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[BruiserBear]

Man, opinions are going to be all over the place for this. Starting to sound like 'not really Paradise 2', which will not sit well with some of us Paradise fans.

It's still a similar game. Not exactly the same but definitely similar.

Any word on which is the better sku?

The consoles are going to be very similar. Probably best to make your decision based on controller and friends list for multiplayer.

Of course sound will be better on PS3, and it's possible it could have tiny graphical advantages. But most people won't even notice such things.

 

[CloakedPuppet]

This is the first game I'm paying full price for in a long time. BP is probably my favorite arcade racer ever, and HP was incredibly good as well.

Little nervous hearing about the structure and lack of content in these early impressions (combined with alleged poor PC performance), but I'd be surprised if Criterion could make a "bad" arcade racer, or even an average one. When they make primarily A++ racers and this one is an B++, I'll still be happy with it.

Huh? Sorry, I missed that. Are folks claiming that this doesn't have a fair amount of content? Everything that I've read and heard makes it sound like a pretty big game.

 

[Orca]

Doesn't look that different from the console versions, they are a lot lighter on traffic than previous burnout games

Watching that video, the Vita version has far less traffic than the 360 version.

 

[Peterthumpa]

Just bought it from GMG but where the hell is my key? It says 3 days until launch and no key available? Did anyone here bought from them too?

Posting again as I got the last post from the last page.

 

[Mikeside]

I'm not being defensive at all. I'm just not understanding your comments about Autolog having problems because people don't have friends who play the game.

It's like saying Halo 4 has problems, because you don't have friends to play co-op with.

I don't think Hot Pursuit was built around Autolog at all. It's an awesome racing game, with lots of events to race. On top of that great game is this thing called Autolog, and if you have friends it make the game even better, but the game was already awesome without Autolog.



At least they're being up front about it, and it was probably a wise move on EA's part as it's getting the game a lot of attention on YouTube.

Co-Op isn't QUITE the same, because you only need 1-3 other people to fully enjoy most co-op games and you don't generally build a community around co-oping the same campaign multiple times.

A better comparison would probably be Borderlands 2. I think it's a shame that B2 doesn't have some kind of group/clan system where you can compare characters and loot, arrange co-op sessions, etc in the same way that I think it's a shame Autolog doesn't help pull you into a similar community.

I'm not shitting on the game, but I DO think it's a huge missed opportunity.

I played exclusively Red Alert 2 for YEARS. The game wasn't THAT good, it's because I found a community built around it and it was the thing we had in common, so we played a lot. People will be doing that with games still now, but if the game provides all of the tools to meet other players and build a community all from in-game/on a menu, imagine how powerful that could be?

Edit: The other half of my argument is still that whilst I really enjoyed Hot Pursuit, I felt it was an incomplete experience because I didn't have that same community topping each other aspect that I felt with Motorstorm RC, and thus I only played it for a few weeks. I still crack Motorstorm out to see if there are anybody's times I can beat

 

[The Elite]

I need to get more people on my Origin friend's list. I have no one.

 

[Mikeside]

I need to get more people on my Origin friend's list. I have no one.

add me - IamMikeside
Am looking forward to some NFS

 

[PrematureQuiche]

PrematureQuiche here. I stay up late a lot recently so should be able to play with UK guys and then US guys.

 

[The Elite]

I am xXDoctorWhoXx on Origin.

 

[madmaxx350]

So I'm guessing EA didn't go the Cross-buy route?

 

[The Elite]

So I'm guessing EA didn't go the Cross-buy route?

Nope.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

But, the Vita's small screen will lead to more head-on collisions than you might like. It can be really hard to see what's coming up - the horizon just looks like a blur of pixels and blue headlights, shortly before you slam into a tree or a lorry.


no gates and no dirt.

doesn't sound fantastic. No gates to smash through would be a real downer, was one of the most enjoyable parts of BP

Gates and Dirt confirmed. Vita saved.

 

[R_thanatos]

new (off cam) vita footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptOWn36lsAY

wait ..can wed use our custom music in game ?
my initial D folder is ready if it is possible

 

[shuri]

is there some sort kind of steering wheel support for this game?

 

[mrklaw]

Damn, I want three versions.

PS3 for more friends times to beat and multiple accounts so my son can play his own save game without messing up mine

Vita because it just looks great

PC because even on my laptop I should be able to run it in 1080p with low details and still be better looking than console.

 

[darth_infamous]

I need to get more people on my Origin friend's list. I have no one.

Yep this is why I'm contemplating other versions.

 

[Spookie]

Added a bunch of people to my Origin friends list. Mine is tehspookeh.

My quick initial thoughts so far (PC)

There is not enough content: So far it's been unlock car see another 5 races, all the races feel the same with only variety in the locations that you drive. Compared to Forza with it's closed circuit races, street races, various PR events, off road racing and on road racing. It feels like there is more content in the latter. The way the cars have different characteristics really emphasizes this. While I'm speaking of Forza while it shares it's love for comparing you to your friends it doesn't feel like the core of the game. It feels like something that complements the core package while in here it feels like if you don't have a populated friends list you're missing out on other race modes and things to do.

It doesn't have the different types of cars present in Paradise. Which means cars so far feel familiar the only difference being which is more squirely in the corners. Speaking of cars- what is with you having to unlock nitro in EVERY FUCKING CAR.

Performance on the PC so far is OK but spotty with some significant FPS drops.

Again I should point out this is only a hour of play and I've only done one most wanted race. But so far it hasn't gripped me like Forza did last week. I put that disc in and didn't move for 4 hours. I've happily just put NFS down after a hour feeling ok with waiting till other people pick it up to populate my autolog.

Edit: Sorry to be a downer guys but Forza really spoiled me last week. Had I not been playing it over the weekend I can't help but compare the two. Especially since they are released within a week of each other.

 

[BertleTheTurtle]

My Origin name is BertleTheTurtle, same as my username on here. Added a few of you already.

 

[mercenar1e]

Origin username is Mercenar1e

 

[XANDER CAGE]

Does the Vita version have traffic at all? I already feel like the console/PC version looks a little anemic, population-wise.

 

[BruiserBear]

Does the Vita version have traffic at all? I already feel like the console/PC version looks a little anemic, population-wise.

Not much. It's really a shame too. The city really feels lifeless in the videos I've seen.

It looks quite nice with the lighting and all, but damn is that missing traffic noticeable.

 

[ttocs]

Anyone know when the day 1 digital version on the PSN becomes available? Is it a midnight download or does it come out next day during it's normal update of the store?

 

[Inferno313]

Anyone know when the day 1 digital version on the PSN becomes available? Is it a midnight download or does it come out next day during it's normal update of the store?

During the normal update of the store.

 

[Vee_One]

Trying to decide whether to go Vita or console for this one. My understanding is the vita version is the same?

 

[Spiegel]

Does the Vita version have traffic at all? I already feel like the console/PC version looks a little anemic, population-wise.

Yes. Plenty of trafic here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrfrRbJZpV0

 

[OmegaZero]

Trying to decide whether to go Vita or console for this one. My understanding is the vita version is the same?

It has some of the longer races removed (with exclusive races added to make up for removed content) and multiplayer is limited to 4 players (console has 8), but other then that it is the same.
Well, the visuals have been downgraded too but that's obvious.

 

[popsicle_sundays]

Yes. Plenty of trafic here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrfrRbJZpV0

Damn, Vita version looking fantastic. Must buy this to support proper ports.

 

[diffusionx]

Origin username is diff-chan, I'll take peoples for MW.

 

[BruiserBear]

Yes. Plenty of trafic here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrfrRbJZpV0

It appears they can have more traffic on the highway portions, seeing as they don't have to render the buildings, etc. But when you're in the busy downtown areas, that's when the traffic really becomes sparse.

 

[MrCookiepants]

Man, opinions are going to be all over the place for this. Starting to sound like 'not really Paradise 2', which will not sit well with some of us Paradise fans.

I've heard of not liking a sequel because it strays too far from the original, but this is an entirely different franchise. Why are gamers so self entitled?

 

[Nizz]

Does this game run at 30fps on consoles or 60fps? The videos look pretty smooth.

 

[BruiserBear]

Does this game run at 30fps on consoles or 60fps? The videos look pretty smooth.

It's a pretty smooth 30.

 

[sparky2112]

I've heard of not liking a sequel because it strays too far from the original, but this is an entirely different franchise. Why are gamers so self entitled?

Nah, not trying to be 'that guy', but Paradise really, really busted my very old racing game cherry, and I want Criterion to top that, is all. I LOVED Paradise, and you never forget your first...

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Well, I just preordered the PS3 version on PSN. I figure it's actually 10 dollars off since there's no tax. If I went retail it'd be $63 as opposed to $53 online with Plus. I just wish they let you preload the game.

 

[Got the Shakes]

I'm going 360 because it would be where I have the biggest list of friends, but after seeing the Vita vids I am seriously considering double dipping.

 

[KePoW]

Nah, not trying to be 'that guy', but Paradise really, really busted my very old racing game cherry, and I want Criterion to top that, is all. I LOVED Paradise, and you never forget your first...

Well you can wait for Burnout Paradise 2.

 

[Skyzard]

What's the verdict on the setting/map ? Have you guys uncovered fun areas to mess around in like BP? I remember in the interview it was made out to be packed with may more jumps and that but someone described it as BP's little bro..

BTW, are all the stunt missions online?

 

[Nizz]

It's a pretty smooth 30.

Thanks. I know Criterion's Burnout games were 60fps but this new game still looks pretty smooth at 30. I haven't really been up on racing games in a long time and was just wondering.

 

[VanWinkle]

What's the verdict on the setting/map ? Have you guys uncovered fun areas to mess around in like BP? I remember in the interview it was made out to be packed with may more jumps and that but someone described it as BP's little bro..

BTW, are all the stunt missions online?

Yeah, I want to know if there's a decent variety in locales, like BP.

 

[joeygreco1985]

What the hell... its supposed to unlock for me now and still hasn't. I want to play, damnit!!

 

[Gravijah]

PST? since that would be 12:01 EST.

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

What's the verdict on the setting/map ? Have you guys uncovered fun areas to mess around in like BP? I remember in the interview it was made out to be packed with may more jumps and that but someone described it as BP's little bro..

BTW, are all the stunt missions online?

Nowhere near as fun to explore as BP, IMO.

 

[ReconPeon]

If you are getting this for the vita add me. ReconPeon

Ill have this tomorrow.

 

[joeygreco1985]

PST? since that would be 12:01 EST.

It would be weird if it was PST. FIFA 13 and Medal Of Honor showed and unlocked at the correct time for me. Hmmmm

 

[ttocs]

It would be weird if it was PST. FIFA 13 and Medal Of Honor showed and unlocked at the correct time for me. Hmmmm

I think it's PST but I could be wrong. Plus, midnight would make sense.

 

[Himself]

Nowhere near as fun to explore as BP, IMO.

That sucks, if true.

 

[Skyzard]

:'(

Explored it all? ... must be something we're missing :S Maybe it needed to be simple for NFS :/ But with the all the simple wide ass roads...it's looking a little stale in SP :S Needs more fun loops and that..Hmm will still get it, hopefully not so bad..

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

:'(

Explored it all? ... must be something we're missing :S Maybe it needed to be simple for NFS :/ But with the all the simple wide ass roads...it's looking a little stale in SP :S Needs more fun loops and that..Hmm will still get it, hopefully not so bad..

Its very similiar to Paradise, just not having as much fun with it.

Main problem with the game is the variety just isn't there. Takedowns aren't nearly as fun as BP (no takedown events, no cinematic replays) and pursuits aren't as exciting as HP without items or being able to play as the cops. Also, I have 34 cars but since the one I'm using is outfitted with good items - I don't want to drive anything else since they're so inferior.

 

[ismaboof]

You know what's really annoying? Hitting traffic in a race because the game wants to tell me SLAM YOU TOOK DOWN THAT CAR and puts that info right infront of my car.

Otherwise, game's fun. Cars do not handle like BP. This is not BP. I wish this was BP2, but it's not BP2.

 

[Skyzard]

Its very similiar to Paradise

Hmm bit confused now :

Nowhere near as fun to explore as BP, IMO.

Do you mean the road designs and that? As in a lack of extra fun areas? Or is it the style (island-ish) of the environment in BP that you preferred?

You know what's really annoying? Hitting traffic in a race because the game wants to tell me SLAM YOU TOOK DOWN THAT CAR and puts that info right infront of my car.

There's no need to centre that info so much...in a high speed racing game with lots of collisions that are drawn out and punishing -- just makes you question why the hell that made it into the final game. It's not exactly a small distraction. Just dumb.