Ferrari Virtual Race

While there are lots of computer racing cars out there in the world today, only Ferrari Virtual Race puts you behind the wheel of some of the sleekest Ferrari models.

Ferrari is one of the top names in the world of open wheel racing. If you watch the IndyCar Series or other races, you probably saw Ferrari drivers crossing the finish line first and winning big races around the world. Though this game won't recreate the excitement of drinking champagne in victory lane, it will let you enjoy the excitement that comes from racing these legendary vehicles.

The game actually comes with three sleek models: the 430 Scuderia, 612 Scaglietti and 599 Fiorano. Before you pick a car based solely on how it looks, keep in mind that each one performs a little differently on the track. Ferrari Virtual Race lets you know the specs and overall performance of each one to help you pick the one that will do the best on the given track. You also have the option of racing each car against multiple other cars from different manufacturers or racing against the exact same car on the track

If you dream of racing on some of the world's top track, this might not be the right game for you. It only lets you race on a single track. That track has some big challenges, including turns that require you to use just the right amount of gas and banks that you'll need to brake on to avoid an accident. There are also some minor issues with the sound. After running a few races and listening to the background noises, you might notice that these cars don't actually sound like Ferrari models.

Ferrari Virtual Race lets you select your difficulty level from three options. ALthough the top level is the hardest, anyone with experience playing racing games will find the difficulty easy to beat. If you become a member of the official Ferrari website, you'll unlock an option that lets you customize your car. You can then race against other competitors in online matches. Though some might find that the controls aren't as sensitive or as responsive as they would like, most will like how well the cars handle on the track. For realistic racing of luxury automobiles, Ferrari Virtual Race is a great game.

Pros:

• Amazing graphics make the game more realistic
• Can choose from three difficulty settings
• Includes three real Ferrari models to race
• Demo version is free to download and play
• Realistic crash scenes recreate the look of actual race crashes

Cons:

• Only lets you race on a single track
• Controls are less responsive and sensitive than some would like
• Poor sound quality
• Difficulty settings are too easy for some players
• Requires Ferrari membership to customize cars