PGR2: I don't mean it exactly in the sense of a GT or Forza but I still feel that PGR2 is the most technical racer I've ever played. In that cornering was everything, absolutely everything. And someone taking a great line came out miles ahead of someone who came in to the turn just a little off. With wide tracks and precise mechanics you could get perfect skills at PGR2 in a way I've never had again with a racer.
Extreme G (N64): Fuck, this game is still hella good.
PGR4: Though not a technically great as PGR2 it moves faster, has an amazing driving model and some of the best track designs in the genre. By basing their tracks in real world cities they're able to play with level design in a way most sim racers don't seem interested in.
Blur: It is a crime no one played this game. It was marketed (poorly) as mario kart for hardcore adults. That's a little off base if you ask me. It IS mario kart for adults in that it has higher standards of balance, strategic play and an actual driving model. In my eyes this is the only game that has beat Mario Kart at it's own game. And it thrives online: 20 person races are incredibly challanging and buck-nutty but it's some of the most fun I've had this generation.
If you ever pick up Blur and play online remember: If you come in 19th out of 20 you can be proud that you fought to beat that 20th guy. That is a victory.
Forza Horizon: I wasn't into Horizon for the first few hours. I played it and fell off after a little bit. I don't know what happened though, I went back, fell in love and did everything in that game. It drives beautifully, it looks beautiful and once you're done a tense race you can relax and bomb around in a classic Aston Martin and watch the sunset. Just a great game.
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