Need for Speed: Shit?

[ksjav]

Anyone tried it? Does it live up to ITZ name? How does it compare to say High Stakes and Porsche Unleashed which were imo the last decent titles in this arcade series?

P.S: DISCUSS!! DISCUSS!!1

 

[Emotional Vampire]

It's out already? I was kind of interested because of the focus on in-cockpit view and G-force and whatnot.

 

[thesheeep]

It has a more realistic approach this time. No illegal stuff. No police. Boring, IMHO.

 

[fastpunk]

It's been out since the 15th. Looks very much like an enhanced and refined version of NFS ProStreet. So if you liked that game then you'll like this one. Me, I can't wait to try it and blast through Eau Rouge on Spa Francorchamps at full speed.

 

[baronjohn]

I've played this for a bit and it's daft. And it runs like shit too.

You can tell a game is shit when it takes 100 logos and screens and warnings to get to the fucking game.

NFS1 4ever

 

[AlaCarcuss]

I've played this for a bit and it's daft. And it runs like shit too.

You can tell a game is shit when it takes 100 logos and screens and warnings to get to the fucking game.

NFS1 4ever

Well I played it and think it's awsome. Runs fine on my rig.

Shift is much more like a real racing sim (when played on highest difficulty), than previous versions, which is probably why I like it as I'm into simulators like GTR, rFactor and especially iRacing. Make no mistake though, this is still an arcade game, just the driving/car physics are much better than previous NFS titles and you actually race on real tracks as a racing driver rather than a fucking outlaw/hooligan. Graphics a freaking beautifil too.

Edit: Here's a link to IGN's review. They have a video review too which is worth seeing. (Yeah, I know IGN is shit - but this review is actually pretty spot on).

http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/102/1023587p1.html

 

[Emotional Vampire]

I've played this for a bit and it's daft. And it runs like shit too.

You can tell a game is shit when it takes 100 logos and screens and warnings to get to the fucking game.

Consolitis bro.

 

[ksjav]

No police. Boring, IMHO.

Made up my mind.

 

[Lothers]

It is so difficult that on highest difficulty setting you can't loose in drifting and points you earning are going CRAZEE, unless in multiplayer, I didn't check, I've just got it, although you can set up almost everything in your car...

 

[Emotional Vampire]

So it's an RPG?

 

[catfood]

So they finally ditched the gangsta rap, bling bling and street drama? This might be the first time since Porsche that a NFS title would interest me. As I gathered from the IGNoramus video review there still isn't any car damage unfortunately, is this correct?

 

[fastpunk]

So they finally ditched the gangsta rap, bling bling and street drama? This might be the first time since Porsche that a NFS title would interest me. As I gathered from the IGNoramus video review there still isn't any car damage unfortunately, is this correct?

I think you're wrong. I've seen gameplay vids on Youtube where the cars would get banged up. Damage probably works like in ProStreet, you get different damage levels, only the higher ones affecting performance, and you obviously get to pay for repairs, unless you've got repair markers (which in ProStreet where a plenty).

 

[Lothers]

So it's an RPG?

By latest standards in genre pretty much... Yes.

As I gathered from the IGNoramus video review there still isn't any car damage unfortunately, is this correct?

No it's not. Car damage is there and rather extensive.

In summary it's ProStreet on steroids.

 

[catfood]

So they finally ditched the gangsta rap, bling bling and street drama? This might be the first time since Porsche that a NFS title would interest me. As I gathered from the IGNoramus video review there still isn't any car damage unfortunately, is this correct?

I think you're wrong. I've seen gameplay vids on Youtube where the cars would get banged up. Damage probably works like in ProStreet, you get different damage levels, only the higher ones affecting performance, and you obviously get to pay for repairs, unless you've got repair markers (which in ProStreet where a plenty).

Well I lost interest in NFS at around Underground 2, so I had no idea they added damage again in ProStreet. And if it also affects performance then all the better. I'll give this a spin after all.

 

[MetalCraze]

So another shitty annual NFS that is a copy of a previous one? Surprise - surprise. Why do you even bother bothering about a game that is just a money-grabbing conveyor that had nothing new for nearly a decade now.

 

[Emotional Vampire]

Shut the fuck up and go back to playing your non-MMO non-DnD DnD MMORPG, faggot.

 

[WhiskeyWolf]

The pupil revolts against the Master.

 

[Dmitron]

If it ain't exotic cars driving A to B tracks set in exotic locations with traffic and aggressive cops, I don't give a shit.

This is EA's Grid. I already own Codemaster's Grid. I don't need two.

 

[A user named cat]

This is simply EA's GTR, considering it had the GTR guys working on it and more tweakable parameters than any NFS before. Obviously it doesn't match up as far as being a hardcore sim, but for a mainstream racing game it's as close as you'll get. The two main problems with it are terrible load times (30 seconds a track) and there's a bit too much sliding when taking turns basically promoting drifting. Still a good, challenging game though and definitely a step up above previous ricers in the series. But if you're looking for a next-gen version of rFactor and such, keep dreaming.

 

[ksjav]

If it ain't exotic cars driving A to B tracks set in exotic locations with traffic and aggressive cops, I don't give a shit.

Exactly. Where is the fun if you don't have the chance to finish the race on busted tires with your junk looking like a beat up wreck from the scrapyard, having the passing train run over the pursuing cops and beating the shit out of your opponents at the same time. The series was basically killed by FAST&FURIOUSLOLCOOL fame.

 

[JrK]

This is EA's Grid. I already own Codemaster's Grid. I don't need two.

That is what it reminded me of. They seem to be using the same tracks. But have the cooler cars.

 

[Herbert West]

I'm, perfectly fine with r-factor with various plugins, some of which are just briliant and my force feedback wheel. Therefore I have Formula 1 sim with 2007 tracks and cars, F1 1979 with all tracks and cars (my #1 mod), Champcar, Le Mans LMP1,2 and GT1 class, Caterham Super 7, Renault Megane Cup, the whole Nurburgring and loads of other stuff. I just don't need anything else, so I'll pass on NFSS, since it's Grid- like and my copy of Grid is sitting on my shelf, collecting dust.

 

[A user named cat]

It's nothing like Grid, I don't even see why the two are being compared.

Grid is an easy handling, arcade based game focused mostly on by its visuals. The cars handle like lego toys. Shift is a hell of a lot tougher, has real world based tracks, more realistic audio, much better vehicles, a ton more tweakable options, engine upgrades akin to Gran Turismo and a Simbin-lite touch. Tier 2 and up offer a lot of fun, challenging races.