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DRIVECLUB |OT| Cloudy with a Chance of Jaw Drops
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Cthulhu_Steev
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I believe there will be some validity to the potential negative reviews, though. As a fan of racing games, it seems as though--early on, at least--that Xbox is the console to be on when it comes to racing games.
I don't think Evo make some strange decisions which will reflect negatively on the game in the end. Things like not letting players customize their Crew's livery (something that Forza has allowed players to do from the beginning) or even install cosmetic upgrades to the cars (something like Midnight Club) is baffling to me. Even the implementations of corner penalties and reset timers go against the culture introduced in the motor storm series (why so serious?).
Believe me, as a PS4 owner, I'm rooting for this game to do well and I hope I enjoy the PS+ version enough to go all in. I'm just leaning the wrong way on the fence right now.
Confidence Man
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The invisible walls seem kind of restrictive. You can't even go a foot off the track without bumping off of them.
I would have loved to see some risk/reward shortcuts through these awesome looking environments. I would even introduce a nice Motorstorm-like balance between road cars and those better fit going off road.
cart00nero
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You got me.
Insane Metal
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Oh yeah baby come to papa!
Pop
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Neuromancer
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I'm so jealous of you fuckers with early copies. I appreciate the gifs and impressions but at the same time, know that I hate you.
HORRORSHØW
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Even if it does, there are some glaring missed opportunities with the game. To me, at least.
BloodMoney
Banned
what..............................?
So Dynamic weather is coming in a patch, isn't static weather available now?
Sounds like you just want Forza
This, really.
FF Seraphim
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What do you think they missed to put in? That directly affects the races?
Jamesways
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I think time will change that though. Right now you've got NFS:Rivals and MotoGP 14. But once DC, pCARS, and The Crew land, the ps4 will have some solid racers. Who knows when GT7 will eventually come out.
I've been excited about this since I first saw the reveal trailers. For me, it's going to hit that PGR/NFS: Shift sweet spot of just pure racing fun. Love some sims too, but simcade type games are so much fun to keep coming back to.
I didn't want to do the ps+ upgrade discount, Rushy and Evolution have earned my extra 10 bucks on a physical copy. And the money for the season pass, and ANY DLC they'll offer after that even.
I might even get a steelcase edition imported at some point. I don't play/keep many games, but with racing titles, I'll support the devs as much as possible.
Interfectum
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How is the car damage in this game? Do the cars actually deform or is it just bumps and scrapes via textures?
Red Chocobo
Banned
If we are taking review average bets. Then I will be going with 8's.
8 is safe for reviewers. It's not too high or too low to be accused of being paid off/fanboy/baiting.
8 is safe for reviewers. It's not too high or too low to be accused of being paid off/fanboy/baiting.
Actualy, I'm going with 7's. But don't tell anyone.
I'd like a new Motorstorm too, but that's not the game that Evo chose to make. Driveclub looks great on its own terms.
Latter.
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Aww shit yall, we back to corridor racer now.
BloodMoney
Banned
Cars deform slightly, hoods/bumper get dented, glass shatters, etc... but it's relatively mild.
Tfault
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Looking at that makes me wonder if you can actually look around the cockpit will stationary or driving for that matter. Anyone know?
Would be neat to look at the fine details of the interior or look out of the side windows.
Driveclub is as fun as doing taxes confirmed.
Put that on the back of the box.
Goddamn! Is he the one reviewing it?
bananafactory
Banned
Driveclub is as fun as doing taxes confirmed.
Put that on the back of the box.
Lol. So many people are going to take that tweet out of context....
I was thinking about driveclub, and I've been playing some forza horizon 2, and I used to play a lot of NFS Rivals...
and all these games are 30 fps, and all of them suffer for it.
I don't understand why 60 fps isn't a priority in racing games. This is one of the genres that needs it most!
and all these games are 30 fps, and all of them suffer for it.
I don't understand why 60 fps isn't a priority in racing games. This is one of the genres that needs it most!
The only 2 other people who played racing games at GB aren't there anymore.
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
And just like that, thousands of CPAs and tax accountants rushed out to buy PS4s. The IRS just put in an order for thousands of copies of #DC for their employees. Intuit to buy all remaining physical stock. GOAT.
Driveclub is as fun as doing taxes confirmed.
Put that on the back of the box.
schaft0620
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Oh yeah baby come to papa!
HOW?! GRANT ME YOUR WISDOM
Vire
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Yeah, I guess Jeff is the resident racing guy now at Giant Bomb since he did all the Forza reviews.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
This site is running an article saying that the tunnel lighting has already been improved and will be included in an upcoming patch. Any truth to this?
http://gearnuke.com/driveclub-tunne...uded-future-update-twitch-streams-now-online/
Edit: source Gaf. Found it.
http://gearnuke.com/driveclub-tunne...uded-future-update-twitch-streams-now-online/
Edit: source Gaf. Found it.
I think--these days at least--that racing games are more than an on the track experience. Even this thread is pretty much about waxing poetic about the games' visuals. I would have liked to see the type of customization we see in Forza. I know it was mentioned that the developer wanted to avoid obscene designs, but is that really a problem in Forza (I've never encountered it)? And, if it is, surely there's a good way to find and discipline those designs.
I am also disappointed at how disconnected the player is from the stunning looking environments. the reset timer should be done away with or made an optional feature.
Lastly, and I may be the minority on this, I would have liked to see an exclusive focus on sports, super, and hyper cars. If we can only have 50 cars, why not make them all elite driving machines? I think it would have given the team more time to include non European makes and a vastly more interesting lineup of cars. Exotic cars racing in equally exotic environments would have made for a great pitch.
I really want to like this game (watching the stream as we speak), but I really wish there was more to like.
I'm just spitballing at this point. I'm desperate to see something more with this game.
DidntKnowJack
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Haha. Exactly what i was thinking. Makes no sense at all.
edit: And why is Gerstman worried about doing his taxes in October for Christ sake?
bananafactory
Banned
GAF > Internet > GAF
There is something off about this
I think you are confusing Helios with another notorious developer slapper.
Begaria
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Driveclub is as fun as doing taxes confirmed.
Put that on the back of the box.
In a weird twist, I am an Accountant, who should actually be doing some bookkeeping right now, but can't help himself but look through all of the wonderful GIFs of Driveclub on NeoGAF.
Edit: Some of you weirded out by people doing taxes in October have NO idea some of the "late" taxes I've seen. It's not uncommon in this line of work to run into someone who is behind 5-10 years of taxes. The worst I've ever worked on was six years worth of corporate taxes with only three of those years having any semblance of bookkeeping done. It's not exactly a fun time
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Stream didn't go too bad, I should get a capture card, a cam and a mic. lol ;p
GAF -> Internet -> GAF again lol.
This guy is good. He does a 1000 point drift mid crash like it's nothing.
Seriously though, can't wait for the PS+ version. I'm not a huge racing game fan, but I'll test this at least for the graphics if nothing else.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Rushy, if you happen to amble by and see this post, could you tell us if you and your team are going to be making graphical tweaks on a regular basis post launch? I'm more than happy with what I've seen but clearly you and your team have OCD.
In a weird twist, I am an Accountant, who should actually be doing some bookkeeping right now, but can't help himself but look through all of the wonderful GIFs of Driveclub on NeoGAF.
Edit: Some of you weirded out by people doing taxes in October have NO idea some of the "late" taxes I've seen. It's not uncommon in this line of work to run into someone who is behind 5-10 years of taxes. The worst I've ever worked on was six years worth of corporate taxes with only three of those years having any semblance of bookkeeping done. It's not exactly a fun time
Driveclub more fun than accounting confirmed!
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