Author Topic: Midnight Club LA is FUCKING AWSEOME (Read 2227 times)

ferrarimanf355 · « **on:** November 13, 2008, 05:47:42 PM »

And if you buy NFS Undercover over this gem, you're a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

R* San Diego

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FatalT · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:37:34 PM »

Really? Is it really or are you just being a cunt to EA?

I was going to rent it today since Mirror's Edge wasn't in yet but decided not to. I'll have to get it Saturday if I get Mirror's Edge tomorrow since I'll finish that in one sitting.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:53:37 PM »

Quote from: FatalT on November 13, 2008, 06:37:34 PM

Really? Is it really or are you just being a cunt to EA?

I was going to rent it today since Mirror's Edge wasn't in yet but decided not to. I'll have to get it Saturday if I get Mirror's Edge tomorrow since I'll finish that in one sitting.

Dude, it's the best racing game to come out of 2008. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, will top this...

The first time you pull over for the cops, then drive away, you'll come to the same conclusion, too.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:00:52 PM »

I got it since I had about $200 credit left at EB. it's sitting in it's shrinkwrap now for the 3rd week straight even though I want to try it. TOO MANY GAMES

FatalT · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:07:39 PM »

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on November 13, 2008, 06:53:37 PM

Dude, it's the best racing game to come out of 2008. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, will top this...

The first time you pull over for the cops, then drive away, you'll come to the same conclusion, too.

Kickass! I'll definitely give it a shot this weekend!

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:10:05 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on November 13, 2008, 07:00:52 PM

I got it since I had about $200 credit left at EB. it's sitting in it's shrinkwrap now for the 3rd week straight even though I want to try it. TOO MANY GAMES

Which version do you have? I have the PS3 version.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:21:42 PM »

The PSP one is superb as well

pilonv1 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:23:06 PM »

360 version here. at least something good has come from the GTA engine

cool breeze · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:39:03 PM »

I'll either get the PSP or 360 version if I ever do. Probably PSP version when I get my 3000.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:53:42 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on November 13, 2008, 07:21:42 PM

The PSP one is superb as well

no it isn't.

it's technically accomplished but it's still an open-plan street racing game, i.e. boring. There is a reason why real racers do it on tracks! Wide streets with 90-degree corners and no elevation changes are just dull, unless you know the 'hood. I can't be bothered learning all of fucking LAs roads just to beat the AI using short cuts. I'd rather learn lines and corners and RACE. /grumpy

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2008, 07:59:42 PM »

Wait for Gran Turismo Portable, 2009 is the year of PSP!

cool breeze · « **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2008, 08:01:27 PM »

If the PSP game is MC3 PSP with new tracks, then yeah, it will be awesome 90 degree turns and all.

Bebpo · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2008, 08:40:00 PM »

They need a demo.

I've never played MC and the thought of a racing game on the GTA engine scares the hell out of me in terms of driving control/physics.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2008, 09:18:11 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on November 13, 2008, 08:40:00 PM

They need a demo.

I've never played MC and the thought of a racing game on the GTA engine scares the hell out of me in terms of driving control/physics.

Evidently the 360/PS3 one is hard as hell? The PSP one is fun because of Bullet Time and taking perfect 90-degree corners at 150MPH when you press the O button.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2008, 09:42:13 PM »

360 one has bullet time and an EMP blast. Edge sez the AI gets very cunning later on, trying to share you from it's slipstream or block boosting.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:20:53 PM »

finally got around to giving this some time.

looks awesome, plays awesome and my shit green 1988 VW cirroco is mad fast

The cops are pretty annoying though, and it's relatively easy so far. I can see a huge spike in difficulty or no variation in racing could make this pretty boring

Sysgen · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:38:15 PM »

Heh, I put 60 hours into this and 100%'d it. This game completely rocks and has become one of my all time favorites. For convenience sake copy and paste from gaf.

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The patch lowered the difficulty of the "easier" races somewhat but not entirely. The patch also lowered the frequency of the poilce though if you know the city they're easily avoided (just duck out of sight, but it's more fun evading but expensive). The customization options are excellent as well as the online options like rating other peoples rides. The city is vibrant and very alive. You can drive through malls and other buildings which are full of people and objects. Given the scope and the open world nature people in the city are rendered in excellent detail and animated well. There are enough game modes to keep you busy. The handling is of course arcade like but the cars differentiate enough from each other and also before and after performance enhancements are noticeable. The game has a track editor to create your own races. It has a Forza like decal editor. It has free roam options. It has just about the kitchen sink. This is a true next generation Midtown Madness deluxe topped with whipped creme and a cherry. MC:LA has pretty much everything and it's not just one of my favorite titles of this generation but of any generation.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:51:57 PM »

Quote from: Sysgen on February 09, 2009, 08:38:15 PM

Heh, I put 60 hours into this and 100%'d it. This game completely rocks and has become one of my all time favorites. For convenience sake copy and paste from gaf.

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The patch lowered the difficulty of the "easier" races somewhat but not entirely. The patch also lowered the frequency of the poilce though if you know the city they're easily avoided (just duck out of sight, but it's more fun evading but expensive). The customization options are excellent as well as the online options like rating other peoples rides. The city is vibrant and very alive. You can drive through malls and other buildings which are full of people and objects. Given the scope and the open world nature people in the city are rendered in excellent detail and animated well. There are enough game modes to keep you busy. The handling is of course arcade like but the cars differentiate enough from each other and also before and after performance enhancements are noticeable. The game has a track editor to create your own races. It has a Forza like decal editor. It has free roam options. It has just about the kitchen sink. This is a true next generation Midtown Madness deluxe topped with whipped creme and a cherry. MC:LA has pretty much everything and it's not just one of my favorite titles of this generation but of any generation.

I don't think I put that much time into it, but I'm at 90 percent complete. I shelved it for now until the South Central DLC pack comes up.

Sysgen · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2009, 09:00:45 PM »

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on February 09, 2009, 08:51:57 PM

I don't think I put that much time into it, but I'm at 90 percent complete. I shelved it for now until the South Central DLC pack comes up.

Well I kept doing random races trying to get the last champ to show up. You need to to complete a certain amount of races for each type. So I kept doing all these races and all I need to do was something speciifc, can't remember but it was one of those doh moments. Also there's a couple of dumb achievements in the game like driving 50 miles on a motorcycle wheelie and 50 miles on two car wheels (yes you can tip your car). Got the motorbike one but ran out of patience on the other. I didn't know about the tipping (using lean) so I got started late on that. If you do it throughout the game as you race you would get it easily.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2009, 09:03:45 PM »

Quote from: Sysgen on February 09, 2009, 09:00:45 PM

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on February 09, 2009, 08:51:57 PM
I don't think I put that much time into it, but I'm at 90 percent complete. I shelved it for now until the South Central DLC pack comes up.

Well I kept doing random races trying to get the last champ to show up. You need to to complete a certain amount of races for each type. So I kept doing all these races and all I need to do was something speciifc, can't remember but it was one of those doh moments. Also there's a couple of dumb achievements in the game like driving 50 miles on a motorcycle wheelie and 50 miles on two car wheels (yes you can tip your car). Got the motorbike one but ran out of patience on the other. I didn't know about the tipping (using lean) so I got started late on that. If you do it throughout the game as you race you would get it easily.

I completed the main storyline, I just have a few more races to do to get 100 percent.

bork · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2009, 12:53:48 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on November 13, 2008, 08:40:00 PM

They need a demo.

I've never played MC and the thought of a racing game on the GTA engine scares the hell out of me in terms of driving control/physics.

It's not like GTA. Completely different developer, and UNLIKE GTA, this game FUCKIN' ROCKS. The soundtrack is also

, plenty of variety and something for everyone. I find myself just putting it on "Momy" by SebastiAn over and over again when racing.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:03:12 AM »

yeah this is the anti gta. all action all the time

bork · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:36:08 AM »

MC3 Dub Edition, MC L.A., and MC L.A. Remix

GTA

chronovore · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:28:35 AM »

I was big on MC3 Dub Edition on PS2; wasn't so enthralled with the choppy PSP version. I've been waffling on MC:LA for ages, and dropping Fallout 3 has not helped me shore up my queue of games AT ALL. :-(

Even so, I will be getting this. How is the online on 360? Burnout Paradise players were surprisingly supportive and polite to online newb players. Is MC:LA similar, or a bunch of ricer wannabes?

MMaRsu · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2009, 03:18:06 PM »

Don't know much about online, as I don't play it online that much. Only 1 of my XBL friends has it.

But yeah, this game is fuck awesome.

bork · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2009, 03:51:53 PM »

I have yet to play it online either. Never played MC3 much online either, come to think of it.

I wonder how MC3 PSP runs off the memory stick at 333mhz? Never tried that.

chronovore · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:20:40 AM »

Looks like they're getting DLC soon; one for pay, the other for free?

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2009, 11:08:44 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 27, 2009, 10:20:40 AM

Looks like they're getting DLC soon; one for pay, the other for free?

Yeah, the South Central map is free, but the South Central race events and new cars are $10.

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Author Topic: Midnight Club LA is FUCKING AWSEOME (Read 2227 times)