

This isn't perfect, as it means you can't see the people who really have been naughty online - but it does feel more fair than punishing people due to server errors. If you have been unfairly flagged for your behavior by the game, this patch removes the visible icon that alerted players to your (unfairly?) alleged misdeeds. A new paint jobĪlso worthy of note is a fix for the game's online reputation system. Also, for players who enjoy racing in the game room, the 1.2 patch removes the need for an internet connection to host local games over LAN. Summary: Fun for a little while, but lack of gameplay depth quickly bores you to tears and there aren't even any pedestrians or small, furry pets to squash to keep you amused.First up, it improves the game’s multiplayer, optimizing online play and removing the frequent crashes many players suffered on older Windows machines (such as Windows 98 and ME). The way you can replay races endlessly until you win them is also lame. Some of the simplest tactics involve running competitors off the road and torpedoing around corners without slowing down because you "bounce" off the scenery. Its fun with a steering wheel and foot-pedals. The cars appear to handle quite realistically. Good things: A real sense of speed and action. I suppose if you are a car freak then its much more entertaining but I'm not, so this also became more than a little dull. In short, a console game that wasn't improved when it was ported to the PC, with limited gameplay options.

There are only a few different types of events to enter and the obligatory "car upgrade" ideas are also kind of dull. Whilst undoubtedly fun to play for a short time, this game rapidly becomes dull in the extreme.
