Uploaded August 2012 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
http://www.thegamejar takes a look back at Codemasters' Race Driver GRID.
So what was it that made it so special? Well, if you're one of those shallow pixel counting gamers the first thing you'll notice is how pretty it is, and despite its age it is one of the best if not the best looking racing game this generation. It carries its own art style with a much softer and warmer colour palette compared to its much cleaner and sharper-cut competitors. The car models are spot on and the impact damage is second to none, with every knock and scratch taking its toll on your ride in the build up to that ultimate pay off when you stack it into a tire wall or the corner of barrier on the inside edge of the chicane and treated to a beautiful flash bang of an explosion with body work and tires flying out across the track.
Take a read of the full article thegamejar.com/2012/08/a-look-back-at-race-driver-grid
http://www.thegamejar takes a look back at Codemasters' Race Driver GRID.
So what was it that made it so special? Well, if you're one of those shallow pixel counting gamers the first thing you'll notice is how pretty it is, and despite its age it is one of the best if not the best looking racing game this generation. It carries its own art style with a much softer and warmer colour palette compared to its much cleaner and sharper-cut competitors. The car models are spot on and the impact damage is second to none, with every knock and scratch taking its toll on your ride in the build up to that ultimate pay off when you stack it into a tire wall or the corner of barrier on the inside edge of the chicane and treated to a beautiful flash bang of an explosion with body work and tires flying out across the track.
Take a read of the full article thegamejar.com/2012/08/a-look-back-at-race-driver-grid
