IRacing Review

Day and night cycle

This is complemented by a newly introduced dynamic day and night cycle. This feature not only changes the look of the game but also affects the gameplay. A setting sun could cause a blinding light in some corners, while the arrival of night will signal drops in temperature that will change the amount of grip your tires produce. Also, running at these different times offers beautiful images when the amount of light changes.

Audio

When it comes to audio, iRacing lags behind some of its competitors in the simulator market. It goes without saying that most of the work and resources for this title have gone into fixing the machines and circuits. Still, this comes at the expense of sound. The general sense of amazement you feel at seeing a race taking place in person is not replicated here, and the game suffers somewhat.

Final verdict

While iRacing is arguably the most accurate recreation of real-world racing you can play today, it can feel sparse at times. The fact that you have to pay for extra content and the lack of features like rain or dynamic weather contributes to this. Add to that the difficult nature of completing a single lap and it becomes an impossible game to recommend to anyone but a serious racing fan who is willing to invest a lot of time to improve their skills. This is definitely not a game for those looking for carefree fun.