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Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit |OT| Do you have the Need for Speed?
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TheBrain76
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see5harp said:
Thanks!
kryptikjoker
Member
Still trying to get it out of my head that this isn't Burnout: Paradise, so hopefully multi will help with that. Looking for some 360 players to add to my Autolog.
GT: kryptikjoker
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mikekennyb
Member
In my short time with the game, the most fun I've had gaming all year. Cop races so far are not as fun, and the soundtrack is hit or miss, but get a good chase going and NFS: HP is an absolute blast. Far and away the best NFS since Hot Pursuit 2 on the PS2, I'm hoping that it does well so we can get more trad NFS and less Fast and Furious!
CrookedRain
Member
Game is pretty fun. Like others have mentioned, those time trial events are definitely frustrating. I guess I'll just have to learn the tracks. Multiplayer on PC is kind of a mess though. The font size is too big and the standings and other status updates seem to cover too much of the screen. Is there any kind of chat? I couldn't figure out how to text chat and I never heard anyone say anything online although I've only played 2 matches.
If anyone wants to add me on PC, my account name is CrookedRain.
If anyone wants to add me on PC, my account name is CrookedRain.
Absoludacrous
Member
I gotta echo these cop races being shit. If you're gonna make hitting walls a penalty, at least make it so the cars don't fly around like a pinball the second you scrape a wall.
Anyway, still looking for more PSN gaffers, name is Absoludacrous.
Anyway, still looking for more PSN gaffers, name is Absoludacrous.
Shinjitsu said:
Yes, you are correct. There is free driving mode (pressing triangle when the option shows up). And it's mostly if not completely for exploratory purposes.
Anyway, one thing that disappoints me is the screen cap feature. Severely limited. Would have preferred if it were either like Blur or Wipeout HD
CartridgeBlower
Member
Holy fu_king shit at the Wii version.
The videos of it make it look like a high-resolution N64 game.
How is it possible that Wii games have gotten WORSE looking in the four years the system has been out? Who did EA hire to do the Wii version, Sunsoft?
The videos of it make it look like a high-resolution N64 game.
How is it possible that Wii games have gotten WORSE looking in the four years the system has been out? Who did EA hire to do the Wii version, Sunsoft?
Pandemic said:
What a poor excuse for a news article.
I can vouch for the PS3 version at least...
The NFS: Shift 2 trailer is a ONE-TIME forced trailer. After you view it the ONE time in the beginning of the game, you NEVER see it again unless you CHOOSE to see it in the Extras menu.
I hate articles like this. The guy is trying to get some hits on his website by stirring up some issues that aren't really issues.
If you were forced to watch it every time you booted up the game, I'd understand how this would be bad. But who gives a damn really? If you buy a new Blu-Ray movie, some movies require you to watch some BS crap before you ever get to your movie.
polyh3dron
Banned
So, did the PS3 version end up supporting Logitech wheels after all?
Mar said:
I do agree with you on that.
The fact that it's unskippable, even the one time, is a bit insulting. Simply showing the trailer one time, AND allowing it to be skipped would be more respectful to us as consumers. I wouldn't have any problem with this at all.
If I liked an EA/Criterion game, I may like this other game they're suggesting to me. However, I shouldn't be forced to view it.
I just don't see a need for a news article on this yet. It's a one-time thing. Notice the article never mentioned that. It seems like they have an agenda, and want to ruffle some feathers. They make it sound like you have to watch this trailer every time and how it's the beginning of the end for advertisement-free gaming.
So I bought this game yesterday. I never got around to playing the demo. I loaded the demo yesterday after getting home and now it says the demo has ended. I don't want to open this game yet because I'm not sure if I'll like it. I loved BO
. I know some of the impressions are that there is nothing to do in free-roam (Criterion may fix this later with an add-on or free update like BO). Is the handling the same or have they changed is completely?
Also: did Gamestop have specific pre-order goodies? I forgot to ask for my code when I picked mine up.
. I know some of the impressions are that there is nothing to do in free-roam (Criterion may fix this later with an add-on or free update like BO). Is the handling the same or have they changed is completely?Also: did Gamestop have specific pre-order goodies? I forgot to ask for my code when I picked mine up.
The demo wasn't great and actually gave a bad impression. Most people here seem to agree that the full game is much better than the demo indicated.aristotle said:So I bought this game yesterday. I never got around to playing the demo. I loaded the demo yesterday after getting home and now it says the demo has ended. I don't want to open this game yet because I'm not sure if I'll like it. I loved BO
Also: did Gamestop have specific pre-order goodies? I forgot to ask for my code when I picked mine up.
dark10x said:
Well I know that the BO
demo wasn't well received (I liked it anyway). It just confuses me that the demo no longer works at all. I want to know about how it handles as that will ultimately make me keep it or return it. With GT5 coming out next week (I know it's not arcadey which is why I liked the last BO game), I want to figure out if they changed much. I know Criterion's track record with DLC so I'm not worried about longevity.I just want to know how it handles in regards to BO
and if GS had exclusive pre-order stuff.It's a bit different from BOaristotle said:Well I know that the BO
I just want to know how it handles in regards to BO
. There is a bit more weight to the cars and much more variation between the different models (or so I've found). The progression is more like that of the older Burnout games, but with even more variety.
In terms of realism vs arcade feel, this game is somewhere in the middle with a slant towards the arcade. Similar to PGR, perhaps? More arcadey than that, but similar.
It feels different at first, but it's pretty easy to warm up to it. The track design is very different from Burnout Paradise and focuses more on sweeping turns and long straight aways with lots of shortcuts. In other words, much more Burnout 3/Revenge than Burnout Paradise.
It's definitely a hybrid game. It has an NFS flavor with a lot of Burnout mixed in. It's a great game and definitely worth playing.
dark10x said:It's a bit different from BO
The progression is more like that of the older Burnout games, but with even more variety.
In terms of realism vs arcade feel, this game is somewhere in the middle with a slant towards the arcade. Similar to PGR, perhaps? More arcadey than that, but similar.
It feels different at first, but it's pretty easy to warm up to it. The track design is very different from Burnout Paradise and focuses more on sweeping turns and long straight aways with lots of shortcuts. In other words, much more Burnout 3/Revenge than Burnout Paradise.
It's definitely a hybrid game. It has an NFS flavor with a lot of Burnout mixed in. It's a great game and definitely worth playing.
I think you helped make the decision to keep it. Thanks! I hope Criterion adds in stuff to do during free roam though. Otherwise, it's just a wasted feature.
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
Does the PC version have a healthy multiplayer mode?
Gary Whitta
Member
Lots of fun to be had in 8-player Hot Pursuit mode last night, trying trying to figure out if I prefer being a cop or a racer, both are fun. I think the cops have the more difficult job though.
sweetvar26
Member
Game is getting harder. I am guessing there is no difficulty that you can set.
Some of those preview races, I'm having a hard time to get gold on them. Will only be able to make it to silver because I keep hitting the fence etc.
Some of those preview races, I'm having a hard time to get gold on them. Will only be able to make it to silver because I keep hitting the fence etc.
Maastricht
Member
glaurung said:
Or Eurogamer.
I love the online integration with friends lists. For the demo I had 8 people on there. The problem is, if I buy this game now, I'll have a little bit of time until next week hits and from then on, will I still play it? Hmmm.
I still want to though.
AlphaTwo00
Member
Anyone annoyed that while free roaming there is no map that can be brought up?
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
It's just G4 pandering to get hits.
Gary Whitta said:
This X1000
Another thing I've noticed is that when you're on the road trying to rack up near misses, it almost feels like the cars get attracted to cars automatically. It's hard to explain but it's sorta like autoaim in a FPS. I actually love the Hot Pursuit events, but some of the time trials are really tough in this game.
This game is awesome. Finally a NFS I enjoy (it's been a long ride since 2002:lol ). It's not "that much" better than the demo but it does feel more responsive and that changes everything.
Visually, the tracks in the demo were pretty much the worst looking parts of the game and the overall presentation definitely helps to make things better.
The "Autolog" MUST be a part of games to come as it makes everything feel more competitive .. it's like an hybrid of "facebook" for online gaming in fact... It's also a great way to compete online with friends when you don't have much time for online games. I sure don't have the time and this feature suits me perfectly.
The progression feels like Burnout 3 (IMO it's a good thing) and you're always unlocking stuff race after race. For those wondering, it doesn't feel like an open world game, it's way more focused. The fact that all tracks are part of one big map just makes things more realistic/coherent... kinda like Burnout 3 again but taken further.
Other than that, I did have good old flashbacks of Chase HQ & Cruisn' USA while playing (again, just good things for me) and the photo mode is a good diversion, just don't expect GT5 features in that mode though.
Visually, the tracks in the demo were pretty much the worst looking parts of the game and the overall presentation definitely helps to make things better.
The "Autolog" MUST be a part of games to come as it makes everything feel more competitive .. it's like an hybrid of "facebook" for online gaming in fact... It's also a great way to compete online with friends when you don't have much time for online games. I sure don't have the time and this feature suits me perfectly.
The progression feels like Burnout 3 (IMO it's a good thing) and you're always unlocking stuff race after race. For those wondering, it doesn't feel like an open world game, it's way more focused. The fact that all tracks are part of one big map just makes things more realistic/coherent... kinda like Burnout 3 again but taken further.
Other than that, I did have good old flashbacks of Chase HQ & Cruisn' USA while playing (again, just good things for me) and the photo mode is a good diversion, just don't expect GT5 features in that mode though.