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Wurdfurd
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(11-17-2013, 05:18 AM)
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I am so pleasantly surprised by this game. Its fantastic. Playing this more on PS4 than other launch titles
jello44
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(11-17-2013, 05:21 AM)
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Originally Posted by BobTheFork

How do I do that? Through the game or online?

Through the game.

When you attempt to connect to EA's servers it will pull up an Origin prompt.
sweetvar26
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(11-17-2013, 10:34 AM)
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Originally Posted by Wurdfurd

I am so pleasantly surprised by this game. Its fantastic. Playing this more on PS4 than other launch titles

Same with me, logged in a bunch of hours as well. More than any other title I've played on the new console.
brotkasten
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(11-17-2013, 12:22 PM)
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Originally Posted by Grover Cleveland

It's more like the latter.

I was more talking about the handling. I hated all of Criterion's NFS games for their terrible drifty, Burnout-like handling. If it has a proper arcade style handling, I'd love to try this game.
DoctorZ
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(11-17-2013, 12:23 PM)
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This was my most anticipated launch game I think, but I won't get it until Tuesday from Amazon.
FunnyBunny
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(11-17-2013, 02:43 PM)

Originally Posted by brotkasten

I was more talking about the handling. I hated all of Criterion's NFS games for their terrible drifty, Burnout-like handling. If it has a proper arcade style handling, I'd love to try this game.

Stay away in that case. Rivals reels heavily on drifting.
D23
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(11-17-2013, 04:15 PM)
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Anyone here buys it from psn? If so how big and howlong did it take u to download
kudoboi
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(11-17-2013, 04:18 PM)
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i have a feeling the PC version will be gimped after DF choosed to do the PC comparison with current gen versions instead of next gen. if it is anything like MW then i will wait for a sale. its still funny that I can run BF4 at ultra/1080P/60FPS yet can only run MW at 30 to 40FPS at medium settings

Fool me once, shame on you
fool me twice, shame on me.
awilliams213
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(11-17-2013, 04:25 PM)
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Originally Posted by D23

Anyone here buys it from psn? If so how big and howlong did it take u to download

It was about 15 GB took around 2 hours to DL played the intro while the full game was getting installed.
D23
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(11-17-2013, 05:51 PM)
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Originally Posted by awilliams213

It was about 15 GB took around 2 hours to DL played the intro while the full game was getting installed.

Thanks. This will be my first digital purchase game since it's sold out everywhere
NullPointer
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(11-17-2013, 05:52 PM)
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So only the racers have a risk/reward system in place?

As a cop you can accrue points several ways, never lose them, and unlock cars for free. As a racer you can lose all of your points if you get taken down by a cop and you have to spent those points on car purchases and upgrades.

Seems weirdly imbalanced. I guess they figured people wouldn't want to play cops unless they sweetened the deal big time?

All I know is I play whatever career is lacking in the server I'm on. It can be crazy as hell to be the only cop or racer in the group.

Originally Posted by D23

Thanks. This will be my first digital purchase game since it's sold out everywhere

My copy downloaded quick enough from PSN, but when launched you have to go through an unskippable walkthrough and tutorial, for both the racing side and the cop side. Once I had finished that the game stuck to an install screen, and took another hour or so to install the rest of the game. During this time I couldn't play anything else on the PS4. Just an FYI.
Last edited by NullPointer; 11-17-2013 at 05:54 PM.
Thundercleese
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(11-17-2013, 06:13 PM)
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Originally Posted by Wurdfurd

I am so pleasantly surprised by this game. Its fantastic. Playing this more on PS4 than other launch titles

Same here. I got rid of Killzone (due to the lackluster impressions and the fact that I wanted a little more variety in my launch lineup since I already had a shooter) and replaced it with this game.

I took a chance on this and couldn't be more happy I did. I'm not a big racing game fan, but holy cow this game is really fun. The "AllDrive" aspect of it adds so much for me. Those emergent moments of unexpected chases and chaos while I'm trying to tackle objectives make the game super fun. I intended on playing a few different titles last night but was having such a blast with this game that I couldn't stop playing. So far I've been playing as a cop exclusively, I'm gonna switch sides soon and see how the life of a racer is.
FrsDvl
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(11-17-2013, 06:19 PM)
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I'm contemplating picking up either this, or AC4. But I'm having a hard time deciding which one I want.. What makes this game different than most wanted?
Lazy Jones
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(11-17-2013, 07:25 PM)
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Is it 60 fps on the PS4?
MaizeRage25
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(11-17-2013, 07:31 PM)
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My copy is finally scheduled to ship from Amazon on Wednesday.

PSN - MaizeRage25
fna84
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(11-17-2013, 07:35 PM)
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I have no idea how to start a multiplayer race with other people...I just drive around and race against the computer...
Thundercleese
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(11-17-2013, 07:36 PM)
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Question about earning cars as a cop. So when I'm choosing my mission, there's always 3 options (patrol, undercover and enforcer I believe) and each has a different variant of the same car I can earn. So let's say I can earn an Undercover version of a Camaro by taking on the Undercover mission. After I complete that, I have that version of that car unlocked, but not the patrol or enforcer version. At that point, I see no way of unlocking the other versions of that car. Is there something I'm missing? Hopefully my question makes sense.
BruiserBear
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(11-17-2013, 07:41 PM)
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Originally Posted by Lazy Jones

Is it 60 fps on the PS4?

30 on all consoles
CloakedPuppet
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(11-17-2013, 07:56 PM)
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This is, hands down, the best Need for Speed in years. It's up there with Hot Pursuit 2 on PS2 - and that's high praise. Fantastic, fun game.
Ilive1up
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(11-17-2013, 07:59 PM)
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Originally Posted by fna84

I have no idea how to start a multiplayer race with other people...I just drive around and race against the computer...

i hear you with this. everyone seems to be doing their own thing. there should be a way to send out invites to the people in your game to a race.
DMPrince
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(11-17-2013, 08:00 PM)
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Is it okay that I'm a racer that goes around ramming into cops. Is that rude? Lol
Also first person view all the way. I can't drive any other way
Grover Cleveland
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(11-17-2013, 08:02 PM)
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Originally Posted by brotkasten

I was more talking about the handling. I hated all of Criterion's NFS games for their terrible drifty, Burnout-like handling. If it has a proper arcade style handling, I'd love to try this game.

Again, it's more like the latter.

Much more Burnout style handling than PGR
BigDug13
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(11-17-2013, 08:10 PM)
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Originally Posted by NullPointer

So only the racers have a risk/reward system in place?

As a cop you can accrue points several ways, never lose them, and unlock cars for free. As a racer you can lose all of your points if you get taken down by a cop and you have to spent those points on car purchases and upgrades.

Seems weirdly imbalanced. I guess they figured people wouldn't want to play cops unless they sweetened the deal big time?

All I know is I play whatever career is lacking in the server I'm on. It can be crazy as hell to be the only cop or racer in the group.


My copy downloaded quick enough from PSN, but when launched you have to go through an unskippable walkthrough and tutorial, for both the racing side and the cop side. Once I had finished that the game stuck to an install screen, and took another hour or so to install the rest of the game. During this time I couldn't play anything else on the PS4. Just an FYI.

You can hit the hideout at any time though. Even if 2 police helicopters and 4 police cars are right next to you at the hideout entrance. So it's not so bad.
Snapshot King
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(11-17-2013, 08:22 PM)
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So this isn't Criterion but it's good? That's...wow, okay.

Does it seem stable, compared to EAs other game, BF4, which is a total mess, or what?
DMPrince
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(11-17-2013, 08:23 PM)
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Originally Posted by Snapshot King

So this isn't Criterion but it's good? That's...wow, okay.

Does it seem stable, compared to EAs other game, BF4, which is a total mess, or what?

the only hitch i had today was just host migration. everything was smooth
AndyBNV
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(11-17-2013, 08:25 PM)
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FYI: You can pre-load the PC version and play early tomorrow with the Origin South Korea VPN trick, as used for BF4 and many titles in the past.

If you're pre-loading only, and not buying, your account will not be banned - that comes directly from EA support during BF3 and BF4 unlocks.
Nirolak
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(11-17-2013, 08:25 PM)
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Originally Posted by Snapshot King

So this isn't Criterion but it's good? That's...wow, okay.

Well, essentially about 80% of Criterion merged with EA's new Need For Speed studio named Ghost, so a fair share of Criterion is still on the project.

Criterion's leads are working on a new IP with a small team, though that's not a racing game.

Originally Posted by AndyBNV

FYI: You can pre-load the PC version and play early tomorrow with the Origin South Korea VPN trick, as used for BF4 and many titles in the past.

If you're pre-loading only, and not buying, your account will not be banned - that comes directly from EA support during BF3 and BF4 unlocks.

Origin seems to be implying you can pre-load anywhere right now?
Snapshot King
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(11-17-2013, 08:27 PM)
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Originally Posted by Nirolak

Well, essentially about 80% of Criterion merged with EA's new Need For Speed studio named Ghost, so a fair share of Criterion is still on the project.

Criterion's leads are working on a new IP with a small team, though that's not a racing game.



Origin seems to be implying you can pre-load anywhere right now?

Ah, I see. Well that certainly makes me feel a lot better about the game. Absolutely going to pick it up considerin BF4 is an unplayable pile of shit and AC4 is getting 1080p patched in.
AndyBNV
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(11-17-2013, 08:29 PM)
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Originally Posted by Nirolak

Origin seems to be implying you can pre-load anywhere right now?

Without VPN I wasn't allowed to pre-load until sometime Monday, no doubt because the EU release is later in the week.
Sevarro
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(11-17-2013, 08:30 PM)
I really like this game so far. I love just running across another dude and teaming up for some alldrive stuff. But nobody seems to have a mic? Or mics don't work? One of those.
Smokey
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(11-17-2013, 08:35 PM)
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I really need to open this game.
Jaykay
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(11-17-2013, 08:37 PM)
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Originally Posted by Snapshot King

Does it seem stable, compared to EAs other game, BF4, which is a total mess, or what?

I only experienced one disconnect yesterday. Everything has been smooth except that both yesterday and today.
DMPrince
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(11-17-2013, 08:43 PM)
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rammed the NPC driver so hard it stopped driving.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...et=vb.23441808
Padinn
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(11-17-2013, 08:54 PM)
Shacknews (one of my favorite gaming news sites) posted a review the other day.

http://www.shacknews.com/article/820...-rivals-review

They gave it a 9/10, which under their system means "9 - An exemplary representation of its genre, with resounding impact"

If people are interested in their scoring system read here, I like how they do their reviews:
https://www.shacknews.com/article/80...g-to-shacknews
Aspiring
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(11-17-2013, 09:12 PM)
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Can't wait to play this. My amazon copy B1G1 is now listed as shipping soon! Can't wait, looks amazing!
D23
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(11-17-2013, 09:51 PM)
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Just got the game. Played for about two hours. Wow this game is nutz... Probably my favorite launch tiitles that I own. It looks amazing too

Add me D23_
Eusis
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(11-17-2013, 09:53 PM)
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Originally Posted by Aspiring

Can't wait to play this. My amazon copy B1G1 is now listed as shipping soon! Can't wait, looks amazing!

Still nothing on my end. I think I waited too long. :/
Zen_Arcade
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(11-17-2013, 09:58 PM)
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Originally Posted by Snapshot King

So this isn't Criterion but it's good? That's...wow, okay.

Does it seem stable, compared to EAs other game, BF4, which is a total mess, or what?

The new developer is made up mostly of Criterion developers.
Nethaniah
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(11-17-2013, 09:59 PM)
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Guess i'll ask here, wheel support yes / no?

Also any confirmation yet on the 30 fps lock for pc? It seems to be semi confirmed by a few sites.
Eusis
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(11-17-2013, 10:20 PM)
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Originally Posted by Nethaniah

Guess i'll ask here, wheel support yes / no?

Also any confirmation yet on the 30 fps lock for pc? It seems to be semi confirmed by a few sites.

Seems they planned it but then dumped it. Release will make us know for sure I suspect.
DMPrince
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(11-17-2013, 10:27 PM)
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nighttime with lightning and thunder. WOW.
sweetvar26
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(11-17-2013, 11:59 PM)
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Originally Posted by Smokey

I really need to open this game.

Open it now.

Originally Posted by D23

Just got the game. Played for about two hours. Wow this game is nutz... Probably my favorite launch tiitles that I own. It looks amazing too

Add me D23_

Welcome to the club. Fantastic title. Fan of Ghost Games already.
S¡mon
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(11-18-2013, 12:03 AM)
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Need. To. Resist.
Should. Buy. BF4. Not NFS.
Nuklear
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(11-18-2013, 12:05 AM)
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PSN: Araxen

I'm pretty sure I added everyone in this thread so far.
scytherage
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(11-18-2013, 12:08 AM)
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Is this game good even if primarily played offline?

My internet is really unstable.
sweetvar26
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(11-18-2013, 01:24 AM)
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Originally Posted by scytherage

Is this game good even if primarily played offline?

My internet is really unstable.

Very much. The first day or two i haven't played any but fun nonetheless.

Online is fun if you have friends and work as a team.
newsguy
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(11-18-2013, 01:26 AM)
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I called this as the sleeper hit of launch a while back. It's damn good.
Aspiring
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(11-18-2013, 01:27 AM)
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Originally Posted by Eusis

Still nothing on my end. I think I waited too long. :/

What day did you order? I originally had 2K14 but changed it on November 12th.
Eusis
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(11-18-2013, 01:28 AM)
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Originally Posted by Eusis

Still nothing on my end. I think I waited too long. :/

Oh man, half an hour after I said this I got an estimated delivery date from Amazon, then awhile later it's "shipping soon." Figures this would happen, now just have to hope the estimated delivery date is a conservative estimate (though being Wednesday that'd only be a day early, maybe two if I have the same crazy luck with Killzone.)

Originally Posted by Aspiring

What day did you order? I originally had 2K14 but changed it on November 12th.

The 11th. So I guess if nothing changed on your end yet it will soon.
hillsighed
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(11-18-2013, 01:31 AM)
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This game is really fun. I need some PS4 people who play this on my friends list! :) My PSN name is ScareGoat.

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