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Asphalt 8 |OT| of Burnout done right in your pocket
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AstroNut325
Member
8? There have already been 7 previous iterations???
chickdigger802
Banned
They been coming out since flip phones
its crazy how much better they've gotten, visually.
asphalt urban gt
asphalt 4
asphalt 8
poopninjamvc3mk
I sucked six dicks to get this tag.
Title is a lie, doesn't even play like Burnout except the terrible version of takedowns. Plays more like the old Rush arcade games.
If I want a Burnout done right in the palm of my hands then I just go play Burnout Legends on PSP.
Just saying.
If I want a Burnout done right in the palm of my hands then I just go play Burnout Legends on PSP
.Just saying.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Just bought this for my original Nexus 7. It's really good, and a hell of a game for a dollar! I have it on low graphics, though, and it STILL gets choppy. The game recommended "Medium" but it looked like it was running about 20fps. Pretty good, though!
ss_lemonade
Member
How does it run on an ipad 4? I remember the previous Asphalts not running too well
chickdigger802
Banned
kinda wish ios version had visual settings. it looks great on iphone 5, but framerate... yeek.
I really wish the shortcuts weren't soo OP. You really have to stick around in 2nd and 3rd while learning a track from the ai's...
otherwise you can be winning, then all of sudden you are in 4th place and behind 30 seconds.
I really wish the shortcuts weren't soo OP. You really have to stick around in 2nd and 3rd while learning a track from the ai's...
otherwise you can be winning, then all of sudden you are in 4th place and behind 30 seconds.
chris121580
Member
This is easily one of the best iOS games I've ever played. Gameloft may just end up back in my good graces after all. So incredibly fun and gorgeous
Diablohead
Member
I owned the first game on my Nokia 7610, was the first phone game I played outside of a friends copy of snake, as it was the first mobile phone I owned with a good processor and screen for it's time, 100% it too.
iPhone 5 has some moments too, i'd put it down to the game engine more then raw power, for example nova 3 still runs like a turd on the iphone 5 when it was sort of designed for the 4S at the time, i'd go as far as to say the iPhone 5S will still have frame rate hickups too with this game.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
They really nailed this game! I wish it ran a bit better, but it really helps cement mobile devices as gaming platforms.
Anywhere else you'd be paying at least $40 for this game.
Anywhere else you'd be paying at least $40 for this game.
Diablohead
Member
On low/medium maybe, this game has a LOT more shaders and effects then RR3 has, think 60FPS gran turismo compared to 30FPS Battlefield 3 visual flair.
Gameloft_Ryan
Neo Member
This game is pretty great, definitely an upgrade over the previous three games
Also I'm pleasantly surprised to see this running on my Xperia P!
Haha, this made me chuckle. Glad you're enjoying it. We're happy with the positive response A8 has gotten! Hope you all continue to enjoy it
Diablohead
Member
Haha, this made me chuckle. Glad you're enjoying it. We're happy with the positive response A8 has gotten! Hope you all continue to enjoy it
Can you say anything about GT academy 2 at all? like will it be using this kind of engine? it would look beautiful i'm sure.
Gameloft_Ryan
Neo Member
Dead Prince
Banned
picked this up for the New N7. never really played a racer so i was trying out the tilt controls which works fine if i set the sensitivity to 85%. i think i need to go higher but its better than 50%. immersive view is good.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
I really don't like having extra graphical effects at the cost of choppy frame rate. I especially want driving games to have a minimum of locked 30 fps.
I didn't mean to be rudeHaha, this made me chuckle. Glad you're enjoying it. We're happy with the positive response A8 has gotten! Hope you all continue to enjoy it
I have indeed played aggressively bad Gameloft stuff in the past, but as you can see I don't hold any "grudge" and I buy their games if they appeal to me. And you bet I'm enjoying Asphalt 8!BTW please know that I'm super sad that I can't buy Asphalt 5 on Android
I'd love having 5 to 8 on my phone.Diablohead
Member
A little puzzled by how multiplayer pairs you up with players, it does not seem to be random as you usually get put among others of a similar car rank as yours but at the same time it can vary by a few hundred, meaning the person in the car in the next class up will win hands down, easily.
It would be alright if the lobby only grabbed people of the same car class as yourself such as C, B A and so forth, but right now it's mixed and just comes down to who has a higher rank car over skill.
It would be alright if the lobby only grabbed people of the same car class as yourself such as C, B A and so forth, but right now it's mixed and just comes down to who has a higher rank car over skill.
Penguins&PolarBears
Member
Asphalt 7 on Windows keeps your profile in sync and lets you play cross platform multiplayer between phone/tablet/PC. You can also play with an Xbox controller on Surface RT or PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mypNvO5xW3k
Is this cross device syncing/multiplayer unique to the Windows versions? This is such a cool feature, especially if they can get Xbox One versions doing this too and publish all together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mypNvO5xW3k
Is this cross device syncing/multiplayer unique to the Windows versions? This is such a cool feature, especially if they can get Xbox One versions doing this too and publish all together.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Can I recover an iPhone save for the Win8 version of Asphalt 7, or is that Windows Phone only?
EDIT: I downloaded the iOS version tonight. It runs fine on my 4S, but I will upgrade to a 5S if there's a 128 GB version coming out.
EDIT: I downloaded the iOS version tonight. It runs fine on my 4S, but I will upgrade to a 5S if there's a 128 GB version coming out.
Gameloft_Ryan
Neo Member
Hey GAF, just wanted to let you all know that there is a promo going on this weekend and this weekend only for Asphalt 8: From Friday, today, until Monday, you can get A8 for free instead of the usual $0.99!
If price was holding you back, definitely hop on it now and check out the game if you're interested!
If price was holding you back, definitely hop on it now and check out the game if you're interested!
Diablohead
Member
Download this game, people!
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Just got the game with the "free dl" promo. Will post impressions on iPad Mini, mechanics and gameplay seem incredibly tight, color me surpri... nay, SHOCKED that this is a Gameloftv
Wonko_C
Member
Gave it a spin on my iPhone 4 and as expected, performance is worse than what it was in A7 and it borders on unplayable (but if I could play Stunt Race FX as a kid back then, sure I can manage this). It looks much better, though. Makes it more tempting to upgrade to an iPhone 5S as soon as I can.
Gameloft_Ryan
Neo Member
No problem, hope some of you were able to scoop it up this weekend!
Let me know if you all have questions
I have just got this game and have put a couple of hours into it. I like the track design but there are no maps which makes playing unfamiliar tracks a crap shoot until you get the right route around the track. It is frustrating being in the lead then taking the wrong turn and then being well behind through only ignorance.
Diablohead
Member
It would be nice if some routes worked better, you can get some really out of the way roads which you never want to touch just because they are too long, they should at least give you more nitro or some kind of cash reward for using them.
AstroNut325
Member
They been coming out since flip phones
its crazy how much better they've gotten, visually.
asphalt urban gt
asphalt 4
asphalt 8
I had no idea! Thank you! Do you prefer Asphalt over Burnout? Need For Speed Most Wanted?
chickdigger802
Banned
don't know. found most asphalt to be quite dull but 8 is quite good. and it's a buck. Can't hurt to try.
Wonko_C
Member
Agreed. I think I've only liked Asphalt 1 on DS and Asphalt 8. I have Asphalt 3 and 4 on my old Sony Ericcson W200 but Top Gear on SNES beats them easily.
MadOdorMachine
No additional functions
Asphalt 8 is finally out for PC - Windows 8 only, which I upgraded to just for this. After doing some research, I installed Windows 8 on a new partition on my HDD. Considering the game is only $1.99, it helped justify the cost of buying Windows 8. So I'm only out $101.98 + tax in the end. Some may think this is a bit expensive, but I'm sure there are plenty of people who spend more than this on special editions and DLC for games. I'm pretty picky when it comes to games though, sometimes I have to take drastic measures like this to meet all of my criteria.
Anyway, I'm enjoying the game quite a bit. I did try it on iPod before upgrading and I'm glad I did. The game supports the 360 controller, so controls aren't a problem. I'm just scratching the surface on it, but the game is a lot of fun and looks to have a lot of replay value. It's rare that a game will drive me to the lengths of buying a system/upgrading an OS, so Gameloft obviously did something right. It might not be a game for everyone, but considering how rare games like this are now, it was more than worth it for me - especially since I'm finding other arcade racers on the Windows 8 store as well. The game isn't perfect, but it's a ton of fun. Hopefully Gameloft continues to make these types of games.
Anyway, I'm enjoying the game quite a bit. I did try it on iPod before upgrading and I'm glad I did. The game supports the 360 controller, so controls aren't a problem. I'm just scratching the surface on it, but the game is a lot of fun and looks to have a lot of replay value. It's rare that a game will drive me to the lengths of buying a system/upgrading an OS, so Gameloft obviously did something right. It might not be a game for everyone, but considering how rare games like this are now, it was more than worth it for me - especially since I'm finding other arcade racers on the Windows 8 store as well. The game isn't perfect, but it's a ton of fun. Hopefully Gameloft continues to make these types of games.
DonMigs85
Member
It's actually fun to play otherwise mobile-only games on Windows 8. Try Riptide GP, Six Guns, and Reckless Racing. There's also some XBLA ports like Hydro Thunder Hurricane and ilomilo.
Warm Machine
Member
I've been playing the Win 8 version. Pretty fun and runs beautifully on the Surface Pro. Some of the visuals the game is pulling off are really great. Love the Monaco and Iceland tracks. Fantastic car models, good sound and music.
Shocked it isn't an "Xbox" title. Someone somewhere didn't convince Gameloft it seems.
Shocked it isn't an "Xbox" title. Someone somewhere didn't convince Gameloft it seems.
Wonko_C
Member
Thanks for the heads-up! I didn't expect the W8 version to become free, I can finally delete it from my iPhone 4 and enjoy the game at an actually playable framerate.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I love how they're adding new cars, with the Ferrari F430 and LaFerrari, and the Lamborghini Gallardo and Pagani Huayra coming soon.
Diablohead
Member
If you have not played Asphalt 8 for a long time there is a bunch of new features and cars/track available now for free, There is also twitch streaming for people on 5S and iPad Air's & mini 2's if you wanted to show your stuff off on twitch.tv
Still one of the best arcade style racing games to ever come out in the last few years, I really want to play the windows 8 version some day.
GT Racing 2 is a terrible game, all the rear wheel drive cars are slippery while the FWD cars are go-karts and faster overall, i've bought this up with gameloft multiple times but they have done nothing about it. One thing they did change at least was bumping off walls to keep speed in corners.
Still one of the best arcade style racing games to ever come out in the last few years, I really want to play the windows 8 version some day.
GT Racing 2 is a terrible game, all the rear wheel drive cars are slippery while the FWD cars are go-karts and faster overall, i've bought this up with gameloft multiple times but they have done nothing about it. One thing they did change at least was bumping off walls to keep speed in corners.