This latest title offers a racing game which has just the right balance between a true simulation racing game and a great arcade racer.

The game is fast and furious and the action relentless, different levels involve solo rallies, track racing against others and all new to this series the gymkhana events which have you smashing blocks, 360 spins, drifts and donuts all which offer a welcome relief to the endless racing.

The game looks very polished but is let down by the slow load times, when playing this game you get a very different experience between each difficultly level and I like the fact that you can change this during events.

The game is excellent in the online mode and the multi-player leagues are top notch, you can even upload your best laps and races to You Tube for all the world to see, overall a very solid racer that gives enough to fans of the series and sure to gain new fans out there.

Dean Harness