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Table Top Racing World Tour |OT| Not Micro Machines V6
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RedRooster
Member
This game is awesome! So accessible and pretty darn polished for a first release. Just played it for two hours, half and half online and offline.
Aarglefarg
Member
It gives a pretty good first impression, improved upon upgrading the cars. I just hope it doesn't get too grindy or microtransactiony.
Agent X
Member
I like what I've played so far. It's a solid upgrade from the version that I have on PS Vita and Amazon Fire TV Stick, with entirely new content.
The visuals were already pretty nice before (considering the hardware capabilities), but now they look even better with PS4 graphical quality. This edition includes obstacles on the track that can be rammed and scattered about, which adds a little more challenge and fun to the races. I'll be playing this game for quite a while!
The visuals were already pretty nice before (considering the hardware capabilities), but now they look even better with PS4 graphical quality. This edition includes obstacles on the track that can be rammed and scattered about, which adds a little more challenge and fun to the races. I'll be playing this game for quite a while!
User 479360
Banned
I'm going to give it a shot. I enjoy this type of game when it's done well. Plus it's free.
Hopefully it's not cheaply difficult near the end.
I forgot I'd downloaded it and may give it a spin soon.
Hopefully it's not cheaply difficult near the end.
I forgot I'd downloaded it and may give it a spin soon.
Valkyr1983
Banned
Photo mode?
SirMossyBloke
Member
What I've found can make or break these types of games are the camera angles. Is there a slightly to the side top down view?
MassiveNights
Banned
It's very dull.
Repeated tracks, poor weapons, poor handling, easy AI, bad graphics.
Not for me.
Repeated tracks, poor weapons, poor handling, easy AI, bad graphics.
Not for me.
Yup, everything you listed is how I feel.
Ok effort, but it's not for me unfortunately as i was excited to play it.
At least it's an easy platinum
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
Micro Machines worked because of the funky camera angle and tough controls. But the game got so easy in the sequels that almost every round was decided by weapon use. Toybox Turbos is a prime example of the problem.
Not sure where this game stands but I'm not sure if a real MM game has an audience anymore either.
User 479360
Banned
I played through the first two championships. It's decent so far. Nothing special, though.
MarineMountie
Member
Really enjoying it. Played the first to championships and its obvious that the single player isnt what makes the game fun. I earned enough coins for cars and upgrades then went online. THAT was a blast.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
Feel the game had a difficulty spikes mid second set of races. First was easy and couldn't lode. My car just isn't fast enough to win and not sure what to do.
Tried two different cars too.
I'll imagine the game needs to be tried with the top end cars before deciding of the handling is good or bad. Upgrading the truck all the way allowed it to slide around corners.
Tried two different cars too.
I'll imagine the game needs to be tried with the top end cars before deciding of the handling is good or bad. Upgrading the truck all the way allowed it to slide around corners.
MarineMountie
Member
I upraded my starter car all the way and didnt jave any more problems getting 3 stars. I know the spike you are talking about. Upgrading fully is really the only way to finish the 2nd Championship playlist.
DJ_Lae
Member
I've enjoyed it enough to blow through the first two sets of championships tonight (just hit the third tier of cars). It's not amazing, but it's clean looking, the handling is okay and races are nice and short.
The cars are cute, too, and I like the Micro Machines aesthetic.
Wish there were more courses, though. I think it has four, with a handful of variants for each theme that don't feel particularly different.
The cars are cute, too, and I like the Micro Machines aesthetic.
Wish there were more courses, though. I think it has four, with a handful of variants for each theme that don't feel particularly different.
I feel like the only thing I can really appreciate about the game is the background environment. Looks decent and gives the MM vibe, otherwise the tracks themselves are uninspiring imo
Lapidus' Beard
Member
Completed the first championship, deleted the game afterwards.
I thought it was a nice PS+ title. Turns out it is very, very bland.
At least the eighties track was a nice thowback for me.
I thought it was a nice PS+ title. Turns out it is very, very bland.
At least the eighties track was a nice thowback for me.
UnluckyKate
Member
I feel I played this week on ps3
Possumowner
Member
Yup.Played it for a short time...got rid of it.Like others have said,its very very dull/boring/bland/stale...take your pick really,more likely all those things.
Shame I was looking forward to it.
Shame I was looking forward to it.
Pizza Luigi
Member
No split-screen racing? Goddamn this gen.
PlayriseDigital
Neo Member
Hey there guys - some interesting comments there and it's always fascinating to see what the reaction is.
Few pointers.
- Splitscreen - we do what to bring this but it's a complex feature that would require a rework of all 20 routes and environment geometry, so got a team of just 8 people and only 2 3D artists, it was too much for launch. 8 Player network was a pre-requisite and so we had to focus on that. We've found a few bugs in multiplayer after it's launched (typical with small>large scale testing) so it will be getting a patch shortly.
- Bland/Delete: Very sorry you feel like that - it's shame you didn't get that instant gratification from it. The action does get spicier once you're through that first championship. You've missed out on Upgrading, Drift mode, SuperWeapons, Wheel Weapons, Supercoins, Special Events, etc.
- Vita: It's not the Vita game at all - that was a port from a mobile game, this is completely new game but it does use our TTR brand of course. (BTW the mobile game just went through 10m downloads and is very highly reviewed).
- Photo mode: we can add that to the list. If enough people support us we will happily bring more features, but we'd rather focus on more gameplay first (like splitscreen)
- To those supporting us with DLC purchases please come to fb.com/Playrise or @PlayriseDigital and talk to us about what you'd like to see improved
We very much appreciate your custom and we're very open about chatting directly with you.
Best regards and thanks for making this thread whoeve you are.
Playrise
NB
Few pointers.
- Splitscreen - we do what to bring this but it's a complex feature that would require a rework of all 20 routes and environment geometry, so got a team of just 8 people and only 2 3D artists, it was too much for launch. 8 Player network was a pre-requisite and so we had to focus on that. We've found a few bugs in multiplayer after it's launched (typical with small>large scale testing) so it will be getting a patch shortly.
- Bland/Delete: Very sorry you feel like that - it's shame you didn't get that instant gratification from it. The action does get spicier once you're through that first championship. You've missed out on Upgrading, Drift mode, SuperWeapons, Wheel Weapons, Supercoins, Special Events, etc.
- Vita: It's not the Vita game at all - that was a port from a mobile game, this is completely new game but it does use our TTR brand of course. (BTW the mobile game just went through 10m downloads and is very highly reviewed).
- Photo mode: we can add that to the list. If enough people support us we will happily bring more features, but we'd rather focus on more gameplay first (like splitscreen)
- To those supporting us with DLC purchases please come to fb.com/Playrise or @PlayriseDigital and talk to us about what you'd like to see improved
We very much appreciate your custom and we're very open about chatting directly with you. Best regards and thanks for making this thread whoeve you are.
Playrise
NB
Hoffelcopter
Member
The single player campaign (so far) leaves a lot to be desired. The PvP is where it's at. When 8 people are in a race, especially with a few buddies, becomes intense, and funny.
To the people deleting the game after only touching the single player, try out the network play with some friends and your tune will change. Played it for hours last night.
To the people deleting the game after only touching the single player, try out the network play with some friends and your tune will change. Played it for hours last night.
Hey there guys - some interesting comments there and it's always fascinating to see what the reaction is.
Few pointers.
- Splitscreen - we do what to bring this but it's a complex feature that would require a rework of all 20 routes and environment geometry, so got a team of just 8 people and only 2 3D artists, it was too much for launch. 8 Player network was a pre-requisite and so we had to focus on that. We've found a few bugs in multiplayer after it's launched (typical with small>large scale testing) so it will be getting a patch shortly.
- Bland/Delete: Very sorry you feel like that - it's shame you didn't get that instant gratification from it. The action does get spicier once you're through that first championship. You've missed out on Upgrading, Drift mode, SuperWeapons, Wheel Weapons, Supercoins, Special Events, etc.
- Vita: It's not the Vita game at all - that was a port from a mobile game, this is completely new game but it does use our TTR brand of course. (BTW the mobile game just went through 10m downloads and is very highly reviewed).
- Photo mode: we can add that to the list. If enough people support us we will happily bring more features, but we'd rather focus on more gameplay first (like splitscreen)
- To those supporting us with DLC purchases please come to fb.com/Playrise or @PlayriseDigital and talk to us about what you'd like to see improved
Best regards and thanks for making this thread whoeve you are.
Playrise
NB
Hi,
Sorry for the harsh feedback.
Mechanically I think the game is fine, and the online can be pretty fun.
My main gripe with the game is that the effects aren't "flashy". But i understand that its a small team.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
I did this and im good at racing games... top 100 times on various games (batman, rc ms etc) but something isnt working right. They are staying ahead of me til the end..... I upgraded the truck and orange car all the way .. not sure what to do now
Speaking on the problems of the, game, tracks are short and not that interesting, handling could be more fun and track design is not good at all.
Track design and overall handling are the biggest gripes but the handling would seem better with much better track design..
I really wish someone would make a game like this with Motorstorm RC handling and traction/speed. Or REVOLT!!!
I'd take a remaster and part 2 please.
My suggestions for this team is to make jumps, turns and overall track design a lot better. You have a table why aren't I riding on giant boxes, over peoples hands and over poker chips, flimsy card with fun physics? Gotta do more than just this
Ah, other issues are the weapon feedbacks, you can barely tell you hit a car because there is such little visual feedback. Atleast show the explosion of the missle hitting the car as in as soon as it hits, a nice flash or cloud of smoke , right now it is really strange. It's a missel, but it acts like a freeze, or stopping weapon. these are the kind of things you gotta consider when making basic designs imo
I will keep playing if I am able to win these early races.
Don Draper's Hat
Member
Racing games that don't allow offline multiplayer are an absolute joke.
If only it played as well as it looked. I really like the micro machines vibe, but the gameplay is poor. The cars do not feel responsive, the slowdown on collision with anything is bizarre and the weapons are pretty average. I suppose for a £9 game (or free since im on PS+) its ok but I was pretty hyped when I saw how good it looked and maybe with a tiny bit more focus on getting the feel of driving to be better this could have been an awesome game.
What could have been.
What could have been.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
I would take ridge racer type controls (without the sliding honestly) would be fine, or crusin usa is sort of like that. That is fine... but sliding physics like MS RC is great too but I know they can't do that.
I think they gotta go for great track design , because visually with the high IQ it's nice, I can do without the physics too as long as there are a lot of and well made tracks. If they make a new racer, I hope these issues are delt with.
- To those supporting us with DLC purchases please come to fb.com/Playrise or @PlayriseDigital and talk to us about what you'd like to see improved
Care to comment on WHY day 1 DLC???
PS+ doesn't pay enough? Just curious.... Your projected sales couldn't have been near what Playstation Plus delivers.
Hey there guys - some interesting comments there and it's always fascinating to see what the reaction is.
Few pointers.
- Splitscreen - we do what to bring this but it's a complex feature that would require a rework of all 20 routes and environment geometry, so got a team of just 8 people and only 2 3D artists, it was too much for launch. 8 Player network was a pre-requisite and so we had to focus on that. We've found a few bugs in multiplayer after it's launched (typical with small>large scale testing) so it will be getting a patch shortly.
- Bland/Delete: Very sorry you feel like that - it's shame you didn't get that instant gratification from it. The action does get spicier once you're through that first championship. You've missed out on Upgrading, Drift mode, SuperWeapons, Wheel Weapons, Supercoins, Special Events, etc.
- Vita: It's not the Vita game at all - that was a port from a mobile game, this is completely new game but it does use our TTR brand of course. (BTW the mobile game just went through 10m downloads and is very highly reviewed).
- Photo mode: we can add that to the list. If enough people support us we will happily bring more features, but we'd rather focus on more gameplay first (like splitscreen)
- To those supporting us with DLC purchases please come to fb.com/Playrise or @PlayriseDigital and talk to us about what you'd like to see improved
Best regards and thanks for making this thread whoeve you are.
Playrise
NB
I have only played the first championship so I shall retract my comment about bad controls until Ive played drift mode. Have to say its an impressive game for such a small studio, especially from your 2 3d artists who have done a fantastic job on getting that Micro Machines feel.
Gameplay defo needs a bit of work though, feel like the steering is a little sluggish and could maybe do with some animation for when you hit another driver with a weapon rather than just slowing it down a bit.
PlayriseDigital
Neo Member
The business model is a little different from normal with it actually launching on PS Plus. Can't go into details obv, but it's the reason it's available on day one.
Gorilla Shark
Member
Played this for about 90 minutes last night and had fun. Seems like it will be perfect for those short 30 minute arcade like gaming sessions for me.
The Breaking Bad camper is a nice touch, too.
The Breaking Bad camper is a nice touch, too.
PlayriseDigital
Neo Member
If you're gonna make a judgement...do it fairly.
1 Extra Location with 4 tracks
4 New cars (16 paint schemes)
3 Full Championships (over 30 new races)
16 Special Events too
for £5.99/$8.49/€7.99
Or two Starbucks coffees.....plus players got the game for free at launch....your sense of entitlement is crazy...
Clearly, you're not a fan and I don't need you to be - but for most people downloading it in May, they are getting 18-20 months of our hard work - for the price of a lunch...I don't feel bad about that.
I see why Neogaf is so avoided by most devs...it's a "tough crowd" here
Lulz
Nick
PlayriseDigital
Neo Member
1 x Environment Artist
1 x Car Modeler
2 x Senior Programmers
1 x Senior Designer
1 x Game Director/CEO
1 x 2D Artist
1 x Audio Contractor
1 x PR Guru
We've got a couple of snags to fix but I think we've done a good job
(Oh and buy some handling upgrades - that will sharpen up the handling a bit)
I think the only thing that needs work on is the presentation during a race i.e flashier weapons effects, potentially shortcuts etc..1 x Environment Artist
1 x Car Modeler
2 x Senior Programmers
1 x Senior Designer
1 x Game Director/CEO
1 x 2D Artist
1 x Audio Contractor
1 x PR Guru
We've got a couple of snags to fix but I think we've done a good job
(Oh and buy some handling upgrades - that will sharpen up the handling a bit)
Mechanically the game is fine in my opinion. Could it be improved? Sure, but im not too worried about that.
Again I understand you guys are a small studio, so its a good effort
dragonflys545
Member
Game controls feels very weird...
Appreciate you guys coming here to interact with the players! Best of luck
Yes, it takes nerves of steel to face GAF's impressions.
CrispyGoomba
Member
Not a fan of the music and I must be missing something here, but is there not a drift button? I feel like the game would benefit greatly with one.
I know it the game will get harder but right now it's very easy and doesn't offer much challenge (I've only beaten the first championship). I just wish there was an option to go straight into the deep end. Now I'm just slogging my way through the game waiting for the challenge to come.
I know it the game will get harder but right now it's very easy and doesn't offer much challenge (I've only beaten the first championship). I just wish there was an option to go straight into the deep end. Now I'm just slogging my way through the game waiting for the challenge to come.