Grand Prix II

Grand Prix II is a video game in the racing / driving genre developed by MicroProse Ltd. and published by MicroProse Ltd. originally released in 1996. It is currently playable on DOS.

Grand Prix II is a racing simulator developed by MicroProse and released in 1996. It is part of a series of simulation games which push players to experience the thrills and daring feats of motor racing. All the official tracks from the championship are included in the game, with realistic representation of car models, from the front and back view.

Gameplay is realistically modelled with careful attention to the physics of cars and tracks. Unknown risks can be taken, such as pushing your car beyond its limits in order to gain those extra milliseconds needed to defeat your competition. This found in a variety of different game modes, such as the Grand Prix championship with qualifiers, head to head races and the possibility of driving a custom car against the computer or even fellow players.

Aside from the realism factor, a wide array of visuals and audio effects add to the sense of immersion into the sport. Starting with the announcer announcing o race start, the graphic detail of the visual aspect, not only does the track show its bumps but also the amazing ability of the car to skid around the corners, as well as the opponents' cars. Competing cars can be heard in a variety of ways, and knowing when the engine and tires are in peak performance mode is critical if one wants to have any chance of winning.

In addition, Grand Prix II incorporates an array of advanced tuning settings, allowing the player to tweak their car's performance for peak performance, and this feature is a great plus for those who are into the technical side of the sport or just want to experiment with car setups. The manual provides a good amount of information on how to adjust the car's setup to best use its abilities.

Players of Grand Prix II are in for a highly intense and unpredictable race experience. As the series continues to challenge motor racing enthusiasts, they will ask themselves the same question: can you beat the competition? That answer is left up to them.

It is possible that we have multiple downloads available when different versions exist.