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Project CARS – reviews and rating

Project CARS has an average rating of 84% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on March 15, 2015 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 83, players on RAWG rate the game 70%.

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What critics praise
„The game joins a sim-racing field alongside already-established competitors like Gran Turismo and Forza, but it also does things its own way, challenging the ways of the past.“
8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Mar 15, 2015
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
RacingSimulationSports
Developer
Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher
Slightly Mad Studios, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
4

FAQ

What is the rating of Project CARS?

Project CARS has an average rating of 84% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Project CARS released?

Project CARS was released on March 15, 2015.

What platforms is Project CARS available on?

Project CARS is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Project CARS?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Project CARS.

Is Project CARS worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 84%, Project CARS is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Project CARS?

Games similar to Project CARS are for example MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame, RIDE, Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle, Lego City Undercover and Call of Duty: Ghosts.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,2
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #70 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 90 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language4 reviews 84%
  • Foreign critics10 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 83%
  • Players (RAWG)151 votes 70%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 7 %
  • Recommended 56 %
  • Meh 28 %
  • Skip 9 %

151 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer May 6, 2015
Simply put, Project CARS is simulation racing done right. The subtlety of the nearly countless gameplay tweaks, combined with a robust open Career mode, makes for an experience that racing fans should fall in love with. Of course, none of this would be possible without driving that feels tight, workable and exciting, which is certainly present in droves. Oh, and it’s hard not to notice that this is...
8,5/10
Game Informer May 6, 2015
The game joins a sim-racing field alongside already-established competitors like Gran Turismo and Forza, but it also does things its own way, challenging the ways of the past.
8,5/10
Game Informer May 5, 2015
The game joins a sim-racing field alongside already-established competitors like Gran Turismo and Forza, but it also does things its own way, challenging the ways of the past.
8,5/10
Game Informer May 5, 2015
The game joins a sim-racing field alongside already-established competitors like Gran Turismo and Forza, but it also does things its own way, challenging the ways of the past.

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