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The Critical Hit Games of the Year 2018 – Best Racing/Sports game

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Without competition, the world would be a whole lot less ambitious, leading to life being kind of…well boring. Sports games were in fine form in 2018, with action taking place on a variety of tracks, fields and pitches. Here’s a look at some of the very best competition that made for some heated gaming moments this year.

Honourable mentions

OnRush

Onrush

It may not have been the most traditional racing game ever released, but Codemaster’s OnRush was a breath of fresh air that put the pedal to the metal and asked players to ramp up the destruction in a demolition derby that was utterly unique in its construction.

FIFA 19

FIFA 19

Say what you like about EA, but their FIFA series just continues to iterate on a beautiful game that shows no sign of ever slowing down. Between the Champions League/Europa League licenses, the he Dynamic Tactics system and house rules in multiplayer, FIFA 19 was well on its way to scoring multiple goals in 2018.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2019

PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019

On the other side of the pitch, there was the scrappy underdog fielding Konami colours in the form of Pro Evolution Soccer 2019. While it may not have had FIFA 19’s bevy of official licenses, PES 2019 still managed to put  up a fight where it counted: Deeper game modes, more detailed football action and introducing some smart improvements on the side.

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge

TT Isle of Man

Some times, a singular focus can create an amazing result. Take the annual Isle of Mann TT race for instance, a time-honoured circuit enveloping the Snaefell mountain and creating the a course that isn’t just exhilarating but is also iconic. KT Racing’s take on the signature circuit was an amazing love letter to a lethal race, one that was full of picture perfect reproductions of every corner, bump and landmark on the course.

The fact that it handled brilliantly was also icing on the cake, as finding the perfect line and sticking to it makde TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge the most memorable motorcycle experience of 2018.

And the winner is…

Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4

Favouring quality over quantity, one of the few exclusive games on the Xbox One console was another masterpiece of design. Where Forza Horizon 4 succeeds, is in the sheer joy that it brings to the screen and to fans who live to shift gears and tor virtual landscapes in vehicles that are this close to being confused for the real deal.

Everything about Forza Horizon 4 simply oozed breath-taking V8 glory, but it was the emphasis on making a familiar experience as fun as possible that made the Playground Games developed sequel stand out from the rest of the pack. Utterly gorgeous, engrossing and polished to a mirror shine, Forza Horizon 4 doesn’t just raise the benchmark for its genre, it smashes through it with all cylinders firing at top speed.

Last Updated: December 11, 2018

11 Comments

  1. WHAT! No NBA2K19? The outrage! The…nope, that is all the fake outrage I can muster 😛

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  2. Pariah

    December 11, 2018 at 13:25

    I would’ve thought eSports games count for this category. It even has Sports in the name. same thing, right?

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  3. Caveshen Rajman

    December 11, 2018 at 13:13

    This is one of those categories where the existence of a game auto-qualifies it for an honourable mention, why did I click this link dammit.

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    • Captain JJ

      December 11, 2018 at 14:15

      They’re missing quite a few games here. But I get that not a lot of people play racing/sports games. So most fly under the radar.

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  4. Captain JJ

    December 11, 2018 at 14:15

    I wish Horizon was on pc. I’d love to gett it.
    No mention of The Crew 2 or NFS Payback. Interesting. Or is PayBack 2017…. I think it is.

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    • Geoffrey Tim

      December 11, 2018 at 15:23

      FH4 is on Pc. Sure, you have to use the Windows Store, but it is there. And it’s great. I played it on PC, mostly.

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      • Captain JJ

        December 11, 2018 at 15:27

        Windows Store doesn’t count. It’s a pos and it’s ludicrously overpriced. Games cost more than double on there than any other client. I would love to get it, but all my experiences with the Windows Store has been terrible enough for me to rather just get the next best game. As sour as that may seem, I know.

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    • R1ker

      December 11, 2018 at 14:53

      Horizon 4 is on pc

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      • Captain JJ

        December 11, 2018 at 15:23

        Windows Store doesn’t count.

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  5. Original Heretic

    December 12, 2018 at 11:49

    OnRush!! Currently enjoying the crap out of it. Love that soundtrack.

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