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OMG Bugbear's 'Next Car Game' has the most incredible destruction ever!
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jediyoshi
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Patch live. 1.5gb
The key is for the tech demo 2.0 that early purchasers didn't have in Steam. You have to click a link in the email for your key.
jediyoshi
Member
New screenshot mode
Recorded some gameplay of the figure 8 track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uIRzMeFgDA&hd=1
Recorded some gameplay of the figure 8 track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uIRzMeFgDA&hd=1
turtlesbonanza
Member
The track and car it seems weren't the only additions that arrived with the patch. A few things I've noticed so far...
- New upgrades inc. gearing, suspenion and paint jobs
- Random starting grid placement
- Random time of day for races (no night though)
- Tyre walls/stacks now have a bit more weight to them
- Damage seems to be more sensitive, I'm noticing a lot more wrecked cars on the tracks now
Looks so good. Need a new pc for this.
kevcampbell
Member
New screenshot mode
Recorded some gameplay of the figure 8 track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uIRzMeFgDA&hd=1
Hope this comes to PS4, I need this
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
New screenshot mode
Recorded some gameplay of the figure 8 track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uIRzMeFgDA&hd=1
Your radiators flowing!
Destruction derby next-gen am here
Yeah, the Flatout series is awesome and Bugbear is a fantastic developer seeing how good their games run on even modest hardware while still looking great.
So if a console version comes out I'll preorder the day it's announced.
Edit: and allmost all their games have been on consoles so that's a good sign.
ADRIANF1esp
Neo Member
Here a Next Car Game (February Update) gameplay. The video is a race of five laps at Figure 8 circuit with 24 cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bt6NitB2gs
Spectacular collisions, I'm waiting for the online mode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bt6NitB2gs
Spectacular collisions, I'm waiting for the online mode.
Here a Next Car Game (February Update) gameplay. The video is a race of five laps at Figure 8 circuit with 24 cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bt6NitB2gs
Spectacular collisions, I'm waiting for the online mode.
I kept waiting for him to get t-boned on that jump and it never happened.
/disappointed
Spring-Loaded
Member
I think the cars could stand to be a bit more durable...
The sedan is probably the strongest car in the game right now, it can take hits to the front better than the muscle car. I think they have fine-tuned the damage some already in the updates. There is still some inconsistency with the visual damage and the damage shown on the UI though.
New update today - http://nextcargame.com/update-3-2014-04-17/
http://a.pomf.se/ztbaan.webm
Tracks:- New sandpit race track featuring both normal and reverse layouts, work-in-progress.
- New mudpit derby stadium, work-in-progress.
- New small derby stadium, work-in-progress.
Environment Art: - Smoothed out track-sides and improved gravel race track readability.
- New work-in-progress spectator models some previous ones remain.
- New concrete barriers, used in various derby stadiums.
Weathers: - Two new weathers: stormy evening and misty evening.
- Weather can be now specified in the event setup.
Vehicles and Handling: - New driver model, as of now simply static.
- Improved suspension and tire physics.
- More responsive handling with a game pad.
- Improved player vs. AI collision physics.
Damage: - Improved deformation physics so that visual car damage is more accurate.
- Improved gameplay damage to prevent cars from getting too torn up and still going.
- Fixed a case where cars would get damaged and eventually destroyed from rubbing against a static barrier.
Replay: - New replay mode with slow motion and fast forward time controls (-16.0x
4.0x), a number of different cameras, target locking & switching, depth-of-field and field-of-view settings.
User Interface: - Race timer now correctly displays hundredths as well instead of random numbers.
- Game is no longer unpaused when exiting Steam overlay if the game was paused.
Input: - Implemented multicontroller support (e.g. wheel and pedals in separate USB ports).
- Sensitivity & deadzone adjustments now take effect without a restart.
- Added saturation, sensitivity and dead zone settings for XInput controllers.
- Game now defaults to DirectInput for wheels, hopefully making some wheels behave better.
- The game now detects more than one XInput controllers that are connected simultaneously.
- Force feedback is disabled for Microsoft Sidewinder FF wheel in an attempt to work around buggy driver causing lag.
Audio: - Increased AI engine volume.
- General improvements.
http://a.pomf.se/ztbaan.webm
SmoothRunningGun
Member
Anyone know if it has full controller support (meaning all the menus work with the controller)?
I'm guessing it will be a while before they start to focus on performance over content. While it is perfectly playable on my 680 I also wish it would run better.
Yes, the menus do work with the controller, but they suck with it. The UI is designed for a mouse but functional with the controller. You can exit the game with it though, so it works with "fully" with big picture mode.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
That's good enough. Thanks.
Chance Hale
Member
Anyone else getting an out of memory crash when you try to load the mud derby? 8 GBs of ram, 4 gb video card so I should be good.
turtlesbonanza
Member
I've done the mud derby once and it worked fine for me. I would check the games forums and see if there's any others having the same problem.
Bought it and did some testing.
To give people idea on how it runs on my PC -
i7 3770k
7970 3GB GHz
16GB RAM
game is on 7200rps disk, while OS is on SSD / Win 7 64bit
settings:
1920x1080x32
ingame vsync
aniso max
shadows disabled - performance eater // can run them max with performace drops - better be in the front lines and don't look back
cube maps max
textures max
AO on
AA on
Dynamic reflections off
Particles on
60fps with 23 AI opponents on everything I've tried
edit: Weather - Misty evening - is performance eater. This cuts my fps to 30. All other weather options doesn't swallow such a great deal of performance as this.
To give people idea on how it runs on my PC -
i7 3770k
7970 3GB GHz
16GB RAM
game is on 7200rps disk, while OS is on SSD / Win 7 64bit
settings:
1920x1080x32
ingame vsync
aniso max
shadows disabled - performance eater // can run them max with performace drops - better be in the front lines and don't look back
cube maps max
textures max
AO on
AA on
Dynamic reflections off
Particles on
60fps with 23 AI opponents on everything I've tried
edit: Weather - Misty evening - is performance eater. This cuts my fps to 30. All other weather options doesn't swallow such a great deal of performance as this.
curlycare
Member
I think the game doesn't have triple buffering, so you should force it through d3doverrider or some similar program and turn in-game v-sync off.Bought it and did some testing.
To give people idea on how it runs on my PC -
i7 3770k
7970 3GB GHz
16GB RAM
game is on 7200rps disk, while OS is on SSD / Win 7 64bit
settings:
1920x1080x32
ingame vsync
aniso max
shadows disabled - performance eater // can run them max with performace drops - better be in the front lines and don't look back
cube maps max
textures max
AO on
AA on
Dynamic reflections off
Particles on
60fps with 23 AI opponents on everything I've tried
edit: Weather - Misty evening - is performance eater. This cuts my fps to 30. All other weather options doesn't swallow such a great deal of performance as this.
RadeonPro, already done. Thank you, curly.
Multi-monitor support out of the box, wheel support, decent frames while running a huge resolution, insane destruction, fun handling, yeah this game is fantastic, i wouldn't mind them porting it to consoles eventually but i hope they only start working on that after this has shipped for pc.
ADRIANF1esp
Neo Member
Next Car Game (April Update) gameplay. The video is a race of two laps at the new Sandpit circuit with 24 cars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80fwt1zg1TE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80fwt1zg1TE
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microtubule
Member
NoPiece
Member
I was coming to post just the opposite. Just bought and played for about an hour. Amazing ridiculous fun. It reminds a bit of old school over the top gaming - I had a smile on my face the whole time.
I have a GTX 670, an old i7 (860 - at 2.8ghz), and 12GB ram, and it ran great with all the settings up except shadows which I left in the middle.
This game really made me happy - it was a steal at $17.99, even if it never gets another car, track, or improvement.
edit: I also had dynamic reflections off.
Chance Hale
Member
What kind of performance are people getting? At max settings, 1080P the game locks to 30 with a 780Ti and i53570K. What setting is the most intensive with little gain? Turning vsync off has it jump all over the place framerate wise.
It says EARLY ACCESS. You are buying an alpha. The game is not done yet on any level.
NoPiece
Member
I was just checking with FRAPS, and I am getting 50-120 FPS, with it mostly in the 70-90 range. It weirdly seems to dip less when there is are a ton of cars and chaos, and more when there is a lot of draw distance. Anyway, for an early game, I think it runs really well.
edit: Try turning VSYNC off. With it on I get 30 fps, with it off I get ~80fps with an occasional dip into the 50's, but don't really notice any tearing or fluxuation.
turtlesbonanza
Member
Word on the game's forum is that there's a new update imminent. It's to include a new car, track (though apparently it's unfinished) and LAN multiplayer. Hopefully something like Tunngle will allow semi-proper multiplayer. It's also going to include the new engine update which will change how damage is calculated. Patch should be live with in 24 hours.
turtlesbonanza
Member
New update!
http://nextcargame.com/update-5-2014-07-03/
Includes the game running on a revamped engine, LAN support, a new car and a new track. The new car looks bad ass, like a Pontiac GTO The Judge.
The changelog:
Engine:
*Rewrote the engine.
*Significantly simplified gameflow logic.
*Added support for data hotloading.
*Wrote a shiny new property editor.
*Removed a ton of old legacy code.
*Rewrote the effect system, note that certain effects are missing as of now.
*Added a launcher option to set grass rendering distance.
Multiplayer:
*Implemented LAN multiplayer for both race and derby, currently supports 12 players.
Input System:
*Added remapping support for XInput devices such as the X360 gamepad.
*Added D-pad and look-around support for DirectInput devices.
*Increased the amount of rebindable controls.
*Added analogue handbrake support.
*Added proper H-shifter support.
Gameplay:
*Improved AI behavior to help it stay on track better.
*Added support and first draft scoring events.
Damage:
*Implemented new damage system based on tracking deform instead of impacts.
*Improved deformation to make the cars break apart in a more realistic manner.
*The car that is heavier and traveling faster will now have an advantage in collision.
*Fixed an issue where unlocked panels such as doors would not animate correctly.
*Added a placeholder smoke effect for the critically damaged engine state.
*Added a release state to all wheels so that they can be torn off.
Cameras:
*Implemented an improved camera system.
*Reworked all cameras, FOV, position, etc.
User Interface:
*Rewrote the user interface platform.
*Implemented new Replay user interface.
*Added a preliminary scoreboard to post-race.
*Improved the main Garage UI somewhat to enhance usability.
*Removed the vignette effect when getting damaged during gameplay.
*Added support for fetching Steam user name and avatar.
Vehicles and Upgrades:
*Added a new American Muscle car.
*Reworked engine upgrade parts to mimic real-life parts.
*Reworked the suspension setups for more authenticity.
*Added first upgrade part descriptions.
*Improved gamepad controller functionality.
*Switched Anti-Spin assist to an improved Stability Control assist.
Vehicle Dynamics:
*Added simulation of Ackermann steering geometry.
*Improved shifting center of mass calculation when vehicle is airborne.
*Improved simulation of viscous forces when driving on loose surfaces such as gravel.
*Added engine shake calculated from the piston movement to simulate engine rumble.
*Added support for turbochargers and superchargers, upgrade parts using this feature coming later.
*Improved suspension simulation; center of mass now affects suspension.
*Improved suspension geometry simulation.
Weathers:
*Improved weathers to give a better sense of light.
Tracks:
*Added a new Sandpit race track, still work-in-progress!
*Enhanced various bits and pieces of the existing tracks.
http://nextcargame.com/update-5-2014-07-03/
Includes the game running on a revamped engine, LAN support, a new car and a new track. The new car looks bad ass, like a Pontiac GTO The Judge.
The changelog:
Engine:
*Rewrote the engine.
*Significantly simplified gameflow logic.
*Added support for data hotloading.
*Wrote a shiny new property editor.
*Removed a ton of old legacy code.
*Rewrote the effect system, note that certain effects are missing as of now.
*Added a launcher option to set grass rendering distance.
Multiplayer:
*Implemented LAN multiplayer for both race and derby, currently supports 12 players.
Input System:
*Added remapping support for XInput devices such as the X360 gamepad.
*Added D-pad and look-around support for DirectInput devices.
*Increased the amount of rebindable controls.
*Added analogue handbrake support.
*Added proper H-shifter support.
Gameplay:
*Improved AI behavior to help it stay on track better.
*Added support and first draft scoring events.
Damage:
*Implemented new damage system based on tracking deform instead of impacts.
*Improved deformation to make the cars break apart in a more realistic manner.
*The car that is heavier and traveling faster will now have an advantage in collision.
*Fixed an issue where unlocked panels such as doors would not animate correctly.
*Added a placeholder smoke effect for the critically damaged engine state.
*Added a release state to all wheels so that they can be torn off.
Cameras:
*Implemented an improved camera system.
*Reworked all cameras, FOV, position, etc.
User Interface:
*Rewrote the user interface platform.
*Implemented new Replay user interface.
*Added a preliminary scoreboard to post-race.
*Improved the main Garage UI somewhat to enhance usability.
*Removed the vignette effect when getting damaged during gameplay.
*Added support for fetching Steam user name and avatar.
Vehicles and Upgrades:
*Added a new American Muscle car.
*Reworked engine upgrade parts to mimic real-life parts.
*Reworked the suspension setups for more authenticity.
*Added first upgrade part descriptions.
*Improved gamepad controller functionality.
*Switched Anti-Spin assist to an improved Stability Control assist.
Vehicle Dynamics:
*Added simulation of Ackermann steering geometry.
*Improved shifting center of mass calculation when vehicle is airborne.
*Improved simulation of viscous forces when driving on loose surfaces such as gravel.
*Added engine shake calculated from the piston movement to simulate engine rumble.
*Added support for turbochargers and superchargers, upgrade parts using this feature coming later.
*Improved suspension simulation; center of mass now affects suspension.
*Improved suspension geometry simulation.
Weathers:
*Improved weathers to give a better sense of light.
Tracks:
*Added a new Sandpit race track, still work-in-progress!
*Enhanced various bits and pieces of the existing tracks.
Fried Food
Banned
will the game have oculus and G27 support? that would be amazing
microtubule
Member
Yeah, the driving model is very good. So much so in fact that I'll throw a few cars around the track in Assetto Corsa and afterwards play this for a few...and the driving model is not a huge step down! Kudos to Bugbear.
MrCunningham
Member
The name "Next Car Game" should be a tip off to howl unfinished it is. But as it stands, I think the early access looks great. I might even pick this one up, because I was a big fan of Bugbears Flat Out series.
Got around the same fps as before the patch. So no huge difference,
microtubule
Member
Reerformance - No huge difference here as well and the game still runs good for me. However, judging by some of the comments in the game's Steam forum there are those that are having issues with the new patch.
erformance - No huge difference here as well and the game still runs good for me. However, judging by some of the comments in the game's Steam forum there are those that are having issues with the new patch.