I'm waiting for Project Cars 4 when Codemasters removes damage effects, equalizes traction across all tires and surfaces, and adds taunts and podium dances!
If you don't see it as a racing sim.. but more like a racing game... what they are doing with the 3 is not that stupid. I mean to be honest.. most people don't see pCARS 2 as a "complete" racing sim. But to make it a better game they maybe do the right thing... the best games out there just use what they need from reaility.. fore some this is an evolution over trying to copy all aspects of reality. And besides that.. they told us 2 years ago that pCARS 3 will be a spiritual successor of the Shift Series.. so what do all folks expect? After all we have lots of really good sims out there (rF2, R3E, ACC, AC, iRacing and now AMS2..) a better competition for games like Forza, GRID and GT is a good thing for me. They also describe the changes as a focus on the driver... i think by eliminatting lots of the preparation stuff.. they achieve just that. I am curious to see how they implemented it. Maybe its genius.. or maybe it will be a big fail.
The only thing negative on my side is that I'll have to wait until I'm out of the office to try it. The kids are going to bed an hour earlier today....
I felt the same way but I bought it at the early access price because I heard such good things about the first one. I was not to excited about the cars/tracks either but as I played the game I realized that it is actually really very good. They are planning on adding GT3 cars later. There are a few cars that I do really like to drive at the present time. But those few cars I usually end up driving a lot. For me, I don’t regret the purchase.
Yes, i got the game yesterday and had an absolute blast in VR with the V10 and the 2019 F1. I also have AC, ACC, and PC2, this game feels like what Project Cras 3 should have been, great tyre physics and amazing FFB, plus stunning graphics in VR.
I can honestly say that Historical Adelaide with the Formula V12 was the combo that made me check the unlimited fuel option. I kept running out of fuel because I am just "testing something" and then 2 hours have gone and I did nothing but hotlaps.
Just a heads up to anyone who encounters constant stuttering in VR on this title: I updated my motherboard BIOS and installed the latest chipset drivers from AMD and that completely fixed the problem for me. Google turned up a few people who seem to be encountering this issue with the madness engine, so I thought I'd share. I'm on a WMR headset (Reverb), R5 3600, MSI B450 motherboard, and a 2070S.
Gotta love AMD and their dogshit drivers lmao. I just bought a 2070 super to replace my rx 5700xt because I literally cannot take how many issues this car is plagued with
@@casperhougaard934 I guess that depends on what headset your using. I have a rift S which of course is lower resolution than most, but my 2060 FE runs it like a dream. So I cant see why a 2070 wouldn't do the same for an Index.
Every sim (even GTS, that is a rich studio's game) came into market all messed up. AMS2 is, by far, the less messed one AND is already competing in overall quality against the best sims. Reiza promised to 2020 a ranked online system and a full campaign mode as free DLCs... the Championship mode will have improvements in July and all the physics, AI and graphics (specially animations) will be constantly improved. We know that Reiza aways deliver, so...
GT sport has an arcade fanbase, stop comparing two fully different games with different challenges et players. And automobilista is just a project cars 2 ++ with better physics, which is not that difficult to put together.
@@brikbrak9386 With better Physics in Cars no one knows how the physics should be because no one knows them :D I am waiting for a bit more mainstream oriented content. But tested the Ginetta G55 GT4 on Imola. It feels really nice. Graphics are maybe a bit more natural than pC2 but all in all a bit worse. I stick with rF2 for now.
What a great review, thanks for this. You pointed out the good, the not so good, and the stuff that is not yet up to par. Refreshing to see someone say how they feel, and not cater to any one group of people. Nice job!
This is a perfect sim for me, I do not care about car brands, street cars, but I care about pure driving pleasure - the most important aspect, otherwise why even play a sim...
Ermin, amazing review. Smart and objective from a guy who clearly knows something about both racing sims and real life racing. Great work! This sim just continues to make me smile delivering Project Cars 2 graphics with rFactor 2 caliber physics and FFB. I raced FF 1600 for years and was blown away by how accurate in feel the AMS 2 Formula Trainers are in this game by comparison. What impresses me the most about Reiza is the speed of development over the past few months and how proactively they engage with the community. I think we're just seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what to expect from this sim over the next couple of years. Well done Reiza!!
Thanks Ermin - that was quite an exuberating review! I knew you would have the first one out, and it did not disappoint! I think the 1970s F1 cars are already in - at least I swear I spied some as you flew through the cars in your content review. I can't wait to jump in and give the new stuff a go!
I still wish it had some sort of single player career progression structure like GT and Forza, ok not as heavy as those games. But on the lines of of how AC did there career modes. Hoping to see that tho in Automobilista 2 one day
What a poignant statement around the 18 minute mark. The goal in classic F1 wasn't just to podium. It was to stay alive. That shit gave me goosebumps, man.4
Cars still behave weird when you get to the limit. It's like there's an imaginary aid that stops the car from getting sideways, then if it does go sideways it looks really unnatural and like the car doesn't respond to the driver's inputs properly. You can easily see it's using the Project Cars physics engine. The car does a lot of weird movements that don't look natural at all.
This is what confuses the hell out of me, I've seen comments like this on Steam from players with many hours of gameplay, then in contrast you've got CZcamsrs gushing over it. Is it a settings and/or hardware thing?
@@Space-O-2001 Na, just a poor physics engine and tire model. It's supposedly complex but that's irrelevent when the end-result is gamey, unnatural physics that don't reflect reality especially when approaching and passing the limit (ie. slip angles).
Yeah, i noticed that in the V10 F1, i reached the limit,expected the car to power slide and then oversteer eventually spin but it snapped back so fast i didn't know what just happend, like you have stability control plus unlimited grip. Still much better then PC2 physics, which i love too.
Great video. Lots of great stuff to discover here. I gotta say making a racing game without tyre wear, fuel consumption or pit stops would be like making a football game without keepers or defensemen because everyone likes goals right?
@@DavidGarcia-oi5nt V10 is cool and rad too, Classic Gen. 3 is awesome (I think is my favorite) and ultimate is better than codemastes but for a refined man I recommend a limo in forrza motorspot 7
Looks really promising. I'd say the only potential disappointment is in the sound/audio department. Anyone else think it sounds a bit last gen? Maybe I've just been spoiled by raceroom
ya its not raceroom for sure, it has potential though, not as bad as some say it is. It has a long ways to go imo, calling it a 1.0 seems a little bit ahead of itself.
Well I can confirm it's Raceroom lol. That game nails even the simplest sounds like tyre lockups. I've been going back and forth between these two sims. If ACC had better VR implementation, it would also be my go to sim.
ye, sound doesn't seem great. Raceroom is good, but i feel like people underestimate DR1 sound. It's a tough comparison because of the different car park, but when it comes down to, i think it beats everyone. The brilliance, the detail, the mix, especially low rev, is just a class in its own. Havent played Dr2 yet, but i fire Dr1 up just for the sound sometimes.
Yeah Bathurst and a asupercar .. match made in heaven. Absolutely loved in in the new release. The VR in this is amazing and it will be my go to race sim. Thanks for a great review.
Yrs ago there was a nascar Hall of famer that was chauffeured around the track at high speed and he couldn’t take it, he begged not to go another lap !!!
Closest thing is forza 7 with the brocky Torana, moffats charger(?) and his fords also and monaro,s etc etc worth a look if you havnt already 👍🇦🇺, if you play with settings forza 7 can feel quite good
Reason I bought AMS2 Adelaide Street Circuit, V8 Supers cars. I created the Adelaide Street circuit for Sports Car GT and F1 Challenge. After that, I think Reiza has created the best one so far :)
I wouldn't say AMS 2 has industry leading FFB. I have a Thrustmaster T300RS and I still prefer rFactor 2 for 'feel' so it may be the fact you have a direct drive wheel (which the majority of people don't have). And there are still some comparisons to PCARS 2 regardless with some cars in AMS2. Some still have that floaty feel whereas some are fantastic. However, Reiza are the kings in working to refine their products so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Some other hangovers from PCARS are the replay function and the AI. You still can't just click on the timeline to get that 'exact' moment you want to look at which drives me mad and the AI still have that PCARS twitching whereas the AI has this erratic left right steer for no apparent reason. Overall it's a great product but still wish they had gone with the UT Engine going by how good ACC looks like, just my personal preference.
Pcars2 is easily my favourite sim at the moment. I love how easy it is to get everything set up and how the physics feel. I also thought the FFB in pcars2 was phenomenal once tweaked, this video is giving me so many reasons to pick up AM2
Fantastic review mate, must have taken a ton of time to edit, much appreciated. Don't listen to clowns who want the review done THEIR way. Keep doing what you're doing with your style. 👍
Thanks! It's mostly about having fun, and sharing the passion for these sims with other people. Not particularly interested in the niche drama stuff. Glad you enjoyed it.
Sadly #MeToo. But I had/still have different problem. No matter the gear or speed, track or the car, I'll spin somewhere. There is something wrong with pedal input for me. I can go 50km/h in 5th gear and I'll spin somewhere. Tried all the fixes people suggested.
Guys, look no further. I struggled also but this custom feedback file completely changes the handling for the better; forum.reizastudios.com/threads/new-and-improved-lexxvrs-custom-ffb-for-ams2.10540/
Great review. I tried the Brazilian stockers at Donnington last night and it was brilliant. Best FFB in a sim for me so far. Need to try the Super V8s. Cheers.
I don't really get why people dislike something someone has obviously put a lot of time and effort into ??? but hey internet i guess. Great vid Ermin as always 👍
This game looks amazing... graphics, gameplay, effects etc... hoping it comes to console sooner than later or for the ps5 launch 2020 or early 2021. Great vid. Keep them coming,.. what’s night time and rain like in this game? Any future vid for that coming? ;)
I bought early access around a month ago and looking forward to downloading the V1.0 Release! The platform seems truly exciting but right now, as someone else said, the track and car list seems so bare. I will definitely try some of the new tracks but I just wish it had some content I already enjoy from other sims
It's really not as bare as people make it out to be. It's just uncommon content, so our minds tend to overlook it. If you break down the list, there's actually quite a remarkable amount of cars in the game already!
@@Ermz that's a great point come to think of it.. Although it doesn't have tons and tons of content just yet, content that is included is very unique, which I guess is a USP... Be good to see more variety in DLC in the future so we can have both familiar content and these hidden gems most of us haven't had a chance to appreciate just yet.. I'd better get that download on now ;)
What I love about this generation of gaming and developers, is that you find the non AAA sims are vastly superior in everyway compared to the ones that are being released by major studios. If I get a steering wheel, i'll have to give one these racing sims a go.
Mate great review and I have to concede since the previous update AMS2 is now less frustrating. Going to give it a good hard thrash over the next few days and see what this GA release feels like.
A helpful review should let anyone watching make an informed decision on their potential purchase and you delivered that, and then some. Excellent content. For me, I'd love to own this game for the well thought out car classes but the elephant in the room here is no career mode or online rating system means it'll just become a lap practice mode for me. The game itself is also relatively well priced but the season pass makes it hefty. I'm on the edge and their next major update will secure my purchase I'm sure.
AMS2 v1.0 should really be considered v0.98.0 since the game was rushed to v1.0 simply because they wanted to say they were out of early access in June. "v1.0" is still very unpolished and has several known major bugs that Reiza were aware of but released it anyway.
Really well done video. There are some obvious bugs that I've noticed and championship mode seems to only be the stock car season although the vehicle you select will be whatever you raced or tested in previously. I'm sure they will work on the bugs and have a fix out soon.
I've tried and tried but I just can't escape the feeling on pcars2 with AMS2. I get this bizarre steering sensation that I've only ever felt in pcars where turning the wheel from like 0 degrees to 30 degree does nothing to the car and from 31-45 degrees will make to car do a U turn. It's so strange. Hopefully I'm just calibrating wrong or something.
PC3 has missed a great opportunity with madness engine which AMS2 is aware of sim racers needs and totally focused on the sim community. So I can say this will be PC2.5 even better.
For me, the main issue with AMS2 is that there is no car or class that would cause my petrolhead boner. Track list is also one big meh. The platform itself looks promising, but I let it pass for now and let's see what new cars and tracks will be like.
I miss one small thing when driving in VR, haven't tested 1.0 yet though, and that is that my own car is never visible in the rearview mirror. That is one thing that iRacing does better:)
Honestly great video and good to see people playing aussie tracks as well. We know the f1 circuit tracks but gold coast adelaide phillip island etc. Cant wait to try it on my new podium 2 fanatec wheel. I love good force feed back as I also use a 6dof motion platform. So it all means alot. Cheers. Fyi I also love kart kraft with the above equipment for the same reason.
What is the biggest red flag for me, is the high amount of non-licensed cars and made-up brands. I love driving historic cars reminiscing their history, feeling the slight differences between different manufacturer's cars in the same class, seeing the iconic design line of brands across time and classes.
I'm enjoying this game, but there are a few bugs that I hope will be squashed, relating to my wheel more than anything, but hangovers from PC2. I feel I have to help Reiza, so I will make notes because although I've not played AMS, this game is a lot of fun. So I have faith! AI is a bugger to program, it needs tailoring for every circuit, which is so time consuming, but that will come I guess. And as long as they keep refining the UI and polishing, I'm happy.
It’s a work of love. Definitely an 8 out of 10. Played the 1.0 for 10 minutes and went back to hot-lapping in Kart Kraft. That tiny, unfinished little sim is amazing!
Assetto Corsa 1 and AMS1 both let me configure everything about a race. I can mix and match as many different types and classes as I want. I could, if I wanted, have Formula Truck, SuperCart, F1, GT3, and road cars from the sixties all on the track at the same time. My favorite feature of those two sims. I love "what if". Please tell me AMS2 will let me. It's the only thing that I gotta know before I buy. Thanks for the video, Ermin!
Excellent review really enjoyed it I’ve liked and subscribed I am definitely going to try Adelaide track and I know Bathurst is a hand full. Oculus Rift s with headphones on so real you can almost smell the rubber One thing look at Monaco the tunnel V10 the sound 😀😀😀😀
The first time I watched your review of this game I bought it. A while ago. I was pissed. I hated it and Project Cars 2 is my favorite sim. I’m glad to hear it has improved since I last tried it. I upgraded my whole PC recently and I’m gonna go give it another chance.
Was all of the content in this video included in the base game? I see the price for the game with all content is very expensive but if there is some decent content in the base game like the tracks and cars shown in this video that would be worth it for me.
When you punted that Lotus 7 off the track, (assuming it was A.I.?) I saw no damage to your car or suspension. Was the damage turned off, or is it not much there in the game. Pretty important to me to have realistic damage as much as it is to have great force feedback. Saw a couple more car to car contacts in this video with NO visible damage. Is is turned off or not there? Dealbreaker for me.
Having said that the single player AI physics is somewhat arcade feel and unfinished. AI cars have too much grip, they constantly glued to the track. Noticed every collision with AI cars they simple continues driving off , you can hardly make them spin out of control. Simple no fun at all . You can keep crashing into them then continue to drive as if nothing happened.
Leader? You are kiddin' right? There is almost nothing right about this title. Most overrated Sim ever: - No content, terrible selection of cars and tracks (except you are Brazilian) - Terrible physics - total cartoonish behaviour of the cars, very unrealistic, sluggish and floaty for almost every car (do the "Pepsi" test and catch cars out of oversteer, it is so obviously wrong, especially with formula cars) - AI is one of the worst I followed this title very early on, hoping to get a really good alternative Sim - this is not it... not at all. Regarding FFB, Handling and Tyre model, ACC, rfactor2 and iRacing are far ahead.
It looks really good, but i don't know what was happening with the rear view mirror in the race. The sudden (and honestly annoying) blur is something i don't understand. Hopefully it gets changed
AMS has great content and a good selection of cars, but there are 2 things I find that I miss and is urgently needed . 1 AMS2 is NOT modible, so it limits the content . 2, Car selections regarding the Stock Cars is missing the Peugot (which is my favorite), and in the V8's ( it is missing the Fords( Falcon, and Mustang), The only model representented is the Holden Commodore(my favorite) and I think there was a Toyota or Nissan that was a V8 super car as well, coincidentally I have all those cars in AMS1 .
I don’t know how you put something this good together so fast! Brilliant video. Thanks for the review
Thanks, Mike. It was a brutal day, haha. Can't wait to see yours!
eurobeat makes everything fast ;)
I'm waiting for Project Cars 4 when Codemasters removes damage effects, equalizes traction across all tires and surfaces, and adds taunts and podium dances!
If you don't see it as a racing sim.. but more like a racing game... what they are doing with the 3 is not that stupid. I mean to be honest.. most people don't see pCARS 2 as a "complete" racing sim. But to make it a better game they maybe do the right thing... the best games out there just use what they need from reaility.. fore some this is an evolution over trying to copy all aspects of reality. And besides that.. they told us 2 years ago that pCARS 3 will be a spiritual successor of the Shift Series.. so what do all folks expect? After all we have lots of really good sims out there (rF2, R3E, ACC, AC, iRacing and now AMS2..) a better competition for games like Forza, GRID and GT is a good thing for me.
They also describe the changes as a focus on the driver... i think by eliminatting lots of the preparation stuff.. they achieve just that.
I am curious to see how they implemented it. Maybe its genius.. or maybe it will be a big fail.
They already removed damage effects. Cars don't even show any damage at all in that game, what a joke
I'm ready for project cars 5 where there's literally nothing cause SMS decided to end the series
@@PlaySA Assetto Corsa also don't have damage. If you want to trash your car instead of racing, play Beam NG
I thought that was the first Arcade Cars game.
That Need for Speed high stakes background music in your vid really made me get a nostalgia attack. Thanks
Thanks, I couldn’t remember where it was from 😂
High stakes ost underrated
The only thing negative on my side is that I'll have to wait until I'm out of the office to try it. The kids are going to bed an hour earlier today....
I felt the same way but I bought it at the early access price because I heard such good things about the first one. I was not to excited about the cars/tracks either but as I played the game I realized that it is actually really very good. They are planning on adding GT3 cars later. There are a few cars that I do really like to drive at the present time. But those few cars I usually end up driving a lot. For me, I don’t regret the purchase.
😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣
This is my favorite sim since i am a VR player, i just hope other people see how good it actually is
do you know if there's a way to adjust the world scale VR attribute? the world (and cars) feel sooo small out of the box.
I'm also VR player and I think it feels amazing 👌
Yes, i got the game yesterday and had an absolute blast in VR with the V10 and the 2019 F1. I also have AC, ACC, and PC2, this game feels like what Project Cras 3 should have been, great tyre physics and amazing FFB, plus stunning graphics in VR.
vr racer here. yes absolute fun this game. runs smoothly and the immersion is awesome!
I can honestly say that Historical Adelaide with the Formula V12 was the combo that made me check the unlimited fuel option. I kept running out of fuel because I am just "testing something" and then 2 hours have gone and I did nothing but hotlaps.
Just a heads up to anyone who encounters constant stuttering in VR on this title: I updated my motherboard BIOS and installed the latest chipset drivers from AMD and that completely fixed the problem for me. Google turned up a few people who seem to be encountering this issue with the madness engine, so I thought I'd share.
I'm on a WMR headset (Reverb), R5 3600, MSI B450 motherboard, and a 2070S.
How does the 2070S handle VR on this title and in general?
Gotta love AMD and their dogshit drivers lmao. I just bought a 2070 super to replace my rx 5700xt because I literally cannot take how many issues this car is plagued with
@@casperhougaard934 I guess that depends on what headset your using. I have a rift S which of course is lower resolution than most, but my 2060 FE runs it like a dream. So I cant see why a 2070 wouldn't do the same for an Index.
Every sim (even GTS, that is a rich studio's game) came into market all messed up. AMS2 is, by far, the less messed one AND is already competing in overall quality against the best sims. Reiza promised to 2020 a ranked online system and a full campaign mode as free DLCs... the Championship mode will have improvements in July and all the physics, AI and graphics (specially animations) will be constantly improved. We know that Reiza aways deliver, so...
What is GTS and if it's from a rich studio im assuming it should be pretty good can you please tell me what does the achronim means?
@@donpepe8440 he means gran turismo sport
GT sport has an arcade fanbase, stop comparing two fully different games with different challenges et players.
And automobilista is just a project cars 2 ++ with better physics, which is not that difficult to put together.
@@brikbrak9386 With better Physics in Cars no one knows how the physics should be because no one knows them :D I am waiting for a bit more mainstream oriented content. But tested the Ginetta G55 GT4 on Imola. It feels really nice. Graphics are maybe a bit more natural than pC2 but all in all a bit worse. I stick with rF2 for now.
Automobilista 2: i'm the next gen sim racing experience!
Wipers at 2:23: i'm about to end this man's whole career
What a great review, thanks for this. You pointed out the good, the not so good, and the stuff that is not yet up to par. Refreshing to see someone say how they feel, and not cater to any one group of people. Nice job!
"The Headlights doesn't illuminated that much" Brazilian cars 101
As a brazilian dude: I couldn’t agree more.
This is a perfect sim for me, I do not care about car brands, street cars, but I care about pure driving pleasure - the most important aspect, otherwise why even play a sim...
Ermin, amazing review. Smart and objective from a guy who clearly knows something about both racing sims and real life racing. Great work!
This sim just continues to make me smile delivering Project Cars 2 graphics with rFactor 2 caliber physics and FFB. I raced FF 1600 for years and was blown away by how accurate in feel the AMS 2 Formula Trainers are in this game by comparison. What impresses me the most about Reiza is the speed of development over the past few months and how proactively they engage with the community. I think we're just seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what to expect from this sim over the next couple of years. Well done Reiza!!
Thanks Ermin - that was quite an exuberating review! I knew you would have the first one out, and it did not disappoint!
I think the 1970s F1 cars are already in - at least I swear I spied some as you flew through the cars in your content review.
I can't wait to jump in and give the new stuff a go!
Another great review and as Mike at SimRacing604 said - how did you do this so fast??? You're a miracle worker!!! As always, love the content Ermin.
Thanks - definitely didn't set my clock and base the entire day around it...
I still wish it had some sort of single player career progression structure like GT and Forza, ok not as heavy as those games. But on the lines of of how AC did there career modes. Hoping to see that tho in Automobilista 2 one day
What a poignant statement around the 18 minute mark. The goal in classic F1 wasn't just to podium. It was to stay alive. That shit gave me goosebumps, man.4
This was a fantastic review, and I appreciate the Aussie focus (unintentional or not!). Subscribed.
This review basically sold the game to me. Thank you. Amazing review. :D
Cars still behave weird when you get to the limit. It's like there's an imaginary aid that stops the car from getting sideways, then if it does go sideways it looks really unnatural and like the car doesn't respond to the driver's inputs properly. You can easily see it's using the Project Cars physics engine. The car does a lot of weird movements that don't look natural at all.
It'll improve as the patches come. Hopefully
This is what confuses the hell out of me, I've seen comments like this on Steam from players with many hours of gameplay, then in contrast you've got CZcamsrs gushing over it. Is it a settings and/or hardware thing?
@@Space-O-2001 Na, just a poor physics engine and tire model. It's supposedly complex but that's irrelevent when the end-result is gamey, unnatural physics that don't reflect reality especially when approaching and passing the limit (ie. slip angles).
Yeah, i noticed that in the V10 F1, i reached the limit,expected the car to power slide and then oversteer eventually spin but it snapped back so fast i didn't know what just happend, like you have stability control plus unlimited grip. Still much better then PC2 physics, which i love too.
Car racing in the Southern Hemisphere is underrated. Another positive of the game is the simplicity and intuitiveness of the user interface.
Cute dog!!!!
Great video. Lots of great stuff to discover here.
I gotta say making a racing game without tyre wear, fuel consumption or pit stops would be like making a football game without keepers or defensemen because everyone likes goals right?
pitstops en raceduur instellingen zijn niet aanwezig
Amazing review, the best game review out there, I'm having so much fun with AMS2, this v12 is f#$%&%$ amazing
Already tried the lotus f1 ans mclaren? There fk amazing
The V12 is so visceral, I'm a refined man so I drive V10.
@@DavidGarcia-oi5nt V10 is cool and rad too, Classic Gen. 3 is awesome (I think is my favorite) and ultimate is better than codemastes but for a refined man I recommend a limo in forrza motorspot 7
Incredible review and content bro! Your accent(to me) just adds to the epicness!
Now we just need kartkraft to finish EA and we got everything we need. Thanks Ermin appreciate the videos.
it's almost an obligation to play it in VR for how beautiful it is.
Best looking in vr for sure
Thanks to Project cars 2
i do love iracing for realism and competition. but hands down..AM2 is by far the most fun to race in VR. i love this game
7:29 - Ridge Racer music brings me back! Also this game looks great. Can’t wait to have some time to dig my wheels in.
The ridge racer soundtrack in the background 👌
As a more casual racer I like this! I want to get into simraceing
Perfect review, I'll buy this game.
Looks really promising. I'd say the only potential disappointment is in the sound/audio department. Anyone else think it sounds a bit last gen?
Maybe I've just been spoiled by raceroom
ya its not raceroom for sure, it has potential though, not as bad as some say it is. It has a long ways to go imo, calling it a 1.0 seems a little bit ahead of itself.
Well I can confirm it's Raceroom lol. That game nails even the simplest sounds like tyre lockups. I've been going back and forth between these two sims. If ACC had better VR implementation, it would also be my go to sim.
Lord Park III yeah acc is the only sim i dont play in vr :(
ye, sound doesn't seem great. Raceroom is good, but i feel like people underestimate DR1 sound. It's a tough comparison because of the different car park, but when it comes down to, i think it beats everyone. The brilliance, the detail, the mix, especially low rev, is just a class in its own. Havent played Dr2 yet, but i fire Dr1 up just for the sound sometimes.
Yeah Bathurst and a asupercar .. match made in heaven. Absolutely loved in in the new release. The VR in this is amazing and it will be my go to race sim. Thanks for a great review.
Yrs ago there was a nascar Hall of famer that was chauffeured around the track at high speed and he couldn’t take it, he begged not to go another lap !!!
Love the NFS High Stakes and RRR4 music!
Great review - I'm sold. 11:12 had me lol
the vibration of the windshield wiper in the car during the race at Bathurst is an amazing detail
Looking forward so much to 60's and 70's historic touring cars coming. Imagine Aussie Group C big-bangers around the mountain?
Closest thing is forza 7 with the brocky Torana, moffats charger(?) and his fords also and monaro,s etc etc worth a look if you havnt already 👍🇦🇺, if you play with settings forza 7 can feel quite good
Aye I immediately picked up that NFS High Stakes menu music in the beginning
Reason I bought AMS2 Adelaide Street Circuit, V8 Supers cars. I created the Adelaide Street circuit for Sports Car GT and F1 Challenge. After that, I think Reiza has created the best one so far :)
I wouldn't say AMS 2 has industry leading FFB. I have a Thrustmaster T300RS and I still prefer rFactor 2 for 'feel' so it may be the fact you have a direct drive wheel (which the majority of people don't have). And there are still some comparisons to PCARS 2 regardless with some cars in AMS2. Some still have that floaty feel whereas some are fantastic. However, Reiza are the kings in working to refine their products so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Some other hangovers from PCARS are the replay function and the AI. You still can't just click on the timeline to get that 'exact' moment you want to look at which drives me mad and the AI still have that PCARS twitching whereas the AI has this erratic left right steer for no apparent reason. Overall it's a great product but still wish they had gone with the UT Engine going by how good ACC looks like, just my personal preference.
No one ever mentions the mirrors, just look how good the rear view is, no pop out like rf2, looks amazing!
Pcars2 is easily my favourite sim at the moment. I love how easy it is to get everything set up and how the physics feel. I also thought the FFB in pcars2 was phenomenal once tweaked, this video is giving me so many reasons to pick up AM2
To Ermine, legendo! Odlična ti je recenzija I stvarno si je dobro sklopio.
Awesome review thanks for getting it out so fast! Also gotta give you props for the old school NFS background music lol
Fantastic review mate, must have taken a ton of time to edit, much appreciated. Don't listen to clowns who want the review done THEIR way. Keep doing what you're doing with your style. 👍
Thanks! It's mostly about having fun, and sharing the passion for these sims with other people. Not particularly interested in the niche drama stuff. Glad you enjoyed it.
Really Great Video..best I seen so far of this game..thanks mate😊
Awesome Review! Thanks for showing of the game
Tried and tried to like this but just cant get the handling. Still nothing on AMS 1 for me handling wise.
Agreed.
Sadly #MeToo. But I had/still have different problem. No matter the gear or speed, track or the car, I'll spin somewhere. There is something wrong with pedal input for me. I can go 50km/h in 5th gear and I'll spin somewhere. Tried all the fixes people suggested.
Guys, look no further. I struggled also but this custom feedback file completely changes the handling for the better; forum.reizastudios.com/threads/new-and-improved-lexxvrs-custom-ffb-for-ams2.10540/
@@russellaplin7375 FFB doesn't change physics.
Quality review, you earned yourself a new sub!
Great review. I tried the Brazilian stockers at Donnington last night and it was brilliant. Best FFB in a sim for me so far. Need to try the Super V8s. Cheers.
I don't really get why people dislike something someone has obviously put a lot of time and effort into ??? but hey internet i guess. Great vid Ermin as always 👍
Also for those who don't know Reiza started by making mods for rFactor and rF2 and it's some of the best content for those games out there
I appreciate your use of R4 menu music in this video =D
This game looks amazing... graphics, gameplay, effects etc... hoping it comes to console sooner than later or for the ps5 launch 2020 or early 2021. Great vid. Keep them coming,.. what’s night time and rain like in this game? Any future vid for that coming? ;)
I bought early access around a month ago and looking forward to downloading the V1.0 Release! The platform seems truly exciting but right now, as someone else said, the track and car list seems so bare. I will definitely try some of the new tracks but I just wish it had some content I already enjoy from other sims
It's really not as bare as people make it out to be. It's just uncommon content, so our minds tend to overlook it. If you break down the list, there's actually quite a remarkable amount of cars in the game already!
@@Ermz that's a great point come to think of it.. Although it doesn't have tons and tons of content just yet, content that is included is very unique, which I guess is a USP... Be good to see more variety in DLC in the future so we can have both familiar content and these hidden gems most of us haven't had a chance to appreciate just yet.. I'd better get that download on now ;)
What I love about this generation of gaming and developers, is that you find the non AAA sims are vastly superior in everyway compared to the ones that are being released by major studios. If I get a steering wheel, i'll have to give one these racing sims a go.
Mate great review and I have to concede since the previous update AMS2 is now less frustrating. Going to give it a good hard thrash over the next few days and see what this GA release feels like.
tbf i have no issue with the release content, switches it up a bit and then gets me super hyped for the new stuff coming, and keeps me playing imo
Great review and a great release. The sensation when in VR and that FFB, happy days!
Thank you for this review. I am super excited to have a go on this later, this game has got better and better with each update.
A helpful review should let anyone watching make an informed decision on their potential purchase and you delivered that, and then some. Excellent content. For me, I'd love to own this game for the well thought out car classes but the elephant in the room here is no career mode or online rating system means it'll just become a lap practice mode for me. The game itself is also relatively well priced but the season pass makes it hefty. I'm on the edge and their next major update will secure my purchase I'm sure.
I like the music selection ;)
1:12
that music in the background tho..
it brought back memories
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7:29
more nostalgia
AMS2 v1.0 should really be considered v0.98.0 since the game was rushed to v1.0 simply because they wanted to say they were out of early access in June. "v1.0" is still very unpolished and has several known major bugs that Reiza were aware of but released it anyway.
Playing for the first time tonight on pc. With sim setup
it´s basically Project Cars 2 but focusing on Brazilian tracks and cars and its not shy about it.
Really well done video. There are some obvious bugs that I've noticed and championship mode seems to only be the stock car season although the vehicle you select will be whatever you raced or tested in previously. I'm sure they will work on the bugs and have a fix out soon.
Jumping back into this game immediately after watching this. Got me real excited haha.
I've tried and tried but I just can't escape the feeling on pcars2 with AMS2. I get this bizarre steering sensation that I've only ever felt in pcars where turning the wheel from like 0 degrees to 30 degree does nothing to the car and from 31-45 degrees will make to car do a U turn. It's so strange. Hopefully I'm just calibrating wrong or something.
Fantastic review mate. I'll pick up a copy today
Great review and video man! Def subscribed for more content. Thanks!
Since project cars fell out with their last game, I guess this game will do.
PC3 has missed a great opportunity with madness engine which AMS2 is aware of sim racers needs and totally focused on the sim community. So I can say this will be PC2.5 even better.
lol....you sir convinced me to purchase . Thank you for the magnificent review !
For me, the main issue with AMS2 is that there is no car or class that would cause my petrolhead boner. Track list is also one big meh. The platform itself looks promising, but I let it pass for now and let's see what new cars and tracks will be like.
1200hp F1 cars not fast enough for you?
@@1000sofusernames F1 Cars are the most boring of all classes of car tbh
Yep. pretty much spot on, and a massive problem for the sim. It's superb in almost every way but leaves me very unengaged.
Get into open wheel racing. The p4 class of cars are sooo fun.
@@IhsanMujdeci Yeah, I've found P4 to be the most fun, close racing. Set a lot of times on the leaderboards too.
I miss one small thing when driving in VR, haven't tested 1.0 yet though, and that is that my own car is never visible in the rearview mirror. That is one thing that iRacing does better:)
Honestly great video and good to see people playing aussie tracks as well. We know the f1 circuit tracks but gold coast adelaide phillip island etc. Cant wait to try it on my new podium 2 fanatec wheel. I love good force feed back as I also use a 6dof motion platform. So it all means alot. Cheers.
Fyi I also love kart kraft with the above equipment for the same reason.
Excellent review. I like the honesty of “nothing to write home about”.
What is the biggest red flag for me, is the high amount of non-licensed cars and made-up brands. I love driving historic cars reminiscing their history, feeling the slight differences between different manufacturer's cars in the same class, seeing the iconic design line of brands across time and classes.
I'm enjoying this game, but there are a few bugs that I hope will be squashed, relating to my wheel more than anything, but hangovers from PC2. I feel I have to help Reiza, so I will make notes because although I've not played AMS, this game is a lot of fun. So I have faith!
AI is a bugger to program, it needs tailoring for every circuit, which is so time consuming, but that will come I guess. And as long as they keep refining the UI and polishing, I'm happy.
Man this is good channel!!!
That Adelaide circuit looks amazing
It’s a work of love. Definitely an 8 out of 10. Played the 1.0 for 10 minutes and went back to hot-lapping in Kart Kraft. That tiny, unfinished little sim is amazing!
Is on sale at min. Should I? I race in VR
@@bruswain9158 I've very much enjoyed it in VR.
7.35Of the nostalgia of that music gives me shivers
did u just call me legend? :O ^^ what a nice welcome
Assetto Corsa 1 and AMS1 both let me configure everything about a race. I can mix and match as many different types and classes as I want. I could, if I wanted, have Formula Truck, SuperCart, F1, GT3, and road cars from the sixties all on the track at the same time. My favorite feature of those two sims. I love "what if". Please tell me AMS2 will let me. It's the only thing that I gotta know before I buy. Thanks for the video, Ermin!
yes you can configure multiclass racing!
Nice review good job!
Excellent review really enjoyed it I’ve liked and subscribed
I am definitely going to try Adelaide track and I know Bathurst is a hand full. Oculus Rift s with headphones on so real you can almost smell the rubber
One thing look at Monaco the tunnel V10 the sound 😀😀😀😀
Nice review and racing Ermin... Reiza will work on the AI as that is just the way they are.
The first time I watched your review of this game I bought it. A while ago. I was pissed. I hated it and Project Cars 2 is my favorite sim. I’m glad to hear it has improved since I last tried it. I upgraded my whole PC recently and I’m gonna go give it another chance.
old nfs sountrack in background. Nice :)
Was all of the content in this video included in the base game? I see the price for the game with all content is very expensive but if there is some decent content in the base game like the tracks and cars shown in this video that would be worth it for me.
When you punted that Lotus 7 off the track, (assuming it was A.I.?) I saw no damage to your car or suspension. Was the damage turned off, or is it not much there in the game. Pretty important to me to have realistic damage as much as it is to have great force feedback. Saw a couple more car to car contacts in this video with NO visible damage. Is is turned off or not there? Dealbreaker for me.
Having said that the single player AI physics is somewhat arcade feel and unfinished. AI cars have too much grip, they constantly glued to the track. Noticed every collision with AI cars they simple continues driving off , you can hardly make them spin out of control. Simple no fun at all . You can keep crashing into them then continue to drive as if nothing happened.
There is definitely damage, and the performance impact is brutal. Touch a wall in an open wheeler, race is done buddy. Damage is off by default.
great vid great review .. thank you
God, AMS2 is so good and will only get even better over the next few months...!! The new leader in FFB/Handling/Tyre model/VR/Rain!!
Leader? You are kiddin' right? There is almost nothing right about this title. Most overrated Sim ever:
- No content, terrible selection of cars and tracks (except you are Brazilian)
- Terrible physics
- total cartoonish behaviour of the cars, very unrealistic, sluggish and floaty for almost every car (do the "Pepsi" test and catch cars out of oversteer, it is so obviously wrong, especially with formula cars)
- AI is one of the worst
I followed this title very early on, hoping to get a really good alternative Sim - this is not it... not at all.
Regarding FFB, Handling and Tyre model, ACC, rfactor2 and iRacing are far ahead.
Olton Park.
Welcome to England in the Summertime :D
It looks really good, but i don't know what was happening with the rear view mirror in the race. The sudden (and honestly annoying) blur is something i don't understand. Hopefully it gets changed
AMS has great content and a good selection of cars, but there are 2 things I find that I miss and is urgently needed . 1 AMS2 is NOT modible, so it limits the content . 2, Car selections regarding the Stock Cars is missing the Peugot (which is my favorite), and in the V8's ( it is missing the Fords( Falcon, and Mustang), The only model representented is the Holden Commodore(my favorite) and I think there was a Toyota or Nissan that was a V8 super car as well, coincidentally I have all those cars in AMS1 .
Bloody bonza track and car combo selection, Bathurst and v8sc, this combo goes off like a bucket of prawns in the ☀️
Goes off like a fish milkshake mate
Very good and well-rounded review. This makes me wanna try out the game quite a lot. Thanks Ermin. What the song on 7:46
Nice video! I Subscribed