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SHIFT 2: UNLEASHED |OT| Is there still need for speed?
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Noisepurge
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op_ivy said:
Atleast for the player there is now only a single XP bar, no more Aggression and Precision differences.
And i really like the music, much more toned down and ambient-ish
But the video footage of this racing's tony hawk is really jarring against the CGI material.Noisepurge said:
yeah, i'm aware of the change, hence the "behind the scenes" comment. i cant stop watching that video, i love the sounds especially! when the mustang overtakes that other car in leguna seca's corkscrew i get hard
Noisepurge
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op_ivy said:
The sound design is amazing once again
It might not be realistic but who cares when it feels just right.Noisepurge
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NHale said:
a promotional copy of the normal, so no online pass :/ and the limited edition only gave some cars right? i have played Shift and Hot Pursuit so it gave me a Police branded Murcielago and an orange Zonda, cant remember the accurate models.
Another video from VVVGamer (with 30sec gameplay): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y56r7pquI-8&feature=channel_video_title
In this video he gives his opinion about the game and he doesn't seem pleased. My guess is that he broke the embargo. It's strange to see the car behave like that in the straight because it doesn't behave like that in other gameplay videos.
The limited edition includes 3 cars and 40 single player events. Just wanted to know if the single player events are worth the extra price.
In this video he gives his opinion about the game and he doesn't seem pleased. My guess is that he broke the embargo. It's strange to see the car behave like that in the straight because it doesn't behave like that in other gameplay videos.
Noisepurge said:
The limited edition includes 3 cars and 40 single player events. Just wanted to know if the single player events are worth the extra price.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
As soon as there are reviews of the PC version running on Radeon gpu I'll place my order.
I'm not down to wait 4 months to just make it playable with a patch fixing Ati performances like last time.
I'm not down to wait 4 months to just make it playable with a patch fixing Ati performances like last time.
Gravijah said:
In this video it appears 66 "events" in the career mode. If the limited edition has indeed 40 "events" like those, it's almost 40% of the full experience exclusive for preorders which seems unbelievable since not every preorder in Europe is a Limited Edition because they are retailer exclusive. Some people believe those "40 exclusive events" are just 40 exclusive races not events (multiple races).
Usually EA would get developers talking about the exclusive content and how important it is in every website but it seems like EA isn't marketing the game like they normally do. It's very strange.
Uh oh...Router said:
Still not sure what was causing my BSOD (IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL), but reinstalling W7 on an other hard-drive gives me at least access to my PC again. Glad all data in OT is uploaded, because it and a lot more is gonemarkao said:Wanted to let you guys know, I have serious issues with my own PC and probably hardware related (not isolated issue yet
.reinstalling everything else on my PC so will update track images when all is done
That was an awesome trailer, I really dug the remix.
That said, I'm holding off on Shift 2 until the summer when my budget is a bit more open. So, in the mean-time, I picked up DiRT 2 for cheap to keep my racing itch scratched, since I've never played it but have heard nothing but good things.
That said, I'm holding off on Shift 2 until the summer when my budget is a bit more open. So, in the mean-time, I picked up DiRT 2 for cheap to keep my racing itch scratched, since I've never played it but have heard nothing but good things.
Slackbladder
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As may have been mentioned no Ferrari again? Will Forza be the only game where a Ferrari and Porsche can race each other?
Noisepurge
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oh yeah and that 40 limited edition events, its possible, a single race is called an "event" so an exhibition can contain like 5 races.
It's easy to throw in some more races in the same tracks the game already has, just with different cars.
It's easy to throw in some more races in the same tracks the game already has, just with different cars.
Totally NarNar
Banned
can't wait for this to come out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuzDQj6W3mI&feature=feedu
LFA footage is disappointing. The tach is wrong, and the engine note seems to be off as well (at least inside the car).
LFA footage is disappointing. The tach is wrong, and the engine note seems to be off as well (at least inside the car).
Noisepurge
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Gacha-pin said:
yeah they tend to just ram into you in Shift 2 aswell. I can post some more videos later today showing this.
They do however try to get out of your way if you get too close.
Always-honest
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how are the jaggies in this game?
The Bookerman
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Ravenn17 said:
it's definetly off. Sounds like a AMV8.
So, been playing SHIFT 2 for the last couple of hours.
Some quick impressions:
Handling has improved IMMENSELY. The sliding or swaying isn't there any more!
The cars are very controllable from the start without having to tweak certain wheel settings.
I've only driven a few of cars but you can really feel the distinction between FF and FR for example. I drove a Mk1 Golf around Bathurst and I must say....it was phenomenal!
Going fast over a hill or 'jump' will not result in an 'airbag' landing like in other games. Oh no, the result is the suspension and tyres lose all sense of stability and you completely lose the car in the most realistic fashion i've ever seen in a game!
Snap oversteer is depicted really well. Counter steering is also simulated in a proper manner.
You will lose grip if accelerating on a fullish lock and the locking up of brakes feel realistic as well.
I really love the Elite physics, if feels so right and is a lot of fun. It's not PC sim physics but it's pretty close, much,much better than SHIFT 1.
Some quick impressions:
Handling has improved IMMENSELY. The sliding or swaying isn't there any more!
The cars are very controllable from the start without having to tweak certain wheel settings.
I've only driven a few of cars but you can really feel the distinction between FF and FR for example. I drove a Mk1 Golf around Bathurst and I must say....it was phenomenal!
Going fast over a hill or 'jump' will not result in an 'airbag' landing like in other games. Oh no, the result is the suspension and tyres lose all sense of stability and you completely lose the car in the most realistic fashion i've ever seen in a game!
Snap oversteer is depicted really well. Counter steering is also simulated in a proper manner.
You will lose grip if accelerating on a fullish lock and the locking up of brakes feel realistic as well.
I really love the Elite physics, if feels so right and is a lot of fun. It's not PC sim physics but it's pretty close, much,much better than SHIFT 1.
I'm playing it on xbox with controller and it feels great. Much better than the first. The test car it gives you at the start (think it's a Nissan GTR) feels terrible.
I was very worried but i bought the Golf GTI and it handles like a dream.
Also i managed to get the mk1 golf to works spec. Such a beast.
The sound and graphics are amazing too. I mostly play bumper cam.
I was very worried but i bought the Golf GTI and it handles like a dream.
Also i managed to get the mk1 golf to works spec. Such a beast.
The sound and graphics are amazing too. I mostly play bumper cam.
saladine1 said:
The handling was basically fine in the early tiers of the first game too (if you could deal with the cornering). It was only when you got up to the later tiers / more powerful cars that things got really bad / unplayable. I mean, I hope it's fixed & improved, but it certainly didn't look like it in the videos posted the other day (above)... I don't know.
Noisepurge
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heres a quick clip on showing how the AI tries to avoid collisions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLydObfgCqY
I'm playing on Xbox 360 with a Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo and rennsport stand.
As for track width, it does depend on which view you play in that affects how wide the track looks. Playing from bumper makes the track feel wider while playing in helmet or cockpit makes it look narrower. It also depends on the width of the car you are using. I positioned the in game car with it's real life counterpart on the same stretches of road (Bathurst) and IMO, the in game tracks look like the same width as the real one....
Helmet can DOES NOT MAKE YOU SICK!
The G force exaggerations we saw in previous videos is sort of toned down to be honest. Sure, there's movement but it's fine and very playable imo. It takes a little time to get used to but the look to apex is subtle and not that bad really.
With regards to more powerful vehicles, I drove an Aston Martin V8 and Porsche 911 GT3 around the ring and they too are very controllable,very stable compared to SHIFT 1. It's an awesome experience imo, the cars lose grip when you expect them to, and handle very,very well.....
As for track width, it does depend on which view you play in that affects how wide the track looks. Playing from bumper makes the track feel wider while playing in helmet or cockpit makes it look narrower. It also depends on the width of the car you are using. I positioned the in game car with it's real life counterpart on the same stretches of road (Bathurst) and IMO, the in game tracks look like the same width as the real one....
Helmet can DOES NOT MAKE YOU SICK!
The G force exaggerations we saw in previous videos is sort of toned down to be honest. Sure, there's movement but it's fine and very playable imo. It takes a little time to get used to but the look to apex is subtle and not that bad really.
With regards to more powerful vehicles, I drove an Aston Martin V8 and Porsche 911 GT3 around the ring and they too are very controllable,very stable compared to SHIFT 1. It's an awesome experience imo, the cars lose grip when you expect them to, and handle very,very well.....