There's a decent selection of some of the world's more famous and respected tracks (including four more available as part of the Intercontinental GT pack), which along with the array of game modes available open several possibilities. The roar and whine of the engines is staggering, and combined with the various mechanical squeaks, creaks, and shrieks, all add to an immersive experience. Some of the cars purr assuredly like Prince, while some are throaty, raspy, and wild like Tom Waits. While the selection of GT3 cars on offer in Competizione is not quite as extensive as in some of its peers, there's still plenty to choose from, and they all handle incredibly different from each other - just as they should! Post-launch, a GT4 DLC pack was available to purchase, offering an even greater choice of vehicles with 11 GT4 cars and a smattering of new game modes added to the mix. Endurance racing could be seen as underrepresented, but gamers appreciate the challenge that comes with the extreme concentration, and cat-like reflexes required to excel and take home the first-place prize. Making the decision at launch to focus solely on the FIA GT3 circuit was actually a smart move. This welcome addition comes in very handy for making those 500 IQ race-winning decisions, and is kept in a prominent area of the screen without distracting from the overall experience. One particularly pleasant HUD feature is the 'spotter' that displays how close other cars are either side of the player's vehicle. The driver AI has also been overhauled, with driver bots yielding when necessary, yet not being afraid to take advantage of overzealous braking or idle track positioning. Those fancying themselves as a hobbyist engine tinkerer will be right at home, with gamers able to modify all kinds of tuning options before a race to get the car feeling just right. To put this into context, there are manual options for turning on lights and wiper blades. The level of customisation on offer is, as expected from a pedigree racing sim, that curious combination of both incredibly daunting and impressive. Similarly, there's a real thrill at trying to maintain focus on the track and other cars, as torrential rain is thrashing against the road and bonnet, which is where the dynamic weather really shines. You won't find anyone complaining when you're driving through Monza as the sun dances lazily between outstretched trees before hitting your windscreen. It's clear that the console version lacks the wow factor of its PC counterpart, perhaps to allow the physics engine to use more of the available power, and Unreal Engine 4 is starting to show glimpses of its age, but it's perfectly serviceable. Graphically, Competizione lies somewhere between functional and pretty.
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