Downloaded the game earlier (570 mb) and played around a bit. Basically it's a dumbed down version of race07/GTR Evo with seven Volvo models and two tracks. You can drive the Volvo's 240 Turbo, 850 Estate, S40 (The last two from the BTCC), S60, C30, S60 2009 concept and a fictional race version of the last one. Time attack (Offline and online) and quick race are the only drive options available.
The tracks available are Gothenburg, which is a street circuit located in the docks so it's like Monaco but without any of the glitter and glamour. Very tight and mostly second gear corners. The other track is located in Kiev and is called Chayka. The track layout itself is pretty good, but the surrounding area unfortunately has that cold war Russian post hernobyl charm. Kinda feels like the game S.t.a.l.k.e.r. ..
The cars drive OK, but only in the 'Pro' mode. In semi-pro you will still have stability control but you cannot turn it off. Set up options are non-existent so no fine tuning to improve your lap times. A damage model is not included either, but that's something not uncommonin a licensed game. Major manufacturers do not like screenshots of their smashed cars all over the net.
The modern Volvo's are safe but boring to drive; they can slide but you will need to push really hard to achieve that. The BTCC S40 (I loved it in the old TOCA2 game!) is a bit more fun, but the best car in the game is the 240 Turbo with it's rear wheel drive. Power slides all the way! :d
Interesting: What Volvo gained in the styling department, they've lost in the entertainment section...
The models are great, but I wouldn't mind if some modder would port them over to GTR2 or GTR Evo and give them decent dynamics and set up options...
Some shots:
S60:
240 Turbo:
S40 BTCC:
S60 Concept interior:
S60 Concept Race version:
C30:
BTW For some annoying reason all Race07 based Simbin sims have disappearing parts on the cars whenever I try to take screenshots??
