In the alleys of Roma not only monuments and timeless beauties nestle, but by carefully scrutinizing it is possible to find a group of young people nerd committed to developing in front of a screen. Who I am? The boys of Kunos Simulations, or the creators of the sensational videogame "Assetto Corsa Competizione".
What is this? Assetto Corsa Competizione is the official game of the Blancpain GT Series, the automobile championship dedicated to cars Gran Turismo and recognized by International Automobile Federation.
Kunos boys try again
The "Made in Italy”In the field of videogames probably will not be able to compete with the giants from overseas, but the events of the boys of Kunos they represent a story worth telling. A minimum common denominator unites them: the passion for cars , programming. It all began in the distant past 2005, when the company was founded and the headquarters established. Guess where? Right near a motor racing circuit, to be precise, theVallelunga "Piero Taruffi" racetrack, a few steps from the capital.
Their first job was "NetKar”, A little simulation gem. For the leap between the greats of the development world of they had to wait until 2014, when the first "Assetto Corsa ". Despite some aspects that could be improved, a real one was formed around the game community platforms of enthusiasts, and still today it is one of the driving simulators most popular ever, with thousands of additional content created by users. The current year has seen another take shape upgrade with the creation of Assetto Corsa Competizione, which is not trivially the sequel of the video game five years ago, but a new attempt to shorten the distance between the real and virtual.
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the watchword: realism
The gaming experience proposed by Assetto Corsa Competizione it is very close to reality. Use a simple joypad to enjoy the work of Kunos Simulations it would be somewhat simplistic. In addition, the various accessories for the car simulation games (steering wheels and pedals) are no longer just a niche product, but they have also been cheap for some years. This has certainly facilitated the approach of the curious to the world of motor fanatics. The developers of Assetto Corsa Competizione they carried out a painstaking work, collaborating directly with the team and of official pilots of Blancpain GT Series. The maniacal nature of the videogame is expressed in detail graphic and in the level of fidelity achieved. The boys of Kunos they have flawlessly recreated every livery, cockpit, and even every piece of asphalt on the circuits.
The scenarios during the races approach the photorealism, and even the weather conditions they change during the course of the race, affecting the driving difficulty. The experts have generally conferred on Assetto Corsa Competizione great reviews with fluctuating scores between 8 and 9 on a scale of values up to 10. The only flaw found in the game is the ability to use only the machines of the FIA GT3 championship, and exclusively the official circuits, which unfortunately are barely ten. However, in the style of Kunos, new updates will arrive shortly to satisfy the player more demanding. All that remains is to sit in front of your console, grab the steering wheel and roar the engines!
