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Title: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 10:49:45 AM
This game is SO SWEET

Not as fast paced as Burnout, I think, but it looks so good and feels so good.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Brehvolution on April 26, 2010, 10:59:04 AM
Thanks for the heads up.  :-*

*puts in mah queueue*
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 11:20:28 AM
I'll check it out to see if I like it better than Blur. I'll most likely get both anyway.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 11:31:29 AM
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/0ddf0001-0000-4000-8000-0000425687f2?cid=SLink
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 11:32:36 AM
Game makes me cum
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 11:37:06 AM
I'll try out the demo. I have pretty high hopes for it.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 12:25:28 PM
Tried it out. Unfortunately it's not a MP demo so its hard to get a full sense of it. I think I like Blur more but this definitely has its appeal. The powerplays can be impressive and the basic driving model is pretty simple and easy to understand which is nice. Something about the powerplays seems a bit random and in some cases even potentially detrimental to yourself which is interesting but not something I necessarily think is a good idea. Frame rate is also a little less than ideal although its an attractive game.

I think I like it but that demo is so small its hard to really be definitive.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 12:32:57 PM
Yeah it's alright, but I need to try multiplayer. It won't be as hectic as Blur though since 8 players online is the maximum.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 12:37:34 PM
Nobody here is going to play multiplayer when this comes out. Why do you base everything on how multi is? Get real, guys... real talk.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 12:39:46 PM
Nobody here is going to play multiplayer when this comes out. Why do you base everything on how multi is? Get real, guys... real talk.

That's the only thing I would play. Single player is boring in racing games. I hit the level cap on Blur just because it was an MP demo. This game may be really awesome. But until I hit up the multiplayer I won't know.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: cool breeze on April 26, 2010, 12:44:41 PM
fun demo but I wish this game wasn't as brown and bloom-y

I'm glad they put in first person since I think that wasn't there last E3
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Brehvolution on April 26, 2010, 12:47:13 PM
What, no MP?!  :(
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 12:47:26 PM
Nobody here is going to play multiplayer when this comes out. Why do you base everything on how multi is? Get real, guys... real talk.
wrong
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 12:49:13 PM
If you're MP focused, dont even touch this game. Blur was entirely based around MP experience, you can tell just from the demo alone.

Split Second is the true Burnout next gen experience. A little rocky and not as fluid, but it's right there and you can see it. I'm fucking hyped. All I need is a good achievement list and I will buy this shit day one. I dont care if each track loses its wow after the few races, I dont plan on holding onto it. I want my wow-like movie experience. Maybe this will tell Criteron how to make a real Burnout.

I liked Blur too, but visually, Split Second fucks it in the ass. Cars have weight, there is a sense of speed (do a smooth sick line and tell me you dont start feeling like you could wipe any minute). The only problem is that theres no damage visuals, and sometimes you will explode at the smallest peck.

This is how I was when I played the DiRT demo long ago. I bought that game immediately.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: brawndolicious on April 26, 2010, 12:50:35 PM
Nobody here is going to play multiplayer when this comes out. Why do you base everything on how multi is? Get real, guys... real talk.
Oh I love racing games even though I rarely play them online but that is very wrong, for the majority at least.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: The Fake Shemp on April 26, 2010, 12:51:18 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a racing game in the Top 10 XBL activity list outside of the first month of release. So, demi is right. As usual.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 12:55:11 PM
Split Second is the true Burnout next gen experience.
Based on that demo... nah. It doesn't have that same sense of speed. Doesn't matter if the demo uses earlier cars. Burnout games feel really fast from the very first race. The drifting isn't as tight either.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 12:55:42 PM
This is also from the Pure devs too, so any of you all Pure fans (there were some vocal ones on this board) need to get in here and get your cocks out and jerk off with me.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 12:56:15 PM
Split Second is the true Burnout next gen experience.
Based on that demo... nah. It doesn't have that same sense of speed. Doesn't matter if the demo uses earlier cars. Burnout games feel really fast from the very first race. The drifting isn't as tight either.

Based on Burnout's demo it wasnt the same either. Real talk
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 12:57:59 PM
I think most us like it.

It's neat and attractive and fun. It's just a very short and small demo.


And like I said for me it has to have some fun MP. It doesn't have to do all the leveling and mod stuff that Blur is doing but if the racing is simply solid and fun in the MP portion then I'm down.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 12:58:21 PM
Paradise? I'm talking about traditional Burnout.

This game will be good, but not Burnout good. I wasn't expecting it to be anyway.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 12:59:44 PM
Paradise? I'm talking about traditional Burnout.

This game will be good, but not Burnout good. I wasn't expecting it to be anyway.

I already mentioned that it was rocky and not as fluid. But you can see it, it's right there. The next Burnout from Black Rock Studios. While Criteron is busy making overworld poopfest racer game.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 01:02:40 PM
Almost certainly I will prefer this to Paradise.

I totally get why some people like Paradise but for me that took away nearly everything I really liked about the Burnout series. Open world design is not always ideal.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 01:04:34 PM
Paradise? I'm talking about traditional Burnout.

This game will be good, but not Burnout good. I wasn't expecting it to be anyway.

I already mentioned that it was rocky and not as fluid. But you can see it, it's right there. The next Burnout from Black Rock Studios. While Criteron is busy making overworld poopfest racer game.
:lol
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: cool breeze on April 26, 2010, 01:07:45 PM
Unless it gets like four times as fast it won't match up to Burnout.  No boost, much slower base speed, fairly rough, no traffic, drifting is more mario kart than burnout, and it doesn't even have the thrill of slamming into other cars.  It feels more like Full Auto done right than a successor to Burnout 3.  Not that Paradise was either, but still.

Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 01:09:14 PM
I'm clearly aware of this. Are you guys reading what I post? It took Criterion how long to reach Burnout 3?
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on April 26, 2010, 01:10:55 PM
It's no Burnout 2 either.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 01:14:06 PM
Think yall need to go back and play Burnout 2 before making posts like that.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: cool breeze on April 26, 2010, 01:20:59 PM
I'm clearly aware of this. Are you guys reading what I post? It took Criterion how long to reach Burnout 3?

A budget from EA?

even so, Burnout 2 was fun.  Burnout 1...wasn't.  are you saying this is just the beginning of a nice franchise? maybe
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 01:23:56 PM
Played it a couple more times. Some of the route changes are pretty neat.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 01:32:49 PM
I'm clearly aware of this. Are you guys reading what I post? It took Criterion how long to reach Burnout 3?

A budget from EA?

even so, Burnout 2 was fun.  Burnout 1...wasn't.  are you saying this is just the beginning of a nice franchise? maybe

That is what I am saying! Except this IS fun. Like I said, I could see this studio taking the reins and making the next Burnout, instead of GTA Burnout or whatever garbage Criteron cooked up. Do you really need boost? afaik Blur didnt have one except as a power up. Does that suddenly suck?
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on April 26, 2010, 01:38:07 PM
The speed thing doesn't necessarily bother me. It's definitely slower than some of the other arcade racing titles but then all that really depends on the course design imo. The track in the demo is kind of a simple and easy one. I hope some of the others are more devious and twisting.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 03:48:36 PM
Just a reminder: Amazing game
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Smooth Groove on April 26, 2010, 03:53:42 PM
Demi, how did you like Dirt 2?
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 03:55:50 PM
More of the same. Which is ok, but I had my fill of the first.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: cool breeze on April 26, 2010, 04:04:12 PM
I'm clearly aware of this. Are you guys reading what I post? It took Criterion how long to reach Burnout 3?

A budget from EA?

even so, Burnout 2 was fun.  Burnout 1...wasn't.  are you saying this is just the beginning of a nice franchise? maybe

That is what I am saying! Except this IS fun. Like I said, I could see this studio taking the reins and making the next Burnout, instead of GTA Burnout or whatever garbage Criteron cooked up. Do you really need boost? afaik Blur didnt have one except as a power up. Does that suddenly suck?

I'm not saying it sucks without boost but it could use it.  Blur is different in the that you're sole goal in a race isn't just to win.  You can be earning points/fans to unlock more cars and perks.  Also, blur is a game where you have pick ups, not a bar that power up bar that fills up as you drive.

Split Second could have had a nice dynamic where you could have used the points you built up to either boost or trigger destruction.  Usually in these games a way to speed yourself up or slow the enemy down help keep the action tight.  Split Second has a nice idea with triggering shortcuts and course changes, but since everything is placed around the course, there is still a period where you lag behind everyone else.  It isn't really an issue in the demo because winning the race is super easy and I'm only assuming what happens when you play multiplayer or on harder difficulties.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 26, 2010, 08:13:28 PM
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Also, besides your standard race, there are 5 other modes:

Survival, where you try to build up your score and timer by passing trucks that are dropping barrells that can blow up your car. The more trucks you pass, the higher your score multiplietr increases. There are lots of trailers out there for this mode.

Detonater, where its a single lap with no power meter. All of the powerplays automatically go off as soon as you approach them. Explosive mayhem.

Chopper, where there is a chopper flying behind your car shooting missles at you. The faster you drive, the easier it is to avoid the missles, but the easier it is to crash as well.

The other two modes are yet to be revealed.

Sounds amazing :bow
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Sho Nuff on April 26, 2010, 09:15:57 PM
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Chopper, where there is a chopper flying behind your car shooting missles at you. The faster you drive, the easier it is to avoid the missles, but the easier it is to crash as well.

Holy shit they finally made a game about my life
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: pilonv1 on April 26, 2010, 09:54:53 PM
This is also from the Pure devs too, so any of you all Pure fans (there were some vocal ones on this board) need to get in here and get your cocks out and jerk off with me.

Hi.

Downloading this while I'm at work, have been in love with it since it's announcement. This will be better than Blur except for the multi which no one will be playing after a few months anyway.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: pilonv1 on April 27, 2010, 07:44:59 AM
I really enjoy this, especially how the track can be different on each lap. The sense of speed and 30fps are slight buzzkills but overall it's very impressive.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: naff on April 27, 2010, 08:05:59 AM
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Also, besides your standard race, there are 5 other modes:

Survival, where you try to build up your score and timer by passing trucks that are dropping barrells that can blow up your car. The more trucks you pass, the higher your score multiplietr increases. There are lots of trailers out there for this mode.

Detonater, where its a single lap with no power meter. All of the powerplays automatically go off as soon as you approach them. Explosive mayhem.

Chopper, where there is a chopper flying behind your car shooting missles at you. The faster you drive, the easier it is to avoid the missles, but the easier it is to crash as well.

The other two modes are yet to be revealed.

Sounds amazing :bow

Wow, that does sound amazing :bow2 I would love to day one this. Alas

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Dirty and Poor  :'(
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Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Brehvolution on April 27, 2010, 01:57:03 PM
I really enjoy this, especially how the track can be different on each lap. The sense of speed and 30fps are slight buzzkills but overall it's very impressive.
+1

I need to play it more but I'm not as blown away as I thought it would be.  :-\
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on April 28, 2010, 11:35:05 AM
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/split-second/achievements/

:bow
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Smooth Groove on April 28, 2010, 11:40:53 AM
I really enjoy this, especially how the track can be different on each lap. The sense of speed and 30fps are slight buzzkills but overall it's very impressive.
+1

I need to play it more but I'm not as blown away as I thought it would be.  :-\

Just get the superior PC version. 
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Cravis on April 28, 2010, 12:06:56 PM
Awesome game. I'm definitely picking this up. One of most enjoyable racers I've played since Burnout.

I hated the open world of Paradise until they implemented restarts then it quickly became one of my all time favorite racers. It'll be interesting to see what Criterion does with the Need for Speed franchise. Hopefully it's unique and not just Burnout in a NFS skin.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: pilonv1 on April 28, 2010, 07:23:25 PM
There's a PC version? That will be amazing :drool
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 14, 2010, 07:52:51 PM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tSQ5sn5BUI[/youtube]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/108/1089982p1.html
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 15, 2010, 07:26:03 PM
played the demo, and yeah, it's okay, but not too keen on the rubber band ai and getting knocked from 1st to 7th by a barrel

maybe the full game will be better, but i think i liked blur more
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 15, 2010, 07:30:38 PM
The review says the rubber banding is pretty bad in single player. Which I normally wouldn't care about since a racing game is all about MP to me but apparently you have to unlock stuff through the singleplayer to play it in MP.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 15, 2010, 07:32:42 PM
 :-\
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 15, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
This game is gonna be so sick. I want to do that Chopper mode.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 15, 2010, 07:34:35 PM
:-\

Quote from: IGN review
At first, power plays seem like an arbitrary gimmick, but after a few races, the mechanic reveals more depth than is immediately apparent. The most devastating power plays require either inordinate amounts of patience and delayed gratification by requiring a completely full power bar, or expert timing. Learning each track is important, but learning the telltale signs of a power play in the making is the key to winning races. This is particularly important later on in the single player mode against AI opponents, which feature some of the most frustrating rubber-banding in a racer this side of Mario Kart.

This is indicative of Split/Second's only real failings. There are a few issues that have plagued arcade racers for years, and Split/Second demonstrates the worst of them. There will never be a race in Split/second's campaign where the AI fails to keep right on your tail, but there will be plenty of times where you're hopelessly outmatched and destined to finish in third or fourth - you're either winning a close race or getting completely destroyed. Meanwhile, a rewind feature like that found in Forza or DIRT is nowhere to be found, and a single mistake in the third lap of a race can result in a vicious cycle of restarts. These don't kill the game, but they do result in major frustration. Should Black Rock revisit the world of Split/Second, it's an issue they should pay close attention to.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 15, 2010, 07:35:43 PM
it is really pretty, lots of stuff getting blown across the track and debris everywhere
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Bebpo on May 16, 2010, 01:23:56 AM
Tried the PS3 demo, does the X360 demo have AA?  PS3 one seemed really noticably pixelated either from no AA or sub-HD(?).  The IQ was really distracting.  Didn't look clean at all.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: naff on May 16, 2010, 09:09:32 PM
I dunno bout whether it's AA is great, but the 360 demo looked great to me. Haven't tried the PS3 one.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 19, 2010, 08:02:23 AM
There's a PC version? That will be amazing :drool
It should have been, but is not.  I picked it up hoping for a smooth 60 fps, but the developers have placed a 30 fps cap on the framerate.  :\ 

It looks better due to higher resolutions and more anti-aliasing, but it definitely isn't what it could have been.  Also, transitions during load screens aren't as smooth as the console versions (HDD access causes this), unlike GRID or DIRT 2 (neither of which had anything like that).  They don't even have 360 button prompts when using a controller.

It feels like a half assed port all around.  It looks a bit better and is cheaper, so there's that, but it's not what it could have been.

Tried the PS3 demo, does the X360 demo have AA?  PS3 one seemed really noticably pixelated either from no AA or sub-HD(?).  The IQ was really distracting.  Didn't look clean at all.
Here's what Eurogamer had to say about the demos...

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It does look as though post-processing is pared back a touch on PS3, but it also seems to be the case that the 360 version of the game operates with a slightly lower vertical resolution - something like 1280x672 or thereabouts - up against the native 720p on PS3. You can get an idea of how this manifests during gameplay in this comparison shot.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Bebpo on May 19, 2010, 08:19:58 AM
There's a PC version? That will be amazing :drool
It should have been, but is not.  I picked it up hoping for a smooth 60 fps, but the developers have placed a 30 fps cap on the framerate.  :\ 

Wow, 30fps cap for a racing game.  There is so much fail with that.  wtf
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 19, 2010, 09:19:26 AM
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It's pretty safe to assume that any multiplatform release will typically look worse on the PS3. I don't know why you people with multiple consoles waste your time with PS3 ports.
Online friends perhaps?  The difference in quality between most ports these days is pretty minor.

It's worse when an exclusive ends up having issues.  Alan Wake running at sub-HD with tearing or the ultra low performance Splinter Cell Conviction, for instance, were pretty disappointing.  At least a lot of PS3 exclusives end up looking ace.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 19, 2010, 12:03:08 PM
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multiplatform releases are better on the 360.
They are usually best on the PC, actually.

The differences between the 360 and PS3 versions of games are usually nothing compared to the rift between the consoles and the PC.  ;)
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 19, 2010, 12:24:45 PM
Nobody plays PC though, how does that factor in
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 19, 2010, 12:30:20 PM
Nobody plays PC though, how does that factor in
Smooth Groove does.  Doesn't that count?
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 19, 2010, 12:34:07 PM
I think I've seen more pics of hardware than actual games from him
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: MCD on May 19, 2010, 12:36:19 PM
no one actually play pc games, they just take pics.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 20, 2010, 05:43:17 PM
This game is so fucking sick. Love it love it love it
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: TripleA on May 20, 2010, 09:03:58 PM
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multiplatform releases are better on the 360.
They are usually best on the PC, actually.

The differences between the 360 and PS3 versions of games are usually nothing compared to the rift between the consoles and the PC.  ;)

Bingo.

I saw BF:BC2 on 360 then saw it on PC. The difference was staggering.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 20, 2010, 09:15:53 PM
How big was the difference between the PS3 version and the PC?
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 20, 2010, 10:44:37 PM
bump for best racer this year
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: TripleA on May 20, 2010, 11:39:39 PM
How big was the difference between the PS3 version and the PC?

I haven't seen them (Ps3, PC) side by side, but I have no doubt that the PC version looks better.

Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 21, 2010, 09:05:20 AM
Ahhh PS3 fans. When defending their console isn't an option they resort to another platform to feel good about themselves.

Thankfully Split/Second is so awesome that I can turn a blind eye to that.
It would be nice if XBOX360 console exclusives could be released without technical problems, though.  The top PS3 exclusives are all very impressive looking while a lot of recent 360 exclusives are all sub-HD and suffer from performance issues.  What's the deal with that?  Shame Alan Wake isn't available on the PC...

 8)
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 21, 2010, 09:10:44 AM
Got 1st place in every race in the first 2 episodes. Rubberband AI aint shit to me. Come kiss my shaft
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 21, 2010, 11:56:12 AM
It would be nice if XBOX360 console exclusives could be released without technical problems, though.  The top PS3 exclusives are all very impressive looking while a lot of recent 360 exclusives are all sub-HD and suffer from performance issues.  What's the deal with that?  Shame Alan Wake isn't available on the PC...

 8)

Thankfully I play video games for fun and enjoyment, not to count frames or whine endlessly on video game forums about screen tearing! You know, like a normal person.

But hey, enjoy your problem free Lair, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Heavenly Sword, Super Rub 'a' Dub, Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom, Afrika, Calling all Cars, Gran Turismo 5, and White Knight Chronicles. I'm sure that slick technical polish on those exclusives really makes them a lot of fun.

:pimp - because I am cooler
Oh, you mean all those old games?

Good thing I own all systems (even the Wii) so I don't have to deal with that.  The 360 just doesn't give the best experience.  PC > PS3 > 360 >>>>>>>>>> Wii

;)

Counting frames isn't necessary when your framerate is dropping so low all the time either.  It's not exactly difficult to spot.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 21, 2010, 11:57:07 AM
It would be nice if XBOX360 console exclusives could be released without technical problems, though.  The top PS3 exclusives are all very impressive looking while a lot of recent 360 exclusives are all sub-HD and suffer from performance issues.  What's the deal with that?  Shame Alan Wake isn't available on the PC...

 8)

Thankfully I play video games for fun and enjoyment, not to count frames or whine endlessly on video game forums about screen tearing! You know, like a normal person.

But hey, enjoy your problem free Lair, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Heavenly Sword, Super Rub 'a' Dub, Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom, Afrika, Calling all Cars, Gran Turismo 5, and White Knight Chronicles. I'm sure that slick technical polish on those exclusives really makes them a lot of fun.

:pimp - because I am cooler
Oh, you mean all those old games?

Good thing I own all systems (even the Wii) so I don't have to deal with that.  The 360 just doesn't give the best experience.  PC > PS3 > 360 >>>>>>>>>> Wii

;)

Counting frames isn't necessary when your framerate is dropping so low all the time either.  It's not exactly difficult to spot.

Jeez your an idiot.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: MCD on May 21, 2010, 12:00:12 PM
dark1x finally unleashed his persona.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 21, 2010, 12:05:47 PM
I passed on a rental. I'll have to pick this one up down the road.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 21, 2010, 12:07:16 PM
Best racer this year. Blur :rofl
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 21, 2010, 12:10:27 PM
I moved my Gamefly over to blur. I think that one suits my taste more. I liked the Split Second demo but not enough to bump Blur.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 21, 2010, 12:13:33 PM
You can boost the multi achievements in private matches, I dont give a fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck about multi
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on May 21, 2010, 12:14:53 PM
I really like both games, I guess I'm in the minority.

Blur seemed like an incredibly polished multiplayer racer while Split/Second seems like something I'd enjoy more for singleplayer. I wonder how well Split/Second holds up over Live.

I liked them both also. I don't think that's a minority position. The reality though is that I probably don't need to play 2 racers in a very short amount of time so I'm gonna gamefly the one that I enjoyed the demo of more especially since that one was multiplayer. I'll definitely give Split Second a rental down the road though.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: dark1x on May 21, 2010, 01:00:49 PM
dark1x finally unleashed his persona.
That's what everyone else here does, so why not?

PC > *
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 21, 2010, 01:26:15 PM
Enjoy your subpar ports
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Beezy on May 21, 2010, 01:31:44 PM
demi, pm me your gamefly link thingy please
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 21, 2010, 01:39:50 PM
http://a.tellapal.com/a/3bbsYi
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: TripleA on May 21, 2010, 02:34:11 PM
Ahhh PS3 fans. When defending their console isn't an option they resort to another platform to feel good about themselves.

Sometimes I wonder if Jesus knows about the rapidly rising distinguished mentally-challenged fellow population.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: TripleA on May 21, 2010, 02:40:10 PM
Ahhh PS3 fans. When defending their console isn't an option they resort to another platform to feel good about themselves.

Sometimes I wonder if Jesus knows about the rapidly rising distinguished mentally-challenged fellow population.

That would explain the spike in PS3 sales earlier in the year.

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Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on May 25, 2010, 02:12:06 PM
bump for best racer of the year.

Got 1st place in every event. Rubberband AI aint shit to me. Blur eats poop
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on June 05, 2010, 03:25:09 PM
My Gamefly copy came in today.
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on June 05, 2010, 03:49:14 PM
Enjoy a real game
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Smooth Groove on June 05, 2010, 04:23:40 PM
:lol @ dark1x's sfagottry ITT.  There's so much wrong with his logic.  Love ya, dark1x,  but please don't consider yourself part of the PCDF/graphics whore army anymore.  As supreme commander, I'm tossing you out. 

I think I've seen more pics of hardware than actual games from him

Come on now, I've at least beaten ME2 and GOW3 in the last 3 months.  That's not too bad for a medical professional who owns as many games and systems as I do, innit. 

Ever since my gaming time has diminished in the past year, I've actively stopped myself from spending so much time on benchmarking and tweaking.  I still like benchies but they're kinda pointless now with my current system handling almost everything at 60fps, 1080P, max settings and outrageous image quality. 
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: demi on June 05, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
well, thats more than Borys at least. He is still playing Call of Duty 4 :rofl
Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Smooth Groove on June 05, 2010, 04:39:29 PM
At least Borys is finally playing current-gen games

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on his 14 inch TV.   :lol
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Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on June 05, 2010, 04:59:42 PM
Played through the first epsiode and tried each online mode.

Fun game. Seems like something that will be get better each iteration and perhaps by the 2nd or 3rd there will be enough mechanics and variations in the game for it to be really something special.

As it is its still pretty darn fun. Lots of jaw dropping moments as amazing and crazy shit happens as you drive across the tracks. The driving and handling also feels very tight and good. I wish the bumping and grinding between cars felt better ala Burnout and sometimes when I wreck I'm surprised because it didn't seem like the impact was worthy of it.

I wish you could trade off your destruction meter for a speed boost. It would help with the silly rubber banding AI in the SP and it would help the flow and balance in general as being in first place is kind of boring since you can't really do anything to improve your position or attack the other racers.

Online play also seems to be hampered by the fact that the cars aren't tiered. (or at least I couldn't tell if they were) Seems like people just take their best car online so if you haven't unlocked that yet, you are kinda screwed. Their lobby system and online stuff is also pretty barebones in general. Hopefully next time around they spend more time with that.   

Its kind of a one trick pony and I wish there was more to it, but still enjoyable especially for a rental.

Title: Re: Split Second Demo
Post by: Stoney Mason on June 17, 2010, 10:03:37 AM
The more I play this game, the more I really like it. The single player is a bunch of cheating bullshit but even I still get a thrill in certain races.