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DriveClub Review Thread.
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How are you not banned?
yeah, right.....
bananafactory
Banned
The Metacritic battle sure.
Ive been having a blast offroading in Forza but I find the actual racing in Driveclub to be far more exciting
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
brandonh83
Banned
This is a problem with a lot of things. Products will be docked for not innovating, but I'll never understand how being good... is bad.
Hawk269
Member
Agree. Sony paid a lot of money to continue development of the game for another 10 months. if they don't see a return in investment I doubt they would be willing to fund another game.
I was going to buy it but will give the PS plus version a spin and if I like it I will buy it.
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Apparantly.
I understand some of the criticism but most of it is just casuals bitching about the game beeing to core for them and calling it unfair.
So the AI crashed into you and you got penalized? Thats because you cut the ideal line or cut AI in order to keep it from overtaking you. Thats a penalizable offense in racing.
Just because Driveclub doesn't have sim like handeling doesn't mean it can't be a serious racing game.
The is a space between sim and crash fests that let you take corners at full speed with the help of a wall or AI.
A Dutch review claims there is no possibility to setup a race for your friends.
So you can't make a private lobby, invite your friends, set the track, time of day, weather etc and race, you can only join a ''random'' lobby and hope for the best...
While I'm pretty sure I've seen a vid where Rushy explained that you could do EXACTLY what I just said. (choosing all settings and go!)
What happened?
So you can't make a private lobby, invite your friends, set the track, time of day, weather etc and race, you can only join a ''random'' lobby and hope for the best...
While I'm pretty sure I've seen a vid where Rushy explained that you could do EXACTLY what I just said. (choosing all settings and go!)
What happened?
Don't apologize, brah. Call them like you see them. Any video I've seen told me I'd be falling right in line with what you're saying overall. I'll see for sure later today with the plus version.
EmptySpace
Banned
exactly.
it doesn't do anything new? well screw that.
omg look at this new action adventure character action game! so good.
most reviewers don't differ in tastes. they hype the same games, they act jaded over the same games.
You make a good point, this was just supposed to be a freebie for PS+ users on PS4, it's a little weird that there was so much hype built up in retrospect.
Uh...dude. Pgr formula isn't what driveclub embodies.
PGR is racing in cities with tight corners and getting points for lots of style and drifting
Lol that's some hilarious stuff
yurinka
Member
Don't forget Velocity 2x (86 in PS4, 91 in Vita) or Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn (86)
78 for Autosport
Netherscourge
Banned
I'd actually like to see a different kind of game using Driveclub's environmental engine.
They did such a great job making the world look real, it seems like they wasted it on a dumb, arcadey driving game.
Oh well. It's not costing me anything with my PS+ sub, so I'm not gonna attack it too much.
They did such a great job making the world look real, it seems like they wasted it on a dumb, arcadey driving game.
Oh well. It's not costing me anything with my PS+ sub, so I'm not gonna attack it too much.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
That's obviously meant from sony's point of view, given they paid for an extra years worth of dev time for what the reviewer thinks is mediocrity.
nelsonroyale
Member
Nah, I think a lot of it came from the graphics.
Christ nevermind, just read your tag, carry on.
DirtyLarry
Member
So far the overall negative consensus I am reading about this game is it does not do enough new things or social things or is not "next gen" enough to warrant a positive review score.
Well I don't know about the rest of you but I pretty much look for one thing out of a racing game (especially if it resides somewhere in the middle of arcade and simulation)... Having a good time while driving fast.
As such I feel for my own personal needs DC is going to very much meet my expectations, but if people really do need more out of the game itself then just the base premise of said game, they indeed may be disappointed.
I just feel like gaming journalists take things way too seriously at the end of the day. This is video games we are talking about. While they can in fact be very serious in nature, ultimately they are meant to be a fun experience. It is hard to write about fun without coming off as not very serious. As such they feel the need to be serious in order to be taken seriously. It is quite the catch 22. However being so serious goes against the very nature of video games in the first place. To have fucking fun.
Well I don't know about the rest of you but I pretty much look for one thing out of a racing game (especially if it resides somewhere in the middle of arcade and simulation)... Having a good time while driving fast.
As such I feel for my own personal needs DC is going to very much meet my expectations, but if people really do need more out of the game itself then just the base premise of said game, they indeed may be disappointed.
I just feel like gaming journalists take things way too seriously at the end of the day. This is video games we are talking about. While they can in fact be very serious in nature, ultimately they are meant to be a fun experience. It is hard to write about fun without coming off as not very serious. As such they feel the need to be serious in order to be taken seriously. It is quite the catch 22. However being so serious goes against the very nature of video games in the first place. To have fucking fun.
This review right here is the exact reason why I don't pay attention to reviews anymore, good or bad.
So, here's the thing. With one weird anomoly being Titanfall, reviewers have been using the full review scale far more like they should this gen. It's great, BUT, people are going to have to adjust their mindframes over what's good and bad.
I mean, a few years ago, a 74 Metacritic would have been a hyped game that was just straight up bad. Now the worst score in the lot, a 5/10, just calls it average; bog-standard in all respects. If the worst criticism is that it's really average, and the best that's an absolute thrill to drive and look at, we are looking at a divisive game that is not bad by anybody's standards.
So adjust your idea of what is good or bad relating Metacritic scores if you haven't already because I think the fuller review scale is a great thing that allows for more subtle verdicts.
I mean, a few years ago, a 74 Metacritic would have been a hyped game that was just straight up bad. Now the worst score in the lot, a 5/10, just calls it average; bog-standard in all respects. If the worst criticism is that it's really average, and the best that's an absolute thrill to drive and look at, we are looking at a divisive game that is not bad by anybody's standards.
So adjust your idea of what is good or bad relating Metacritic scores if you haven't already because I think the fuller review scale is a great thing that allows for more subtle verdicts.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
...Can someone explain what in the hell he is trying to say?
For the people who have both systems and couldn't make a decision on what racing game to buy?
Or the console wars on twitter between 12 year olds?
Mobile Suit Gooch
Grundle: The Awakening
Lmao!
OT: Maybe not the scores I was hoping for (I expected this) I'll still get the game because I like being on tracks.
GANGSTERKILLER
Member
I don't think so
Definitely not. And I don't even own a Xbone. I'm jealous as fuck at FH2, ain't gonna lie.
I need my racing fix on my PS4 so I hope Project Cars will deliver!
For real it's just reviews bro
CassidyIzABeast
Member
coooold bloooded
lol... I thought about it but it's kinda harsh.
My thoughts on this game from the other DC thread
The gameplay itself is great but the game does not do anything extraordinary. I am not saying the game should be open world as most of the reviews are implying but the game does not seem to have that "it" factor separating it from the rest of the racers out there.
Gran Turismo has a huge collection of cars and events available in addition to being known for its ultra realism. Forza Motorsport has endless car customization options and also in its Horizon spin off added open world gameplay. I think reviewers docked points because Driveclub doesn't bring anything new to the table.
In my opinion though the car handling is among the best I have experienced in any racers, the graphics also are among the best I have ever seen in the genre. The AI is aggressive and also gives you a nice challenge.
My only gripes with the game so far is the soundtrack could have used some variety or more licensed tracks. The techno/house music all sounds the same. Also the tour mode itself does not seem to be that lengthy based on the menu showing all the available stuff.
For me personally it is an 8 because the gameplay and what is there is solid.
The gameplay itself is great but the game does not do anything extraordinary. I am not saying the game should be open world as most of the reviews are implying but the game does not seem to have that "it" factor separating it from the rest of the racers out there.
Gran Turismo has a huge collection of cars and events available in addition to being known for its ultra realism. Forza Motorsport has endless car customization options and also in its Horizon spin off added open world gameplay. I think reviewers docked points because Driveclub doesn't bring anything new to the table.
In my opinion though the car handling is among the best I have experienced in any racers, the graphics also are among the best I have ever seen in the genre. The AI is aggressive and also gives you a nice challenge.
My only gripes with the game so far is the soundtrack could have used some variety or more licensed tracks. The techno/house music all sounds the same. Also the tour mode itself does not seem to be that lengthy based on the menu showing all the available stuff.
For me personally it is an 8 because the gameplay and what is there is solid.
Interfectum
Member
Your post seems unnecessarily hostile.
digoutyoursoul
Member
The fuck are you talking about
cheezcake
Member
Yeh this is a pretty weak start to the generation by both Sony and MS, basically right now I've got $900 worth of netflix machines in my house. At least Sunset Overdrive and Bloodborne both look damn promising.
BradleyLove
Member
That's interesting. In the recent event at Evo Studios I attended, they ran a fastest time challenge (with a wheel and a 10 foot screen). The two fastest non-dev players both used third person.
I'm quite experienced with first-person and wheels (I have a G27 at home) and these guys were ten seconds quicker. That's a lot.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Wait for NPD and PAL charts.
So you regret buying based on the reviews or after having played it?
garbagejuicer
Neo Member
You don't need to apologize for stating your opinion. Right?
GeordieMark
Member
Jesus, seriously? You think that's why DC got some average reviews? Because reviewers were not paid off?
Grow up and get a sense of perspective.
That is a pathetic comment.
Mohonky
Member
I can see the appeal of Forza because of its open world (I think driving through fields in supercars is fucking stupid though) but it does have offroad and rally races, which gives it some variety. Going track to track in an arcade racer with closed circuits now is maybe a bit too clinical for an arcade title.
I think personally, it would have been cooler to see Evolution tackle an offroad racer with buggies and torc trucks. They were really good at it with the first motorstorm but then they sort of went off a bit. If they focussed their soread of vehicles to maybe 2 or 3 classes at most in that deformable offroad racer angle they went with on Motorstorm I definitely think they would have had something a lot more interesting on their hands.
I think personally, it would have been cooler to see Evolution tackle an offroad racer with buggies and torc trucks. They were really good at it with the first motorstorm but then they sort of went off a bit. If they focussed their soread of vehicles to maybe 2 or 3 classes at most in that deformable offroad racer angle they went with on Motorstorm I definitely think they would have had something a lot more interesting on their hands.
Arent ps3 software sales down in general
boredandlazy
Member
More than I'd give that attempted joke.