''GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game'' is a

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racing simulator developed by Blimey! Games and SimBin Studios (later Sector3 Studios and KW Studios) and published by 10tacle Publishing in 2006 for the

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PC. The game is a sequel to '' GTR''. Not only the game simulates the official

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) and driving school, with more than 140 high detailed cars from the GT and NGT classes as well as 34 different track-layouts. Since its release in September 2006, the game has received widespread acclaim. Extending the physics engine from ''GTR'', it features realistic physics including steering command by sensitivity, dynamic lighting, damage modeling and 3 different game modes (Novice, Semi-Pro and Simulation).

Modding

One of the reasons ''GTR 2'' has been so popular is the ability to create custom content for the game. This has led to a large community of players who create new vehicles and tracks to race with.

Simulation

Settings allow user to set up keyboard, mouse or joypad controls to simulate the steering control while a PC steering wheel is not available. These settings include: * Sensitivity (time reaction from keypress) * Speed sensitivity (steering inertia depending on vehicle speed) * Lock (max steering angle at certain degrees)

Reception

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's award for Best PC Racing Game of 2006. *

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's award for Best Driving Game of 2006 as well as the Best Game Nobody Played of 2006. *

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rated it the 9th best PC game of 2006. *

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's No. 3 Best PC Game of 2006. The editors of ''

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'' presented ''GTR 2'' with their 2006 "Best Simulation" award. It was a runner-up for their list of the year's top 10 computer games. It also won ''

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''s 2006 "Best Racing Game" award.

References

External links

''GTR 2'' official website
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