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Forza Horizon 2 Demo |OT| "Where we're going, we don't need roads."
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Spaceman Spiff
Member
*brofist*
At the time I'd never played an arcade racer that controlled half as wonderfully as Horizon 1. Afterwards, PGR was twitchy, skittish crap. Horizon 2 sets a new standard; no going back now.
guitarhero
Member
Is this a Horizon game? Let's see the checklist:
Expansive open world? Check. Big variety of cars? Check. Loads of customization imported from Forza Motorsport? Check. Interesting showcase events? Check. Collectable boards that give rewards? Check. Annoying voice in your ear?
Check, check, check.
Yep, it's a Forza Horizon game.
Expansive open world? Check. Big variety of cars? Check. Loads of customization imported from Forza Motorsport? Check. Interesting showcase events? Check. Collectable boards that give rewards? Check. Annoying voice in your ear?
Check, check, check.
Yep, it's a Forza Horizon game.
Vinsanity.
Member
Is there any way I can start the demo download using the web store from here at work? Like on PS4, I can start a download from the PSN web store and it will be done when I get home.
jordan0386
Member
"I get jealous..."
Thumbs up to this demo.
Thumbs up to this demo.
soundscream
Member
How bout a Germany expansion pack where you can drive to the ring!
JackAubrey
Member
First thing I did was turn off all the driver aids. Definitely feel of FM5 although obviously more forgiving - made clear by how the impulse triggers need to kick in less. But the handling is perfect for this kind of game.
Handling did feel different offroad - so I think fears are unfounded there. Was a lot of fun doing the cross country race from the cockpit view. Although the vineyards do get in the way a bit that's part of the fun - and the check markers are nice and high so you never lose site of them even in this view.
My only (very slight) quibble so far is that the race replays don't auto-switch cameras for you. You can choose from many views - but the game doesn't edit a nice replay together for you. I hope that's sorted in the finished game as it was in Horizon 1.
Handling did feel different offroad - so I think fears are unfounded there. Was a lot of fun doing the cross country race from the cockpit view. Although the vineyards do get in the way a bit that's part of the fun - and the check markers are nice and high so you never lose site of them even in this view.
My only (very slight) quibble so far is that the race replays don't auto-switch cameras for you. You can choose from many views - but the game doesn't edit a nice replay together for you. I hope that's sorted in the finished game as it was in Horizon 1.
Holy shit.
Been playing for a bit now, this game went from a "meh maybe on sale since theres no NFS this year" to "most likely day 1"
Usually get my racing fix from NFS so I'm still not used to the driving yet, but wow this game is amazing. I think playground games might have just converted me over from NFS.
Been playing for a bit now, this game went from a "meh maybe on sale since theres no NFS this year" to "most likely day 1"
Usually get my racing fix from NFS so I'm still not used to the driving yet, but wow this game is amazing. I think playground games might have just converted me over from NFS.
Daffy Duck
Member
This might be the best racing game I've ever played on a console.
intheinbetween
Member
just look for a Day 1 or Titanfall XB1 bundle, those should be fine
Miles Quaritch
Member
Fantastic demo, love how open the world feels. There's literally no better feeling than barrelling through a vineyard at 100mph.
So good.
One criticism, the rain doesn't bead/roll up the wind shield/bonnet from what I can tell. Pretty disappointing, especially when you consider that it was in PGR4.
So good.
One criticism, the rain doesn't bead/roll up the wind shield/bonnet from what I can tell. Pretty disappointing, especially when you consider that it was in PGR4.
Fahrenheit
Banned
Any game that lets me start off in an Evo is ok with me.
NoMoChokeSJ
Banned
Bucket list race is great, game looks phenomenal. Definitely a lot more forgiving in the corners compared to Forza 5, but a blast to play. Looking forward to playing with more unlocked cars, and getting to explore. So far highly recommended, will probably go digital on this one.
Biggest thing I am impressed on is the sense of speed. Having played Forza 5 a ton I wasn't sure how the 30fps vs 60fps would affect the game. I'm happy to say, especially during the bucket list challenge, that the sense of speed is there and the more forgiving controls help compensate for the lesser fps. Just wow.
Biggest thing I am impressed on is the sense of speed. Having played Forza 5 a ton I wasn't sure how the 30fps vs 60fps would affect the game. I'm happy to say, especially during the bucket list challenge, that the sense of speed is there and the more forgiving controls help compensate for the lesser fps. Just wow.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Looks good, but the framerate seems very spotty in that video. Nowhere close to a solid 30 that they promised.
mocolostrocolos
Member
Overall is fantastic, just what I expected.
Dat interior view while raining.
Free roam online is nuts. Met up with other 3 guys and started to ram each other like... Rams xD
Stupidity Level over 9000.
So much potential. 30th cant come soon enough.
Dat interior view while raining.
Free roam online is nuts. Met up with other 3 guys and started to ram each other like... Rams xD
Stupidity Level over 9000.
So much potential. 30th cant come soon enough.
30 min into demo....DAMN this game is great! Love the attitude, aesthetic, and graphics. Digital preorder signed, sealed, delivered. The cockpit view flying through the Italian countryside as foliage slaps off your windshield is absolutely epic. It has been while since I have audiblely reacted to a game while playing. Impulse triggers fantastic!
And this is why I think reviews should matter. In this kind of context it should be able to earn that type of review versus those that are considered the best.
The sunlight reflecting off the wet road onto the body of the car is impressive.
Summer Haze
Banned
I didn't even think about the fact it was running at 30fps until I read this post. Feels great to play, I have zero problems with 30fps racers if they feel like this.
It was solid in the hour or so that I spent with it. Didn't notice any slowdown at all.
MightyHedgehog
Member
When the assists are turned off or greatly lessened, try racing with the not-so-off-road types and you'll spin out and lose control extremely easily compared to the more appropriate types. Of course, that doesn't take into account user tuning and whatnot, but there's a huge difference. No super/hypercar is going to match up with a proper off-roader and opposite is true for the tarmac and paved roadways as well. I also love the mild loss of visibility when in the lower-set vehicles in taller grasses...I think it's part of the risk/reward to avoiding those areas when off-road, but the waypoint columns help keep things manageable.
Yeah, first thing I tried after a satisfying race where there were a few hairy moments and several racers flipped and collided in front of me and I just shot through the mess avoiding collision myself.
Note to Playground: add auto replay cameras.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Yeah, the sense of speed of legit. Especially in the first bucket list car. Goddamn. I was on the edge of my seat.
I was hoping the rain and how it reacts would at least match that from PGR4. Don't get me wrong, it looks gorgeous, but it's awfully static for the most part.
S0cc3rpunk
Unconfirmed Member
The Intro and Music in this game is amazing D: i think i might get this game 
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Well not slowdown, but drops. They seem to be all over the place in that video at least - which of course could be due to capturing equipment as well.
BabyFaceKillah
Member
bought it before the demo download even started lol i love this game.
Hype or reality?! Guys you're making very excited. I didn't expect such a loving reception.
It's the capture, the game is rock solid.
The only drops I notice in the video are on the menus?
MightyHedgehog
Member
It has to be the capture because I noticed that, too, and it just doesn't occur or appear as blatantly when in-game. I think it's an issue of encoding.
What's the timecode of where you're seeing a drop? We've literally seen hours of footage without any drops, my guess is capture or encoding issues if it is there.
Yeah I know. Sucks but it is what it is unfortunately.
Lord Error
lol.
we did an (armchair) analysis back at forza 5 topic, where we saw that it is more feasible and more reasonable that the monza track laser scans get into the game, since they fit geographically in the area that horizon 2 takes place.....
If this game had police that you could either run away from or just get deducted credits, nothing over the top. Just to have fun chases.
This would be the perfect OG need for speed game.
open world + traffic + a few cops, someone has to do it. It allows you to simulate the real life feeling of being an asshole in a super car blowing through traffic.
man.
This would be the perfect OG need for speed game.
open world + traffic + a few cops, someone has to do it. It allows you to simulate the real life feeling of being an asshole in a super car blowing through traffic.
man.
JackAubrey
Member
I did. Hence my point being the offroad handling is really good and not just the same and as easy as being on the road.
Primethius
Banned
Didn't notice any frame rate drops on my end. It was pretty solid the entire time through.
I noticed that too lol. I think customizable drivers would be a neat add on. I would almost prefer a generic driver with a helmet too.
gaming_noob
Member
How are the load times? <20 seconds?
SenjutsuSage
Banned
I was trying to think of holding off, but wow. This game is really something else. Beautiful intro, so fun to play, and those damn visuals. Hopped into the replay mode in the middle of a race, and was just looking at the same amazing angles that were in the trailers.
Fahrenheit
Banned
The intro makes me think i'm missing out on a festival life style.
Daffy Duck
Member
For the whole package, reality for me.
Obviously it's only based on the demo and not on a full game. But I love it!