Dlacy13g
Member
and this is exactly what Sony is hoping they have no desire to release a free version when they think they can get you to buy the full version.
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DriveClub PS+ Edition Has Been M.I.A. For 100 Days
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I hope this is a joke because every thread is derailed by it. Wouldn't want to know what you consider "enough shit".
Trogdor1123
Gold Member
Does the full version even work yet?
The Faceless Master
Member
it works just enough for you to buy it but not quite enough to release a glorified demo.
I like how you link the quote that supports your argument, but the "apparent" 90% figure is 100% out of your arse. At least, it is until you link that as well.
Given the actual quote and the impressions in the linked write-ups, do you think that impression is off-base? I can agree that the specific number wasn't given, but beyond that, saying most of the content was expected in the PS+ Edition (based on the pitch itself) is without question.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
I wonder if this is Sony's solution to people not wanting to pay $50 for a version that's randomly tied to PS+.
Yup. Has for a while. Server issues were fixed months ago.
You could PLAY/SHARE with someone who has it...
Was going to wait for PS+, but mostly so that I could try it out, get the discount, and then buy the upgrade if I liked it. But, Amazon had it for like $34, which is cheaper than the way I was gonna do it anyways. Not sorry at all. If I absolutely hated the game, could probably have traded it at Gamestop after a few weeks and called it a $12 rental.
Also, I understand that many of you are holding out on the principal of the thing, and I'm not trying to convince you to buy the game. Just sharing my experience.
Also, I understand that many of you are holding out on the principal of the thing, and I'm not trying to convince you to buy the game. Just sharing my experience.
Honestly, the last-minute cancellation of DriveClub for PS+ has ensured I'll never buy it. The only way I was going to even consider purchasing it was playing the PS+ version first, but after the frigid critical reception of the retail title and the fact that the free version was cancelled within days before release, I'm so sour on the whole thing that Sony has guaranteed I'll never buy it, rent it, or even touch it. It's just a huge failure all around. I wonder how many people feel the same way I do.
foolishoptimist
Member
I can't send a request to join a club without getting some communication error, so I'd say it's not ready yet. They still haven't re-released the IOS companion app.
Haven't tried multiplayer, but most other features work fine enough.
The racing is awesome, and leaderboards and challenges keep it interesting.
The Artisan
Member
someone talked about that before. that would likely piss off everyone who bought it at full price and at launch.
Megatron
Member
I said "something like 90%" because I didn't want to bother looking it up. I stand corrected. It is 80%. My point stands. No need to get defensive.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dr...ed-plus-members-get-10-discount/1100-6419494/
precisely why some people are waiting to try it out before commiting their money to it, with all the subscription services sony of all people are pulling out their ass, this gen is looking set to be one of the most expensive yet
Air Zombie Meat
Member
Would anyone be upset if they just released an entirely offline demo? I wouldn't. I just want to see how the game plays, fuck all the connectivity stuff. If I want that I'll buy the full game.
kutthoat5150
Member
Think I'll just buy it eventually. My PS+ membership like many others I'm sure, just expired and there really isn't anything I own that makes me want to renew it anytime soon
out0v0rder
Member
he lied to us....and then left us.
Yeah, or not.
stupid.
why don't they offer PS+ version as a single player tour event only and tack on the online component when servers improve.
I haven't played online yet but I've completed the tour and its still loads of fun. Its a demo to make people buy the full version so why not give everybody a taste of it before they move on to better things.
why don't they offer PS+ version as a single player tour event only and tack on the online component when servers improve.
I haven't played online yet but I've completed the tour and its still loads of fun. Its a demo to make people buy the full version so why not give everybody a taste of it before they move on to better things.
akachan ningen
Member
this is the best racing game so far this gen. every racing fan with a ps4 should buy the full game.
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
Most likely scenario. By the time the PS+ hits, it'll be the full game.
RipperGrim
Member
While it sucks that they aren't keeping to their promises, I still don't really get the outrage for it not appearing yet, so we don't get a free version of it? What exactly have we lost? We haven't paid for it or anything, we just don't get to play a demo version for free yet. It's annoying yes but not worth the outrage in my opinion.
Or ya know, a few million people suddenly logging into the driveclub servers could cripple it again.
Thanks for the ridiculous comment in the first place.
It's the best racer in years, ofcourse it deserves a sequel... No promised Plus edition doesn't change that.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
As funny as this may sound, I actually think it would be better for the long term health of the franchise.
Sidewinder
Member
As a day1 owner I'd rather get the 50% PS+ subscription discount they promised us back in the days...
Americanmushroom
Banned
just buy the damn game if you are anticipating so much. I know it was promised but my god, people just love to complain and whine all the time in here. 'it was promised!!' .... get over it
I couldn't care less. I bought the game and it's amazing.
It's funny that there are people who are bitching about it and waiting for the free PS+ eventhough I'm sure some of these people aren't even interested in the game. Just shitting on it, not referring to op.
Yep yep, surely.
It's funny that there are people who are bitching about it and waiting for the free PS+ eventhough I'm sure some of these people aren't even interested in the game. Just shitting on it, not referring to op.
Yep yep, surely.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
Shrug. They've lost pretty much any chance of me buying the game new now. If I'd played the plus version and liked it, I'd have happily paid full price for this. Now they ain't getting a penny out of me.
Air Zombie Meat
Member
I've always found driving games hit and miss and I have plenty of other stuff to play at the moment. I'm not outraged or trying to take a stand, I just don't mind waiting to try it out before I buy. Doesn't help that people keep comparing it to PGR which I didn't really like.
FeiRR
Banned
You can switch those messages off in the options. Several people reported DC connection problems while the game is generally working now. It may be related to some ports you have closed (other than FIFA needs, for example).
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Full game without DLC so they can at least have some monetization at least.
Nicktendo86
Member
Sorry for my ignorance but is the is+ edition different to this which has been available for a while?
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...00-XXXXDRIVECLUBPSU?scope=sceapp&smcid=sceapp
https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...00-XXXXDRIVECLUBPSU?scope=sceapp&smcid=sceapp
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Indeed.
Game is amazing. Well worth the cash. As someone who has ben nothing but disappointed with racers like Forza 5, and Need for Speed thus far this generation. This game is fantastic.
thelurkinghorror
Member
If they open the door for others 3000000 players in a month servers are going to explode again
No, the Plus Edition was announced as a completely free version of the game with a bunch of cars and ten circuits from India
No, the Plus Edition was announced as a completely free version of the game with a bunch of cars and ten circuits from India
Ok. Your loss, really.
Zeouterlimits
Member
"Just buy it" is a hilarious defence.
''Kill the brand and maybe even the studio cause a demo has not been released'' is even more hilarious
autoduelist
Member
I don't see how the delay screwed me over in any way, shape, or form. Heck, screwing someone over also implies intent, and I guarantee Sony and Evolution did not intend, want, or plan for this delay to happen. Ultimately we'll get it, just late. Also holding someone to a 'promise' is one thing, but in this case they didn't knowingly lie, so it's not really a 'false promise'. It's not like they promised to take you to the beach and then left you behind, it's more like everybody got in the car and it turned out the car wouldn't start. Bad news for everyone, nobody's happy, but shit happens.
Don't get me wrong, I'm waiting on it too. I want it. Yesterday. But acting as if this is some intentional lie/screw over is just silly.
Oh come on. This isn't some nefarious plot to sell more copies of Driveclub. They'd probably have preferred to give the entire game away on ps+ day 1 if it would have meant the servers worked and this pr nightmare never happened.