Racing games let you live your fantasy of driving a sports car at high speeds down pristine roads and locations around the world. There are a host of great racing games to pick from, and while at first glance they all may seem similar, there are some differences that can enhance the game depending on your preferences. While some games offer a completely realistic, simulation-like driving experience, with fine-tuning down to the last detail, others have arcade-like driving, which emphasises speed and a sense of zipping past environments. Driving games take some time getting used to, but once you master the acceleration and brake, you’re in for a wild ride! Here are some of the best racing games for Xbox Series X.
Forza Horizon 5
A PC and Xbox Exclusive; this is a great racing game and a good middle ground for simulation driving as well as a loose, arcade-like feel. The game has you follow tight racing lines, but if you’re skilled enough, you can follow your lane and speed past your foes. Not just that, the game encourages you to take the path less travelled and venture into deep jungles and canyon zones. There is ample environmental variety to keep things fresh, and there are a host of cars suited for different driving situations. Go with a sports car for the track, and for off-roading, pick something with strong suspension. The progression system is good and rewards you with new cars often enough.
F1 2021
If you’re looking for a simulation racing game, this is the best one to pick up. The game lets you fine-tune every aspect of your car to enhance speed and performance. You can have a car that corners well but goes slow or a car that’s super-fast but hard to control. The game has real-life grand Prix locations and real drivers who have etched their names in F1 history. The game will challenge you at the start, but eventually, when you get the hang of it, it will become a more enjoyable experience. Incidentally, it has excellent graphics that augment the gameplay.
DIRT 5
Here’s a rally racer built with ease of driving in mind. The game can be quite challenging, but it is not very difficult to grasp driving mechanics. However, turning up the driving mechanics to simulate real physics adds a massive learning curve that rewards you when you achieve your goals. All in all, the racing mechanics are quite well fleshed out in this game, and it offers quite a lot of versatility in the cars you can use and how you can fine-tune them. There are many diverse locations and tracks to choose, which keep gameplay fresh and interesting.
Project CARS 2
Perhaps the ultimate simulation racing game, Project Cars is best enjoyed with a complete steering wheel setup. The experience to be had on a controller and keypad is enjoyable, but you can immerse yourself further with the help of more advanced external peripherals. There are many cars to pick from, and each of the car aspects can be fine-tuned to your liking, depending on how you want to drive your car around tracks. There are hyper-realistic graphics to be enjoyed and life-like weather and day-night cycles.
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