Exactly. It's pretty similar to PGR in terms of design structure, cut away all of the bullshit that you don't need. Pure arcade goodness.
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Exactly. It's pretty similar to PGR in terms of design structure, cut away all of the bullshit that you don't need. Pure arcade goodness.
iFootball
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So.... I'm really liking these "Collision Penalty" 's, as it forces you to avoid slamming into the back of other cars when approaching a curve (to avoid actually breaking)... Whenever you get such penalty, your acceleration is actually "limited", and you loose the advantage you gained by using these tactics... I love it.
... and by the way, there's also a "Corner Penalty"... If you actually cut throught tight corners by running over the grass/dirt excessively, you get this penalty called and your acceleration is also limited.
... and by the way, there's also a "Corner Penalty"... If you actually cut throught tight corners by running over the grass/dirt excessively, you get this penalty called and your acceleration is also limited.
TheWorthyEdge
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More Canada at request of fellow Guardian of the Track WorthyEdge
http://minus.com/mtq2bvIu7kEWH
Coming up next.....Norway
Sweet mother of god.....you can drive under that bridge right???
bananafactory
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fuzzyreactor
Banned
What's going on with psn? Will I be able to dl this game tonight?
GribbleGrunger
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KINGofCRA5H
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hopefully :/
Did not know about the acceleration penalty. Good to know!
TheWorthyEdge
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It's the first thing you do
Sweet mother of mary! BEAUTIFUL!
Net_Wrecker
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Gotta love the tire cam shots at the end of races
Also dat scenery
Also dat scenery
Citizen_Insane
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I understand collision penalty, but cornering penalty is fucking annoying. The tracks are already narrow, why the hell should I get a penalty if I go on the grass because all the other cars are forcing me to? At least turn it off in single player!
bananafactory
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Alright guys...prepare your bodies for Norway. It's gorgeous.
iFootball
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Yeah, it's a nice touch IMO... and, to make it clear for everyone, you won't get these penalties for every time you bump into other cars (those just deduct from race total "fame" pts)... You really have to hit a car quite hard to be penalized.
Kssio_Aug
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Hopefully this is right! =o
viveks86
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iFootball
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Yeah, I kinda get what you mean, but I believe it's cool that the game is sort of forcing you to avoid those situations when possible... I know I precisely (and consciously) tried cutting corners to avoid the "trouble", so I kinda understood my "punishment" was granted
bananafactory
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Put in 3 hours so far
This is coming from a car enthusiast and a massive critic. The game is pretty barebones in content, sure. But if you love racing exotic cars in the most insane and immersive visuals, realistic handling ( dont understand why this touted as an arcade game) and incredible sound. This game is unmatched in those aspects.
Track design is challenging and fun and its just a pure joy to race these high powered cars. Never had a problem with the AI and the handling and controls feels tight and realistic with a sense of weight.
I have a racing background with a GTR R33 and GTST so I know what I am talking about when it comes to handling. Giantbomb giving this a 2 because he doesn't like how the cars handle just proves to me that he doesn't know how to drive or control a car, which is fine but do not dock points because of your incompetence and lack of skill.
I know this game was marketed towards an acrade racer, but it really doesn't feel like it. Cars under-steer under too much acceleration, weight distribution is a must to get the best grip around a corner and acceleration too hard will cause the car to spin if you do not have good throttle control.
the game is raw, its straight to the point. Racing cars around beautiful environments with challenging AI. There is no open world bullshit here, no explosions and massive jumps off ramps. Its a car enthusiast wet dream.
take it from me guys and please do not listen to the reviews. Trust me with this.
This is coming from a car enthusiast and a massive critic. The game is pretty barebones in content, sure. But if you love racing exotic cars in the most insane and immersive visuals, realistic handling ( dont understand why this touted as an arcade game) and incredible sound. This game is unmatched in those aspects.
Track design is challenging and fun and its just a pure joy to race these high powered cars. Never had a problem with the AI and the handling and controls feels tight and realistic with a sense of weight.
I have a racing background with a GTR R33 and GTST so I know what I am talking about when it comes to handling. Giantbomb giving this a 2 because he doesn't like how the cars handle just proves to me that he doesn't know how to drive or control a car, which is fine but do not dock points because of your incompetence and lack of skill.
I know this game was marketed towards an acrade racer, but it really doesn't feel like it. Cars under-steer under too much acceleration, weight distribution is a must to get the best grip around a corner and acceleration too hard will cause the car to spin if you do not have good throttle control.
the game is raw, its straight to the point. Racing cars around beautiful environments with challenging AI. There is no open world bullshit here, no explosions and massive jumps off ramps. Its a car enthusiast wet dream.
take it from me guys and please do not listen to the reviews. Trust me with this.
viveks86
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Are you using a capture device or share button?
The tracks design is still really solid. The races in india are incredibly tight. Feels very different from the others.
bananafactory
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Just the share button to USB. A bit of compression, but not too shabby.
BloodMoney
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Van, I am very quickly getting into this game. It deserves more than just India. Get a sense for how it drives in the +edition, and if you like it, buy. The other tracks are worth the price of admission.
This one looks amazing.
DidntKnowJack
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So nobody explained to me why I'm a woman. How do I change this?
viveks86
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I guess I'm not just a crazed fanboy after all! I'm really glad that so many of us with varied perspectives are coming together to appreciate this rare gem.
Fleet_of_Foot
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Lot of positive opinions in here right now. Here's a negative one.
This game is so barebones. Finish an event in career, dump back to menu. Finish a single race, dump back to menu. There is no sense of progression at all. I've already got 50 of the 225 total stars after about two hours of play, yet I don't feel like I've really done anything at all. I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere. Every event feels like it carries the same weight. There is no build up. Nothing exciting is going on. If that's a positive to you, fine. If you just want to get back to the racing without being bothered with anything else, fine. I would say the same about myself. But that doesn't mean the game doesn't need character. This game has absolutely zero character.
The fact that the servers are down is terrible. I really, really hope this game feels more alive when the servers come up. For as much as they've touted the social aspect of this game, it must be pretty embarrassing for this to be the situation on launch day. The worst part is that there are cars I can't even unlock, because I can't progress in a club. We all assume the servers will be up any minute, but how often has something like this happened where servers are our for hours, then days, then... Who's to say when any of this will actually work?
Cars crashing into me? Not my fault, but take away some points. So frustrating. Especially when one of the stars on a track is to run a "clean lap," and I've got cars crashing into me totally outside of my control. Screw that.
The graphics and locations are beautiful but I feel like I've already seen everything within the first two hours.
The music...utterly boring. The best thing about this game is that it's gotten me to sign up for Sony's Music Unlimited which actually seems pretty decent. At least I can listen to some music I like as I play now.
It is kind of fun to play. I don't hate it. It just feels so empty. Like this game was made by robots.
One last thing - the character model is so poorly animated and so low-poly that I wonder what's the point of even having it?
This game is so barebones. Finish an event in career, dump back to menu. Finish a single race, dump back to menu. There is no sense of progression at all. I've already got 50 of the 225 total stars after about two hours of play, yet I don't feel like I've really done anything at all. I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere. Every event feels like it carries the same weight. There is no build up. Nothing exciting is going on. If that's a positive to you, fine. If you just want to get back to the racing without being bothered with anything else, fine. I would say the same about myself. But that doesn't mean the game doesn't need character. This game has absolutely zero character.
The fact that the servers are down is terrible. I really, really hope this game feels more alive when the servers come up. For as much as they've touted the social aspect of this game, it must be pretty embarrassing for this to be the situation on launch day. The worst part is that there are cars I can't even unlock, because I can't progress in a club. We all assume the servers will be up any minute, but how often has something like this happened where servers are our for hours, then days, then... Who's to say when any of this will actually work?
Cars crashing into me? Not my fault, but take away some points. So frustrating. Especially when one of the stars on a track is to run a "clean lap," and I've got cars crashing into me totally outside of my control. Screw that.
The graphics and locations are beautiful but I feel like I've already seen everything within the first two hours.
The music...utterly boring. The best thing about this game is that it's gotten me to sign up for Sony's Music Unlimited which actually seems pretty decent. At least I can listen to some music I like as I play now.
It is kind of fun to play. I don't hate it. It just feels so empty. Like this game was made by robots.
One last thing - the character model is so poorly animated and so low-poly that I wonder what's the point of even having it?
bananafactory
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Go to My Profile > More... > Customize Character
OmegaDL50
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You are on the East Coast Neuromancer? When I pick up the game next week, I'll make a club with you.
Insane Metal
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Yep. Listen to this man.
Actually, I'm going to bed now. Tomorrow I'll get all the quotes from people who actually know how to play and liked the game. There are many. I think 90% of the people who played the game really enjoyed it.
Nope. Supposedly pretty soon, though.
Death Metalist
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You go to your profile in the menu and from there you change your character but don't get excited, all of the male characters look like douchebags and customization is limited to the extreme, meaning you get to select from already done presets.
bananafactory
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What do you guys want to see next? Chile or India?
India.
ChronotriggerJM
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You go to your profile in the menu and from there you change your character but don't get excited, all of the male characters look like douchebags and customization is limited to the extreme, meaning you get to select from already done presets.
Women typically weigh less than men... but the handling doesn't change. SIMULATION BROKEN. PURCHASE DECLINED.
Wish I had money for the full game 
I like this overview. Not a perfect game but unadulterated beautiful racing. Sounds awesome, honestly!
That's good to know. May not be the most visually exciting but I'm glad they're solid, design-wise.
Yeah I'm kind of tempted to go ahead and get it now but I'm going to try and hold out for the PS+ Edition to let me get a better feel. But, yeah, if I like it I'll be sure to pick it up!
Is this track in the plus version!? Because if not I'm going to buy this game.
viveks86
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Nope. Only India
off duty ninja
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Wow!! I thought Norway would be my favorite and I wasn't wrong. The lighting and scenery in this game look like some of the best I've ever seen. I want the plus version to be available already!
Welp, purchase confirmed.
Callibretto
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Any tips for driving manual? Also, do you let go of accelerate button when you brake?
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