![]() The exteriors of the cars are also detailed and well animated, showing off the characteristic design cues that make each of the licenced cars unique. From inside the car you can see the rev counter strain as you push the speed dial to the max, watch the virtual-you work the gears like a champ and witness the almost one-to-one motion of the steering wheel as you turn your iPad.Įverything in the game is highly detailed, even more so on the iPad 2 as RR2HD takes advantage of the device's graphical prowess by adding enhanced graphics and full 1080p HDMI output support, as well as the upcoming AirPlay Mirroring. RR2HD takes that impressive, highly-polished starting position and turns everything up to 11. The original, iPhone-targeted Real Racing 2 pushed the limits of iOS gaming visuals. Unless you're looking for console-type controls with a virtual joystick, RR2HD has a control scheme to suit almost anyone. Of course if you don't point the car in the general direction of the track, then you've got no hope, but racing using the accelerometer with steering assist is both exhilarating and fun. ![]() ![]() With steering assist and auto-brake you can race around the track without having to worry about precise control. Firemint has done a fantastic job of knowing how much auto-assist is too much, but of course you can adjust how much help RR2HD gives you in the settings, or even turn it off completely. On the face of it you might think that having auto-accelerate, auto-brake and steering assist means the car is going to drive itself, but you'd be surprised just how involved it still is. The smart aids don't end there however, as the typically difficult accelerometer controls have had a healthy dose of steering assist thrown in. If you choose one only, then a simple tap on the middle of the screen invokes the required action, meaning you can just about stab anywhere that's not the side or top to brake or accelerate, which caters for almost all sizes of hands. If you want a bit more manual control, you can opt for manual braking, or manual acceleration, or both. RR2HD gives you the choice of either side-screen touch controls, an on-screen virtual steering wheel or accelerometer steering, but what really sets it apart are the intelligent aids.Īuto-acceleration and braking are available, which just lets you get on with the serious job of keeping your car on the track. To get round that most racers use touchscreen button simulations or accelerometer control. Racing games on the iPad have always been hampered by the lack of any physical buttons. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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