![]() They’ll also encounter mechanical issues such as engine or tyre blowouts that send them spinning out of control into your path.Ĭombined with a tremendous sense of speed achieved by subtle camera movements, this unpredictability makes for some gritty, thrilling, and action-packed racing. Drivers get marked as your Nemesis after being rammed into you during a pileup, even if it wasn’t your fault.ĭuring races, the AI drivers have their own battles, defend their positions, and make mistakes. Races are action-packed thanks to the aggressive Nemesis AI system Unlike the last game, AI grudges in GRID Legends carry over multiple races, giving the drivers a stronger sense of personality. Drivers marked as your Nemesis aggressively block you and ram into you if you try and overtake. Slam into another driver, and they’ll remember the incident. GRID Legends successfully captures the intensity of racing with the return of the AI Nemesis system. There’s an element of grinding: some events can only be unlocked by upgrading your car or driving a certain number of miles in a car class, but the variety of cars, tracks, and game modes prevent the career from becoming too samey. Completing sponsor objectives also unlocks unique rewards and races. These range from increasing your teammate’s ability to block Nemesis drivers to reducing repair costs. Earning Racecraft increases your driver level, which unlocks more cars and events, as well as teammate and mechanic upgrades that can be purchased. Racecraft is earned in races for clean driving, following the racing line, or overtaking, so your driving skills are always rewarded. As a result, it's a more engaging experience than 2019 GRID’s underdeveloped career mode. Vehicle, teammate, and mechanic upgrades add a layer of depth while giving a better sense of progression. Money earned in races can also be used to buy new cars or upgrades to improve aspects like acceleration, top speed, and braking. As you progress, you earn XP called Racecraft. You can also create your own race team, with options to change the team’s name and livery. There is an array of cars to choose from in GRID Legends On the upside, this means the story moves along at a breakneck pace, lasting around eight to ten hours. ![]() As a result, there’s not enough time to flesh out the characters. While each character has a distinct personality, the brief cut scenes make the story feel rushed and the clunky dialogue serves as exposition. ![]() If your objective is to finish in eight or higher, winning the race means the same as placing seventh. Whether you win or lose, the outcome never changes. The problem is that your actions and performance have no influence on the narrative. In another chapter, you tame a stadium truck and jump over ramps littered on the track. One chapter has you zipping around in an electric car while activating boost. It also works as an introduction to the game’s plethora of race types. Like in F1 2021’s Braking Point, each chapter has you complete a scenario objective such as beating a rival or finishing in a certain position. The slick live-action cut scenes use the same virtual production technology as The Mandalorian Driven to Glory shares similarities with the 2015 Need for Speed reboot’s cringy cut scenes, but the cheesy story isn’t meant to be taken too seriously. However, the exaggerated personalities and hammy acting result in some awkward performances. ![]() Using the same virtual production technology as The Mandalorian that combines real actors with convincing CGI backgrounds, the live-action cut scenes are lavishly produced. Ravenwest Motorsport's most arrogant driver Nathan McKane from past GRID games also makes his live-action debut.Ī typical rag to riches tale you’ve seen countless times before, it’s a simple story elevated by its unique execution. Effectively, Seneca is GRID’s version of the Williams F1 team.Īs the story progresses, you’ll experience tensions with your teammate Yume Tanaka, work your way up the ranks, and form rivalries with other drivers, including Valentin Manzi played by Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa. After proving yourself on the track, you drive for Seneca Racing, a team struggling in the multi-discipline GRID World Series. Inspired by Netflix’s Drive to Survive, you play as Driver 22, an anonymous rookie racer looking to make a name for yourself. GRID Legends’ headline new feature is Driven to Glory, a story mode told in live-action cut scenes between races. Review copy provided by publisher Racing rivalries ![]()
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