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Forza Horizon 2 Demo |OT| "Where we're going, we don't need roads."
- Thread starter klodeckel
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Spaceman Spiff
Member
Same here. At the moment, the store seems to only apply the discount to those who purchased VIP status separately. I'm sure it will be straightened out by launch.
Helios?
Nope others areas are just closed off. But the demo area is pretty large.
DarthWalden
Banned
This is what I'm worried about based on these impressions... This was not at all on my agenda.
Nope!
I have to say, the driving is absolutely perfect. They really nailed it. Spot on.
Yea I think there is a problem with those of us who did not buy it after the game release... hope they fix this.
That could be it. I bought the F5 VIP separate and got the $10 discount on the FH2 VIP.
I suspect, like me, he's using the Thrustmaster TX wheel, which works really well, you can have the controller and wheel on together, so navigating the map can be on the controller, and you can then use the wheel when racing, and it's just like FM5 in terms of how it plays with the wheel..
The demo is amazing, and the graphics are actually way better than I expected.. sure the spot screen grabs could show it in a bad light if that is your agenda, but dayummmm, the level of detail for an open world (and i mean OPEN WORLD) is stellar.. loving it so far, trying to ace every race on the highest difficulty is really rewarding!
I may go for the Ultimate edition, but obviously being a car game nut, I will have DC as well (although I don't have a wheel solution yet, unless the Fanatec CSR works on the PS4 because I doubt the TX ever will!).
If it lasts for more than 4 hours you may need to call a doctor.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Yeah, fun really did feel dead before this.
brokenbeans
Banned
Oh god just how many games am I gonna buy between now and the end of the year?
Hip Hop
Member
No, but it restarts all the way from the beginning after you quit.
So you have to watch the intros, do about 4 different races, go through tutorials, and adjust your settings all over again when you start up if you want to play online or free roam freely.
digital it is.
West Coast > East Coast
lel
Miles Quaritch
Member
Mainline has been stagnating and taking the easy route for some time. Horizon 2 shows just how much can be achieved when you try to push the limits a little...
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
ahahahah omg 12:01 EST saints be praised
brokenbeans
Banned
Is that just NA?
Wonder is that is due to first party.
Porsche9146
Neo Member
Is the demo a Live Gold (Timed?) exclusive? Can't seem to find it.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Search it. I searched it on my SmartGlass app and it was there.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
This demo feels a bit more substantial than the demos I'm use to lol. Are those cars with names overhead other Xbox One gamers or something?
You need to bing it.
Hip Hop
Member
It's just the Drivatars. They're not online players but they are real accounts.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Oh, okay that was throwing me off. I was doing all sorts of things to get their attention and they were ignoring me. Thought it was 2nd grade kickball all over again!
Its on the new demos section of the Store for me
Insane Metal
Member
This game looks so much fun!
Fortinbras
Member
There's a thread on forzamotorsport.net. Apparently the LCE VIP and the paid DLC VIP are separate listings on the marketplace and the discount is only applied to the paid dlc.
It would suck if I missed out on the discount just because I bought the LCE on day one. Unfortunately I already pre-purchased the FH2 Ultimate Edition for 99.99 and I don't think MS would offer a refund.
Porsche9146
Neo Member
mangochutney
Member
That tree shadow when you were stopped moments ago was pretty unpolished.
Love the HUD design style on this game.
Do we know if there have been any concessions made for the demo or is it as we'll see it come launch?
Diablohead
Member
Much as I love this demo there are a few spots with pop-in and where reflections in the wet roads has a much shorter visual distance then everything else, include car reflections in that too.
But otherwise I love what i'm seeing in the demo.
Kssio_Aug
Member
You mean around the map? Cause those barriers are there only for the demo I think, the map is much bigger.
Miles Quaritch
Member
I think he means the stone walls that are littered around the demo map.
Caayn
Member
I've got to agree I tend to always find one when I'm speeding through the trees. I was hoping that it was more like TDU in terms of open world.
Wow. The first ten minutes were like: goosebumps, smile, tears. When you get to drive the Huracan for the first time... Fucking amazing.
Still don't know which version to buy. D1 would be okay for me, but as I'm spending Gamestop cash on it, I don't really care how much it costs while I don't care for the DLC cars either.
Also, this happened, WTF?
I was hoping for manual headlights or horn to signal other players in Free Roam, D-Pad down seems unbound too. That would've been cool.
And unfortunately no Clutch for right bumper unless I shift with RS, which is slow as hell.
Still don't know which version to buy. D1 would be okay for me, but as I'm spending Gamestop cash on it, I don't really care how much it costs while I don't care for the DLC cars either.
Also, this happened, WTF?
I was hoping for manual headlights or horn to signal other players in Free Roam, D-Pad down seems unbound too. That would've been cool.
And unfortunately no Clutch for right bumper unless I shift with RS, which is slow as hell.
professor_t
Member
Judging by the level of positivity in this thread, next I'm expecting to hear that the demo:
1. Cured cancer
2. Fired Roger Goodell
3. Completed the development of Shenmue 3
I can't wait to try it later tonight.
1. Cured cancer
2. Fired Roger Goodell
3. Completed the development of Shenmue 3
I can't wait to try it later tonight.
Terbinator
Member
They've done such a great job with the sky that it's a shame the clouds aren't volumetric as they stick out quite a bit during the sunny conditions.
Are you sure you're not confusing viewing angle and differences in water density/patches with what you think is pop-in?
I noticed someone else saying reflections were popping in in a video, but after watching it... it wasn't pop-in, it was the angle of the road and changes in the amount of water at different points across the asphalt in the distance.