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Five #DRIVECLUB beta videos + impressions
- Thread starter Wario64
- Start date
godofcookery
Member
damn, leans more towards realism is a little sad. most people seemed sure it was PGR style all the way too.
ss_lemonade
Member
It could also be due to the TVs they had setup there but all the driveclub demo stations looked the same to me. Everyone was using the cockpit view by the way, and the vehicle interior itself was just a jaggie mess.
In comparison, the Forza Horizon 2 demos on the xbox side looked cleaner AA wise but the lighting wasn't as good, or as realistic
AstroNut325
Member
The lack of gifs is quite disturbing.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
lets hope he doesn't
ibitegirls
Member
Dammmmmnnnn. Videos are amazing. Thanks dude
Just watched all the videos. My opinions based on them.
+ Amazing lighting and overall visuals.
+ Excellent sense of speed and vehicle response.
+ Excellent and fun track design with lots dynamism and range in speed, cornering, elevation changes etc.
+ Astonishing degree of environmental density.
+ Some truly breathtaking vistas and draw distance (especially Munnar).
+ Lots of tertiary visual reward (balloons, debris, confetti, birds, crowds etc).
+ Aggressive and rewarding AI opponents.
+ Sublime audio work with great vehicular individualism.
+ Good mix of vehicle view options.
+ HUD'less racing.
- Still some IQ issues and aliasing that pop up on power lines, the tops of cars etc.
- A few textures here and there could still do with some work.
- No mechanical damage.
My main and only real fear for this game now is it having a lack of content and longevity. With the fairly low number cars, and no proper tuning or upgrade options, I just hope it isn't all over too soon. Luckily there does seem to be a solid number of tracks and locations, and we're still yet to see the race tracks which Evo have said are in the game. The dynamic weather and time of day should add massively too. Either way, I have the full retail game pre-ordered and it's one of my most anticipated titles of the year.
+ Amazing lighting and overall visuals.
+ Excellent sense of speed and vehicle response.
+ Excellent and fun track design with lots dynamism and range in speed, cornering, elevation changes etc.
+ Astonishing degree of environmental density.
+ Some truly breathtaking vistas and draw distance (especially Munnar).
+ Lots of tertiary visual reward (balloons, debris, confetti, birds, crowds etc).
+ Aggressive and rewarding AI opponents.
+ Sublime audio work with great vehicular individualism.
+ Good mix of vehicle view options.
+ HUD'less racing.
- Still some IQ issues and aliasing that pop up on power lines, the tops of cars etc.
- A few textures here and there could still do with some work.
- No mechanical damage.
My main and only real fear for this game now is it having a lack of content and longevity. With the fairly low number cars, and no proper tuning or upgrade options, I just hope it isn't all over too soon. Luckily there does seem to be a solid number of tracks and locations, and we're still yet to see the race tracks which Evo have said are in the game. The dynamic weather and time of day should add massively too. Either way, I have the full retail game pre-ordered and it's one of my most anticipated titles of the year.
bananafactory
Banned
Just watched a bit of each video.
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GameSeeker
Member
Thanks for this, Wario64.
If you have the time, the videos are well worth the download. DriveClub is looking every bit as good as the previous videos released by Sony. The dynamic lighting using Physically Based Rendering looks spectacular. In my book, DriveClub is cleary looking better than any of the competition coming this fall.
And the sound! Oh the engine sounds are sublime. Download the video, crank up the sound to high, close your eyes and just listen to the cars going round the track. Then imagine how much better it will sound in your living room in 5.1 or 7.1 surround. I'm so glad Rushy got the default changed to "Music Off" so folks actually listen to the cars.
Anyone doubting Evolution's ability to pull off the graphics/sound that they have been showing off since the reveal trailer last Feb, is going to be eating crow in 6 weeks.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
So talking to a couple people in the beta and they are gushing quite a bit. Can't wait to finally play this thing.
Tripolygon
Banned
Same video but lighting changes are beautiful.From the stormy weather vid. I wish I could upload a longer gif but minus has a 10MB limit.
Crazypanda_85
Member
Which sounds perfect to me
Plus, if anyone is truly looking for a real racing sim, they need to look for it on PC.I think if the gameplay and physics are solid content won't be much of an issue. As long as you find that 1 car you love and enjoy driving in game, it can last quite some time.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Thank goodness
ibitegirls
Member
bananafactory
Banned
The "stormy weather" video is seriously stunning. There's nothing overtly flashy about it but damn if it ain't convincing as hell.
Tripolygon
Banned
Driving into the storm clouds. Just imagine that in the rain.
stargateheaven
Member
why do the shadows no affect the bonet view?
other than that, it looks awesome!! want to see more of the damage that can be done too.
other than that, it looks awesome!! want to see more of the damage that can be done too.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
No rubber banding? THANK YOU GOD!
I friggin hate that in racers.
I friggin hate that in racers.
SneakyStephan
Banned
Fuuuuuuck
Andrefpvs
Member
I don't know what the hell just happened, but a single tear formed in my left eye as I watched this Driveclub GIF.
Maybe it was the fireworks.
PeregrinSe7en
Member
best looking current gen racer
ProfessorMoran
Member
Hell yeah.
Balmung421
Member
What a stunner. So hyped to try it out now
Its not sim but it is def less arcadey than FH2 IMO
IAmRandom31
Banned
Man even the 720p share videos look great. Love the look of the AI. It looks like they are aggressive and change positions a lot. Sense of speed is phenomenal and loving the track layout. Good shit
Same video but lighting changes are beautiful.
They nailed the "cloudy but sunny at the same time" lighting.
Because it's the conditions you agree to before getting access to the download code. As far as I see it it's Sonys/Evolutions game and they should get to choose what to show prior to release.
Plus it's damaging to the beta community, if people could actually adhere to NDAs we'd get more betas. Ok, so thats of no significance to anyone without beta status so you have no reason to care, but it's in my interest so I'm allowed a moan
Lighting and shadows are just incredible. Casting on all the signs, posts, banners etc.
reptilescorpio
Member
Huh, this thread is a hell of a lot quieter than the last one!
I agree completely. Hopefully this is the last leak until the game comes out. Would hate to see the community miss out on future beta's over this.
Because it's the conditions you agree to before getting access to the download code. As far as I see it it's Sonys/Evolutions game and they should get to choose what to show prior to release.
Plus it's damaging to the beta community, if people could actually adhere to NDAs we'd get more betas. Ok, so thats of no significance to anyone without beta status so you have no reason to care, but it's in my interest so I'm allowed a moan
I agree completely. Hopefully this is the last leak until the game comes out. Would hate to see the community miss out on future beta's over this.
Is this real life? 0.0
Because to download it you have to agree to it, either way these NDA breakers will get there just deserts
This one is just mad.
backbreaker65
Banned
Looks great, sounds great, and I'm glad to see the game being played by someone who knows how to drive. My only gripe is I believe that when you bump into a car at a high rate of speed, it should automatically drop you down to first gear and force you to recover that way. Right now the bumper cars for overtaking a position is too easy. If you bang into me drop you into first and watch you try to recover. I think this is the best way to handle no damage affecting the cars performance.
SarcasticD
Member
I need this game in my life
Yeah they did I really hate that look to it so ominous!
Yeah, it's truly insane.
I still play the shit out of PGR4 and it has a similar amount of content. If a game is fun, you'll play it just because it is and not just to beat the game or a score or whatever. Same with mechanical damage... kind of gets rid of the trolls who'll be just out to ruin your car/run, but I didn't miss it in the PGR games.