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[RoboPlato]

That motion blur while driving is spot on. As a motion blur whore, I am pleased to see us getting that quality so early in the gen. Should be standard for 30fps games.

 

[NullPointer]

So if you've never applied the brakes in a racing game before you'll need to learn that pretty quickly, but it's easy to get to grips with and you'll pick up the key skills as you earn the right to race faster and more powerful cars.
If you're a seasoned driver, well versed in the art of racecraft, you can make use of a wide range of advanced driving techniques that you'd expect to employ in a simulator, like trail braking, feathering the throttle and Scandinavian flicks to name just a few.

I want to believe, because this right here is exactly my hope for the handling, word for word.

Whenever a dev talks about a mix of sim and arcade I wonder whether I need to us the brakes at all, and if I use them to slow down to carry the most stability into a turn and exit fast, or if they're just used to start a drift. The next thing I try to do is try some racing techniques to see if any of them are worthwhile.

 

[SHADES]

Cool, delaying this game was the best decision for all parties, glad to see some evidence it was worth delaying.

 

[Pound_lb003]

This isn't a replacement to GT.

It's a different type of game, it's not a pure simulation at all. It's more akin to Horizon or PGR as stated by the developers themselves.

Well I'll say so far they haven't differentiated themselves anywhere near enough.

Either include it in the GT franchise, or make something that isn't covered for the most part by GT.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

You get one chance to launch a game properly. I trust Sony and Evolution for delaying it until they're satisfied. I'll say the same for WatchDogs.

 

[Man-is-Obsolete]

Smart move delaying this. Launch period is crowded with racers anyways with Forza 5, GT6, and NFS. I know they can't think about the competition like that and that wasn't the reason, but the delay could really benefit them in many more ways than just polish.

It's crazy to think what level of polish they can add though. 2014 is looking like a bonkers year for the PS4.

 

[IN&OUT]

Well I'll say so far they haven't differentiated themselves anywhere near enough.

Either include it in the GT franchise, or make something that isn't covered for the most part by GT.

You proved that you have never touched a GT game by this post.

 

[Vire]

Well I'll say so far they haven't differentiated themselves anywhere near enough.

Either include it in the GT franchise, or make something that isn't covered for the most part by GT.

Just out of curiosity have you played a game like PGR or Horizon before? The handling is completely different than something like GT or Forza.

It's much more arcadey when taking turns and there is no penalty for crashing into things. Damage modeling is purely cosmetic.

 

[kpaadet]

Well I'll say so far they haven't differentiated themselves anywhere near enough.

Either include it in the GT franchise, or make something that isn't covered for the most part by GT.

Wait, GT covers "semi arcade" racers now? Man I have been playing GT all wrong these last 10 years.

 

[viveks86]

Well I'll say so far they haven't differentiated themselves anywhere near enough.

Either include it in the GT franchise, or make something that isn't covered for the most part by GT.

What according to you does the GT franchise stand for? If you think GT and Driveclub are not very different, then you don't understand racing games. If you don't understand racing games, why advise people on how they should sell them?

 

[Callibretto]

Gamescom alpha build footage:

Latest:

Not a great comparison, but the motion blur and lighting improvements make the biggest differences. And the AA obviously got better as well.

did they adjust the camera a bit? I don't feel cramped or having too little window space to see what's in front of you anymore in the new build. I remember seeing the old video thinking that the window seemed very small and you can barely see what's in front of you

 

[Vire]

did they adjust the camera a bit? I don't feel cramped or having too little window space to see what's in front of you anymore in the new build. I remember seeing the old video that the window seemed very small and you can barely see what's in front of you

Most likely just different cars. But it's possible.

 

[Skeff]

did they adjust the camera a bit? I don't feel cramped or having too little window space to see what's in front of you anymore in the new build. I remember seeing the old video thinking that the window seemed very small and you can barely see what's in front of you

Yep It's a lot lower now you see far less of the roof in the cockpit and probably a little more to the middle of the car as well.

 

[KillGore]

Did that car on the left have illuminated rims?

 

[chadboban]

did they adjust the camera a bit? I don't feel cramped or having too little window space to see what's in front of you anymore in the new build. I remember seeing the old video thinking that the window seemed very small and you can barely see what's in front of you

It's probably dependent on the car.

 

[Des0lar]

its supposed to look even better than this? h-how?

also, imo looks like we don't need them to try for 60fps, it looks brilliantly smooth.

Stop. "The feel of 60fps"

No. Just no.

 

[Muppet of a Man]

The right amount of motion blur and good AA really make all the difference.

Soon....

That's exactly what I said. : )

 

[Skeff]

Did that car on the left have illuminated rims?

Glowing brakes as it was under heavy braking and so very hot.

 

[KillGore]

Glowing brakes as it was under heavy braking and so very hot.

What in the world? I didn't even know they did that. I've never seen a game do this (though I've never played Forza so I don't know if they do it). Don't remember such detail in GT either. That's amazing

 

[Dibbz]

What in the world? I didn't even know they did that. I've never seen a game do this (though I've never played Forza so I don't know if they do it). Don't remember such detail in GT either. That's amazing

GT5

All that energy has to go somewhere.

 

[viveks86]

What in the world? I didn't even know they did that. I've never seen a game do this (though I've never played Forza so I don't know if they do it). Don't remember such detail in GT either. That's amazing

GT5 did it, in replay mode at least.

 

[Callibretto]

Yep It's a lot lower now you see far less of the roof in the cockpit and probably a little more to the middle of the car as well.

actually I don't think the camera is lower, it's actually higher, but angled down so you can see what's in front of the car easier. you can see the side mirror is lower than the old build now meaning they raise the camera up.

 

[KillGore]

GT5

GT5 did it, in replay mode at least.

Sexy. I only played until GT5 Prologue, or maybe I've just never took notice. Thanks guys!

 

[Amir0x]

It is always amazing GT's attention to detail

 

[Respawn]

Bless that delay

 

[Dibbz]

actually I don't think the camera is lower, it's actually higher, but angled down so you can see what's in front of the car easier. you can see the side mirror is lower than the old build now meaning they raise the camera up.

They're two different cars, of course the dimensions are going to be different.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

GT5 did it, in replay mode at least.

That's a GT5 replay shot? I'm truly at a loss for words. Wow. Gorgeous.

 

[NullPointer]

Horizon too. My beloved Sesto Elemento:

 

[ironcreed]

Whole video in gif:

This game is breathtaking. Glad they are taking more time with it.

 

[Vire]

Funny you guys mention that:

Evo should totally call up Guerrilla though and steal that glass breaking tech.

 

[Dibbz]

Motorstorm Apocalypse to

 

[Callibretto]

Motorstorm Apocalypse to

man motorstorm would be so awesome with the share feature

 

[Reallink]

Before the delay, I can just imagine Sony's decision makers sitting down with a supposed gold evaluation copy of this and wondering how the fuck GT6 on PS3 looked better. Evolution has clearly been struggling with the PC style architecture, or just way overshot things with effects bloat and overly ambitious lighting. I hope this isn't something we see repeated with other first parties (ND, SSM) who have been exclusively invested in the proprietary Playstation ecosystem for their entire existence.

 

[Joeki11a]

I dont get why this game is getting hype, I dont get whats so great about it.

Motorstorm looked interesting

This looks like it has no point at all as a

Driving game.

 

[mysteriousmage09]

Before the delay, I can just imagine Sony's decision makers sitting down with a supposed gold evaluation copy of this and wondering how the fuck GT6 on PS3 looked better. Evolution has clearly been struggling with the PC style architecture, or just way overshot things with effects bloat and overly ambitious lighting. I hope this isn't something we see repeated with other first parties (ND, SSM) who have been exclusively invested in the proprietary Playstation ecosystem for their entire existence.

The fuck is this?

 

[Baroquemantic]

Wow. Based on this footage, DriveClub is the best looking next-gen game shown so far. It's ridiculous how realistic it looks.

 

[Vire]

I dont get why this game is getting hype, I dont get whats so great about it:

If you aren't interested in racing games, then yeah, I don't see why this would excite you.

But if you are a fan of racing games, what's not to like?

 

[Coolbgdog12]

I dont get why this game is getting hype, I dont get whats so great about it:

 

[Ghazi]

Before the delay, I can just imagine Sony's decision makers sitting down with a supposed gold evaluation copy of this and wondering how the fuck GT6 on PS3 looked better. Evolution has clearly been struggling with the PC style architecture, or just way overshot things with effects bloat and overly ambitious lighting. I hope this isn't something we see repeated with other first parties (ND, SSM) who have been exclusively invested in the proprietary Playstation ecosystem for their entire existence.

LOL

 

[meta4]

Wow. Based on this footage, DriveClub is the best looking next-gen game shown so far. It's ridiculous how realistic it looks.

.

 

[Callibretto]

LOL

I keep waiting for "BUT" in his sentences but cannot found it.

 

[Salex_]

Before the delay, I can just imagine Sony's decision makers sitting down with a supposed gold evaluation copy of this and wondering how the fuck GT6 on PS3 looked better. Evolution has clearly been struggling with the PC style architecture, or just way overshot things with effects bloat and overly ambitious lighting. I hope this isn't something we see repeated with other first parties (ND, SSM) who have been exclusively invested in the proprietary Playstation ecosystem for their entire existence.

I dont get why this game is getting hype, I dont get whats so great about it.

Motorstorm looked interesting

This looks like it has no point at all as a

Driving game.

 

[Dibbz]

Before the delay, I can just imagine Sony's decision makers sitting down with a supposed gold evaluation copy of this and wondering how the fuck GT6 on PS3 looked better. Evolution has clearly been struggling with the PC style architecture, or just way overshot things with effects bloat and overly ambitious lighting. I hope this isn't something we see repeated with other first parties (ND, SSM) who have been exclusively invested in the proprietary Playstation ecosystem for their entire existence.

I love GT but damn what are you on? The recent footage of DC looks better than GT6. That is no mark against GT6 though since that game looks fantastic and PD are wizards.

 

[Joeki11a]

If you aren't interested in racing games, then yeah, I don't see why this would excite you.

But if you are a fan of racing games, what's not to like?

But I see Need for speed and that looks about ages ahead of this in terms of interesting, even GT6 on PS3 looks fresh and interesting.

What are they doing in Drive Club thats interesting?

Oh forgot even The Crew looks ages in terms
Of interesting. It has a point to it.

What the heck is the point of Drive Club and why are people gawking at freaking graphics?
Is that the point of this game teh graphics...really?.

 

[haZethew0rld]

Before the delay, I can just imagine Sony's decision makers sitting down with a supposed gold evaluation copy of this and wondering how the fuck GT6 on PS3 looked better. Evolution has clearly been struggling with the PC style architecture, or just way overshot things with effects bloat and overly ambitious lighting. I hope this isn't something we see repeated with other first parties (ND, SSM) who have been exclusively invested in the proprietary Playstation ecosystem for their entire existence.

I dont get why this game is getting hype, I dont get whats so great about it.

Motorstorm looked interesting

This looks like it has no point at all as a

Driving game.

 

[haZethew0rld]

But I see Need for speed and that looks about ages ahead of this in terms of interesting, even GT6 on PS3 looks fresh and interesting.

What are they doing in Drive Club thats interesting?

Oh forgot even The Crew looks ages in terms
Of interesting.

Define interesting.

 

[Glorified G]

Two posts that bad succeeding eachother? It can't be a coincidence

 

[Reallink]

I love GT but damn what are you on? The recent footage of DC looks better than GT6. That is no mark against GT6 though since that game looks fantastic and PD are wizards.

Obviously GT6 was somewhat hyperbolic, but the game was delayed for a reason. I'm not sure what they're claiming that was, but logically, every playable showing has been criticized for looking very underwhelming. Clearly there had to be some serious shortcomings and struggles to warrant an 11th hour delay of a tent pole launch title. Just commentating on an observation.

 

[Sword Of Doom]

seeing the vid just makes me want GT6 on PS4......

what could of been

Yeah that's probably 2-3 years away

 

[Hurf]

But I see Need for speed and that looks about ages ahead of this in terms of interesting, even GT6 on PS3 looks fresh and interesting.

What are they doing in Drive Club thats interesting?

Oh forgot even The Crew looks ages in terms
Of interesting. It has a point to it.

What the heck is the point of Drive Club and why are people gawking at freaking graphics?
Is that the point of this game teh graphics...really?.

This is the 720p of grammar.