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Forza Horizon 2 - 3 Gameplay videos (IGN)
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Nice catch. Didn't even notice that.
Was this made into a GIF yet? It's massive, sorry!
What's crazy is that we've literally only properly seen one tiny area of the map, at one time of day.
Me likey.
Shogmaster
Member
it definitely did not feel any smoother than forza.
it may have been this or maybe horizon just felt that good. i checked them out back to back to compare
Here is what I want from an open world game like this... (if not already available)
Instead of just having speed zones, and rivals in the dedicated race areas etc... I want the opportunity to map out custom sections of the world, call it a track and then race on it and set best times and allow my friends to dl the custom point to points and try to beat me and challenge it back.
Also an ability to have traffic on or off in these custom point to point races
Or something similar ... could be fleshed out better just a quick thought...
Instead of just having speed zones, and rivals in the dedicated race areas etc... I want the opportunity to map out custom sections of the world, call it a track and then race on it and set best times and allow my friends to dl the custom point to points and try to beat me and challenge it back.
Also an ability to have traffic on or off in these custom point to point races
Or something similar ... could be fleshed out better just a quick thought...
Didn't The first Horizon have something similar? I thought so but I'm not sure now...
Miles Quaritch
Member
eso76
Member
Just noticed that CPU cars don't receive any shadow from the environment.
Also, we know that weather is scripted in the demo, but what about TOD ?
I think i saw slightly different lighting conditions according to how long it takes the player to complete the race, so maybe if you just waste time fucking around in the demo it will eventually get dark ?
Also, we know that weather is scripted in the demo, but what about TOD ?
I think i saw slightly different lighting conditions according to how long it takes the player to complete the race, so maybe if you just waste time fucking around in the demo it will eventually get dark ?
intheinbetween
Member
Was this made into a GIF yet? It's massive, sorry!
What's crazy is that we've literally only properly seen one tiny area of the map, at one time of day.
woa at the sun reflecting in the wet pavement
Killroyskbg
Member
Have to say I agree with this. The open world really does not seem that open there are barriers everywhere except on fields and small separate roads. Perhaps other maps are better but this did nothing for me especially compared to the UBI game I cant for some reason remember the name of. Regarding PQ Driveclub and project cars seem to both have an edge also but if they show more open maps that is understandable.
Ploid 3.0
Member
This reminds me of the movie Speed Racer where they go off into the open desert to race. Thinking about the races in that movie, the whole freedom to go off the tracks kinda reminds me of Speed Racer's go crazy vibe too.
Cutting those corners in a vid I saw (little motivation to take corners, seem to go just as fast on dirt) seem jarring but I'm sure that would get out of the player's system fast. Interesting looking game.
JackAubrey
Member
I'm getting both.
Check the OP
What? Who said anything?! Damn... ;-)
Miles Quaritch
Member
Yup. Can't imagine having to ahoose between them. They both look and sound incredible.
MrJustinius
Member
Those reflections, hnng...
Terbinator
Member
At least you get a reasonable demo of DC.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
This is going to sound a little crazy but the visuals give me a super next gen cruisin usa vibe. I remember FH1 seeming more realistic but the aesthetic here is more arcadey. Does that make sense to anyone?
They are such nice complements to each other. Definitely get both
They are such nice complements to each other. Definitely get both
drugstore_cowboy
Member
How's the IQ on this one, have PG gone crazy again with msaa or are we looking at just an FXAA type solution this time around?
I'm getting that impression too. The first shots looked quite realistic and moody but the gameplay is bright and clean.
I'm getting that impression too. The first shots looked quite realistic and moody but the gameplay is bright and clean.
Terbinator
Member
Best look we've got so far
Looks just to be FXAA to me, maybe 2xMSAA at a push.
drugstore_cowboy
Member
Looks pretty good.
REMEMBER CITADEL
Banned
Driveclub will have the free PS+ edition, get that for starters and buy Horizon 2. Also, maybe Horizon 2 will have a demo, the first game did.
Having played and adored Horizon, I could never skip on the sequel, but Driveclub looks great as well, and I'm not only talking about the visuals. They really turned that game around, it appeared so sterile and boring before, but the sense of speed seems quite nice now, and environments are a joy to look at. Providing handling and AI are good enough (although I fully expect Horizon 2 to beat it in those areas, especially in handling), I will most likely get it once I buy a PS4.
REMEMBER CITADEL
Banned
Don't forget The Crew, that one also looks amazing in its own way.
FH1 had that "yellowish" look - in this everything is colorful and pops right at you, very saturated. I like it!
I always referred to FH looking "Autumnish". I honestly liked that look a bit more.
Yea, I've been thinking something similar. It almost looks Outrun-esque due to the use of color. I think it looks great, but I think it's part of the reason so many people are claiming that it's graphically not in the same zip-code as Driveclub, because to many people the quality of graphics is solely determined by how real it looks.
Also, put me in the group with people who are worried about the off-road driving. It's nice that they've removed all the restrictions, but I hope they don't allow that to define the game, else I'm pretty sure I'll be looking back at FH1 and considering it to be the better racer. And to anyone who feels like replying with "then just don't do it, it's optional"... if races have long areas of track that can be negated simply by driving straight through a field, then it's about as optional as shifting into your top gear... i.e. not at all if you actually plan on winning.
You're racing on public roads.
No traffic would make zero sense and absolutely packing it like it is "rush hour" would make racing impossible.
Just noticed that CPU cars don't receive any shadow from the environment.
Actually they do
You can even see it in the crappy res videos. They visibly get darker...I suppose it's not easy to spot. I noticed it though.
Outside Shadow
Inside Shadow
pr0cs
Member
this cannot be quoted enough.
When you have trouble thinking of how you're going afford all the great games you know things are good.
#firstworldproblems
sense of speed was GREAT. tearing through vineyards at what felt like ludicrous speed was a sight and sensation to behold. very smooth looking, very powerful feeling. dust, leaves, and other bits of the destructible environment fly up in your face and just look awesome. HUGE improvement over the original horizon, and that game was no slouch.
rain effects certainly did affect handling. the demo had a very abrupt instance of rain occur about halfway through your race, however. that is to say, i did not get to see storm clouds form or anything of that sort. even still, things definitely felt looser once it started to rain and the road got wetter and wetter - you started to feel your handling get away from you to varying degrees. and the rain effects when in cockpit view were beautiful looking, as if that needs to be said. they streak and gather and just look perfect
oh, and the lamborghini huracan is a very nice looking and sounding car.
Was this made into a GIF yet? It's massive, sorry!
What's crazy is that we've literally only properly seen one tiny area of the map, at one time of day.
This game is so pretty :3
valkillmore
Member
hot!
i hope you can get rid of those arrows on the road though. i'd prefer a hovering single arrow at the top of the screen that constantly points to your destination.
Red Chocobo
Banned
Everything about this game looks great. But one thing keeps bothering me.
It's only a small gripe. But seeing low sports cars driving through a field at full speed kind of irks me. I know it's an arcade-ish racer. But they should at least slow the cars down a little more for cutting through feilds.
It's only a small gripe. But seeing low sports cars driving through a field at full speed kind of irks me. I know it's an arcade-ish racer. But they should at least slow the cars down a little more for cutting through feilds.
We've already seen super-cars racing off-road so...
Also, the race events seem like they're sanctioned by whatever carnival is going on in this world. It just seems like there's random cars sparsely placed throughout the track. It doesn't add any realism at all.
If they must have traffic in this game to differentiate it from Motorsport, leave it to the open world sections.
AlphaTwo00
Member
The driving line? Turn up the difficulty will get you to braking line only, then to off...
Dee Dah Dave
Member
I love the look of this game. It's like a cross between Forza, TDU and Outrun. Nice use of vibrant colours and the setting is superb!
I agree to an extent about the off road driving. I love it's inclusion but there should still be a noticeable difference in the car physics when off road. Like maybe the car should have only ~70% performance and crappy handling, unless the car is a genuine off road vehicle.
Belting through a field at 150 MPH in a Lambo does seem a bit odd.
I agree to an extent about the off road driving. I love it's inclusion but there should still be a noticeable difference in the car physics when off road. Like maybe the car should have only ~70% performance and crappy handling, unless the car is a genuine off road vehicle.
Belting through a field at 150 MPH in a Lambo does seem a bit odd.
travisbickle
Member
What's the concept behind clubs in this game? When they mentioned a 1000 people club at the conference I pictured clubs more like Friends on Facebook you can follow rather than the small groups as a team on DC.
JackAubrey
Member
I think he might mean the GPS rather than the driving line.
valkillmore
Member
sounds real good!