rFactor
| rFactor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio | Image Space Incorporated | ||
| Publisher | Image Space Incorporated | ||
| Erstveröffent- lichung |
August 31, 2005 | ||
| platform | PC ( Windows ) | ||
| genre | Racing simulation | ||
| Game mode | Single player , multiplayer , career mode | ||
| control | Keyboard , joystick , gamepad , steering wheel | ||
| system advantages preconditions |
1.4 GHz , 512 MB RAM , 2 GB hard disk , 128 MB graphics card | ||
| medium | Download , DVD-ROM | ||
| language | German, English, French, Italian, Spanish | ||
| Age rating |
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rFactor is a racing simulation for personal computers . The architecture allows in principle any type of four-wheeled motor vehicle to be operated. A precise tire model, complex aerodynamics , true-to-the-original mechanics and driving physics , day and night changes as well as driver changes underpin the claim to represent a particularly realistic racing simulation.
development
rFactor was developed by Image Space Incorporated (ISI), who have many years of experience in the development of commercial and military simulations. The previous release was F1 Challenge '99 -'02 which was released by EA Sports .
In addition to rFactor, the rendering engine gMotor 2.0 was also used in the GT racing game series by SimBin , which includes GTR - FIA GT Racing , GT Legends , Race07 and GTR Evolution .
Release
The publisher ISI also released the game as a DVD version on September 21, 2007, after it was previously only available as a download version that had to be activated via an Internet key. Since May 2, 2015, rFactor can also be found on the Valve Steam gaming platform .
Vehicles and routes
In the basic version, rFactor includes the following vehicles and routes.
vehicles
- 2008 BMW Sauber F1.08 - Formula 1 racing car (official add-on from ISI, available for download)
- 2007 BMW Sauber F1.07 - Formula 1 racing car (official add-on from ISI, included in the DVD version)
- 2006 Formula IS - high-performance monoposto
- 2005 Hammer touring car
- 2005 Howston touring car
- 2006 National Stock Car - NASCAR
- 2005 Rayzor Rally
- 2006 rF3 - monoposto
- 2005 Rhez - compact sports car with front-wheel drive
- 2006 Rhez - compact sports car with front-wheel drive
- 2006 rTrainer - Monoposto
- 2005 Venom Rally
- 2005 ZR - high-performance sedan
stretch
- Barcelona - Permanent racetrack
- Autodromo Nazionale Brianza - Permanent race track with six track layouts
- Essington Park - Permanent Race Track
- Jacksonville Speedway - Superspeedway with banked turns
- Jaiding Circuit - Permanent race track with three track layouts
- Joesville Speedway - Speedway
- Lienz Festival of Speed - country roads
- Mills Metropark - permanent race track with two track variants
- Montreal - Permanent racetrack
- Northamptonshire - Permanent racing circuit
- Nürburgring - permanent race track
- Orchard Lake - Short Track
- Sardian Heights - Temporary race track with two track layouts
- Toban Raceway Park - Permanent race track with four track layouts
Modifications
RFactor enjoys particular popularity in the community due to the possibility of almost completely modifying the game and adapting it to one's own needs and interests. The so-called "mods" play a central role here, and are usually made available on the Internet by individuals or specialized modding groups free of charge. Individual vehicles, tracks, entire racing series or functions such as telemetry or the KERS known from Formula 1 can be retrofitted, which means that the range of functions of the software can be expanded to almost every imaginable racing scenario. Production vehicles, rallybollids, monster trucks and even experimental racing boats are available. In general, the majority of mods today are far superior to the quality and detail of the standard vehicles and routes in rFactor.
The publication of a Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Mod by EnduRacers , which was in the final stage of development, was prevented by Porsche in September 2012 because the automaker feared competition for its own project.
successor
The successor rFactor 2 has been available since March 13, 2013 . You can only buy and download this online. Image Space Incorporated programmed the development of the successor at the beginning and handed it over to Studio397 in September 2016 .
Web links
- Official Website of rFactor (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.bsimracing.com/rfactor-available-on-steam/
- ↑ speedmaniacs.com: EnduRacers Modding Team stops Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Mod. September 6, 2012, accessed September 7, 2012 .
- ↑ http://store.steampowered.com/app/365960/rFactor_2/
- ↑ https://www.studio-397.com/2016/09/announcing-studio-397/