Top 5 Best Racing Games for PS4

There has been a lot of talk about battle royale genre of games on PS4 platform, we have seen games like Fortnite rise to glory but the racing game genre has not been behind, things are looking really great for the racing fans out there. The rest of 2019 will welcome great set of racing games in the scene. However, there is something for everyone, from arcade lovers to simulation racer right now.

There are many aspects which make racing games the best, like in-game handling, tracks and roads, game engine etc. We have grouped together the best racing games based on varied number of criteria to make things easy for you.

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#1 GT Sport

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Gran Turismo wasn't the best game at the start of its journey back 1997. Developers Polyphony Digital worked their way to improve the game and in time the title became one of the best on the PlayStation platform.

GT Sport comes to the PS4 with 162 cars and 27 different tracks in total. The game is very immersive and has top of the line graphics. There is option of concept cars and esports mode in game. It also supports Virtual Reality(VR), if you are into that.

The Singleplayer mode of the game has GT League which comes in four new categories namely F150 Raptor Survival, J-Sport Meeting, La Festa Cavallino and Gr.3 Endurance Series. However, it is noteworthy that these four sub-category game modes were not introduced in the game by default but were part of a later game patch. The patch also brought forward ten new cars, eight new track layouts and four new GT League events. The new cars include Dodge Viper GTS, Ferrari 512 BB, Ferrari 330 P4, the 2006 Ford GT, Jaguar XJ13, Lamborghini Diablo GT, McLaren F1, Toyota 2000GT, Toyota FT-1 and Toyota Supra RZ. Gran Turismo is available for Rs.2499 on PlayStation's official site.

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#2 Assetto Corsa

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Assetto Corsa is a car racing game for pure race lovers. It satisfies your thirst for improving lap timings but it does that in style. Game developer KUNOS-Simulazioni Srl has put in a lot of effort into perfecting the game handling mechanics towards making it more realistic. The game is not the best looking one out there but it packs some great sound and can make people fall in love with it after a few rounds. The game has also added 4K content in a later DLC. If you have a 4K display this game will surely keep you seated for a long time. The multiplayer mode of the game is not very attractive, so if you are in for online gaming this isn’t the right deal. However racing enthusiasts will love the game for its sheer driving experience and handling.

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#3 Dirt 4

Dirt is a different kind of game from the usual racing genre, it is basically more inclined towards off road racing or rally racing. One of the best features of Dirt 4 which developers Codemasters have added is the ability to create a custom track to race on. The tool is known as ‘Your Stage’, it is a very straightforward tool to use to make tracks, set time of the day and weather of user’s choice.

The game in general looks really good with great lighting effects. However, visually it can seem a little blunt at times. Car collection of the game is great too, having most rally cars in its invent. A new career mode is also included which can be enjoyed offline. Overall Dirt 4 has really set the benchmarks for rally racing games.

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#4 Project Cars 2

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Project Cars has so much to offer it is hard to ignore the diversity of the game. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, this game has the best handling you could possibly imagine. The varied number of tracks and game modes are unparalleled and to top it all off the game has different types of races like rally, Indy-car and go-karts.

The in-game handling is good but complicated, it takes time to master the skill of controlling the car when it is at top speeds and slightly off traction. The career mode of the game has come with good tweaks here and there to improve the experience as it now lets you choose teams you want to race for in each Motorsport series.

The game also has an online multiplayer which fun to play. The best and most exciting part of the game is its custom games. It is hard to put the euphoria one feels in words while playing one of these. The custom games have extreme weather conditions in which you have to drive, like sand storms of Dubai or snowstorms of a cold place. The real challenge is the dynamic track, which changes according to the weather conditions. Rain forms puddles on the tracks which dry up when the sun is up, the tires feel different according to the weather. If you are looking to waste a lot of time and have fun this is the game for you.

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#5 F1 2018

The racing game list cannot be complete without putting in a Formula 1 game in it, the epitome of racing and skills. This game is for F1 lovers and fans, it has the best racing mechanics and gameplay close to real F1 racing. The last sequel of the game was a pretty big success and this one is no different. In addition to 2017 F1, this one brings in cars and tracks from the 2018 F1 championship, also the Circuit Paul Ricard. The game also offers classic F1 cars from this history. The opportunity to compare the modern day cars to the classics is a great one and Formula one fans will love it.

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