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Way too difficult!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 15
Date: November 16, 1999
Author: Amazon User

A great concept, but very, very difficult. While claiming to be an exceptionally accurate racing sim, I find it hard to believe that one of these cars will spin out of control while rounding a corner at only 30 mph! My Montero suv can do better than that. The sounds are terrific, but that's not enough.

GP Legends

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is good, because he has stars from the '68. Cars are very cool too. But it is hard to adjust parameters of the game. Graphic sucks. Hard to drive if you aren't ace in GP cars driving. If you are F-1 fanatic, you can buy this game. I give to it 3 stars.

Good Physics, outdated interface and graphics

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: August 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Some classics are best forgotten when they require one to spend more time updating them than playing them. GPL, while having a great physics engine for 1960's era F1, has graphics that are difficult to get used to, even when improved by various mods. The lack of a fullscreen image is a real pain. I never knew about this when I purchased it, although to some this may not be a terrible loss. My main problem was with the horribly organized mod community. It took me hours to find good and reliable sites for this game, and even longer to understand what all the mods were for. A sound appreciation for F1 history is 'required' before purchasing this game, as there are too many car types, manufacturers, and drivers to keep track of. One could develop quite a headache from it all. It gets worse when dealing with the mod community. GPL has been modded to death IMO, and should be replaced by something newer. I played it a bit, but found the lack of some features and the graphics barrier was too much to deal with, so it has been shelved in favor of newer racing simulations like F1-Challenge. GPL should be bought for history/novelty purposes only

A classic

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Fond memories of this one. This game was way ahead of its time. I think it came out around 1997, and plenty of people still play it as of late 2003 from what I hear. It had/has very good graphics, outstanding engine sounds, and an excellent physics model. These '60's Gran Prix F1 cars are very difficult to keep on the track. And rightly so, because like their real world counterparts, they have very skinny tires and no wings for downforce. A must have for racing enthusiasts.

The most realalistic.... but almost impossible to master

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 11, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The feel of this game is incredible, the sounds are so real you will be transported back in time, but it is very difficult to learn how to compete with the computer controlled cars. You may ahve to be content with continually besting your own time in qualifying.

It's good, but too hard.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First of all I want to say that GPL is still arguably the best racing sim out there. Graphics are great, but the handling........ yes it is certainly challlenging, but there's no doubt that the physics havebeen exagerated. Jackie Stewart has played GPL and is on record as saying that in real life ,the cars had more grip on the track. Yup, Jackie Stewart. Who better to judge the game? So yes, you can do some gratifying powerslides, but there is no denying that GPL is not as realistic as it thinks it is. Definitely worth buying though, as long as you're prepared for some frustration

Not an arcade game... You've been warned!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 19
Date: July 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Actually the word about GPL has been out for some time. GPL will challange even the most dedicated racing-sim addict. But it's worth it...

The graphics are still top-notch, but the crème de la crème is that wonderfully defiant physics-model. Even though I'd had other racing sims for some years, my first week with GPL was a joke. But after about 40 hours on the sim, I could at least complete a couple of laps at speed without taking out a flagman, the crowd or another car. Another month and I could actually race a fairly decent race, so long as I didn't get too agressive. These are brutal cars on unforgiving tracks, just like the orginals were. Close the throttle too quickly and you'll swap ends in a second, into a brick building -- run-off areas were often non-existant. There is little wonder that so few drivers of the 1967 era are alive today -- regrettably the cars and the tracks of the day ate them.

Papyrus has done an excellent job with this; except for one glaring fault. The learning curve is near vertical and there is no way to dumb-down the cars (except to reduce damage) for those who demand instant gratification. You'll just have to go through the long (but entertaining) process of learning the lost art of the four-wheel drift -- and you'll eventually learn the benefits (or at least usefulness) of power on/off understeer and oversteer. In some ways these cars drive like non-winged spint-cars on a very wet track -- but perhaps just a bit more volitile. GPL models wheel-spin well about 100mph, and you'll eventually learn that although these beasties are unforgiving, they can be oh so satifying when you finally get it right. The arcade mindset will only frustrate the new GPL driver, but with time the amount of satisfaction you get will be well beyond anything you'll get without four real wheels.

A Very Real Racing Experience

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: November 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Grand Prix Legends (GPL) is truly a remarkable simulation. It gives you an appreciation of how challenging it is to drive a high powered race car. The graphics (you need a 3dfx card) and sounds are very realistic. The cars behave realistically (i.e. you can spin out at low speeds if you over rev your wheels). This game is for those who enjoy car racing but dislike the cheap arcade style racing games. It is difficult to master, but after a few hours, you can take a car around a lap without too much trouble. The tracks are beautiful and there is one that is 14 miles long! I highly recommend this game, but be ready to spend time learning it.

Wow!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: May 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I'm used to playing F1 2002 and the switch to this game has taken a lot of practice and time. The cars are NOT easy to drive -- no God mode here. The cars are fast, sound great, and respond with the twitch and jump of a real sports car. Brake too late? You're going to crash. Can't hold a perfectly straight line on the 5 mile straight? You're going to flip and your race will be over. The dynamics of this game are a real challenge, but it is worth it. Once you complete a lap (yes, a lap) at speed you'll think you've won the whole race.

You'll need to download some patches, but the game is very solid. There are TONS of car and track downloads out there, including the old LeMans with the 7 mile straight and many newer tracks. Wonderful. Make sure you practice!

Best racing sim to date!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: November 18, 1999
Author: Amazon User

True this is a very difficult sim to master but patience pays off! You MUST practice with the lower powered cars or you will be totally frustrated. Once you "graduate" to the big leagues there is no other sim that lets you drive with your throttle like it was done back in the 60's with these fire breathers. I can't express the excitement of setting up for a high speed turn and then using the throttle more than the wheel to get me through fast! I used to watch these races as a teenager - showing my age ;) This is not a sim for people who like arcade style driving. But if you are willing to spend some time with this one you will be rewarded with an exciting driving experience.

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