Best racing playstation games

Crash Bandicoot and his allies race through each level to defeat Nitros Oxide who would ravage the planet in case of his victory. Players are asked to choose between any one of the eight characters that includes fan-favorites like Doctor Neo Cortex. As can be expected from such kart-racing ventures, offensive attacks and speed power-ups are aplenty in the five player modes of the races resulting in a chaotically satisfying experience.

The highly-awaited follow-up to the aforementioned Gran Turismo had its share of glitches and errors during its initial release but still went on to sell millions of copies.

The gameplay was pretty similar to its predecessor, a major difference being the option of competing in individual races rather than qualifying for them through tournaments. The brakes were also massively improved to prevent oversteering, and of course, the inventory of cars and the range of tracks was increased in the Simulation mode.

Whether it lived up to the hype of the first game in the series, that can be up for debate among seasoned gamers.

But what one can't deny is that Gran Turismo 2 was still a worthy sequel and one of the best examples of its genre. The first installment bore an authentic feel to it with real-world cars , licensing, and racing tracks. This ran in stark contrast against the over-the-top racing entries of its time.

To put it in clearer terms, NASCAR 98 was a cutting-edge simulation racer rather than relying on the spectacle and road tricks of a typical arcade game. See our Gran Turismo Sport review. What you see is what you get here. Colorful but rudimentary visuals yank you back to the arcade, and the emphasis on pure speed with whippy handling makes Horizon Chase Turbo feel authentic. While you can enjoy the various cup series solo, Horizon Chase Turbo really hits its stride when playing split-screen multiplayer with three friends or trying to beat your buddy's best time on a tricky track.

MotoGP is the latest game in the long-running bike racing series. If you've played recent entries in the franchise, MotoGP doesn't do much to move the needle, but it's still your best bet if you prefer two-wheel racing over four wheels. A robust campaign mode lets you either create your own team or join a real-life MotoGP squad. For longtime fans, MotoGP is a treat, as it features plus riders. The track list is relatively small, but each one is intricately designed and the moment-to-moment racing offers a superb challenge that encourages you to really get to know your bike, the tracks, and your competitors.

Need for Speed Heat is mostly a return to form for a series that had been falling into mediocrity for years. Like many games in the franchise, Need for Speed Heat has its own unique hook.

As a street racer, you compete during official competitions when the sun is up. Once the sun sets, things get much more risky. You can compete in illegal street races and try to avoid less than savory cops who don't just want to bust you--they want to steal from you by any means necessary.

Heat also has a well-implemented drift system that feels more realistic than the simplistic overall car handling, which adds another layer to races. Great customization features help you optimize your rides to your liking, too. Heat is at its best during the thrill of the chase, and luckily, there's plenty of that here.

See our Need for Speed Heat review. Project Cars 2 is a grueling racing sim designed for enthusiasts who prefer realism over fast-paced action. The handling system was influenced by input from real race car drivers, which makes it quite demanding. While playing with a controller is serviceable, Project Cars 2 really hits its stride when playing with a racing wheel. In terms of authentic feel, you'd be hard-pressed to find a racing game that tops Project Cars 2 when driving with a wheel.

The level of realism extends to the hour day cycles and dynamic weather and surface conditions, which are unparalleled in the genre. Project Cars 2 is chock-full of intricately designed tracks and more than rides, ranging from sports cars to IndyCars to rallycross. See our Project Cars 2 review. Team Sonic Racing is Sega's answer to Mario Kart, and while it doesn't have the depth and polish of the Mario Kart franchise, it is still a ton of fun.

Team Sonic Racing has a solid foundation thanks to great cart controls that are responsive and easy to grasp and a wide range of cool tracks filled with Sonic trappings. With three different classes of drivers that have their own unique racing styles and an emphasis on playing as a unit, Team Sonic Racing adds its own flavor to the cart racing genre. See our Team Sonic Racing review. The Crew 2 is one of the weirdest racing games on this list, purely because it never really decides what it wants to be.

In this case, that's a good thing. The Crew 2 is a consistently surprising open-world game that features cars of all types, boats, planes, and motorcycles--all of which you can cycle through instantly.

Fly off a bridge in a car and land in a boat. Soar past skyscrapers in a jet and switch to a muscle car that plummets out of the sky. The Crew 2 gives you free reign over how you approach its rather wild premise. The open-world map, which is a scaled version of the United States, is gorgeous to explore.

Soon you'll be offered a contract to race for a team. With 10 realistic tracks, upgradeable cars, sophisticated car physics, and a full race calendar with multiple race types, Ford Racing challenges you to think like a racer. Vanishing Point is one of the most original and enjoyable racing games to come around in a long time.

It's a solid game that's fun to watch, but it's no longer the only game in town. User Score: 8. Ducati World Racing Challenge makes a good effort at providing the kind of gameplay and variety that racing fanatics desire. Colin McRae Rally 2. Rev your engines - It's time to burn some Looney Tunes rubber! ACME Corporation, the corporate juggernaut behind such successful products as the Acme Disintegrator Gun and the Acme Portable Hole, is sponsoring a number of racing contests all over the universe for the Looney Tunes characters to compete for the looniest racing champion title.

Fans of RC racers will surely find the game to be the most legitimate interpretation of the hobby on a console system to date, not to mention the most fun. Rabid Dukes of Hazzard fans may enjoy the game, but game players with more discerning tastes probably won't. McGrath vs. Pastrana Freestyle Motocross is the primary candidate for an award no video game wants to win, the uninspired game of the year award.

The game may not have the lasting appeal of Psygnosis' Wipeout or Namco's Ridge Racer, but it has enough gameplay, eye candy, and bonus secrets to put it near the top of what the PlayStation has to offer. Jarrett and Labonte Stock Car Racing is a solid racing game that's great fun for anyone who really enjoys spending a great deal of time learning all the ins and outs of a totally in-depth racing game. EA has created the best-looking and best-sounding PlayStation Formula One title to date, and it has excellent gameplay and features to boot.

User Score: 9. For snowmobile fans with a little extra cash to burn, Polaris SnoCross proves to be a rather entertaining diversion as long as you can accept its odd collision glitches. Hit the dirt with the only quad racing game available! User Score: 4. Strap on your goggle and helmet, choose your favorite sled and hit the courses. Gain experience day and night, sun, rain or snow, racing on the icy flats of Murmansk, the slopes of Aspen and the tunnels of Nagano.

RC Revenge is intensely playable and highly polished - a far cry from its predecessor. Jeremy McGrath is an unfortunate example of what happens when sports games fall into a rut. Team Sonic Racing PS4. DiRT Rally 2. Burnout Paradise Remastered PS4. Wipeout Omega Collection PS4. F1 PS4. Wreckfest PS4. Was this article informative?