As the new endurance management game is on its way, a GT Manager 24 Demo is now available on Steam. Find out what it offers.
Image credit: The Tiny Digital Factory
A spin-off of the GT Manager mobile game, GT Manager 24 is developed by The Tiny Digital Factory. While it does not yet have a release date, a demo was made available as part of Steam Next Fest, giving players a taste of what to expect.
The GT Manager 24 Demo is not something to keep you entertained for hours, however. Three GT4-class races are available, then it is curtains in the preview version. In our first try, we were wondering if it was due to us having spent all our money on upgrades so we could not afford the next race, but a second try confirmed the three-race duration.
First things first: Players of GT Manager will feel very familiar with the GT Manager 24 Demo. Sure, the menus look a bit different, and the graphics, particularly on the cars, are nicer than in the mobile game, but the underlying principles seem to be the same.
Multiple buildings can be unlocked, but you start out with a Garage and a Driver building. The Car Factory and the Marketing building can be unlocked during the Demo’s playtime. The other buildings Racing Crew and Research & Scouting, but these cannot be accessed in the Demo yet.
To start out, you get to pick any of the GT4 cars in the game to go out on track in your first championship. The three races available take you to Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Sepang, with all circuits resembling their real-life counterparts – but not quite. Cars and some of the drivers, on the other hand, are licensed.
GT Manager 24 features a list of interesting licensed vehicles.
Keen observers of the car list in the GT Manager 24 Demo will notice that the Brabham BT62 and Saleen S7R appear to have swapped categories. The BT62 is the base for the BT63 GT2 car, and the S7R used to run in what was GT1 in the early 2000s. Performance-wise, it would make more sense for them to be in the respective other category, although neither appear on track in the Demo – so this might look different in the final version.
The standard level is medium, which slowly wears the engine and takes care of the tires a bit. The fastest setting will dramatically increase both tire wear and temps as well as engine life, and should be used sparingly as a result. Meanwhile, the slowest setting conserves tires and actually increases engine life.
Pit stops fix all of these parameters, and you can opt for a different tire compound to send your cars back out with. Softs are considerably faster than mediums, but will also wear much quicker. Finding the right balance between the number of pit stops and stints on softs is key. As is having enough engine life left to make a push for position on the final lap. Boosts are also available, but will damage your engine even quicker.
Drivers, on the other hand, can already be trained and leveled up, as can some performance parts. This can make a considerable difference in a short amount of time. Our assigned duo of Maro Engel and Daniel Juncadella ran much better than before the upgrades, anyway.
Level up your drivers and their personal trainers for performance gains – but be careful not to overspend!
In the end, the GT Manager 24 Demo does give a very slight taste of the game, but you will probably be through everything it offers in 30 minutes or less. If you are interested in what is coming up, you may be better off checking out the mobile version. GT Manager (sans the 24) is available for free on both the iOs and Google Play stores.
More is to come, however. The announcement of the game promised more than 30 cars, and there should be many more tracks included as well.
What are your thoughts on GT Manager 24? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
Image credit: The Tiny Digital Factory
A spin-off of the GT Manager mobile game, GT Manager 24 is developed by The Tiny Digital Factory. While it does not yet have a release date, a demo was made available as part of Steam Next Fest, giving players a taste of what to expect.
The GT Manager 24 Demo is not something to keep you entertained for hours, however. Three GT4-class races are available, then it is curtains in the preview version. In our first try, we were wondering if it was due to us having spent all our money on upgrades so we could not afford the next race, but a second try confirmed the three-race duration.
First things first: Players of GT Manager will feel very familiar with the GT Manager 24 Demo. Sure, the menus look a bit different, and the graphics, particularly on the cars, are nicer than in the mobile game, but the underlying principles seem to be the same.
GT Manager 24 Demo: Licensed Cars & Drivers
Most elements like drivers, engineers and even car parts are handled via cards that the player can collect and equip. They will gain XP in races and can be leveled up once they have gained enough experience, improving their stats.Multiple buildings can be unlocked, but you start out with a Garage and a Driver building. The Car Factory and the Marketing building can be unlocked during the Demo’s playtime. The other buildings Racing Crew and Research & Scouting, but these cannot be accessed in the Demo yet.
To start out, you get to pick any of the GT4 cars in the game to go out on track in your first championship. The three races available take you to Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Sepang, with all circuits resembling their real-life counterparts – but not quite. Cars and some of the drivers, on the other hand, are licensed.
GT Manager 24 Demo Car List
GT4
- Lotus Emira GT4
- Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport
- Audi RS3 LMS
- Saleen S1 GT4
- Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R
GT3
- Mercedes-AMG GT3
- Audi R8 LMS GT3
- BMW M4 GT3
GT2
- Audi R8 LMS GT2
- Porsche 935
- Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25
- Saleen S7R
GTE
- Aston Martin Vantage GTE
- Chevrolet Corvette C8.R
- Brabham BT62
Hypercar
- Bugatti Bolide
- Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro
- Peugeot 9X8
- Porsche 963
- Glickenhaus SCG 007
GT Manager 24 features a list of interesting licensed vehicles.
Keen observers of the car list in the GT Manager 24 Demo will notice that the Brabham BT62 and Saleen S7R appear to have swapped categories. The BT62 is the base for the BT63 GT2 car, and the S7R used to run in what was GT1 in the early 2000s. Performance-wise, it would make more sense for them to be in the respective other category, although neither appear on track in the Demo – so this might look different in the final version.
Race Strategy: Keeping An Eye On Three Parameters
At the track, qualification is done automatically for both of your cars. Ahead of the race, you get to decide which tire compound – soft, medium, inter, or wet – each of your drivers will start the 7-lap sprint with. Once the lights turn green, each car has three levels of pace they can run at, each influencing tire wear and temperatures, as well as engine life.The standard level is medium, which slowly wears the engine and takes care of the tires a bit. The fastest setting will dramatically increase both tire wear and temps as well as engine life, and should be used sparingly as a result. Meanwhile, the slowest setting conserves tires and actually increases engine life.
Pit stops fix all of these parameters, and you can opt for a different tire compound to send your cars back out with. Softs are considerably faster than mediums, but will also wear much quicker. Finding the right balance between the number of pit stops and stints on softs is key. As is having enough engine life left to make a push for position on the final lap. Boosts are also available, but will damage your engine even quicker.
GT Manager 24 Demo: Not Much To Show Yet
That is all players get to experience on track thus far. Off of it, not everything that is there appears to work already. You may be able to unlock the Marketing building and staff it, but even with equipped sponsors, you do not seem to earn any money in the GT Manager 24 Demo.Drivers, on the other hand, can already be trained and leveled up, as can some performance parts. This can make a considerable difference in a short amount of time. Our assigned duo of Maro Engel and Daniel Juncadella ran much better than before the upgrades, anyway.
Level up your drivers and their personal trainers for performance gains – but be careful not to overspend!
In the end, the GT Manager 24 Demo does give a very slight taste of the game, but you will probably be through everything it offers in 30 minutes or less. If you are interested in what is coming up, you may be better off checking out the mobile version. GT Manager (sans the 24) is available for free on both the iOs and Google Play stores.
More is to come, however. The announcement of the game promised more than 30 cars, and there should be many more tracks included as well.
What are your thoughts on GT Manager 24? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
