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AAA arcade racers r dead
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Guardian's Light
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Driveclub was the best arcade racing game ever, and never got what it truly deserved, neither had its developers who miraculously saved a disaster game, turning it into a masterpieceso is anyone upset that we dont have any flashy arcade type racing games during these last few years , no ridge racer , NFS is shit , and code masters r just milking rally , wreckfest gives me hope cuz it reminds me of destruction derby but other than that there is nothing , wats neogafs take.
a new ridge racer with ray tracing called
RAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY TRACERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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SpongebobSquaredance
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... has anyone given it a reasonable attempt (marketing, promotion, etc.)? If you count Mario Kart and similar games, there is a lot and they do sell, but other than that we haven't seen a real AAA arcade racer in the last 10 years, except maybe Need for Speed. Maybe Driveclub too, but I don't think that's the wacky type of arcade racers the people in here want.
Such projection from you. You know nothing about gamedev, running a business, or understanding why certain genres are DOA, irrespective of quality. Take a class.
Virt McPolygon
Banned
You know nothing about me. I worked in the games industry for nearly a decade before escaping it. Again, the irony of your posts is astonishing. Guess "class" didn't teach you self-awareness. Your first post in this topic was an insignificant turd you shat out. Knew you wouldn't come back unless someone quoted you and look, it worked.
Virt McPolygon
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Dangerous Driving 2 is supposedly still in development with online features planned. I had a feeling with Dangerous Golf and Danger Zone, Three Fields were working up to trying to recreate the magic of Burnout 2 and 3.
I skipped the first Dangerous Driving since it seemed like another small step toward what they actually wanted to develop. Not sure if they'll eventually get there, but I think at this point, I'd rather see a new water-based racing game like Wave Race or Hydro Thunder. I'll even take a new Jet Moto.
I skipped the first Dangerous Driving since it seemed like another small step toward what they actually wanted to develop. Not sure if they'll eventually get there, but I think at this point, I'd rather see a new water-based racing game like Wave Race or Hydro Thunder. I'll even take a new Jet Moto.
Hulk_Smash
Banned
Okay, so Wreckfest came to gamepass so I got to try it out. Guys, this is a legit arcade racer. Just enough customization to keep the cars interesting without having to enroll in college-level iracing.com classes just to understand a car's specs. Game is drop in and play ready and the computer AI is tough, but fair. Graphics are quality. Not suped up like FH4, but definitely pretty.
Easily an 8/10 racer maybe better. It's a LOT of fun.
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Ribi
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Wait till you play online and have buses driving backwards as obstacles.
SpecialAgentZ
Member
We need more Hydro Thunder and Split-Second games. Hell, even a remaster of those games would suffice. Forza Horizon is really good but it's not the same thing. People say it's arcade compared to semi simulators like GT and Forza Motorsport, but it's very far from true arcade racers. Mario Kart is really the only high profile arcade racer nowadays since even F-Zero is nowhere to be seen.
Hulk_Smash
Banned
Anyone else remember Moto Racer? This game was so badass. Had a mix of motocross and regular street bike races. I'd love to play a new one of these or even Moto Cross Madness.
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Virt McPolygon
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I picked up Onrush from the recent Playstation sale since it was less than $3(if you have Plus). I remember trying a demo or beta test for it and sort of liking it, but the presentation really put me off the game. Normally, I wouldn't let that keep me from playing a game, but I think I was too busy with other things or games a the time it launched.
Anyway, I played the game much more than I did with the demo and it's the kind of mindless, fun racing game I enjoy, but still has some Motorstorm-type elements to the stages.
If anyone hasn't played it, sale is still going until 3/3 - $6.19 / Less than $3 with PS+
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4001-CUSA10887_00-ONRUSH0000000000
Game is cheaper than some fast food items if you have PS+
Anyway, I played the game much more than I did with the demo and it's the kind of mindless, fun racing game I enjoy, but still has some Motorstorm-type elements to the stages.
If anyone hasn't played it, sale is still going until 3/3 - $6.19 / Less than $3 with PS+
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4001-CUSA10887_00-ONRUSH0000000000
Game is cheaper than some fast food items if you have PS+
drotahorror
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Moto Racer 2 is the shit. You can get all 3 on GOG, probably Steam too.
I picked up OnRush during the black friday sale for $3 as well then, I didn't even have a playstation to play it on. Kind of forgot about it, got a PS5 and haven't played it. Is it worth it if you don't have PS+?
VeganElduderino
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i want a Split second 2
Classicrockfan
Banned
I saw A crazy taxi type game that just got released looks fun
Virt McPolygon
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I've only played the game for a couple hours so far, and all of that time was spent doing the offline circuits/career.
I hate to undervalue games because I know the amount of work and polish that can be put into them, but for the amount of entertaining crashes and moments I've already experienced, if I had paid $20 or $30 for this game, I wouldn't have regretted it.
Labolas
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roosnam1980
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Rocco Schiavone
Member
This comment sucks.
RAIDEN1
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What not even Blur?
RAIDEN1
Member
Is it better than the Amiga version?
I have sales data to back mine up. Your opinion doesn't pay bills.
Kuranghi
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I've never played the MD version actually. That was a brain failure, I meant to post the A500 version:
For people who don't who never played:
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Orta
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And this is a thread lamenting the absence of arcade racers. Nobody gives a toss about your opinion.
drotahorror
Member
Wanted to mention how sick this looks (never heard of it).
Apparently it runs very well on RCPS3 but may have sound issues. Also, a lot of of these RCPS3 videos are sped up to give an illusion of the game running at full speed and 60fps (emulated Motorstorm)
Good to hear. Probably check it out sometime today. I remember playing the beta on ps4 and not being able to get into it, of course I probably played for 5 or 10min, which is a bit unfair. I still was going to wait for the cancelled PC version.
This is a community board for discussion, specifically about how AAA arcade racers are dead. Nobody designated this a "fan thread". You can bubblewrap your head and choke to death in an echo chamber elsewhere.
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Virt McPolygon
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So where's this sales data you mentioned?
HE1NZ
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Switch to Xbox, they have the best arcade racing series of last 10 years.so is anyone upset that we dont have any flashy arcade type racing games during these last few years , no ridge racer , NFS is shit , and code masters r just milking rally , wreckfest gives me hope cuz it reminds me of destruction derby but other than that there is nothing , wats neogafs take.
a new ridge racer with ray tracing called
RAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY TRACERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RAIDEN1
Member
At least in the Amiga version you see actual "marks" on the road, literally....in the MD version they are not even there...
Miles708
Member
I would have 100% bought that (the beta was VERY GOOD), but then i've heard you kinda needed to be always online and... well... honestly f**k that.
Animagic
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I had an absolute blast with Grip: Combat Racing. What a gem!
DiddyKongRacing69
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Same goes with Kart racers. Unless it is Mario Kart or CTR, you aren't getting any.
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Orta
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drotahorror
Member
And I accidentally bought CTR on PS4 thinking it was 60fps last time it was on sale on PSN. Sucks there was no PC release.
Why the hell would you make a kart racer 30fps?
Xenon Racer is a superb racing game. Just don't buy it on Switch
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/here-comes-a-new-challenger.1573089/
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/here-comes-a-new-challenger.1573089/
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Outside of the fact that we're in a topic named ... "AAA arcade racers r dead"?
Seriously? That's fine. I'm happy to continue cutting holes in this cesspool. Here's a simple link that should accomplish just that:
Arcade Racing Games of 2020 Hits Record Low Sales Figures
Turns out 2020 has not been the year for arcade racers. Plenty of experienced racing game developers haven't delivered any success this year and the sales figures tells enough how bad it's been. Despite the developers trying, it doesn't seem to satisfy the fans.
DiddyKongRacing69
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So your only proof is a shitty licensed game bombing and a game that abandoned its actual audience. The people who buy Project Cars are expecting a sim game. Why would they buy an arcade racer? Also that game happened to be bad as well. Also it comes from some site no one has heard about.Outside of the fact that we're in a topic named ... "AAA arcade racers r dead"?
Seriously? That's fine. I'm happy to continue cutting holes in this cesspool. Here's a simple link that should accomplish just that:
Arcade Racing Games of 2020 Hits Record Low Sales Figures
Turns out 2020 has not been the year for arcade racers. Plenty of experienced racing game developers haven't delivered any success this year and the sales figures tells enough how bad it's been. Despite the developers trying, it doesn't seem to satisfy the fans.www.keengamer.com
What i'm seeing is Forza Horizon 4, an actual quality arcade racing game is selling copies while shitty games are bombing.
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Kuranghi
Member
Indeed, its what I thought playing with a Tyco Rebound would be like in my 10-year old brain ha.
The advert is hilarious.
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roosnam1980
Gold Member
people complaining that these games r not popular anymore and flop , just simply make these racers multiplatform with decent hype and budget
The_Mike
I cry about SonyGaf from my chair in Redmond, WA
jufonuk
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roosnam1980
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namekuseijin
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I know I can't stand boring simulators, with all their same real world tracks as usual and all the boring management of car gear and whatever.
I still play Driveclub in VR often. That was a near perfect blend of some good simulation and more upbeat arcade racing with awesome tracks and graphics to boot. It was nearly universally hated by both unrealistic pure arcade racer fans and simulator fans, so there you go. Congratulations to all.
I still play Driveclub in VR often. That was a near perfect blend of some good simulation and more upbeat arcade racing with awesome tracks and graphics to boot. It was nearly universally hated by both unrealistic pure arcade racer fans and simulator fans, so there you go. Congratulations to all.