Meet RARS, an Auto Racing Simulator featuring robots as drivers. This software allows users to test their skills against AI-controlled vehicles on dynamic racetracks, designed to simulate real-life scenarios in a virtual environment.
In this game, your objective is to develop a control program that allows you to compete against other programmers. Moreover, the software offers an official formula one season every year to get you completely hooked to the game.
The best part about RARS is that it's completely free and open to the public. This means that you can easily download the software and start playing without any restrictions. However, currently, the software only supports Windows and Unix versions, but you may find some old DOS and OS/2 code that you can make work.
The updated version of the software comes with new features that make the game more enjoyable than ever. One of the most notable features is the human robot, which you can control with a joystick. The addition of a human element to the game takes the excitement to a whole new level. Furthermore, the software now works on Windows and Linux in OpenGl or non-OpenGl modes.
If you want to try out the human robot, all you need to do is start Rars and place the robot "human" in the selected drivers. Then, set the poplist follow car to "human," take your joystick, and good luck. However, be careful, as the real robots are incredibly fast.
Apart from the new features, the software also contains bug fixes that improve the overall gameplay. For instance, replaying movies works even when the car is not compiled. Additionally, if the current directory is non-writable, the files are written in /tmp/.
Overall, if you're a racing enthusiast or just looking for a fun game to pass the time, RARS is an excellent software that offers hours of entertainment.
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