Author Topic: OutRun Online Arcade is next week, for 800 spacebucks. (Read 8017 times)

cool breeze · « **Reply #60 on:** April 15, 2009, 09:54:28 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 15, 2009, 09:24:50 PM

I must be the only one who tunes out the music in racing games. I have no idea if it's good or bad, I can't even remember it. I'm too busy concentrating on the next turn. The only time I notice it is if I'm doing laps on the same track and I have the track memorized and it's just doing the motions and not really taking my full effort.

In rpgs when I'm sitting still on the battle screen figuring out what menu to select next I notice the music playing. But yeah, in action or racing games it's all an audio blur.

For me it depends on the type of racing game. I don't really bother playing any music with Gran Turismo, LFS or Forza since that's when I actually need to focus on the driving. For PGR, Burnout, Motorstorm, Ridge Racer, Wipeout, Outrun, etc. I usually have the custom soundtrack going in the background unless the game itself has good music. Like, Burnout games usually have crappy music, same with Motorstorm, but Wipeout and Outrun have good stuff.

tiesto · « **Reply #61 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:02:45 PM »

Downloaded the demo, fucking awesome... totally gonna buy this tomorrow.

Bebpo · « **Reply #62 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:08:50 PM »

Can we get 4+ people together for a few games tonight at 8pm PST/11pm EST?

Beezy · « **Reply #63 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:24:18 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on April 15, 2009, 10:08:50 PM

Can we get 4+ people together for a few games tonight at 8pm PST/11pm EST?

I'm in, it's the only game that I've played today. Gamertag is Ji3eezy.

Enl · « **Reply #64 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:34:30 PM »

I'll join. I'm still pretty rusty at this though. Gamertag: o ENK o

cool breeze · « **Reply #65 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:41:13 PM »

I'll play, but I'm probably rusty since this is the first time I'll play the game on a device other than my PSP in years.

Gametag is Linkzg64

Bebpo · « **Reply #66 on:** April 15, 2009, 10:47:44 PM »

Cool. Will be there in an hour+10 mins

Bebpojp

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #67 on:** April 15, 2009, 11:07:14 PM »

I'll probably buy this, I'll play but I've never done Outrun outside of arcades years ago

Bebpo · « **Reply #68 on:** April 15, 2009, 11:55:40 PM »

Ok, sending invites.

tiesto · « **Reply #69 on:** April 15, 2009, 11:58:34 PM »

I'd be in for tomorrow @ 11pm... tonight I'm just too exhausted from the gym. $:-\$

Bebpo · « **Reply #70 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:00:03 AM »

Enl where you at......

Quote from: tiesto on April 15, 2009, 11:58:34 PM

I'd be in for tomorrow @ 11pm... tonight I'm just too exhausted from the gym. $:-\$

Probably good for tomorrow, sure.

Beezy · « **Reply #71 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:01:40 AM »

Just start. He can join the next race if he decides to show up.

Beezy · « **Reply #72 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:08:29 AM »

omfg... :'(

Enl · « **Reply #73 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:15:50 AM »

Tried to join in but it keeps giving me "Room is no longer available".

EDIT: Don't know why it's not letting me connect with you Bebpo. Beezy and Archie are able to jump in just fine but for some reason you cannot.

Beezy · « **Reply #74 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:30:28 AM »

What happened?

Enl · « **Reply #75 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:33:42 AM »

Connection issues. $:-\$ I'll send you another invite if you want to race one on one until more people can join.

Bebpo · « **Reply #76 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:59:07 AM »

Yeah, too bad we couldn't connect >_<

Beezy and Swaggaz were neck and neck most of the time. Was surprised how you guys managed to be pushing each other back and forth non-stop.

Some of the matches were a little glitchy at times for me. Cars teleporting all around, lol. Between that and the skipping/slowdown at random times in single player I think this port could've used a little more QA. Still a great deal for $10 though.

cool breeze · « **Reply #77 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:02:52 AM »

The last race with 6 people was pretty bad for me, but the previous two races were smooth for the most part. One part I remember specifically was drifting into another car (I think Beezy in a yellow F50) for a good 4 seconds and it was like we were glued together.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #78 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:08:15 AM »

does this have both the original and sp tracks

archie4208 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:09:55 AM »

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #80 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:27:48 AM »

sp tracks >>>>>> original tracks

Enl · « **Reply #81 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:29:50 AM »

I cannot get the hang of drifting for some reason. Every time I either slide along some grass or skid against a wall. I need more practice. Good games Beezy!

Beezy · « **Reply #82 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:33:22 AM »

It took me a while to get the hang of it too, but I've been playing it since this morning.

When you're coming up on a turn let go of gas, quickly tap break, start the turn and then hold down on the gas again. This is what works for me.

Multiplayer is fun as hell. Luckily I haven't run into any glitches.

bork · « **Reply #83 on:** April 16, 2009, 11:54:08 AM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on April 16, 2009, 01:27:48 AM

sp tracks >>>>>> original tracks

It's just the SP tracks!

Beezy · « **Reply #84 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:01:08 PM »

Argh, I'm never gonna get the achievement for time attack. My best time ever on any stage was 4 mins 41 secs and that was in an online race with tuned cars.

Mrbob · « **Reply #85 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:36:44 PM »

Sumo digital with another shitty port? Seems so.

I'll wait for this game to be patched.

Jansen · « **Reply #86 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:39:00 PM »

i normally do not like racing games but this is fucking awesome

too bad i suck at it. the first online game i played i got a DNF

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #87 on:** April 16, 2009, 02:59:11 PM »

I might be available over the weekend to play some online matches if anyone's willing to achievement boost. Gamertag's in the avatar.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #88 on:** April 16, 2009, 03:09:28 PM »

Stupid Euro PSN not having points cards like the rest of the world...

Rman · « **Reply #89 on:** April 16, 2009, 06:13:40 PM »

When does it come out on the US PSN?

demi · « **Reply #90 on:** April 16, 2009, 06:14:28 PM »

Never, guess you guys gotta buy a real console

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #91 on:** April 16, 2009, 06:20:22 PM »

Quote from: Rman on April 16, 2009, 06:13:40 PM

When does it come out on the US PSN?

Doesn't sound like it's coming. Best bet for us is Hong Kong or Japan, since you can buy PSN cards.

Rman · « **Reply #92 on:** April 16, 2009, 06:20:58 PM »

Demi, I have it on the 360, but I want to get on the PS3 as well since I prefer the DS3 for racers. The 360 controller just doesn't feel right for racers, IMHO.

archie4208 · « **Reply #93 on:** April 16, 2009, 08:51:08 PM »

I don't know why, but this game makes me want Crazy Taxi on XBLA/PSN with online leaderboards.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #94 on:** April 16, 2009, 10:28:53 PM »

I would be down with that. As long as it had both CT1 and CT2 cities.

archie4208 · « **Reply #95 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:07:17 AM »

This game is SO GOOD. This is the first time I have played an Outrun game outside of an old arcade when I was a kid. I've spent nearly all my time on the very first route 'spergin and trying to improve my score and time trials.

Beezy · « **Reply #96 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:21:46 AM »

Holy shit, manual helps a lot!

I'm done with automatic in this game, unless I'm playing online.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #97 on:** April 17, 2009, 02:15:16 AM »

Apparently force feedback is nonexistent if you use the official Xbox wheel. What rubbish

chronovore · « **Reply #98 on:** April 17, 2009, 09:41:16 AM »

Quote from: archie4208 on April 16, 2009, 08:51:08 PM

I don't know why, but this game makes me want Crazy Taxi on XBLA/PSN with online leaderboards.

I bought the PSP version of Crazy Taxi, thinking it would be utterly kickass, but I couldn't get into it. I can't get used to the control differences from other driving games, and I don't see any shortcuts. What am I missing? Do I just need to soldier through until I get a thorough understanding of maps and landmarks?

archie4208 · « **Reply #99 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:05:52 PM »

Broke 1 million points and I'm ranked 306 on Goal A

Beezy · « **Reply #100 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:22:37 PM »

4'28"951 I DID FINALLY DID IT!!!

Bebpo · « **Reply #101 on:** April 17, 2009, 02:25:45 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on April 17, 2009, 01:22:37 PM

4'28"951 I DID FINALLY DID IT!!!

Awesome!

My best is still 4:41 like your old times. Got any tips for driving manual?

Beezy · « **Reply #102 on:** April 17, 2009, 02:38:00 PM »

I just gear down once and then gear up immediately to turn. I lose way less speed than I do driving automatic by doing this. You don't need to brake at all. Also, pick a car with 5 gears instead of 6 to give yourself less work. I use the F40. I really suck though on the last of the harder stages like Milky Way, so I use the brakes instead of gearing up/down to turn and I slow down if I need to avoid hitting the walls.

Besides that, just learn the stages and drift as little as possible/only when necessary. On the first stage I only drift on that really big turn where there's water and I don't start drifting until I'm about halfway through the turn.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #103 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:32:55 PM »

good tips

better start practicing

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #104 on:** April 17, 2009, 07:10:41 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on April 17, 2009, 12:05:52 PM

Broke 1 million points and I'm ranked 306 on Goal A

Did you crank up the difficulty? I heard doing that gives more cars to pass and more scoring opportunities.

archie4208 · « **Reply #105 on:** April 17, 2009, 07:13:43 PM »

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on April 17, 2009, 07:10:41 PM

Quote from: archie4208 on April 17, 2009, 12:05:52 PM
Broke 1 million points and I'm ranked 306 on Goal A
Did you crank up the difficulty? I heard doing that gives more cars to pass and more scoring opportunities.

I'm playing on normal. I can't finish races on higher difficulties yet.

Bebpo · « **Reply #106 on:** April 17, 2009, 07:59:19 PM »

I didn't know you could change the difficulty. What is it defaulted at?

archie4208 · « **Reply #107 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:09:06 PM »

Very Easy

Rman · « **Reply #108 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:15:54 PM »

Man. I suck at this game.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #109 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:48:31 PM »

I downloaded it.

Right now just completed A, B, and C. I have it on the very easy default and won't change it until I mastered manual transmission. I'm still driving in automatic to get a feel of the game.

It's good though.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #110 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:16:30 PM »

yo Beezy, archie (and anyone else that is good at Outrun)

got a couple of questions I was wondering if could help me with....

firstly do you know if the different cars have different stats and stuff? Nothings on the screen and I remember Outrun C2C had differing stats for the cars like accel., handling, etc.

and whats the best strategy for the million points? I can only manage 800k or so. I notice that sometimes when you pass a rival car you get a mean 50000 points, but only sometimes. Do you know how this works?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #111 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:37:25 PM »

Okay read some guides and shit, apparrently the 50k is for a slipstream then overtake. Whats all this shit about 'tuned cars'? Havent seen any options like that or anything. Just gotta look harder?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #112 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:58:49 PM »

alright got my million, will attempt to pwn some noobs online now with my awesome new Outrun power, the game gets so much better once you get used to the gear-change drift technique

Rman · « **Reply #113 on:** April 19, 2009, 12:04:25 AM »

This game is great for custom soundtracks, which I usually hate. Streaming my music library over my network

Beezy · « **Reply #114 on:** April 19, 2009, 12:46:50 AM »

Scenester, tuned cars are only for time attack mode.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #115 on:** April 19, 2009, 02:10:28 AM »

oh ok, sweet.

Yeah this thread here: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/forum/showthread.php?t=140796

has some really good tips if youre going for the achievements

ShogunOfFear · « **Reply #116 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:34:41 PM »

Downloaded it this past weekend. Now this is Sega! More of this, less of the shitty Sonic.
If anyone's up for online matches, my gamertag is

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archie4208 · « **Reply #117 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:52:31 AM »

I'm ranked 136 on Goal B.

I probably would have made the top 100 if I didn't fuck up in the last 10 seconds.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #118 on:** January 26, 2010, 04:37:51 PM »

JINFASH

Beezy · « **Reply #119 on:** January 26, 2010, 04:39:27 PM »

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Author Topic: OutRun Online Arcade is next week, for 800 spacebucks. (Read 8017 times)