, but from personal testing of these, I do not see much difference with them being on or off.The braking one does seem to apply brakes at random times when you hit bumps etc though, so I think this is best left off in case.If you are struggling to get a car around a circuit without driving assists, you are better off messing about with the controller settings first, to set things like braking dead zones and steering sensitivity, amongst a plethora of other settings. And of course car set up is crucial.With the car set up, if you are not so technically minded, there is a fantastic option to ask your engineer to make suggestions depending on what your problem is, then choose from one of his suggestions.Of course, being a community based game, once it has been out a little while, there will be plenty of gamers posting videos on youtube for better settings, so don't be afraid to admit that some people know better than you and steal their settings.I have to give this 5 stars because the only faults with this game so far are down to my skills (or rather lack of right now) . It has a fantastic roster of cars and tracks and has improved significantly from the first game.The only downers for me is that the cars themselves are mostly hold overs from the last game, and that due to system restrictions the PS4 version did not get the VR mode like the PC version. I know DriveClub took a heavy hit on graphics, but I believe a lot of that was due to Sony firing the developers and little to no effort being put in. Gran Turismo seems to show that better graphics can be achieved as long as you cut down on how many cars are on track. I would have been more than happy to have had only 1v1 races in PC2 if it meant we could get a version of VR too, because I think this would have killed every other racing VR.

29.12.2017

I wanted to come on amazon just to write a review to say how awesome this game is, its truly magical and something i keep going back to everyday (having owned this for around 3 days) spending around 3-4hrs of continuous play on the PS4 Pro.I managed to pick this up for about £25 and also have Gran Turismo Sport so after playing PC1 on the Xbox One S and having difficulties playing on the controller i was skeptical going into PC2 but thankfully they have revamped the control pad and is much more playable and to some extent enjoyable using the controller on the PS4 as the cars don't actually spin out every corner (like they did in PC1 no matter what speed you were going)and are much more driveable and you can actually hit the corners at good speed without losing control but slight niggle and not with the game but when turning with the control pad you don't get the full extent of rotation as you would with a actual steering wheel so sometimes with certain cars they don't turn fully or smoothly and you have to really push the dpad all the way around on the controller but sadly don't see a investment in a actual steering as they cost quite a fair amount.In terms of content there is nice selection of cars around 180 and they all sound fantastic with proper real life sound of the engines and if you are choosing which 1st car to drive after picking this up drive the McLaren P1 GTR as it sounds and drives fantastically and truly one of the cars of this generation. The McLaren 720s is a mad car because driving straight when hitting top speed is difficult as the car does not stay straight.Haven't tried Career Mode as of yet as im still learning and trying to win races as it really difficult game which i like as i mentioned im coming back to the game playing everyday trying to perfect and win as much races as i can, it does have the addiction factor because you want to be the best driver whilst also having fun as i feel the balance is just about right in PC2 compared to PC1 as that went way tooo over board in terms of Sim racing, this is the 1st game where i look forward to playing everyday and not had this feeling since the days of the PS2 back in 2002-05.If there is one negative that is the A.I, the A.I are really bad in my opinion and the worst compared to say Forza and Gran Turismo because whenever you start off a race the A.I cars just ram into you taking you off the track which get annoying real fast as if its like A.I don't know that your there instead of avoiding you and going around you, this is somewhat not too bad when you turn the A.I aggression down to 0 (caution) in the setting menu but i feel Slightly Mad Studios need to address this again as i have read that it was dealt with from the update patches but not the case.All in all im really happy with this game and i feel its money well spent and don't have regrets as i did with PC1 the 1st time around, based on the reviews some 2 stars 1 stars etc don't let those put you off buying this, at the right price it is now at £25 its a really great game with a good learning curve and needing to have patience as the game does reward you and that happy all round feeling you have when you do win a race eventually.Thank you SMS for creating a magical game...Buy it...

31.12.2017

Absolutly love this game! I play on a controller and I am able to play it, more-so if you tweak the settings of the car...I was drawn to PC2 because it includes lesser known racing car and series' and it really does not dissapoint. It has multiple racing series and cups for even the lowest series around tracks that the actual series' go to. For example the Ginetta Junior Championships only go to British tracks, as per in real life. It also gets more praise for having these lesser known tracks like Knockhill (Its our only one in Scotland!), Snetterton and Donnington Park.I was getting tired of Gran Turismo and other racing sims that went to 5 or 6 real tracks throughout the globe that were famous,

3.8.2020

Even though this is available via xbox ulimate pass etc, I still bought this game for under a tenner as Microsoft keeps increasing the xbox pass prices. Unfortunately - to play the multiplayeer and take advantage of the online facilities you need to have some sort of paid xbox live account now :(Project Cars 2 has fundamentally positioned itself over and above Forza Motorsports and other racing titles by aiming for the E-Sports market. There are plenty of big money, big prize competitions to take part in. This is where Project Cars 2 outshines the other racers.The other main difference is that Project Cars 2 is a hardcore racing sim unlike Forza etc, and caters for racers who are hardened in their racing craft,

14.3.2018

I have my moments with this driving sim good, bad and frustrating and back to fantastic all in one session. PC2 is nowhere near as forgiving as GT Sport, it's graphics are not as good, it lacks the eye candy when playing on a PS4 pro even when the settings are maxed out. When playing with the PS4 controller it can be a total nightmare, but that said there are a lot of folk out there on Youtube who have shared hours of setting up the controller. So you will find help and with patience get something that suits you. My big issue is when going into a bend a bit too quick you turn the controller and the game wheel hardly moves and you end up with no steering until just before you hit the armco.

28.4.2018

Project Cars 2 is a thrilling and highly rewarding racing game. It is difficult and sometimes unforgiving but with a little persistence provides an incredible racing experience.Unfortunately Project Cars 2 initial control scheme is awful if you are using a controller. To correct his you can go to [Options] -> [Controls] -> [Configuration] and punch in 0/70/5/85/5/65/10/25/95/20/50/0. If that doesn't suit your driving style then you can google 'Project Cars 2 Controller settings' to try what other people use. I don't understand why the game doesn't come with some presets for the controls. If you suck at racing like I do then you also want the driving line turned on. This can be done in [Options]

14.10.2017

Ok so at first I thought it was terrible, the handling was good but with a controller it was a big let down.Project cars 1 was one of my most played games it was fantastic get that corner right and it feels amazing its up there with the very very best driving simulation games.However out of the box PC2 is well a big disappointment and I mean massive. The car feels like its on ice, on its toes and with controller so so poor, what the hell has happened.However give it a tweak with the settings on the controller and it starts to become so so much better. Why the hell did they take the game backwards overall the game has been great (I bought it directly on the PS4).If anyone is interest on how (with a controller)

23.9.2017

I'm a seasoned car sim player - with a proper wheel & pedal set up. I've been playing Gran Turismo since it first appeared for the PS back in the 90's and have upgraded over the years. Nothing came close to GT on the Play Station until Project Cars launched.The original Project Cars was a very impressive first attempt but it didn't, in my opinion genuinely convey the tyre to track adhesion feel. This is one of the most important aspects for a simulator to help hone your driving skills.I took delivery of Project Cars 2 last night and I couldn't stop playing it. Great selection of cars, tracks, nice graphics, online community blah blah all of this is nice & very welcome,

28.9.2017

Having picked up the first game and enjoyed it I had to pick up the sequel.I’ve put about 8 hours into this game and I’m still thoroughly enjoying it.This games had very good press I cannot understand why there is so many negative reviews?I’m no racing sim expert I enjoy many driving games but this isn’t a hard game.This game can be fine tuned to your skill with all the normal driver aids available to really help beginners.The AI can be adjusted to player skill with options of how aggressive/ passive they are.Here’s a summary of what I like about the game and what I don’t like.What’s great:-phenomenal sound design, the cars in this game sound fantastic!

24.9.2017

Opted for a digital download instead of a retail copy. First impressions are very positive. No idea why people who are not verified have even commented on this game. The graphics are a huge improvement over the original ( using the PS4 PRO ) with enhanced visuals, HDR etc. The locations and cars are crisp, clear and very detailed. With HDR enabled on a compatible TV the visuals simply are stunning.This game is not meant for pick up and play arcade style forzathon sessions, this is a racing simulator for users who appreciate authenticity.If you have a controller then I suggest you get a wheel ( personally I use a T300rs + Th8A =T3pa ) for the ultimate experience.

22.9.2017

After updates and having time and patience, I now quite like PC2. Wheel and pedal adjustments are the big issue. There are still some bugs and I find the rallyX horrible but its a game you have to persist with. After playing awful GT Sport, I'm glad I stuck with it.Previous reviews:On standard PS4 this is a step back graphically, trees etc look so 2 dimensional, shadows look blocky and no sense of speed. Some of the new tracks look rushed, Red Bull Ring especially. Handling on my wheel feels, well there is no feel! OK there is lots to tweek and it's early days, but definitely feels more like quantity over quality. Handling is harder. Some nice additions and clever options but overall dissapointed.

11.4.2018

Had GT sport on pre-order last year but luckily played the demo before release. Cancelled the pre-order the same day as the handling was so unrealistic (playing with a wheel btw) and I just didn't find it fun at all.Played the PC2 demo last year on a Dual Shock 4 controller and thought 'meh'. Fast forward a few months and saw this on offer for £23.Before ordering I fired up the demo again but this time connected my T300RS wheel. I immediately realised just how good this game is with a wheel.I bought the full version, and am having a blast with it. I don't like online racing so I've been playing with offline races. The realism, graphics, immersion and sound are second to none.

25.9.2017

First of all, to be able to play well with a controller some tweaking the steering sensitivity, acceleration sensitivity, braking sensitivity will be required. Contrary to other reviews this game isn't broken and if sensitivity settings are changed its easy to control the cars. I did have a play around with these myself however a quick Google and Youtube video allowed my to fine tune the controller settings some more.There is a good selection of tracks and cars. The graphics are good but not GT level stunning.What I love about this game is how the cars drive and handle. On this PC2 beats GT Sport hands down. It also has a good career mode unlike GT Sport.

29.10.2017

A far superior game to the other one that came out at the same time. but you need to make changes before it will work with a controller.Dead zones (free play) especially for steering need setting to 0.Here's the changes I've made to get it to work for me. Go to options - controls- configuration, Set all Dead zones to 0, Steering sensitivity to 30, Throttle sensitivity to 2, Brake sensitivity to 3, Clutch sensitivity to 30, Speed sensitivity to 95, Damper saturation to 0, Controller damping to 85, Controller vibration to 100, Min shift time to 10. Also set Steering assistance to no, Braking assistance to no, Driving assistance to authentic.After all that some cars will drive ok others will spin at the sniff of a corner,

23.9.2017

I have changed my review after doing more research and testing I have found the game comes as standard with Controller setttings set completely wrong, they have dialed down brake and steering sensitivity. I now have them both set about 90. The game is like a completely different beast altogether now......it's really good! You can almost powerslide cars around bends holding on to the edge of grip. Cars like the old Lotus 98T john player special which on PC1 was almost undriveable has become fantastic to drive, really smooth too with lots of grip. I do think the controller settings should be set up for you by Slightly Mad Studios hence the star missing.Excellent sim once it has been fixed though it is both fun and rewarding to drive aswell as being difficult.

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