The genre of racing is so diverse that it is difficultimagine. Of course, it may seem that the monotonous winding of circles on bored trails bothers. However, game developers in this genre for all of its existence have come up with many different ways to diversify and brighten up the gameplay. We present you a list of race games that will be popular and relevant at all times.
The coolest race was released long beforecurrent realities. Most of the modern "igrodelov" is chasing the quality of graphics and special effects, paying little attention to the process itself. Unfortunately, degradation is a natural process not only in games.
Today we will look at a variety of games.Steep races have come a long way, and many of them can not be run on modern platforms. Therefore, if you are still going to play in the old race, then you need at least Wndows XP.
Download and install the program on your computerVirtual Box. It will emulate the working environment. The interface is intuitive, so you can easily create a separate virtual hard disk. Then install Windows XP on it. Now you will have a "computer" that can run old racing games on cars.
And we will start with one of the most popular toysfor the entire existence of the genre. "Thirst for speed" began its journey as an ordinary race. The player opened cars during the passage of new and new routes. Of course, most of them were of the same type, and towards the end the rider memorized almost all the turns and places in which it is possible to "cut off".
If you want to know how to startracing games on cars and their history, then the early versions of Need for Speed for you. The toy is undemanding and will not brake at startup on the emulator. Moreover, you do not even need to look for additional drivers for hardware running Win98.
A new turn of NFS history begins in 1998,when the game added a chase mode. Now the race passes illegally, and on different routes you will be pursued by the police. Not the best version of the game for boys - the race from justice, but this feature has become an absolute innovation in the genre and allowed developers to break out into the leaders.
To start the game, you also need Windows 98.But we recommend downloading the second part of Need for Speed: Hot Persuit 2. It stably works on the operating system Windows XP, and even better than its predecessor. If for you special effects have at least some significance, then it is better to use this advice, because the games-race 3D originate from here. In extreme cases, you can try to evaluate the re-release, released in 2010, although the impression will be no longer the same.
The latest in this series is worth considering.a sample of several parts devoted to street racing. NFS: Underground, Underground 2, Most Wanted and Carbon were released between 2003 and 2006. Illegal street racing is displayed here in the first place. Now the role of the police is becoming more logical and understandable.
You are waited by one of the best plots possible inraces, car tuning and the hardest test of your driver skills. How not to change the complexity of the game, the enemy will not go slower or crash into everything. Especially the “bosses” are key rivals and owners of districts.
Starting from the second part of the game, racing around the city becomes an integral element. Moreover, you get the opportunity to move freely on it, as well as participate in random events.
We should also mention the coolest races,dedicated to the battles on the machines. And this is not only "tanchiki". Of course, such racing games for children are not intended, but interest in them will always be relevant.
Twisted Metal is little to race.You must choose a car and go through a series of "meat grinders". Using any available weapon, the player needs to destroy all enemies and go to the next round. The game will run exclusively on Windows 98 or XP. So you just need an emulator.
As they say fans of this game, it is a celebration of meatand violence. Well, in what other race can you win simply by destroying all your rivals? This is the main task of the player. You can drive all the checkpoints and win the race, or you can spit on everything and just rush to ram your opponents.
In 2016, a reprint of the original game was released.Racing around the city is now not only your main task. Added new modes, maps, as well as improved graphics and cars. What makes these races on PC different from other street racers? The answer is simple - the presence of pedestrians. And that is what causes the 18+ rating. After all, one of the available competition modes is to shoot down as many people as possible.
In general, the updated version is practically notdifferent from the original. If you want to feel the atmosphere of the games of the 90s, then you can safely put "Karmageddon 2" on a virtual machine running Windows 98. If you are more interested in the process, the new version will work on new personal computers.
Не во всех гонках есть соревновательная component. And not always the coolest races are held on cars and sports cars. A series of games "Truckers" is devoted to freight. You have to build effective trade routes and manage the delivery of goods. However, things are not so simple. If you drive too slowly, you will be ahead of your competitors, and some goods may deteriorate. You will not have normal maps, and you will have to follow signs. As a result, we get a mixture of economic strategy and racing.
Выбрать можете любую из трех частей.These games throughout their existence received conflicting reviews. In the third part there is a hint at the plot, but the second gameplay is better. In any case, it is better to try both versions than none.
Ideologically, the game is similar to "Karmageddon."If you are interested in dirt and off-road racing games, then FlatOut is for you. The endless pursuit of the pits and broken roads, as well as fully destructible cars make the race extremely interesting. And destructible objects on the tracks can be used to destroy the enemy.
Of course, this is not "Carmageddon".You simply will not have time for the complete destruction of competitors, and in a collision you may suffer more than your opponent. But, for example, by knocking down a support on the road, you can drop the carport to another car and thus slow it down.
Pleases also the fact that there is a version of this race on PC, as well as on consoles, including the PSP. It will be possible to play on absolutely any machine with weak characteristics.
"Pop" series of games about off-road racing.In total, the last (third) part presents 62 cars. It may seem that this is too much, especially considering that the player will still ride on one thing. However, these cars do not always correspond to the modes and levels of reputation of the driver. So you have to learn how to drive a variety of cars to complete the game.
Most of the time, the player is busy becausegaining a reputation for discovering new cars and opportunities. Just like in the old parts of NFS: Hot Persuit 2. However, this does not mean that the game is monotonous and boring. You can choose from several fan modes, such as capturing the flag, spreading zombie infections, and destruction of buildings.
As you know, the coolest races are notonly on cars. Pure is a game in which you have to assemble your own quad bike from scratch for parts, so if you like tuning, then this component will make you happy. By competing in extreme off-road racing, in which ordinary cars just stand up dead, you will go from a beginner to a master in overcoming rough terrain.
Lovers of legal racing can enjoy"Formula 1" on the car. For this, the F1 game from the publisher Codemasters Birmingham is best suited. This is a fully licensed race, based on real-life tracks and sports teams. Starting from 2009, a new part is published annually, including updated data on the real-life ratings of professional teams. If you are fond of sports games, then the closest analogue for you will be FIFA.
For those who prefer the computerto relax and have fun, and not to suffer until the seventh sweat, trying to pass the next route, we offer "peaceful" games. Steep races can occur not only against opponents, but also time as such. In the "Mad Taxi", you have to deliver passengers at a speed to a specified point, performing various stunts along the way. The more spectacular and faster the trip is, the more you will be paid, which means you can go to the next level.
Back to the race for survival.Despite the outrage in the game, this application can be easily attributed to the "games for boys" category. Racing takes place on the football field, where you must try to score a ball into the opponents goal. The simplicity and arcade gameplay is completely leveled by the tactical component and the swiftness of what is happening. Football on cars makes it easy to learn the basics of the physical interaction of the bodies, since it is absolutely necessary for the ball to hit successfully and send it to your opponent's goal (or your own). Accelerating and jumping through the entire field is a great way to relax in front of the monitor and not get dependent on the toy.
It's time to switch to other types of equipment.Motorcycle racing games are no less popular than car games. In the "Trial" you have to overcome many of the most difficult tracks and just perform a huge amount of a wide variety of tricks.
In this game you will not compete onspeed, and the beauty of performing figures and movements in the air. Despite the absence of opponents, the game does not become uninteresting. You can spend hours studying most of the tracks and still not find the perfect way to go through them.
For those who prefer classic racing gameson motorcycles, we offer a series of analogue "Formula 1". This is the usual race for motorcycles on real-life tracks and flat roads. The main thing that will please you is the support of various non-standard gaming devices, as well as the increased realism of the vehicle control simulation. It is the version of this toy that is installed in a variety of automata in entertainment centers, when you need to sit on the seat and control the movement of the motorcycle with your “body”.
And this game stands out even against the background of such"monsters" like NFS. The idea is simple - to combine the races on motorcycles and cars into one. Of course, at the same time in the race, two types of equipment will not be present, since the difference in speeds is too obvious, but, in fact, we have an analogue of NFS: Underground 2 or Most Wanted.
Существенным отличием является то, что машину тут can be broken, and for the repair will have to fall off a round sum. The rest is all the same. You drive around the city, collect banners and participate in selected races. Tuning as such is not here. The most you can do is repaint your vehicle.
For its time (2008), the graphics of the toy are very pleasant, but not demanding of the computer’s system requirements. You can run it even on the weakest, but modern laptop.
Most of the toys presented work inmultiplayer mode. If you want to compete with your friends in driving or motorbike, you can do it without any problems.
As a last resort, for example, when usingpirated version of the game, you can use VPN. Ideal for such cases is the Hamachi program. With it, you can set up a connection with a friend’s remote computer via the Internet and play as if you are on the same local network, for example, in a computer club.
For the youngest car fanswell suited mini-games, which are also full on the Internet. Entire sites specialize in this genre. You can run your child’s 3D and 2D racing games with cartoon and frivolous graphics. For the most part, choose not long. Such games are simple and all you have to do is drive to the finish line. In the same place you can find suitable races on motorcycles and jeeps. To run these gadgets, you need only installed fresh Java drivers for your browser and no more.
