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1998 PCPlayStation

A classic arcade racer where you push exotic supercars across scenic tracks while evading police, or play as a cop chasing speeders yourself. Fast, accessible thrills and a pumping soundtrack define it.

What defines Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Forza Motorsport 3

94 %

2009 Xbox

  • Realistic visuals
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A console racing simulator with over 400 customizable cars and more than 100 track variations. It focuses on realistic handling, tuning and livery design, with racing both online and offline.

Project Gotham Racing 2

Bright, upbeat tone

An arcade-leaning racing game with licensed sports cars in world cities, where stylish driving earns Kudos points. Features a strong career mode and online racing on the Xbox.

Sega Rally Revo

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade-leaning rally racer where the track surface deforms as cars tear through it and the weather changes. Close bumper-to-bumper racing and car choice shape how you drive each stage.

RalliSport Challenge

Realistic visuals

A rally racing game with licensed cars across four disciplines: rally, RallyCross, hill climb and ice racing. Real-world-inspired tracks, weather effects and AI drivers with distinct personalities give it an immersive driving feel.

MX vs. ATV: Reflex

Realistic visuals

An off-road racing game with motocross bikes and ATVs where the rider is controlled independently from the vehicle. It adds freestyle tricks and deformable tracks that get torn up as you ride.

Forza Motorsport 4

Realistic visuals

A realistic racing simulator with around 500 lovingly modelled cars on closed circuits, featuring Kinect head tracking and online racing. Ideal for car fans who enjoy driving physics and tuning.

Dirt 3

Bright, upbeat tone

A rally racing game with a co-driver calling out turns, varied offroad courses and the ability to rewind time after a mistake. Gymkhana events and multiplayer modes add extra variety.

MX vs. ATV: Unleashed

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade-leaning off-road racer with motocross bikes and ATVs across more than 50 supercross and outdoor tracks. The appeal lies in managing jumps, bumps, and close-quarters racing on rough terrain.

F1 2009

Realistic visuals

Official Formula One racing simulation of the 2009 season with all circuits and drivers. Many switchable driver aids make it approachable for newcomers and veterans alike.

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