: This specific version and its successors are famous for extensive modding. Users on Steam Workshop frequently review detailed car packs (like Mercedes-Benz or Aston Martin) that add high-quality textures and custom interiors to the base simulation.
: Reviewers from Rock, Paper, Shotgun note that the game focuses on dense, dynamic traffic and complicated road layouts where even driving from A to B is a challenge due to strict adherence to highway codes. : This specific version and its successors are
: Most "interesting" reviews come from users trying to master the setup with high-end gear. For instance, reviewers on YouTube emphasize that Force Feedback is often off by default and requires manual configuration to feel the "real car" sensation. Verdict from Reviewers : Most "interesting" reviews come from users trying
: While critics on Metacritic admit the graphics may feel dated compared to AAA titles, they praise the AI traffic as being "100x better" than rivals, with NPCs that react realistically to your driving. Technical Highlights (v1.5.9.2) Technical Highlights (v1
: A common "interesting" (and often frustrating) highlight is the game's unforgiving penalty system. One player on Steam Discussions described it as "horrible" but insightful, realizing why "road rage" exists after being penalized 5 points for a minor lane-change error.
: Teenagers learning to drive or people moving to countries with different road rules. A reviewer on TechBloggingFool found it more useful for their daughter than high-speed sims like Forza because it includes "4-way stops" and real-world traffic logic.
: The "City Test" in the career mode is notoriously buggy or difficult, leading some players to use "unlockers" just to experience the free-drive mode.