Live for Speed

August 18, 2002
Racing Simulator Sport Indie
About

Live for Speed (LFS) is a racing simulator developed by a three-person team comprising Scawen Roberts, Eric Bailey, and Victor van Vlaardingen. The main focus is to provide a realistic racing experience for the online multiplayer game and to allow single player races against AI cars.
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Teaser
Trailer
Announcement Trailer
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Release Date August 18, 2002
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person, Third person, Virtual Reality