GRID Legends

The GRID franchise returns in the most dramatic installment where players will experience the most dramatic racing thriller ever witnessed as GRID Legends delivers the most intense racing experience for the racers who are new and familiar with the GRID franchise.

GRID Legends (PS5)

GRID Legends (Xbox)

GRID Legends is the first GRID game built in the time Electronic Arts took over the famed racing game developer Codemasters. Thanks to EA's takeover of Codemasters, this latest GRID game has the genes of the Need For Speed game, meaning this new installment feels like, you guessed it, a Need For Speed game.

This latest installment features the most intense campaigns ever made and the chance to create their own race rules, giving them endless possibilities to enjoy this latest GRID game their way.

So, what to start? GRID Legends features a story mode called Race To Glory, a live-action hybrid cinematic experience where players enter the world of GRID as a driver representing Seneca Racing where the fate of the racing team rests in your hands as you will take on rival teams such as Voltz and Ravenwest in the dramatic battle to become the GRID World Series champion.

Having enjoyed the game's story mode, you can experience Career mode, which is jam-packed with numerous races to take on. If you got what it takes to take on The Gauntlet, be prepared because you'll be going to need the right kind of cars to take on the most grueling races ever witnessed.

Unlike most racing games, GRID Legends features a teammate system and the return of the Nemesis system. Beginning with the latter, it's almost easy to turn your opponent into a Nemesis. If you harass your opponent long enough (like for instance, dirty overtakes, crashing to it several times, anything), your opponent will be tagged a Nemesis and the Nemesis driver will behave aggressively and chase against you, so watch out. 

As for the teammate system, you can give race command a call during the race to check on your teammate's status. You can also give your teammate commands such as holding the position or defending against a Nemesis-tagged driver. This is applicable for Career Mode and Quick Race and with enough funding, you can upgrade your teammate and mechanic skills for more efficiency and bonuses in future races.

Whether you're new or a fan of the series, GRID Legends is fit for all levels of driving. You can customize your gameplay experience by adjusting AI difficulty, driving aids, use of Flashbacks, and more.

Racing an MX-5 against a 787B? No problem. Trucks vs. Minis? You betcha. Hypercars vs classics? Yes, we can. With the power to create different kinds of races in GRID Legends, the possibilities are nearly endless so feel free to experiment with different races with different cars and see which one is the best for you.

From its intense story mode, expansive career mode, an array of vehicles, and endless possibilities, GRID Legends is by no doubt the most intense installment of the GRID series, and thanks to EA's takeover of Codemasters, this game could have been a Need For Speed game, if you know what I mean.

GRID 2

GRID 2 (PS3 Version)

Five years ago, the British-based Codemasters launched GRID (formally known as Race Driver Grid) and this game set the standards on racing simulation genre. Now, this BAFTA-award winning multi-million selling video game gets a sequel and it promises to be more over-the-top than the previous installment but sadly though, it lacks something that it rival racing games had.

The biggest change first was the loss of the "cockpit view" because research shows that most players of the previous game prefer racing in driver view because it's much more precise than cockpit view. Who wouldn't but sometimes, they just switch to the car's view...blah blah...but never mind about that. The loss of the cockpit view is just the least of our problems we're facing in this new chapter of Race Driver Grid.

Welcome to the WSR, a new motorsport series which sets out to find the ultimate racer. Behind the new age racing is an investor who believes that life is a race and he intends to win but to create a new racing series, he needs a star and do you got what it takes to earn the respect from the investor? That's where you'll find out in GRID 2.

GRID 2 offers a wide selection of cars divided into different tiers, grouping together contrasting classes of cars. From muscle cars, hot hatchbacks, tuner cars, classics, open-wheelers, exotics, you name the rest. BMW E30 M3, Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang Boss 302, Nissan R34 Skyline Nismo Z-tune, McLaren MP4-12C, Ariel Atom, Koenigsegg Agera R, Pagani Huayra, there are loads of them in Grid 2. The difference between a win and loss is all depends to the strengths and weaknesses of both man and machine. Don't forget that when you're out there...

After getting to know about the cars, you'll get to know more about different types of tracks you'll be conquering and it takes the skill of the driver to master through different corners with ease. Whether if it’s the crowd-filled city streets, real-world race tracks, and the open roads, whichever the route you'll take, it's going to be far more different what it used to be and it's up to the driver to master different corners using whichever means necessary. Overtaking, drifting, slipstream, you'll do the rest. Do whatever it takes to win the race, okay?

Also, there's this new feature that will make you notice in city racing of the game and that's the LiveRoutes. What is LiveRoutes? Some say that LiveRoutes dynamically streams in alternate parts of city tracks. When it kicks in, it selects which direction of the track should go, either straight, left, or right, depending on your driving style. For example, when you're entering a certain corner for the second time, it could be either 80mph as you approached on a tight corner or 200mph as you slingshot through the straight. LiveRoutes really add a whole new challenge in Grid 2 so watch out!

In Single Player campaign, the only way to work through the top of the WSR is to face against the finest racing clubs from the USA, Europe, and Asia. In multiplayer modes, every race matters – earn XP and cash for unlocks as you expand your garage and move through the tiers.

Also in multiplayer, you can tune your car with performance upgrades or you can even create your own paint jobs to personalize your car. Remind you of any? Oh, well, multiplayer gameplay on GRID 2 is just one of the most important aspects in gaming and oh...if you have a RaceNet account, you can track down your progress of your races, rivals and rewards. To earn followers, you have to win several races and do better in races. You can also steal followers from your rivals by racing against them. Not just that, you can gain more followers by taking part in online competitions, participating in community Global Challenges, completing RaceNet Objectives and uploading some of your GRID 2 moments to YouTube. Interesting...

So, things I can say about the new GRID 2 game; it may have a power selection of the finest cars and the finest selection of real world locations and it may have realistic racing feel but it feels a bit too soulless. It knocks me cold and there's not even a zing that interest me the most while playing GRID 2. It feels like that it's not quite ready to recommend this game to any racing fan you know because it doesn't feel a bit more exciting as the other racing games.