Vinterbird
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How is the game for someone like me who isn't into multiplayer and doesn't have a booming list of friends. Is there enough singleplayer content yup satisfy?
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Need For Speed: Rivals | OT | In Theaters March 14
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Well, there's a 2000 friend limit on PS4 now, so you could just go crazy adding people here. But given the nature of the multiplayer I don't think it'll be a big deal unless you're actively avoiding playing with others, in which case it seems to just spawn bots instead.
Good question...i do not like playing racing games online unless its only with friends but even still..most of my time playing racing games are single player for some reason.
Anyone that has the game want to chime on in on how this game is playing without any multiplayer going on? I really do want to get one racing game for PS4 and this is my only option for the time being. Any input on just single player alone would be appreciated...put it this way..lets just say no internet connected..how does Rivals play?
I can't start a race while cops after me, and while i'm finding a race on the map they bust me. So i have to go back to hideout every time i score some buck, and it takes half a minute to do so. And then i have to teleport to a race again, rinse and repeat. I'd be fine, if cops wouldn't chase me without a provokation on my part, this is what really kills the game for me...
darth_infamous
Member
There's basically three types of multiplayer options. Singleplayer, which is just you and AI racers and cops. Friends only, which as you can guess, is only available to people on your friends list. And Public, which is open to any and all and random people will join and leave your world.
Stephen_drewz
Member
I asked this earlier in the thread but it got buried.
Does anyone know whether this will be a launch title for the Xbox One in Australia?
https://help.ea.com/article/need-for-speed-rivals-worldwide-release-schedule
This page suggests a worldwide release date on Xbox One of Nov 22 however the two biggest retailers in Australia(the only two I have checked) show a release date of the 28th(the Australian PS4 release date).
Does anyone know whether this will be a launch title for the Xbox One in Australia?
https://help.ea.com/article/need-for-speed-rivals-worldwide-release-schedule
This page suggests a worldwide release date on Xbox One of Nov 22 however the two biggest retailers in Australia(the only two I have checked) show a release date of the 28th(the Australian PS4 release date).
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Im not taking it too serious it just seems it has no real objective
I don't usually play multi games but this one is different, you just go about your single player business and if a real life racer happens to blow past you when you're playing cop mode you can choose to chase them or just ignore them and go about your regular objectives. Give it a try guys, just load the game and let it do its thing.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Can yoi chain boost in this a la burnout? As in, long as I drift, drive in uncoming traffic and hit other raxers with pursuit tech while boosting, i get another full tank of Nos?
Still can for the life of me understand why NFS games dont at the very least have a Burnout mode, if EA wont go full burnout.
Still can for the life of me understand why NFS games dont at the very least have a Burnout mode, if EA wont go full burnout.
So, during a loading screen it said that I could jump in at any event as soon as I'm out of the garage, how do I do this?
edit: oh, I just need to select the event on the map, thought it was through easydrive, duh.
edit: oh, I just need to select the event on the map, thought it was through easydrive, duh.
There's the perfect nitrous, but you can't hit anything while using it.
wow you can do this?
I guess I should look at the options menu.
I'm not a huge fan of online games. But I've been playing in open rooms now for 8 hours+, and it's not an issue. It's very easy to avoid other players (unless they're over aggressive cops). In my opinion, playing in an open room is the best way to go, you get the best of both worlds.
RapidCancel
Member
Most of the time its just random rooms. I have no idea how experienced the players are. I do go out of my way to try to find and challenge others, but very few have actually raced me head to head. If it's a cop I usually end up in a demolition derby match with him to see who can wreck each other first.
As far as the main game though, I feel the challenges/missions are a nice challenge, but nothing too difficult unless you miss a turn, wreck or accidentally hit oncoming traffic.
Ah. This has actually been my first NFS game since NFS III: Hot Pursuit. I'd say being able to control your car is the biggest advantage and once you figure it out the game gets easier. Also knowing when to use the techs are a huge help.
cleveridea
Member
Is there a free roam so you can drive around and admire the scenery without being chased by cops? If not, does driving slow (speed limit) prevent cops?
The best way to do that is just drive as a cop or undercover cop.
If you're playing on a NVIDIA GPU, you might want to upgrade to our new driver, which has some Need For Speed Rivals optimizations: http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/nvidia-geforce-331-82-whql-drivers-released
Getting a rock solid framerate at 4K with two TITANs with these.
Getting a rock solid framerate at 4K with two TITANs with these.
jim2point0
Banned
No screenshots? No GIFs?
Fahrenheit
Banned
Am I the only way finding this game hard as hell? Seems like even a easy race has me fighting tooth and nail to win. The difficulty adds tons of tension to this game though. I'll be in a race, damage critical, finish line in my sight, neck and neck with another racer. He'll pop his turbo but mine is on recharge. Before he pulls away I pop my shockwave and pull head and win.
Holy shit few games can give that kinda feel.
Holy shit few games can give that kinda feel.
30 frames per second.
the game is such a disgraceful port. im considering not ever buying the game at all.
This game requires some multitasking. You need to be driving, looking at the minimap, and using the easydrive menu (sometimes) all at the same time. You don't have to return to the hideout so often. I only do it either to a) complete asignment b) bank a large amount of pts c) imminent bust or heat too high, etc.
You absolutely can start a race while the cops are on you. Once you finish a race and lose cops that are on you, use the easydrive menu to find an event. Once you make it there, even if you have cops on you you can still start the event.
Deaf Spacker
Memb
30 frames per second
Yeah this has severely dampened my enthusiasm.
iFootball
Member
I caved-in and ended buying this game on PS4 yesterday lol... I used my PSN $10 voucher and ordered the digital copy through the PSN App on my phone... it was kinda cool that it started downloading automatically as I was still at work, so once I got home is was ready to go!
The game is sure is fun and looks very nice, but I do need to spend more time on it.
Add me as well! PSN : NullPointer
The game is sure is fun and looks very nice, but I do need to spend more time on it.
Add me as well! PSN : NullPointer
wsoxfan1214
Banned
Does anyone have this and AC4 on the PS4? Which would you recommend?
Will get the other Thursday, but I'm just curious.
Will get the other Thursday, but I'm just curious.
Darryl M R
Member
On the fence about this game. I'm going to be trading in or selling my PS4 version of FIFA 14 soon and I don't know whether to pick this game up or not.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I struggle to always make it back to the hideout in time to bank my points, seems like there are cops litrally everywhere once a race is done and then head to head is addicting.
RavenSan
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No, it's super easy to learn, honestly. It's just difficult to master. Each car handles differently, the upgrades, etc.
Shadow2222
Member
I know its Need for Speed and it is all about the racing, but the "story" and cutscenes were always a guilty pleasure of mine in the pre-Criterion NFS games.
I see that this game has a story, but to what extent? I'm assuming it will be almost non-existent, but I'm hoping for a little more than that.
I see that this game has a story, but to what extent? I'm assuming it will be almost non-existent, but I'm hoping for a little more than that.
This game is not that hard man. It's an arcade racing game. Very fun. You should open it now
denshuu
Member
Game feels great, but so far, the one technical issue I've found on PC is keeping me from getting back into it.
It sounds like the same problem the last-gen versions have, where the maps won't load. Except on PC, they do load. The game just freezes you in place until it finishes loading. Literally, your car just stops where it is. You can swing the camera around and take a look at everything being frozen in time like the God damn Matrix, but you won't regain control until it's done drawing the map in front of you.
This is the same thing Need For Speed Undercover did if any you had the utter pleasure of playing that on PC. Until that's fixed I don't know if I can jump back in.
It sounds like the same problem the last-gen versions have, where the maps won't load. Except on PC, they do load. The game just freezes you in place until it finishes loading. Literally, your car just stops where it is. You can swing the camera around and take a look at everything being frozen in time like the God damn Matrix, but you won't regain control until it's done drawing the map in front of you.
This is the same thing Need For Speed Undercover did if any you had the utter pleasure of playing that on PC. Until that's fixed I don't know if I can jump back in.
RapidCancel
Member
You can start a race with the cops on your tail. I've done it many times where they'll be right next to me while I brake to get one going. Sometimes they even help the other racers crash into them before you even get going. Use the easy drive menu to help you find locations without loading the whole map.
sweetvar26
Member
I do have them both. However, I haven't opened my AC IV yet, neither have I opened my BF4, Ghosts, Knack. I played few hours of Killzone first and then I played this game, it got me hooked right away. I didn't even switch the disc since Friday but that's just me.
scytherage
Member
How is this on current gen? No PS4 in my tier x country. PS3/X360 reviews are nowhere to be found!
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
Everytime this thread is bumped I go look to see if Amazon has shipped my copy yet. Still nothing. Today I went ahead and canceled it. It shouldn't effect the promo that I got should it? They already billed me for the other 2 games I received as part of the buy 2 get 1.
The way they handled this was to give around 20 bucks off each game. I guess I'll try to go find it in stock somewhere locally.
The way they handled this was to give around 20 bucks off each game. I guess I'll try to go find it in stock somewhere locally.
Ryan242004
Member
This is worrysome... There is an achievement to bank 500,000k at once too.
Although I did see a vid where a guy built up 115k in 6-7 minutes by evading the cops.
I've only finished the cop campagin but every few assignments there is a cheesy montage of fake computer/tv screens and some voiceover of news broadcasts
I'm just playing single player right now, but the cops are relentless. I had just gotten to level 4 when that incident I just posted about happened and I swarmed and hit with about 2-3 pursuit techs at once. Apparently one of the playlists has you get to level 9. I don't even know how on earth you get to that point.
As much as I've enjoyed this game, honestly maybe it's just not what I'm looking for. You literally are being chased and rammed by cops 90% of the time. Sometimes I just want to race without all the extra BS.
Turin Turambar
Member
sweetvar26
Member
Link for the Android app in the Play Store? I couldn't find one.
I was on heat level 10 last night. I banked around 250k in a single session. At that point my heart was beating fast and i didn't want to risk it for the 500k challenge. I found myself a hideout and did a bunch of upgrades.
At heat level 10, all the money i was getting is at a m check higher pace probably because of the multiplier. Fun times.
HammerOfThor
Member
They are two completely different games.
I have both and I enjoy both of them, its hard to recommended one.
If your like me and you really like AC games, and you really like racing games, it comes down to which you prefer right now. I think AC will probably drop in price faster so I'd say go NFS and pick up AC when it drops(but AC is definitely worth it, best since 2 IMO)
Ditto.
The site (EA) claims they're still working on the Android app.
Thanks bud...glad i rechecked this thread.