This year we’re in for a real treat when it comes to racing games. In addition to the regular annual follow-ups, 2023 also brings anticipated and anticipated games as well as fun arcade sequels. So, with such a series to choose from, which racing game stands out the most to us?
5. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbo Boost
First up is MilestoneMilestone’s D2361c1ea3e014f43af85439acf6288b5. If you had told us that the creators of the D1f31bc6a4a16470abb84277ece084dc5 series would have taken the arcade racing scene and took it over a few years ago with the first title in the series, we might have been surprised, let alone knowing that the sequel to the first game managed to improve upon and Make a lasting impression. Turbocharged takes the great gameplay we’re familiar with and expands it with additional mechanics and elements, new tracks, more cars, and tons of new ways to play.
4. Crew Car Festival
Ubisoft has been facing the daunting task of competing with The Crew Forza Horizon for some time now, and The Crew Motorfest is the next stage in that battle. Motorfest transports players to the lush Hawaiian island, combining car culture with Horizon-style festival dynamics to create a game that makes Oahu’s vibrant environment your playground. While the game lacks a physics and realism engine, customizability and a wide range of ways to play are improved and make this game stand out in a very busy year.
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3. F1 23
Codemasters has really nailed it with F1 2021. Then try to stall on the grid with F1 22 F1 22. Thankfully, the British developer has learned from the failure of D3d8dd7e608914c8e9c707e4f6b9f2719) by taking the amazing parts of last year, preserving them, and then significantly improving the disappointing parts of last year’s game. To that end, F1 23 features a more realistic and tolerable tire model and physics engine, as well as better multiplayer options, all on top of an excellent track list. Hopefully Codemasters can continue its upward trend and pack a punch in F1 24 next year.
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2. EA Sports WRC
It’s been a big year for Codemasters, as the British studio not only delivered the impressive F1 23 but also returned to the world of rally gaming for the first time. EA Sports WRC is Codemasters’ first foray into official WRC branding in years, and as our resident rally guru will tell you, the game shows a lot of potential. Considering it comes from the developer that gave us the phenomenal Dirt Rally 2.0, EA Sports WRC proves that KT Racing and WRC’s divorce is probably for the best, as there is indeed hope for an official rally video game moving forward.
1. Forza Racing
Xbox Game Studios has only released a few big games this year, one of which is the rather impressive Forza Motorsport. After years of development, and some delays, this racing game needed to wow fans, and while it’s not as stunning as many of its Horizon counterparts, Motorsport does debut as a very competent and solid racing experience.
With a massive car roster, a huge variety of tracks, and a physics engine and tire model that feel responsive, Forza Motorsport is the most technically impressive racing game of 2023. When you combine this with great performance, great UI/UX design, and high-quality visuals, you get a game that may currently be the industry leader in racing games for consoles.
