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Ridge Racer Unbounded |OT| Bound and Rebound
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not got my copy yet, both mildly excited and slightly intimidated regarding all these reports about difficulty. As long as its not cheap and failure is your fault then that can be v satisfying, if it just kicks my arse all the time and I get nowhere and don't get to see most of the campaign as a result that would be bloody annoying.
Still damn hyped for the online alone, Blur online was crazy fun hope this is along the same lines.
Callibretto
Member
so, how's the framerate for PS3 version? if it's solid 30 without major problem, I think I'll get this one. you can share tracks etc right?
Yeah, I only played one Flatout game but it was REALLY HARD, one physics bump from a piece of debris or rock could send you the wrong direction and the AI was ruthless, so this does not surprise me. The games were still pretty cool regardless of that.
Does Ridge have difficulty levels?
Fortinbras
Member
No.
The AI owned me in the right at the beginning of the game in the first race. I'm getting better though.
Haunted
Member
Flatout was pretty unforgiving with the rubberbanding if you were properly racing, but what it evened it out were all the options to fuck up your competitors. Targeting your closest rival early on in a race was effective, especially towards the end of a tournament series.
It's similar to F-Zero in that sense.
It's similar to F-Zero in that sense.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Anyone got the LE?
The download code card says 'Activation Date: 30/03/12' so I'm scared to try and put it in.
The download code card says 'Activation Date: 30/03/12' so I'm scared to try and put it in.
The difficulty isn't cheap but you're forced to learn tracks and drift flawlessly if you want any chance of placing first (3 stars). I'm realizing that to keep my sanity I have to settle for 2 stars on certain events, which is still very tough. That said, this is Burnout Revenge reincarnated and I couldn't be happier.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Thanks, just downloaded it.
The fact that the LE content is called 'DLC4 Bundle' doesn't fill me with confidence... Oh, Namco.
The fact that the LE content is called 'DLC4 Bundle' doesn't fill me with confidence... Oh, Namco.
EG review is up -
8/10
DukeTogo1300
Member
Ok, I just noticed this game, and I can't believe this is real.
I've hated the series ever since drift/boost took over, but there was still the imaginative Namco style to consider. This is unrecognizable as RR, nothing remains other than the evil drift/boost + destructo-Burnout. As a new game with no RR-bias, it could be ok and fun, but Ridge Racer as a series and a legacy has officially been nuked from orbit.
I will say though, that track editor looks great. If the gameplay looked a little more engaging to me I might've considered it once it hit the bargain bin.
I've hated the series ever since drift/boost took over, but there was still the imaginative Namco style to consider. This is unrecognizable as RR, nothing remains other than the evil drift/boost + destructo-Burnout. As a new game with no RR-bias, it could be ok and fun, but Ridge Racer as a series and a legacy has officially been nuked from orbit.
I will say though, that track editor looks great. If the gameplay looked a little more engaging to me I might've considered it once it hit the bargain bin.
That's all I needed to hear.
The Elite
BOSS
I'm not quite there. I think RR: Unbounded's versions of "Takedowns" don't give you nearly the same feel as Burnout.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
I'm enjoying it, as others have said it's tough as nails.
Worth remembering that it's a Power bar, not nitro so it is better used shunting opponents and opening up shortcuts than just boosting.
The handling feels very much like S/S, quite heavy and skiddy round corners. Very rewarding feel.
Worth remembering that it's a Power bar, not nitro so it is better used shunting opponents and opening up shortcuts than just boosting.
The handling feels very much like S/S, quite heavy and skiddy round corners. Very rewarding feel.
Interesting, Trackmania 2 is a similar size. I wonder if all the tracks being made up of titles has something to do with it?
The Elite
BOSS
I think they're reading GAF.
Heheh, probably. Hi, BugBear. Give us an hello on Twitter.
There's a Giant Bomb quick look if anyone's interested: http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ridge-racer-unbounded/17-5820/
Well other than Burnout's car damage model (which remains king IMO) it feels close to me. All the way down to the camera that follows the car you hit. Plus RR lists all the points you're earning as the car destructs. The main difference being that you need to use "power" to takedown opponents quickly.
thank you and holeeeee sheeeeeit! i have been using the drift button like an ebrake. i cannot wait to try playing the way this review states. they could have at least mentioned that in the fucking manual for chrissakes.
It sounds like they adopted a bit of how the drift button works in the 3DS version of RR. As you hold the button it puts you into that typical "Ridge Racer drift" state until you let go.
(it's been years since I played RR so maybe that's nothing new, but before 3DS my last RR was the launch PSP title. )
(it's been years since I played RR so maybe that's nothing new, but before 3DS my last RR was the launch PSP title. )
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Wow, sucks about the manual. Obligatory Namco sucks, lol
sparky2112
Member
Ha! Only read the first paragraph of that review, and I can already tell the whole review will be dead-on. Can't wait for a REVIEW to tell me how to actually play the game. Sheesh. That wasn't the best of moves, Bugbear...
drift button sounds retarded. it sounds like you have to use it in conjunction with the braking too, so its not just an easy "press x to slide around corner". why not just stick with a standard e-brake?
the team vvv guy seemed to enjoy the game, and it looks great, but what an odd choice for vehicle control input.
the team vvv guy seemed to enjoy the game, and it looks great, but what an odd choice for vehicle control input.
I feel like Bugbear wasn't really driving the bus on that one. The whole purpose of paying a Publisher is to take care of that crap for you. Or in the case of this one, Namco was contracting out their RR license and had a responsibility to provide the necessary publisher support to ensure its success. That is where they failed.
But yeah, Bugbear should have added a tutorial which was well within their power to do.
Agent Icebeezy
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Yeah, I'd trust someone that loves racers to properly judge this game, rather than the reviewers. The Team VVV guy is always fair.
joeygreco1985
Member
Any PC impressions? Watched the quick look and I can't shake the feeling that I really should be playing this at 60 FPS
Is the AI as crazy as in Flatout? I loved how sometimes the CPU pilots freak out and decide to crash into other cars just because. Especially Frank Malkov lol
Tomorrow, 30th.
.Unless there's a PC review up, you're not getting any impressions till tomorrow. Game is Steamworks. Won't be unlocked till tomorrow.
It's Steamworks? Fantastic. I was looking for confirmation on yes/no on this but there didn't seem to be any news.
It's only £22 at Asda so if it's Steamworks that's great.
Yeah, I already activated my retail limited edition on steam.
The Elite
BOSS
The problem I'm finding is that my power bar is rarely filled up and I'm having a hard time filling it. I'm hoping the revelation about the drifting will solve this issue when I sit down to play again tonight.
Excellent, cheers! Turns out Asda charge nearly £3 postage so I'll order from Shopto, still under £26, not bad!
I'm getting the hang of it, but man do I miss Burnout: Revenge's system: tap brake to initiate drift, adjust steering and throttle, profit. So easy. No controller-fu needed.
No pre-purchase no nothing? Oh man :-/
The Elite
BOSS
It's only 1.8 gigs. So a quick install at least.
for those that are able to compare, if i hate the burnout games (mainly for the ultra simplified handling) should i pass on this entirely? i actually like that the cars appear to have a good amount of weight and that there sounds to be a good sized learning curve - two things i didnt find with the burnout series.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
I dunno if you've played it but the feel of the cars is very, very similar to Split/Second.
Man, I really enjoyed S/S. The first time I saw a whole cargo plane/jumbo jet crashing down right at me had me with my mouth open. There's very few games that have managed that.
MightyHedgehog
Member
The FlatOut 2/UC are pretty comparable. Heavy feel.