The frame rate seems pretty smooth for a game of this kind. I've spent far too much time trying to sharpen other games' graphics. Total Immersion falls into the latter category, which truthfully I prefer. I've found that most games are either over-filtered, making the scenery and graphics appear slightly blurred, or under-filtered, making the objects on screen shimmer and sparkle as you move around on them. A proper cockpit view exists, and is unique to each type of vehicle. The cars are highly detailed with visible interiors, nice reflection mapping, and dynamic suspensions. The graphics, I must say, are quite nice. My force feedback wheel was detected and configured properly, so I held my breath and did a quick race. The game installs and configures easily enough, and the load times are not bad at all. Its promises of more human-like AI were tantalizing, but I've been burned with this one countless times before. This is not one copy I anxiously tore open to review.

The folks at Empire Interactive don't have a stellar history with racing titles (the awful, awful Grand Touring comes to mind). Someone decided that would be a great name for a racing title, and I agree.

Total Immersion: the holy grail of every racing sim fan. Total Immersion Racing also features a number of visual effects, including sun flare, fogging, variable weather, and heat distortion. As players attempt to improve their ranking, they can rely on engineers and managers on their team for tips and advice on how to break away from the pack.

Opponents will remember how drivers react to them on various courses as the season progresses, and may retaliate late in the game while vying for the championship.

Five authentic and five fictional courses are available, with real-world venues taking place in Hockenheim, Monza, Sebring, and Rockingham, as players challenge a series of ten computer AI rivals programmed to exhibit distinct driving styles and personalities. Total Immersion Racing attempts to live up to its name by offering players an opportunity to build a career driving one of 18 licensed GT cars.

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