Grid 2
Grid 2 is a PlayStation 3 racing game released in 2013 developed by Codemasters. It centers on driving and route control, vehicle control, and route judgment, with controls and information arranged around the DualShock 3 or Sixaxis twin sticks, triggers, and face buttons, with PlayStation Move only where explicitly supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.2 / 10
About this game
Grid 2 is a PlayStation 3 racing game centered on driving and route control, vehicle control, and route judgment. Tracks raise pressure through corners, rivals, and time targets, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Speed, track boundaries, and vehicle feedback determine driving readability, while HD 3D scenes, Blu-ray data streaming, surround audio, and cinematic presentation need to preserve action, state, and text readability together. The genre-specific limitation is that visibility, collisions, steering precision, wheel support, or loading can limit consistency. Platform conditions also include Blu-ray loading, HDD installs, system software, DualShock 3 battery life, Move accessories, resolution and frame rate, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
Collected in series
GRID focuses on motorsport competition across racing circuits and city streets, with varied cars and close battles for position. Different entries emphasise building a racing career, switching disciplines or taking part in a motorsport drama, while braking and overtaking remain at the centre.
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AI review
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Lively drifting with a thin career and missing tools.
GRID 2 on PlayStation 3 favors dramatic, drift-heavy racing. The cars are easy to throw through a bend and crash damage looks severe, but mechanical penalties are forgiving and the loose steering offers less precision than some drivers want. Its World Series Racing career sends the player through clubs and event types, yet progress is tied to an arbitrary fan count. Many city routes look similar, while LiveRoutes can change a familiar approaching corner into an unexpected one. Attractive coastal lighting, smoky streets, detailed cars and forceful audio give races considerable spectacle; the absence of weather changes limits variety. PS3-specific usability has other gaps: career and online progress sit behind separate menus, and cockpit view, Time Trial and lap leaderboards are missing. Those omissions matter to players who practice lines or compare results. Contemporary online observations describe the release period only, since present server availability has not been checked. This is a lively racer with a weaker career structure than its presentation suggests.
Strengths
- Vivid visuals, audio and aggressive racing.
Weaknesses
- Similar routes, loose handling and missing modes.
Who it is for: Players seeking fast street-racing spectacle.
Play notes: PS3 launch review; current online access unverified.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Several modes cannot fully overcome thin career progression. | Reviewed | 6.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Energetic races lose precision through loose handling. | Reviewed | 7.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Strong audiovisual craft enlivens familiar routes. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Interface and mode omissions add PS3 release friction. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Codemasters
- Publisher
- Feral InteractiveCodemasters
- Release date
- 2013
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Racing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Third Person3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyShort SessionsFirst PersonPick-up and PlayFast-pacedPlayer versus PlayerDriving and RacingReplayable
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- MultiplayerSingle player
- Perspectives
- First personThird person
Release editions
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2013
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Sources
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