Assetto Corsa Review (S4NSKAR)
Assetto Corsa is one of the best racing sim out there, but NOT out of the box!
As soon as you download the game, Install:
1. Content Manager - Good launcher + Mod support + CSP (Custom Shaders Patch)
2. SOL - Dynamic Weather + Filters
Now Assetto Corsa is ready to be EXPERIENCED!
Doing that will make your graphics incredible, replace the shit interface/main menu of the game, add easy mod support and various tweaks and fixes! You will always launch the game from Content manager and you would be overwhelmed by the amount of stuffs!
I do not qualify as a good racing sim player, but I do have experience with Forza Motorsport 7 and Project Cars. I must admit this game is much harder initially, it took me hours to just be able to even drive on track. The AI is very very hard to compete so I still play at lowest AI difficulty and they can still sometimes pose challenge to me (using Controller, keyboard doesn't very efficient). So unsurprisingly time trial are lot easier than races. XD
Its very unforgiving game since there is no rewind and no dynamic race line (like in Forza).
For all new players or arcade racers like me, I would suggest to just play at lowest AI difficulty, "Gamer" preset and enable race line. Initial track and car can be shit so don't discourage yourself as you will get better cars in later stages.
This game is sim racer, DO NOT expect More W = Better position!
Also check this interesting long Japanese highway project - Shutoko Revival Project