A couple of weeks back the folks over at Pure sent us a copy of the game and between the heads here at TalkExtreme HQ we've all had a play and and have put together our thoughts on the game.

First things first – without a doubt the graphics are pretty slick and that is underselling it. This game's primary plus point is just how good the graphics are. If graphics are at the top of your tree for things you look for then you certainly should read on.

The playability of the game is also top notch. The controls are extremely sensitive and once you get used to it then it really improves the game. You can slide easily and it is a game that if you are a lover of pure racing games then you won't be disappointed but like all games it does have its drawbacks.

The biggest and most blatantly obvious is the fact that you can only play multi-player online. You can't play against a mate or mates in the same room on split screen. That really drags the game down from being one that you can play with your mates to what is essentially a solo effort when you have nothing better to do.

The reason for overlooking this is unclear but it is one that the makers should look at. With several of us in the office having tried it – we'd of liked nothing better than to of sat around on the sofas in our social area and racing each other but that was impossible.

So overall you'd like to say that it is a good game, easy to pick-up, mind-blowing graphics, simple enough that you don't have to read the manual but complex enough that it isn't overly easy. However that big black mark really stops me from eulogising profusely about the game.

Still a good game and if you are into racing games then it'd be right up your street.