Phwoar! Project CARS Looks Stunning on PS4

Round the bend

by Sammy Barker Fri 24th Apr 2015

With no sign of Gran Turismo on the horizon, Project CARS is a pretty important release for the PlayStation 4. While we're big fans of DriveClub here at Push Square Towers, there haven't really been many other meaningful racing games for Sony's next-gen format just yet – in fact, launch title Need for Speed: Rivals is the only other option that immediately springs to mind.

Those of you that love simulations will be pleased to see Slightly Mad Studios' crowd-funded title really shaping up, then – and this excellent Team VVV video shows off various features and vehicles from a near-final version of the game. Perhaps the most impressive thing to us is just how sharp it all looks – especially seeing as it's running at a silky smooth 60 frames-per-second. Va va voom.

[source youtube.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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themcnoisy
Fri 24th Apr 2015

Looks outstanding, cant wait for this. The only disappointing part was the crowd didn't have umbrellas at hockenheim in the rain.

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XFsWorld
Fri 24th Apr 2015

Was about to watch but the video is too long

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jayclayx
Fri 24th Apr 2015

nice, I guess the game is running at 60 fps and thats why it does look beautiful, but in terms of graphics complexity driveclub is better.

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JesWood13
Fri 24th Apr 2015

I know it has a good chance of turning out to be a good game, but I can't help but have a feeling Gran Turismo PS4 might be announced at E3 this year with an early 2016 release date. I'll wait and see I guess before making up my mind about purchasing this game. I'd honestly rather wait though, as I'm not a huge fan of racers, but I'd be willing to give it a chance with either this or the next Gran Turismo.

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rykkchii
Fri 24th Apr 2015

Out of all the project cars videos so far, FINALLY this one looks nice. Shame it was a pc version. I'm a gamer that loves racing games, not a petrol head that wants to use a console to simulate my racing passion, so I'm still unsure about this. I'm enjoying driveclub too much - it's better for gamers like me I think..

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ShoryukenKid
Fri 24th Apr 2015

I really want this game but I might hold off until SRTs, Corvettes, GTRs are on board among other cars. I like racing in the GT and GrandAm classes but a lot of my favorite cars are not on here I'll wait to see how the DLC pans out I guess ... Game looks phenomenal though !

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themcnoisy
Fri 24th Apr 2015

@get2sammyb how many cars and tracks are Included in the release or have I messed an article?

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Low84
Fri 24th Apr 2015

@iDangerMouse_
Yes there is a career mode in the game, quite a comprehensive one actually 😊

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stupidget
Fri 24th Apr 2015

Looks amazing!! I wonder if there will be any damage detection so if your car gets knackered it affects the way it handles?

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get2sammyb
Fri 24th Apr 2015

@iDangerMouse_ There is, yeah. The cool thing is that you can pick where you want to start: you don't necessarily have to do rags-to-riches if you already feel comfotable with faster cars.

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blah01
Fri 24th Apr 2015

Looks great but Driveclub beats it. 60 fps is nice though. An option for a locked 30 would be good too.

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TricksterTyler
Fri 24th Apr 2015

I'm starved for a racing game on the PS4. I really tried to get into DriveClub but just didn't like the handling model and never could get used to it, so I'm really looking forward to this game where I've heard you can tweak how the car controls quite a bit.