GTR Evolution is developed by acclaimed game developers SimBin that allows gamers to race a plethora of real world vehicles in a variety of different gaming environments. Best of all, the title also boasts the official WTCC license which features all the cars, tracks and thrills of this international racing tournament.

Boasting almost 50 cars, 12 different classes and almost 20 tracks, this game could almost be considered the Gran Turismo of PC racing. It should also be noted that GTR Evolution also contains GT Cars and tracks which will sure to please fans of this division.

Whether your racing classic cars such as the Aston Martin DBR9 or Dodge Viper SRT/10, the developers have also ensured that each car handles quite differently and will effect the gameplay of the game.
 

The installation of GTR Evolution is quite a lengthy process, however once installed, the gamer is greeted to a rather slick presentation of the WTCC series with its innovative menu system and pumping soundtrack that will get your motor rolling from the first moment you experience this title.

The title contains a variety of gameplay modes from instant race action to Championship that will allow you race on real-world locations as you attempt to gain the trophy of this hallowed competition. Other modes such as Time-Trial is great for learning the ropes of the title and for thrashing those high performance cars

Before you are about to race, you need to select your preferred control system which includes keyboard, joypad or wheel. We tested the game on both keyboard and a Logitech steering wheel for the PC with both control systems working quite well, although at the end of the day, a steering wheel does win hands down due its realistic control scheme.

Controlling the cars via the wheel was quite impressive and is on par with console world that does make this game quite enjoyable. My only gripe with the keyboard is that on some races, there did seem to be some type of lag, although it was almost barely noticeable.

Graphically, GTR Evolution is a visual treat on the PC that allows the gamer to immerse into the high speed world of racing due to the realism of the graphics. The stars of the game are of course the cars themselves that look extremely realistic and even though reflective surfaces are the norm in most car games these days, GTR Evolution is one of those that look amazing. The backgrounds are detailed, although not as slick as some of the bigger development companies such as EA but nevertheless, it assists in immersing you into the fast world of car racing.

The sound effects are spot on for GTR Evolution with each car sounding different from the engines to the way the tires screech around the tracks. The sounds of cars smashing into each other or cars smashing into the environment is quite realistic and match that with a pumping soundtrack and there is little to complain about in this sports game made for racing fans.

In conclusion GTR Evolution is definitely one of the better racing games on the PC that mixes realism with a touch of arcade action as you race a variety of real-world cars on a plethora of different tracks from around the world.

The control system is perfect with a wheel and it also supports both keyboard and joypad for users who do not have this device available. Any complaints? Not from this reviewer and if you are after a game that is almost on league with the Gran Turismo series, GTR Evolution is truly an evolutionary racing experience.

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