Automobilista 2 - King of Simracing VR
Launched in 2020, Automobilista 2 has slowly but surely become one of the most popular simracing titles on the market. This is in no small part thanks to its stunning visuals provided by the Madness engine.
Reiza's decision to go with the same graphics engine as Project Cars 2 was controversial to begin with. But over time, the community has warmed to this look for the game as it offers one key advantage: it looks fantastic in Virtual Reality.
Vivid colours, great graphical fidelity and an immersive sensation are just part of what makes AMS 2 so good for VR racers. The main point that propels this title to the top of the list however has to be its optimisation. It's no secret that VR takes a hefty computer to run as it draws a lot of resources to look good. But in AMS 2, this is hardly an issue as the game runs immensely smoothly.
Whilst the graphics look brilliant and do a fantastic job of placing the player behind the wheel, the physics are a rollercoaster of quality in Automobilista 2. Some cars such as the new Formula Inter and Porsche Cup cars provide excellent feedback and feel natural to pilot whilst in VR. However, many others, especially the Formula One cars, tend to lose that sense of connection to the car. Whilst one can work around this on a single screen, it makes driving in VR a very unfulfilling experience.
Reiza's decision to go with the same graphics engine as Project Cars 2 was controversial to begin with. But over time, the community has warmed to this look for the game as it offers one key advantage: it looks fantastic in Virtual Reality.
Vivid colours, great graphical fidelity and an immersive sensation are just part of what makes AMS 2 so good for VR racers. The main point that propels this title to the top of the list however has to be its optimisation. It's no secret that VR takes a hefty computer to run as it draws a lot of resources to look good. But in AMS 2, this is hardly an issue as the game runs immensely smoothly.
Whilst the graphics look brilliant and do a fantastic job of placing the player behind the wheel, the physics are a rollercoaster of quality in Automobilista 2. Some cars such as the new Formula Inter and Porsche Cup cars provide excellent feedback and feel natural to pilot whilst in VR. However, many others, especially the Formula One cars, tend to lose that sense of connection to the car. Whilst one can work around this on a single screen, it makes driving in VR a very unfulfilling experience.
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