RFactor
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| Developer(s) | Image Space Incorporated |
| Publisher(s) | Self published by Image Space Incorporated |
| Designer(s) | Image Space Incorporated |
| Engine | isiMotor2 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Racing simulation |
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Single-player multiplayer |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 86% |
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| Publication | Score |
| HonestGamers | 8/10 |
rFactor is a world-renowned, industry-standard computer racing simulator, designed with the ability to run any type of four-wheeled vehicle from street cars to open wheel cars of any era. rFactor aimed to be the most accurate race simulator of its time. Released in November 2005, rFactor did not have much competition in this market; however it featured many technical advances in tire modeling, complex aerodynamics and a 15 degrees of freedom physics engine.
rFactor was developed by Image Space Incorporated (ISI), which has been developing simulators since the early 1990s for both commercial and military purposes. The isiMotor2 on which the game is based is a direct successor to the engine used in previous titles developed by ISI, most notably F1 Challenge '99-'02, released through EA Sports. The isiMotor2 engine was also used in many other simulation games.
rFactor has a detailed interface during offline race sessions or online games, allowing players to control the mechanical setup of their cars, chat to other players, and enter the racing arena in their vehicle. The player's car can be driven from multiple viewpoints, but the two most popular are termed the cockpit view (from the driver's eye) and swingman view (above and behind the vehicle).
Most players say vehicles are best controlled using a computer steering wheel, although a joystick or even keyboard can be used. The keyboard is also used for some actions, like requesting pit service and adjusting brake bias. This is analogous to buttons on modern racing car steering wheels, and most computer wheels have buttons that can be mapped to keystrokes. The player can jump directly from the racetrack to the control interface by pressing the escape key (ESC), or entering their pit box.
rFactor has two classes of vehicles, "Open Wheel Challenge" and sedan cars. Open Wheel Challenge vehicles are open wheelers, including 100 HP training vehicles, F3-like cars and F1-like cars (called Formula IS). The sedan cars range from compact but sporty to BMW-like vehicles and US Muscle cars; they also include (USAR-like).
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