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AndrewRyan
Member
Looks great! Here's the track list:
Circuits
Cities
Circuits
Name | Day | Night | Routes | |
| Autódromo do Algarve | Yes | Yes | Sport Circuit GP Circuit National Circuit Club Circuit |
| Circuit of the Americas | Yes | Yes | GP Circuit GP Circuit Reversed National Circuit National Circuit Reversed Club Circuit Club Circuit Reversed |
| Mount Panorama | Yes | No | Motor Racing Circuit Motor Racing Circuit Reversed |
| Brands Hatch | Yes | Yes | GP Circuit GP Circuit Reversed Indy Circuit Indy Circuit Reversed Drift Circuit Drift Circuit Reversed |
| Autosport Raceway | Yes | No | GP Circuit Infield Circuit Oval Circuit Club Circuit National Circuit Drift Circuit Drift Circuit Reversed |
| Hockenheimring | Yes | Yes | Grand Prix Course Motodrom Course Short Course Short Course B Drift Course Drift Course Reversed |
| Indianapolis | Yes | No | Sport Circuit GP Circuit Oval Circuit Infield Circuit North Circuit |
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| Intercity Istanbul Park | Yes | No | Grand Prix Circuit Intermediate Circuit Grand Prix Circuit B Intermedia Circuit B |
| Circuito Del Jarama | Yes | No | GP Jarama Circuit GP Jamara Circuit Reversed |
| Circuit Mont Tremblant | Yes | Yes | Grand Prix Circuit Grand Prix Circuit Reversed North Loop North Loop Reversed South Loop South Loop Reversed |
| Okutama | Yes | Yes | Grand Circuit Sprint Circuit Drift Circuit Grand Circuit B Sprint Circuit B Drift Circuit B |
| Red Bull Ring | Yes | No | GP Circuit GP Circuit Reversed South Circuit South Circuit Reversed North Circuit North Circuit Reversed |
| Sepang International Circuit | Yes | Yes | GP Circuit GP Circuit Reversed North Circuit North Circuit Reversed South Circuit South Circuit Reversed |
| Spa-Francorchamps | Yes | Yes | GP Circuit Sportscar GP Circuit Reversed Sportscar Reversed |
| Yas Marina Circuit | Yes | Yes | GP Circuit Championship Circuit International Circuit South Circuit Paddock Circuit Drift Circuit Drift Circuit B |
Name | Day | Night | Routes | |
| Barcelona | Yes | No | Memorial Run Marine Gate Columbus Bay Cathedral Pass Fountain Loop High Street |
| Chicago | Yes | No | The Loop Underpass Ring Wabash Run Riverside Marina City Lake Shore Point |
| Detroit | Yes | No | Stadium Long Stadium Short |
| Dubai | Yes | No | Al Sufouh Strip Jumeirah Beach Nakheel Vista Hattan Way Orra Quay Loop Gulf Approach |
| Paris | Yes | No | Arc de Triomphe Avenue de New-York Circuit de la Seine Champs Élysées Pont de L’alma Le Trocadero |
| San Francisco | Yes | No | Grand Prix Circuit Grand Prix Circuit B Sprint Circuit Short Circuit Sprint Circuit B Short Circuit B |
| Washington | Yes | No | Grand Prix Circuit Park Circuit Street Circuit Sprint Circuit Hill Circuit Spring Circuit B |
jts
...hate me...
What’s the price of this joint?
18 months newer than the Switch.
It better, that’s a $1K tablet
18 months newer than the Switch.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
So you're saying codemasters pulled a small miracle, given that ipad easily outperforms macbooks of the same period? Interesting.
Ditto. There've been some very competent racers on ios/android, and I've been patiently waiting for the day those devs would figure out they're leaving money on the table until they ported to switch.
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Animagic
Banned
It’s probably going to be 30fps and 900p docked 720p handheld
stranno
Member
Gameplay in the trailer is 30 frames per second, so yes, thats probably the target framerate.
Not an issue to me. I put like 50+ hours in Test Drive Unlimited and TOCA Race Driver 3 Challenge in Playstation Portable, and both games worked at locked 20 frames per second.
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Barnabot
Member
That depends . Which racing games do you consider simulation?
I'm not trying to be a purist so that's why I'm asking.
jufonuk
not tag worthy
Barnabot
Member
I'd say in on the same level as Forza. With vehicle damage and no pit stops if you care. You race with cars distributed in categories.
Happy?
jufonuk
not tag worthy
Yes I am happy thank you for asking. How are you ?
Barnabot
Member
I'm fine. But this game I'll wait and see the reviews first. I was thinking about picking Xenon Racer instead since it's 9 bucks now on eshop.
jufonuk
not tag worthy
Yes. That games more arcadey right ?
Barnabot
Member
Yep. Definitely.
Probably don't get Xenon Racer, even at that price. The game is truly broken on Switch and the patches since launch haven't really changed anything by all accounts. I was going to get it myself but watching video reviews has seriously put me off. Same with Rise: race the future.
Barnabot
Member
I saw the gameplay of both. Seems like Grid Autosport is the only serious racing games Switch has to offer for now.
BitDust
Member
This is a day one for me, specially after reading the 60 fps performance mode option.
AndrewRyan
Member
This is fantastic! Wish all games offered this option!
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
This or Astral Chain? Decisions!
flibbertyjibbert
Banned
Racers on switch suffer from no analog triggers. Makes this a no buy for me
stranno
Member
It runs below 30FPS in that video, framerate is all over the place. Of course not a game's problem, phones just suck at video recording.
Barnabot
Member
That's the only thing keeping me from preordering the game right now. I think Switch could made it playble at 720p/60fps since the game itself is 5 years old.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
My preordered copy just unlocked and Brands Hatch took 2h of my sleep time.. Oh wow, hat off to Feral! This is the most competent port of any multiplat I've seen on the switch yet -- plus gyro steering in docked mode (pro pad), plus 30/60fps settings, plus high-res texture pack (free DLC).
Haven't had this much fun with a racer for a very long time.
Haven't had this much fun with a racer for a very long time.
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BitDust
Member
I'm really having a great time playing Grid AutoSport on Switch. They probably did the perfect port. I'm playing graphics mode although they did an amazing job adding the 60fps performance one. The reason is that I find the graphics mode to have a more stable framerate and of course more effects/details giving a great sense of speed. But it's so good to have so many options. Anyway I really hope that more racing games will come to Switch by Feral Interactive/Codemasters.
Naibel
Member
Yeah, they clearly didn't half-ass it. It's a legit port of a pretty damn good racer, with both graphical options being very worthwhile additions.
Graphics mode is stunning, I litterally have a 7th gen racer on my pocket. Performance mode is less impressive visually but the (mostly) consistent 60fps is a huge bonus for a racing game.
All in all, I'm having an absolute blast with GRID, and I love the "pick-up and play" nature of it all. I just jump right in during my commute and win some races in the process. I agree though you need to ramp up the difficulty a bit in order to really have fun, but you can change that setting pretty easily.
I preordered it and don't regret it a single second. If your're a sucker for racers like me and you have a Switch, it's a true no-brainer.
Graphics mode is stunning, I litterally have a 7th gen racer on my pocket. Performance mode is less impressive visually but the (mostly) consistent 60fps is a huge bonus for a racing game.
All in all, I'm having an absolute blast with GRID, and I love the "pick-up and play" nature of it all. I just jump right in during my commute and win some races in the process. I agree though you need to ramp up the difficulty a bit in order to really have fun, but you can change that setting pretty easily.
I preordered it and don't regret it a single second. If your're a sucker for racers like me and you have a Switch, it's a true no-brainer.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
I'm using gyro for steering. I'm allergic to stick/d-pad steering ; ) Especially when during replays I see those wheels move as if on a shopping cart.I’m using the right stick as gas and brake, what is everyone else doing?
Standard controls?
Who is using tilt controls? Lol
Multiplayer update is gonna be
Seriously, though, gyro is next best thing after a proper steering wheel. Speaking of which, it'd be soo nice if there was a FF one working with GRID on switch one day..
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Yeah this is going to awesome with multiplayer. Can't wait for that update!I’m using the right stick as gas and brake, what is everyone else doing?
Standard controls?
Who is using tilt controls? Lol
Multiplayer update is gonna be
-Arcadia-
Banned
Picked this up with the Lite and Link’s Awakening (which I am loving), and I’m really digging it.
I was a little uncertain about the acceleration problem courtesy of Nintendo not really designing their shoulder buttons for most racers, but after giving the R-stick method a try, I liked it more than I thought I would.
Some people seem to be getting along fine with digital, but being able to precisely control acceleration and braking headed into and out of a corner is something I really enjoy with these games. A big breakthrough moment was realizing it’s essentially mirrored Halo vehicle controls, and Ive always been fine with those.
The game itself is fantastic, from what I’ve played. The entire visual package on the Lite’s screen and size is just a jaw-dropper, and I’m sure no less impressive no matter where you played it. Likewise, it just feels so good to finally get a sim on portable for the first time since PSP, and this seems to be one of the better ones.
This may be a last-gen, 2014 port, but frankly, it may have been an inspired decision to port this, instead of force-feeding this year’s Grid to the Switch, likely with framerate, resolution, and visual cuts. I do love an ambitious port, but when it comes to sim racing, those kinds of cuts could seriously impact your ability to compete and read the track. Here, we have 1080p Docked, 720p portable, the performance of your choice, and a beautiful game anyway. Win win.
I was a little uncertain about the acceleration problem courtesy of Nintendo not really designing their shoulder buttons for most racers, but after giving the R-stick method a try, I liked it more than I thought I would.
Some people seem to be getting along fine with digital, but being able to precisely control acceleration and braking headed into and out of a corner is something I really enjoy with these games. A big breakthrough moment was realizing it’s essentially mirrored Halo vehicle controls, and Ive always been fine with those.
The game itself is fantastic, from what I’ve played. The entire visual package on the Lite’s screen and size is just a jaw-dropper, and I’m sure no less impressive no matter where you played it. Likewise, it just feels so good to finally get a sim on portable for the first time since PSP, and this seems to be one of the better ones.
This may be a last-gen, 2014 port, but frankly, it may have been an inspired decision to port this, instead of force-feeding this year’s Grid to the Switch, likely with framerate, resolution, and visual cuts. I do love an ambitious port, but when it comes to sim racing, those kinds of cuts could seriously impact your ability to compete and read the track. Here, we have 1080p Docked, 720p portable, the performance of your choice, and a beautiful game anyway. Win win.
Naibel
Member
Yeah you're right ! The last time I was this impressed by a handheld racer, was with Gran Turismo PSP ten years ago. It was a wasted opportunity of a game, with its lack of GT mode, but it still was a real technical showpiece.
And before that, it was Ridge Racer at the PSP launch in '04. We were coming right out of the GBA, so when I watched the game running for the first time, my jaw utterly dropped.
GRID Autosport on Switch is the closest I felt relieving that same experience.
You're also right about them making the right call of porting a 7th gen game. There's no downgrade, no cutbacks, it's the same thing, if not slightly better. And it's still a looker to this day, so in that sense, Feral made the right choice. Now Feral, port DIRT 3 in my Switch pleeeaase !
