"Devon Butler? Never heard of her." Urban Legends They’re not the only characters dusted off for resurrection in Grid Legends, either, but I certainly won’t spoil the late, Cobra Kai-esque reveal here. It’s also nice to finally put a face to his nephew Nathan – a long-time Grid series AI opponent who’s been terrorising us on the track since 2008. Nonetheless, the official re-introduction of the McKanes is a cute touch for me as a long-time fan it’s fun to see retired TOCA Race Driver hero-turned-heel Ryan again after two decades. The villainous McKane duo ham it up slightly as Driven to Glory’s token toolbags, although there’s admittedly nothing here quite as memorably cheesy as a Command & Conquer: Red Alert-era Tim Curry declaring his intent to flee to outer space. Sex Education’s Ncuti Gatwa is particularly entertaining as the playful Rwandan-Scottish racing driver Valentin Manzi, though his appearances are limited. I’d also be lying if I said I buy all of these actors as credible racing drivers, but the cast’s performances are decent and broadly earnest. It’s a simple story – unconventional upstart team Seneca Racing seeks to upset ruthless champions Ravenwest – but it’s effective enough, even if I find it a little incongruous to accept Seneca as penniless underdogs when their garage is stuffed with barely used racing machinery worth tens of millions. It’s certainly an old-school solution – and reminiscent of the so-called cutting edge FMV cutscenes the games industry excitedly filled CD-ROMs with back in the ’90s – but, despite being an uncommon approach, Driven to Glory is a slick and well-edited package that has been executed largely without hokeyness. It unlocks four additional cars to use in Career, as well as events focused on Ravenwest Motorsport, team icons, liveries, and banners to help players represent either Ravenwest or Seneca.The live-action presentation has been pieced together using a mixed-reality process that places real actors on entirely digital backdrops, similar to the much-discussed technique employed to shoot The Mandalorian, and has actually worked quite well. Pre-order included access to the GRID Legends: Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack available on launch day. Vehicles Main article: GRID Legends/Vehicles Courses Main article: GRID Legends/Courses Pre Order In the main story "Driven to Glory" players take on the role of Driver 22 who’s hired for struggling team Seneca Racing beside talented teammate Yume Tanaka to overcome Ravenwest Motorsport, which have dominated the GRID World Series for quite some time and is comprised of Lara Carvalho, Nathan McKane, and his uncle and team boss Ryan McKane, a returning character from TOCA Race Driver.Īdditional story campaigns would be made available as downloadable content. In GRID Legends it is shot using virtual production techniques that blend real sets and props with dynamic digital scenery. Featuring more than 100 vehicles, including Touring Cars, Semi-Trailer Truck, Open-Wheel, Stadium Trucks, Drift Cars and Electric Cars, many categories will compete in arena ovals, on street circuits and off-road racing.Ĭareer Main article: GRID Legends/Career Story Main article: GRID Legends/Storyįor the first time since TOCA Race Driver 3, GRID includes a story mode. GRID Legends offers more than 130 tracks to race on, ranging from the real-life circuits like Brands Hatch and Indianapolis Motor Speedway to street routes in San Francisco, Paris, London, Moscow, and many more.
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