DRIVECLUB: 30 minutes of new Beta footage
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bananafactory
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Anything over an 8/80 average for this game will just be great for a brand new racing IP. I don't expect it to be perfect, just a fun game and hopefully a good foundation for a Driveclub 2 that can build on everything it does.
Regardless I'm not too worried about scores themselves, I'm already convinced I will like this game.
Regardless I'm not too worried about scores themselves, I'm already convinced I will like this game.
Fortuneelsewhere
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This is some marketing material from PlayStation Benelux (Benelux stands for Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg, in case you wonder), that's offering winners prizes related to supercars (one prize is a driving lesson, but they're mostly trips as a passenger).
Anyway, I love this kind of humour.
TimeEffect
Member
Good.
Also, reading Forza reviews, the one off review came from Polygon, which did regard the original Forza series for being a better game for not being open world.
The criticism seemed to be about the open world not being up to the reviewer's standard, and then calling upon the closed tracks of Forza....
I however, can't see DC reviewers giving negative reviews for the game NOT being open world and I'm actually surprised that so many are preparing for that expectation.
When I look at these games, I expect reviewers to review what the game has been promised to be. Driveclub has never been open world, and regardless of Forza, that does not mean that people wont adjust... nor does it mean those who review DC have played Forza.
Has there ever been an example of this with reviews in the past?
You guys are making me worried
SolidSnakex
Member
You guys are making me worried
Just stop worrying about reviews, buy the game or play the Plus version, and determine whether you like it yourself. I haven't read a single review or even seen scores for Destiny, yet i'm loving it. I know that they're supposedly not so good, but I don't really give a shit because I like it.
TimeEffect
Member
It's not that I won't like the game based on reviews, but I did expect it to score well, and this idea that it wont based on the fact that Forza is out at the same time is surprising to me.
It's more that I'm worried about the fallout/reasoning about the reviews, because it just makes no sense to me that reviewers would openly bash the game for not being open world.
Good.
Also, reading Forza reviews, the one off review came from Polygon, which did regard the original Forza series for being a better game for not being open world.
The criticism seemed to be about the open world not being up to the reviewer's standard, and then calling upon the closed tracks of Forza....
I however, can't see DC reviewers giving negative reviews for the game NOT being open world and I'm actually surprised that so many are preparing for that expectation.
When I look at these games, I expect reviewers to review what the game has been promised to be. Driveclub has never been open world, and regardless of Forza, that does not mean that people wont adjust... nor does it mean those who review DC have played Forza.
Has there ever been an example of this with reviews in the past?
You guys are making me worried
I'd take circuit racers over open world racers any day. For me, open world racers become incredibly tedious early on.
Insane Metal
Member
I will buy it even if it gets a 50, haha. I'm just interested in seeing the reviews (and the reactions)
That thread is going to be so embarrassing. Same with the order review thread.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
mangochutney
Member
It isn't that they would bash it for not being open world for not being open world's sake, it is that they may find the experience of an open world racer to be more satisfying to them, and therefore find that DRIVECLUB is perhaps say more limiting and, no pun intended, one track minded.
A reviewer may ask themselves having just played/reviewed/enjoyed Horizon, if this game was open world would it be a better game for it? And if their conclusion is yes then they may then knock it down a touch.
The Road to Greatness thing is coming to Houston
so I get to play #Driveclub, The Order, BLOODBORNE. So that's awesome. I'll update y'all on how concerned you should be about the game. Unless it's a super old build. It probably is. I'll ask when I get up there. Maybe I should skip playing it cuz I already have it pre-ordered. Don't want to ruin it for myself right?
GameStop 13341 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77077
It could be an old build. You could play it to get a feel for the cars, but you'll want a few goes, because the demo races are quite short. But ignore any image quality issues as they may be affected by the age of the demo (handling shouldn't be as long as it isn't too old)
and definitely go and see bloodborne if you get a chance.
Good.
Also, reading Forza reviews, the one off review came from Polygon, which did regard the original Forza series for being a better game for not being open world.
The criticism seemed to be about the open world not being up to the reviewer's standard, and then calling upon the closed tracks of Forza....
I however, can't see DC reviewers giving negative reviews for the game NOT being open world and I'm actually surprised that so many are preparing for that expectation.
When I look at these games, I expect reviewers to review what the game has been promised to be. Driveclub has never been open world, and regardless of Forza, that does not mean that people wont adjust... nor does it mean those who review DC have played Forza.
Has there ever been an example of this with reviews in the past?
You guys are making me worried
On the plus side, with the accessibility of the PS+ version, if any game has a chance to be successful on its own, this is it. Even if the reviews end up being less positive, people will have exposure to it if it's their sort of thing. I don't think negative reviews will effect it's long term sales, since that's more down to the community and the content itself. I'm totally into this generation.
Seen that not sure if its a tv ad though.
Beeblebrox
Member
I approve.
Have you tried it yet? I wonder what you'll say about its handling.
lol that was brilliant
viveks86
Member
Found 3 OST. Never heard 2 of them before. Not sure if they are legit. Sounds great!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPlfGYa3jBDvUHVtPQyvITXZ5MXbZ8jb_
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPlfGYa3jBDvUHVtPQyvITXZ5MXbZ8jb_
Yeah I'm not expecting it to do good in the charts.
Yeah, but since a PS+ version was always in the mix, it's true test is selling subscriptions, season passes and DLC.
I can't wait to hear the full version of this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iihSJJcmwOM
I can't wait to hear the full version of this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iihSJJcmwOM
bodyboarder
Member
That was great.
Lol, awesome ad.
travisbickle
Member
I don't think there are enough PS+ subscribers to make a huge difference, and it is essentially a teaser for the game.
I think it will not sell well for NPD, we'll have a few threads of "Will Evo be closed down?", then a statement from Sony post-Christmas that it's sold well over a million (because of Europe).
It's the first game that most of my mates are looking forward to on PS4.
Heck, most I know play FIFA and driving games - I suspect Driveclub to get quite huge.
True. Screw gaming media reviews, it's hard to tell who has an agenda and who doesn't. I much rather do word of mouth, and then use my judgement with video clips and such.
Yep, pretty much what I'm expecting .
That or 'Digital million seller' headlines and lots of earnest articles about new release paradigms and how right Sony were to do the PS+ 'demo'.
Stillmatic
Member
It'll set things up nicely for DC2. PS+ version is a good way for Evo to introduce a new racing franchise to millions, while still offering a full version for those that see the value in owning it.
I'm pretty confident it'll be a healthy franchise, I LOVED the beta.
I'm pretty confident it'll be a healthy franchise, I LOVED the beta.
travisbickle
Member
Just do weekly or monthly time trials, and the person who is the slowest gets cut from the team for that time period.
ResidentDante
Member
Driveclub |OT| - Driving is the new clubbing.
Driveclub |OT| - The launch window pit stop only made it faster.
Driveclub |OT| - The badder weather the better looking
Driveclub |OT| - The launch window pit stop only made it faster.
Driveclub |OT| - The badder weather the better looking
unapersson
Member
Yes it's unfortunate but a lot seem to be like the drive-by trolls we get here sometimes.
To clarify, I don't mean it won't sell well, just that it won't do well in the charts. There's going to be a lot of people going the digital route because of the PS+ version and a lot of charts don't track that. The best barometer for how this game will sell will probably have to come from Sony PR themselves so they can include stats about the digital version.
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
This is probably a contradiction to stuff I've said in the past but do people really take reviews seriously these days?
When you have the likes of Polygon, or 'big' sites rushing out reviews of games they've barely played just so they can be relevant etc.
Games reviews these days are mostly just a first impressions. You can't give an accurate assessment of a game if you've just rush-completed it in 24-hours. You need at least a week with a SHORT game let alone something with lots of content.
When you have the likes of Polygon, or 'big' sites rushing out reviews of games they've barely played just so they can be relevant etc.
Games reviews these days are mostly just a first impressions. You can't give an accurate assessment of a game if you've just rush-completed it in 24-hours. You need at least a week with a SHORT game let alone something with lots of content.
Uppercase?
biglittleps
Member
DC will do fine in Europe mostly, its just NA which depends on reviews and PS+ demo.
biglittleps
Member
DRIVECLUB |OT| Dynamic and Realistic Social Race
AbandonedTrolley
Member
Don't know if I should take a £170 gamble on Logitech/Sony getting their shit together and buying a new G27 wheel for this. Already have the DFGT but would be a nice upgrade if I knew it would work.
drugstore_cowboy
Member
For this?
Right now that wouldn't be a very good idea at all. If you don't want to fork out for a T300 just wait for a bit.
Reckless Onion
Member
when end's the review embargo?
haha great ad! works like this in real life too
