No one has benefitted from Gran Turismo 5's long delay more than O-Games, which, in addition to poking brilliant fun at said delay, has softened the wait in just the right way.
Superstars V8 Racing
For: PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network
From: Milestone/O-Games
Rating: G
Superstars V8 Racing does not compare to the forthcoming GT5 in terms of car roster, track selection, modes or single-player investment, but it has a lot of important bases adequately covered, with a championship mode, a modest handful of scenario challenges, and very customisable race settings for single-player and online multiplayer (12 players).
Most important, the on-track action feels like the equivalent of what many expensive racing games get.
It looks like a full-priced game, and the cars handle comfortably but feel nice and weighty.
It also does a nice job of accommodating players of different disciplines: Though it doesn't run as deep as Gran Turismo, it allows knowledgeable players to tune cars to their liking and ride purely, while also allowing those who want a more arcade-like experience to turn on assists, turn off penalties, deactivate damage and ride as dangerously as they please.
The flexibility carries over to online play, where hosts can set parameters according to their preferred discipline.
If Superstars V8 Racing develops a following, it could be a good online destination for serious and not-so-serious racing fans alike.
