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can we have some aussie cars for once

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Thats really my only complaint with this game , every time you buy a racing game the cars all seem to be the same . Being in Australia , we had our own fast cars , the Falcon GTHO Phase 111, the HK Monaro GTS and who could forget the Torana GTR/XU1 , Ok this might mean nothing to someone over in the USA or England . But they where supercars in their day ,that said its still a great game for all petrol heads old and young a like

GT Legends Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

SimBin makes an excellent simulator. This game has brought me back to days days of yesteryear in great delight. The physics, sounds, and graphics are top notch. The game is fun and the ranks seriously tough. Online capabilities are fine except you have to unlock cars and tracks through the game, which could take weeks.

Missing the online registration code

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: November 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is a cool game in a lot of ways. I was jazzed about it because of the era it represents. But the complexity and inscrutability of the setup menus is somewhat offputting.

The huge disapointment, however, is this: The online registration code is missing. Utterly missing. And there is no resource available on the net to help. The U.S.A. help number is disconnected. You will not be able to play online. Period. The developer's forums are full of posts about this problem. No resolution.... Beware.

Demand more of the makers of the products you purchase. This is extremely bad.

No technical support at all.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 15
Date: February 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Bought the game, installed and tried to run it but it crashed to desktop whenever the "drive" button was clicked. Sent numerous emails to Viva media without any sort of response. Buy the game at your own risk, there is NO technical support for it in the USA.

REALISTIC DRIVING EXPERIENCE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Outstanding! The copy protection kind of stinks but the software itself is GREAT! Very, very realistic driving experience. On-screen performance matches the true vehicle's performance. Many customizaton options. I did end up downloading a "cheat" to give me more options rather than win them racing 4 cylinder econo-racers but the overall experience is outstanding! I would highly recommend this software to any racing enthusiast!

GT Legends Great Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am an older guy who can remember these great cars from the 60's and the races they ran. This is a terrific game and great fun. It installed and ran without a hitch (except I had to call the company to get the online code - a real person answered the phone and sent me the code immediately - amazing customer service). I am very pleased with this game and can't believe you can get such a quality game for such a low price.

GT Legends

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

GT Legends is a racing simulation that is based on the FIA GTC and TC leagues. What this means is that you get real world, present day tracks and old school autos to tear around them in. The graphics are very good and the sound is amazingly good on a decent sound system. The trck selection is very good and varied. The same can be said for the car selection.

The game is heavy on the realism so if you are a fan of arcade racers it may not be for you. Though there is a career type mode where you have to run short championships to unlock tracks and earn money for new cars a la Gran Turismo. This system has been heavily criticized by sim enthusiasts but it gives the game a sense of purpose and truthfully its a lot of fun as well. If you don't like it you can search GT Legends forums for a fix that unlocks everything without having to do the championships.

To play this game a steering wheel is a must. Although you can set it up for the keyboard or a controller neither does the game justice. Any steering wheel will do but I would recommend one with at least a shifter because it just doesn't feel right using panel shifters with these old cars, and frankly its alot of fun pumping the clutch and changing gears. If you have a force feed back wheel then you are in for a treat as it really adds to the game.

The multiplayer component is easy to use although there doesn't seem to be alot of activity. Might have somthing to do with time zones as if you visit the GT Legends forums there are plenty of posts about online races. Just have to find a good group to race with I guess.

Overall I would recommend this game to anyone who really likes racing games.

Virtual Vintage Racing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Ratings relative to other racing games. No doubt if this is your thing you will like this game. It's not an arcade game like GTA or NFS but is intended and seems to succeed as simulation. Several help / assists make it easier for rookies. Extrordinarily difficult on maximum settings, but satisfying if you "dumb down" the competition a bit, otherwise the learning curve and intensity is extreme. On line play available but expect to contend with both obsessed and extremely skilled components as well as crash happy losers. I would consider this the most compelling and perhaps realistic racing simulation around. Fabulous 3D rendering really requires current high end hardware. Using with a MacBook Pro (XP on boot camp) it works really well. Hate to admit of how much time I've spent playing this. Way cheaper than running real race cars and a lot safer. Works great with the Logitech G25. Problems: Missing online code available from manufacturer via e-mail. Starforce copy protection is annoying (requires original disk in drive) but has not caused any problems that I am aware of.

Great Game, SimBin better Patch it!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: March 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

While a great game, with superior graphics and physics, the game has its faults.

After multiple calls and emails to it's creators with no response. I am doubtful they will release an update. :( (I'm thinking they are pre-occupied with their next release GTR 2.)

Wonderful Game. I'd buy it again. However I'm sad because it lacks support in any form.

poor frame rates without very new high end computer

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 14
Date: February 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have a Athon 1.3 gig and radeon 9800 video card and have to turn off most of the video details. Even then the program is not very stable and jerky frame rates make this game a chore or should I say a bore to drive. The game will not run at 800X600. If you have one of those Alienware $2500 computers you may enjoy it but unless your ready to fork out big bucks for a new system don't waste your money on this game.

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