GamesRadar writes: "Tour de France 2009 is heavy on the simulation and light on everything else. The AI is impressive enough, even on the default settings, and boasts a nifty array of real teams and riders (although Lance Armstrong is referred to as "Lance Neilstrung" for what we can assume are licensing rights). On the other hand, the visuals are ordinary, and the courses are devoid of any people other than the riders – no fans or media to be seen anywhere. Ultimately, it's a niche title that won't bring any new fans to the cycling table - and doesn't even try to".
Since acquiring the Cyanide development studio and a partnership signed with A.S.O, Bigben is adding the Tour de France and Pro Cycling Manager franchises to its catalogue.
In Tour de France 2016 you play a professional rider competing in the “Grande Boucle”. Immerse yourself in this supreme challenge of professional racing, and experience all the adrenaline and thri…
Developed by Cyanide Studio and published by Focus Home Interactive, Tour De France 2016 is the latest in the cycling / racing simulation franchise.
It's a pleasant change from the normal hustle and bustle of a car racing simulator, although there is nothing like being surrounded by 199 other cyclists from the starting grid and causing all sorts of collisions as you push through the group to lead the peloton.
It might seem like an odd choice, but Tour De France 2016 proves that there's still plenty of fun to be had. Securing victory in a stage - never mind the whole race - is a tricky and challenging proposition; failure leads you to blame only your own poor decision making rather than any shortcomings in the game. Definitely worth a look of you're a race-game fan looking for something a little more thoughtful.
