PROJECT CARS 2 - HONEST REVIEW - GOOD / BAD / SIMCADE ?

Here it is our Honest Review of Project Cars 2 !

No fancy editing or music in this video, just 30 minutes of a crazy Sim-Racing British guy trying to cover all the questions and the most pertinent aspects of PC2 that I keep getting asked about in all our live stream and preview videos !

Simply put Project cars 2 is a "land mark" simulator with that in mind though it in no way "DESTROYS" other simulators on the market more its just another epic driving simulation to add to the collection of simulators !

The best things about project cars 2 is how versatile it is along with its usability (especially when you consider how complex it is)
, how well it works in VR and the shear quantity of content.

The worse thing about Project Cars 2 is that its AI is really erratic and the "single player campaign" is rather underwhelming. With the game also suffering from the same problems other simulators do in that sometimes you have to dig to really find those golden nuggets.

I'd say If you like GPL , Assetto Corsa, iRacing , Race Room Racing Experience , AMS, Rfactor 2, Richard Burns Rally , Dirt Rally ,Live for speed , Mario kart 8. There is a very high probability that at least something in Project Cars 2 will give you a small smile. A smile which you will then hide so that you can complain on forums about tire models again.

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[GamerMuscleVideos]

Thanks for watching !
*GETTING A WHEEL FOR PROJECT CARS 2 OR JUST BUYING GADGETS ON AMAZON ?*
Makes no difference to you but a huge difference to me and this channel :)

Also thanks to SMS for reaching out to us and giving us press access to project cars 2, I have had a ton of fun playing through it and making video content with the game, its going to be really exciting to see PC2 develop after launch and also see how many new drivers it brings to sim-racing !

[vRenegade.]

tl;dw, it's a big step forward since PC1. When dialed in right, it can be as good as other sims but will require a lot of tweaking in in order to get there. Great graphics and decent sounds. Great VR support, potentially great multiplayer (only P2P though). Great FFB and decent AI when tweaked to your needs. It will only get better with updates :)

Great video as always James, we'll have to play some multiplayer soon :D

[NigraXXL]

Does anyone know of any youtuber that actually has driven real cars too? I watch GM and JB but none of them actually have a IRL point of reference. Many simracers have their opinions about the FFB and stuff in all of these games but only have the games themselves as reference points, while the developers usually work along real life drivers, it just seems weird to me that they'd release something that isn't approved by the real world drivers they work with.

[williampowell]

At the end of the day, it passes its aim of a simulator, it looks good, it has great VR support and most importantly after watching the ice driving on GM live stream yesterday, it looks like a lot of fun!

[Windchoir]

Thanks for the review, GamerMuscle! It's that rare occasion when you get everything you want to know in just one video. When I'm able to build a new PC and buy both AC and PC2 I'll not forget to raise a cup of tea for your health.

[octanejimmy]

Racers version of cocaine... Its great, lots of rush at first, you need more and throw more money at it, feels better, more money, at the end you are not happy strung out and broke....

Thanks for the honest review I will give this a shot.

[Heldermaior]

Recently came back to pcars2 because I was getting frustrated by the racing in A.C. and I must say that with the latest ffb tweaks (testing 2 atm) the game is really good. Highly recommend people pick it up. I got it with all DLC for 20 pounds which is really a lot of content and racing for the price.

[Glimiril]

I pre-ordered yesterday, I don't normally pre-order but 17% off and as I have PC1 (disappointed overall with that), I was watching your vids and what sealed it was the ease of multiplayer set-up and the fun you both at times were having, but also the differences in what you liked. I considered myself in the equation and any sim I have some cars/tracks I have to work at then enjoy, some I enjoy straight away.

There is enough quality in what I've seen, from you and others to buy in my opinion, I welcome a more authentic experience and hope manufacturers who's cars are being represented, demand better quality detail in any future software, not to be Elitist but say hey, motor sport is bloody good fun, don't need nitro packs, green tyre smoke etc, just good quality.

Thank you GM I needed you being natural with the game, laughing and enjoying aspects (especially weather) to push me over the previous uneasy feeling SMS and PC1 left with me.

[michaelpegasiou]

I love this game and it’s a lot more fleshed out than any other racing game That I have tried, I think they have done a great job.

[TMERUNNR]

Yeep, You're my Sim Racing Hero, I kmow, I know, I have low standards, but this channel "Tickles My Pickle"! lol... Nice review and fantastic Comedic choice of vocabulary! You earned a warm plate of Bangers and Mash. well done....

[generalpopcorn]

As a casual gamer using a gamepad on PC, I am satisfied with Project Cars and glad that I purchased the full season pass.

The game is a challenge, especially on a gamepad, but challenge is what makes it fun.

[Cannedraviolicanmakegoodfarts]

10:02 “They don’t ram into you most of the times”, AI proceeds to ram into him.

[Karto]

Seriously, this is really informative.

[EnragedMollusk]

I love simcade. Someone should make a game called "Simcade".

[cypher]

To add to the VR points - I think RaceRoom does an amazing job too. PC2 image quality is far far better than PC1, which is good news.

[TheSkyline]

24:30 -> This issue about IA is super common in racing sim. For instance on RF2, 2 days ago I was doing Flat6 Cup races (amazing mod to use *_*) against IA, qualified 5th with a good 1.5s faster, then skipped the last 10min remaining...woaaa surprised I'm now 20th !

[RKOzza]

You and Jimmy Broadbent sound very alike! Gonna watch this now....

[adrianstealth]

thanks for the best review yet -straight to the point and the answers everyone wants, I hope slightly mad studio improves the simulator experience in the dry conditions as you mentioned, going to hold off buying awaiting the possible updates and user feedback etc

[scarryharry]

Thank you Gamermuscle. Very happy with this vid! and very honest!! Top review!!

[TheEwanie]

Hey GM, I think you got something wrong there!
Dedicated Servers absolutely exist in PCars 2, as they did in Pcars 1! Both dedicated and p2p servers are available with dedicated servers having a more fleshed out menu design, I assume you just didn't really have access to that yet.