Similarly, the menu illustrations feel cartoony and at odds with the rest of the game. The car models are sometimes blocky, and the tracks reminded me a lot of early PS2 racing titles. Likewise, though the multitude of cars and gear is a treasure trove, GT Racing: Auto Academy isn’t as pretty on the iPad as Real Racing HD. But learning to stay on the track, much less win races, is quite the mountain in GT Racing, and one I can’t blame casual gamers for giving up on. If you’re willing to sit through the training exercises, the game’s races and content are well worth the educational effort. There’s also a couple of on-screen options for driving the car, but no matter how you slice it, the app comes with a steep learning curve. The game offers several ways to tone down the cantankerous controls, including “best drive” lines and sensitivity controls. However, the controls are touchy at best, and infuriating at the worst. The game’s pacing is perfect for a racing title, tracks are challenging without being discouraging, while upgrades and new rides roll in quickly. But for all its heft, GT Racing: Auto Academy isn’t quite the complete package.
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