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[p3tran]

Me, you, Jack Aubrey and Petran should form MidLifeCrisisRacingGAF.

Any other potential members interested? No need to shout - we're old, not deaf.

Mascot- I turn 41 on wed. Booo.

I turned 41 last month.

OldGaf reporting in 40 and 3 quarters here.

40 in 3 months

Just turned 40...hopefully they are rocking some sweet midlife crisis Vettes. Getting older is great, better than the alternative!

well well well.. just when I was getting full with all these kids...

you know guys, there is a Greek saying that goes "a 40 year old = 2x 20 year olds"
and we know our shit.. we practically invented both philosophy and mathematics
in fact, there is even a song about that same fact of life.

Spoiler

but it refers to milfs what can i say, we are full of wisdom

also, all of you are welcome to come to Greece to spend some time on ...rejuvenation if ever you feel like you need it

until then, I might be able to convince our very talented in-house forza horizon painter to make something special for us experienced players inside gaf club 8)


p.s.
mascot, you still need to be pickin'up an xbone mate. do it, before the age gets the better of your reflexes ;PpppPPppp

 

[jem0208]

Cant believe I have this installed and ready to go but cant play it until the 3rd.

It's so sad

 

[brokenbeans]

I'm 30, 31 in Nov, that old enough?

 

[bidguy]

It's so sad

shouldnt it be 2. unless you live in hong kong ?

 

[jem0208]

shouldnt it be 2. unless you live in hong kong ?

Sorry, what?




Edit: I really need to stop playing this demo, I'm going to get sick of the game before I even play it...

 

[FourMyle]

Tried the demo and I'd be lying if I said I could tell the 30 fps difference from Forza 5 to Horizon 2.

 

[Allez Phill]

Tried the demo and I'd be lying if I said I could tell the 30 fps difference from Forza 5 to Horizon 2.

If you played FM3 to FM5 you would probably notice the difference. If you started playing the FM series on FM5 then I could understand, but there is a major difference, though the game does have good sense of speed.

 

[Glorified G]

The biggest difference will be te overall image quality die to 4x MSAA and native 1080p.

Agreed, which is why you don't see a big difference between the two right now since were dealing with .gifs and YouTube vids. Playing both on a big screen will make the difference much more clearer. Right now though the XB1 version looks like a remastered version.

 

[Heigic]

You would expect FH2 to look worse than FH1 in some places. FH1 was designed around the constraints of the 360 whereas FH2 is a port of an Xbox One game.

 

[eso76]

I dont think so, I mean, ofcourse we have to take in consideration that FH1 is much more limited then FH2, but look at that:

Forza Horizon 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=niDIEJwsujk#t=437

And now, look at that:

Forza Horizon 2 - X360:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP1RA8hLt1Q&feature=player_detailpage#t=643


Its hard to say. FH2 on X360 looks very inconsistent to me. Some places are pretty good, some seems to lack too much details. Overall I would say that FH1 is more consistent, so maybe it would please more my eyes, superficially saying (without taking in consideration the open-world and physics aspects).

fh1 was tailored to x360 capabilities. Having it take place in a desert was obviously a convenient design choice. awith fh2 the x360 has to deal with a much more complex map layout. Dramatic elvation changes, real open world, probably posed a very different challenge. The game was conceived as a next gen title, and i think sumo keeping the map layout intact is already remarkable. teah, i guess h1 might be more polished, but that's because a lot of the time it plays safe, which is something i could never completely forgive. That, and the stupid orange filter. Granted i am currently restricted to the shitty vita browser, so ill have to see what things look like on a larger screen..

 

[zorbsie]

Streaming again for the next little while if anyone want to watch.

 

[rokkerkory]

Any X1 vs 360 gameplay vids?

 

[FordGTGuy]

ITT: Old People.

Video showing all the cars in the X360 version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb70IOGjsGw

 

[JackAubrey]

ITT: Old People.

What you say there sonny, you'll have to speak up a bit.

 

[StudioTan]

ITT: Old People.

Get off my vineyard!

 

[FordGTGuy]

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

ITT: Old People.

Video showing all the cars in the X360 version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb70IOGjsGw

Does that include barn finds?

 

[benzy]

ITT: Old People.

Video showing all the cars in the X360 version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb70IOGjsGw

Looks like it's missing some cars from the XO version (s2000 cr).

 

[Lettuce]

Pic from the 360 version.......

 

[Oni Jazar]

No, but there is still a generational difference between them.

What is this? If shots like this would have come out a couple years ago on a 360 game people would not let this slide.

 

[RawNuts]

ITT: Old People.

Video showing all the cars in the X360 version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb70IOGjsGw

Wait... the 360 version gets an XJ220, but I don't see it in the Xbone version.

EDIT: Also, no Esprit? Damn, I guess there are some cars that are exclusive to 360 as well.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

What is this? If shots like this would have come out a couple years ago on a 360 game people would not let this slide.

What's wrong with it barring some texture issues? Looks pretty great to me...

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Wait... the 360 version gets an XJ220, but I don't see it in the Xbone version.

Could be a barn find?

 

[JackAubrey]

Wait... the 360 version gets an XJ220, but I don't see it in the Xbone version.

EDIT: Also, no Esprit? Damn, I guess there are some cars that are exclusive to 360 as well.

They may be part of the later DLC.

 

[RawNuts]

Could be a barn find?

If something from 1993 is a barn find, I will feel old as hell.

360 version gets a 1990 Subaru Legacy as well! Definitive version confirmed.

 

[kyo27]

I dont think so, I mean, ofcourse we have to take in consideration that FH1 is much more limited then FH2, but look at that:

Forza Horizon 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=niDIEJwsujk#t=437

And now, look at that:

Forza Horizon 2 - X360:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP1RA8hLt1Q&feature=player_detailpage#t=643


Its hard to say. FH2 on X360 looks very inconsistent to me. Some places are pretty good, some seems to lack too much details. Overall I would say that FH1 is more consistent, so maybe it would please more my eyes, superficially saying (without taking in consideration the open-world and physics aspects).

Wow, the gap is much bigger than I thought after watching the 360 video. The environment in the distance takes the biggest hit, but even up close it looks pretty rough in some areas.

 

[JPeeples83]

Game Over Online gave it 95%
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=902684

 

[ShamePain]

The difference between FH2 on X360 and Xone is about the same as PS3 and PSVita NFS MW. They even have similar lighting.

 

[callmedave]

Just bought a Xbone today for FH2 and also Sunset Overdrive! Downloading the demo right now.

Also, the power supply for the xbox is kind of loud, always emitting this obnoxious buzzing sound. This can't be normal can it? Anyone else experience this?

 

[FordGTGuy]

Just bought a Xbone today for FH2 and also Sunset Overdrive! Downloading the demo right now.

Also, the power supply for the xbox is kind of loud, always emitting this obnoxious buzzing sound. This can't be normal can it? Anyone else experience this?

This is not normal.

 

[callmedave]

Is there a fan inside the brick? When the console turns off I can hear it wind down a bit, maybe damaged somehow.

 

[ShamePain]

Is there a fan inside the brick? When the console turns off I can hear it wind down a bit, maybe damaged somehow.

Mine is the same, the brick is louder than the console, same with 360.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Is there a fan inside the brick? When the console turns off I can hear it wind down a bit, maybe damaged somehow.

There is a fan, but it's generally more or less silent. You may have a defective one, might want to get that swapped out.

 

[Afro]

Pic from the 360 version.......

i don't remember Horizon 1 looking anywhere near that bad.

 

[watership]

Old folks home gaf. 40+ here too.

 

[paulorsjr]

Might be a little crazy, but yesterday bought the One just for this game...

The same yesterday went through the demo in one playtime, from 10:00PM till 2AM, didn't even bother to know the features or play with the OS of the One.

When finished, preordered the ultimate version without any doubt...
Shut down the console and now I'm wating to next tuesday.

This game is THAT good!

 

[Bog]

Does this require XBLG like TF and PvZ?

 

[RudoIudo]

The 360 version looks fine, and I'd be happy with it...if I'd never seen anything on the X1 version. But after seeing X1 screens, gameplay videos, and playing the demo for myself, there's no way I would be able to be happy with the 360 version. It's a generational difference to me.

Youdontsay.jpeg

 

[therealminime]

I've been playing this for the last day or so (review copy, was late getting to it) and hot damn it is great. I'm not the biggest racing game fan out there, but have had an absolute blast so far. Everything about the game seems to be designed around you having fun. The off road stuff in particular is amazing. Being in a race with a bunch of nice cars, driving on the roads and then suddenly veering off into the fields is so much fun. Looks amazing and there is an incredible sense of speed, especially for a 30fps game. The last racing game I really, really got into was Burnout Paradise and I can see myself getting into this Ike crazy. Lots of similar design choices, especially the focus on fun. I've only just scratched the surface.

I really don't see anyone being disappointed by this. It's phenomenal.

 

[RyudBoy]

The lighting in the 360 version really hurts the overall look of the game. Once you get to Castelletto, you can really see how plain the buildings look.

And the game just isn't the same experience now that you can't drive through a shit load of bushes/grass while dodging trees, etc. Will be interesting to see just how much they changed once Digital Foundry gets a hold of it.

Anyways, it's $49.99 and running on 9 yr old hardware. I'd still buy it if I didn't own an XB1.

 

[Bsigg12]

Is there a fan inside the brick? When the console turns off I can hear it wind down a bit, maybe damaged somehow.

Yea, contact Xbox Support since it's loud. They should send you out a new one.

 

[m23]

Horrible off screen pic since upload pics isn't working for some reason.

My favourite paint job so far lol.

 

[Drewfonse]

Just bought a Xbone today for FH2 and also Sunset Overdrive! Downloading the demo right now.

Also, the power supply for the xbox is kind of loud, always emitting this obnoxious buzzing sound. This can't be normal can it? Anyone else experience this?

If you go into your Apps/Settings/Power On and Off and then make sure it is set to power saving, not instant on, that should eliminate the brick sound.

 

[New002]

For those that have been in the Forza world for a while...Have you had a VIP pass in the past, and has it been worth it?

Trying to decide if I should go regular or deluxe.

Thanks!

 

[FordGTGuy]

For those that have been in the Forza world for a while...Have you had a VIP pass in the past, and has it been worth it?

Trying to decide if I should go regular or deluxe.

Thanks!

Deluxe is honestly worth it considering the exclusive cars and double money/experience every race.

Takes less time to get into the cars you want to drive.

VIP Membership
Forza Horizon 2 VIP Membership (regular $19.99; 50 percent off or $9.99 for Forza Motorsport 5 VIP members) is like a backstage pass at the Horizon Festival, giving you access to cool content you can only get here. VIP members will receive exclusive benefits in Forza Horizon 2, including the VIP Car Pack, featuring five cars (four of which are brand new to the Forza franchise). These five cars include the 2012 Lamborghini Urus, 2014 Tesla Model S, 1967 Ferrari 330 P4, 1949 Mercury Coupe, and the 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO. VIP membership also awards with 2x player in-game reward acceleration, access to exclusive multiplayer events, in-game gifts from the Forza community team, and special in-game recognition. Current Forza Motorsport 5 VIPs receive a $10 discount on digital purchases of Forza Horizon 2 VIP membership or any Forza Horizon 2 digital offer that includes VIP membership. (Note that this discount only applies to digital offers of Forza Horizon 2.)

Car Pass
The Forza Horizon 2 Car Pass ($24.99) gets you access to six monthly pack add-ons beginning in October, with each pack featuring five amazing cars. That’s six monthly car packs for the price of five! Plus, Car Pass owners will receive an exclusive bonus car for free: the 2010 Noble M600. That’s 31 cars to collect, race, and customize in Forza Horizon 2! Look for more details on the first monthly car pack for Forza Horizon 2 coming soon!

 

[tapedeck]

Horrible off screen pic since upload pics isn't working for some reason.

My favourite paint job so far lol.

This is amazing haha.

 

[shinnn]

Game Over Online gave it 95%
http://www.game-over.com/content/2014/09/forza-horizon-2/

The rain is some of the best ever seen in gaming, and only Project Gotham Racing 4 comes close to it. Overall, that may have more impressive weather since it’s so varied there and includes snow, but that’s the only game that can touch it in that regard

Similarly, no games since the Rallisport Challenge games on the original Xbox have featured dirt-buildup effects on cars. The DiRT series comes close, but doesn’t quite top this one in that area

The addition of rumble triggers to the Xbox One’s controller really benefits this game because like Project Gotham Racing 2 over a decade ago, the rumble will change based on what kind of surface you’re driving on. It’s another small touch that adds a lot to the experience, and makes you want to keep playing even if you’ve had a long, and somewhat exhausting play session

 

[TylerDurden4321]

For those that have been in the Forza world for a while...Have you had a VIP pass in the past, and has it been worth it?

Trying to decide if I should go regular or deluxe.

Thanks!

I wouldn't worry about the doubled earnings, game is probably well balanced after last years little outrage. I regretted not getting VIP for Forza 5 after I realized I was still playing it half a year after launch and had no way to ever drive a Bugatti Veyron. I didn't regret it enough to still buy it though (had already reached driver Level 200+ and the Veyron always seemed a bit too heavy to be real hypercar fun).
This time I will not pass the opportunity to drive a Ferrari 330 P4.

Maybe someone else could elude us how the VIP events in a Horizon game look like? I'd also like to know more about that.

 

[benzy]

I dont think so, I mean, ofcourse we have to take in consideration that FH1 is much more limited then FH2, but look at that:

Forza Horizon 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=niDIEJwsujk#t=437

And now, look at that:

Forza Horizon 2 - X360:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP1RA8hLt1Q&feature=player_detailpage#t=643


Its hard to say. FH2 on X360 looks very inconsistent to me. Some places are pretty good, some seems to lack too much details. Overall I would say that FH1 is more consistent, so maybe it would please more my eyes, superficially saying (without taking in consideration the open-world and physics aspects).

Horizon 1 has that terrible yellow piss filter so it loses automatically. Lighting looks a lot better in Horizon 2 imo.

 

[callmedave]

I guess this isn't too uncommon of a problem. Goddammit microsoft. I don't notice it too much while playing a game since my bass drones out the buzz, but I would never use it while watching a bluray.

If you go into your Apps/Settings/Power On and Off and then make sure it is set to power saving, not instant on, that should eliminate the brick sound.

I think I tried that earlier today without it changing much, I'll check it again when I play later.

Yea, contact Xbox Support since it's loud. They should send you out a new one.

Yeah, I'm just worried I'll have to ship it to them and not be able to play Forza for a month, oh well. Thanks guys.