Author Topic: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Read 15219 times)

Bebpo · « **Reply #120 on:** November 30, 2010, 06:45:49 PM »

Played a little of the PS3 version. Game seems pretty cool and the PS3 community is pretty big so all the leaderboard stuff is great. Criterion is always next-level when it comes to their online integration.

I miss the lack of loading from BP though. Was so nice just going from event to event without sitting through load screens all the time. Also 60fps as well.

Beezy · « **Reply #121 on:** November 30, 2010, 07:18:05 PM »

Every Burnout fan should try this game. It feels almost like Burnout 3 Takedown when racing with the supercars.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #122 on:** November 30, 2010, 08:12:27 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on November 30, 2010, 07:18:05 PM

Every Burnout fan should try this game. It feels almost like Burnout 3 Takedown when racing with the supercars.

what. no it doesnt. like at all. no where close to that.

Beezy · « **Reply #123 on:** November 30, 2010, 08:19:29 PM »

Well that's the feeling I got when using the faster cars. No other racer comes as close to B3 as this does.

Beezy · « **Reply #124 on:** November 30, 2010, 08:22:40 PM »

Revenge is my least favorite of the main Burnouts.

demi · « **Reply #125 on:** November 30, 2010, 08:25:40 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on November 30, 2010, 07:18:05 PM

Every Burnout fan should try this game. It feels almost like Burnout 3 Takedown when racing with the supercars.

Hell yeah, Split Second

Beezy · « **Reply #126 on:** November 30, 2010, 08:54:45 PM »

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #127 on:** November 30, 2010, 09:54:15 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on November 30, 2010, 08:20:59 PM

I thought it felt like Revenge, which is my favorite Burnout and the reason I'm buying this.

dude... what? i think you've forgotten what a Burnout game feels like.

Raban · « **Reply #128 on:** November 30, 2010, 10:25:26 PM »

lol @ people saying this is anything like Burnout.

demi · « **Reply #129 on:** November 30, 2010, 10:25:58 PM »

Yeah the demo was absolute shit.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #130 on:** November 30, 2010, 10:28:24 PM »

Quote from: startselect on November 30, 2010, 10:25:26 PM

lol @ people saying this is anything like Burnout.

Like I said, to me it feels more like Ridge Racer with actual weight to the cars when they drift.

Bebpo · « **Reply #131 on:** November 30, 2010, 10:28:40 PM »

It's sort of like Burnout. It you had to compare it to another racer, non-paradise Burnout would be it. Although it's still nothing like Burnout, but that's the closest comparison in how it plays.

The demo was awful, but full game seems hot. Same thing happened with BP.

Beezy · « **Reply #132 on:** December 01, 2010, 12:03:12 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on November 30, 2010, 10:28:40 PM

It's sort of like Burnout. It you had to compare it to another racer, non-paradise Burnout would be it. Although it's still nothing like Burnout, but that's the closest comparison in how it plays.

The demo was awful, but full game seems hot. Same thing happened with BP.

thank you
I think it's best not to play Criterion's demos. I would've skipped this and Paradise if I had judged them solely on their shit demos.

Beezy · « **Reply #133 on:** December 01, 2010, 11:11:42 AM »

Anyone here playing this on the 360?

ManaByte · « **Reply #134 on:** December 01, 2010, 11:35:52 AM »

I am.

Beezy · « **Reply #135 on:** December 01, 2010, 11:42:27 AM »

GT please. Mine is Ji3eezy

ManaByte · « **Reply #136 on:** December 01, 2010, 11:45:45 AM »

ManaByte

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #137 on:** December 01, 2010, 01:21:06 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on December 01, 2010, 11:11:42 AM

Anyone here playing this on the 360?

Same here. Gamertag is tifosiotaku.

Beezy · « **Reply #138 on:** December 03, 2010, 11:02:53 AM »

I've learned how to drift properly around any turn and now I'm getting gold medals like crazy. Also shitting on ferrariman's times left and right.

Easily the best racing game of 2010, my favorite NFS, and the best game that Criterion has made since Burnout 3. Shits all over Paradise in just about every way. You're crazy if you skipped this because of the framerate.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #139 on:** December 03, 2010, 02:45:00 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on December 03, 2010, 11:02:53 AM

I've learned how to drift properly around any turn and now I'm getting gold medals like crazy. Also shitting on ferrariman's times left and right.

Beezy · « **Reply #140 on:** December 03, 2010, 03:21:46 PM »

#kanyeshrug

Go gold or go home!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #141 on:** December 03, 2010, 03:25:12 PM »

I'm gonna get it just to demolish Beezy's times

Beezy · « **Reply #142 on:** December 03, 2010, 03:43:42 PM »

This won't be Splosion Man all over again.

Himu · « **Reply #143 on:** December 03, 2010, 03:46:37 PM »

So how did this turn out? How big is the police pursuit shit? Is it a big part of the game or is this just standard racing?

ManaByte · « **Reply #144 on:** December 03, 2010, 03:56:57 PM »

Half is racing and half is cops.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #145 on:** December 03, 2010, 08:24:11 PM »

The game is mediocre. I am playing on 360 add me, Methodis

Beezy · « **Reply #146 on:** December 08, 2010, 02:57:52 AM »

Just completed the campaign and got gold in every event. BAWSE

pilonv1 · « **Reply #147 on:** December 08, 2010, 03:27:22 AM »

Will be excited when this $10 in a Steam sale.

Beezy · « **Reply #148 on:** December 11, 2010, 03:34:43 PM »

This game is such an easy 1000. I just have to rank up 3 more times as a cop for the last 3. Ranking up is pretty slow when you're doing nothing besides playing online, so I think I'll wait for the cheap dlc to come out to complete them.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #149 on:** December 12, 2010, 02:27:29 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on December 08, 2010, 03:27:22 AM

Will be excited when this $10 in a Steam sale.

especially now:

http://kotaku.com/5712489/pc-need-for-speed-wont-get-consoles-dlc

Bebpo · « **Reply #150 on:** December 12, 2010, 03:04:00 PM »

PC owners never got surf island either, right? Criterion/EA dlc seems to be a console only thing.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #151 on:** December 12, 2010, 03:21:14 PM »

I got the limited edition version from a friend for Christmas. Haven't had time to play it yet, though.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #152 on:** December 12, 2010, 05:41:06 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on December 12, 2010, 03:04:00 PM

PC owners never got surf island either, right? Criterion/EA dlc seems to be a console only thing.

I think they just released much of the Burnout DLC for free on the PC. It's not a big deal for me since I only dabble a little with Criterion games. Their driving mechanics are just too arcadey for me. I prefer pseudo-realistic handling like PGR or Dirt/Grid. NFS:HP is the better game, imo, because at least there's no driving aimlessly around to look for races.

Definitely try to get the PC version of NFSHP if you can. 60FPS really makes a huge difference in an arcade racer. I'm still stumped why the console versions aren't 60fps since the graphics aren't that much improved. Also, the PC version doesn't support anti-aliasing even though Burnout PC had all kinds of different AA. It seems like NFSHP could have used a little more time like GT5.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #153 on:** December 12, 2010, 05:43:01 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Feelbad on December 12, 2010, 02:27:29 PM

Quote from: pilonv1 on December 08, 2010, 03:27:22 AM
Will be excited when this $10 in a Steam sale.

especially now:

http://kotaku.com/5712489/pc-need-for-speed-wont-get-consoles-dlc

not even bothering now.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #154 on:** December 13, 2010, 10:43:06 AM »

i would like to eat a little crow. not a lot, but a little. i have to admit that i was playing the PLAYSTATION 3 version of the game when i was posting itt. its not my fault tho since thats what gamefly sent me. I dont know if the XBOX 360 version is any better or runs any better but the PLAYSTATION 3 is unplayable.

At 30fps this game is a complete failure.
At 50-60fps this game is a fairly good success.

Not better than Burnout tho. Graphically it's really nice but I am still not 100% a fan of the weight and feel of the game, but it's far easier to play when the game is actually running well.

I didn't buy it but I will if there's a sale. 20 bucks and i'll bite for the STEAM version.

Bebpo · « **Reply #155 on:** December 13, 2010, 11:17:38 AM »

I would've bought the PC version day 1 if it was on steam. But EA has this new stick up their butt and wants people to ditch steam for their EA online store, so they lost a full price sale there and instead I picked up the console version on the cheap.

Beezy · « **Reply #156 on:** December 13, 2010, 04:55:48 PM »

Not better than which Burnout? It shits on Paradise.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #157 on:** December 13, 2010, 05:04:32 PM »

I don't think Paradise is crap but there's a lot of tedious, extraneous stuff that I could do without. Like, driving back and forth to pick up a car, etc. Stuff like that adds nothing to the enjoyment.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #158 on:** December 13, 2010, 05:22:19 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on December 13, 2010, 04:55:48 PM

It shits on Paradise.

not really. Comparing the core racing model alone makes Paradise superior.

Beezy · « **Reply #159 on:** December 13, 2010, 05:46:47 PM »

open world kills everything good about the racing in paradise

duckman2000 · « **Reply #160 on:** December 13, 2010, 06:24:18 PM »

Bullshit. Road Rage has never been better than it is in Paradise; starting off by the marina and realizing you've traversed the whole damned city before the event completes is hot stuff. And so is doing infinite Burnout combos along the highway, god damn.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #161 on:** December 13, 2010, 06:27:15 PM »

Everybody has their opinion...

I personally didn't like Paradise. It removed the fun aspects I liked about Burnout but plenty of people liked it. I love TDU but that's because it was never like Burnout.

Hot Pursuit suits my taste more than Paradise did.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #162 on:** December 13, 2010, 06:38:00 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on December 13, 2010, 05:46:47 PM

open world kills everything good about the racing in paradise

sounds like someone is just a bad navigator.

Beezy · « **Reply #163 on:** December 13, 2010, 06:45:56 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on December 13, 2010, 06:24:18 PM

Bullshit. Road Rage has never been better than it is in Paradise; starting off by the marina and realizing you've traversed the whole damned city before the event completes is hot stuff. And so is doing infinite Burnout combos along the highway, god damn.

I said races. And you still have to watch the map during road rages anyway. Still takes some fun out of it.

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on December 13, 2010, 06:38:00 PM

Quote from: Beezy on December 13, 2010, 05:46:47 PM
open world kills everything good about the racing in paradise

sounds like someone is just a bad navigator.

I'm not a navigator at all. I don't wanna navigate in racing games.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #164 on:** December 13, 2010, 07:15:45 PM »

what about navigating the shortcuts in this game? not all of them are good shortcuts. you have to properly navigate the gameworld to know where to go

kind of like....

Burnout Paradise! but instead fairly dumbed down. i mean if you're just looking for a more casual experience than more power to you. i prefer having a little more skill to my name.

Beezy · « **Reply #165 on:** December 13, 2010, 07:48:27 PM »

You're really comparing shortcuts in a straightforward racer to navigating through a city and trying to stay on the correct route to the finish line?

Watching or memorizing a map doesn't have shit to do with skill. Stop with the bullshit.

Bebpo · « **Reply #166 on:** December 13, 2010, 07:52:13 PM »

Paradise was easy to navigate after a few hours. The city is very distinct and after a while you learn the entire map and it's in your head.

Honestly I think Paradise is almost flawless. 60fps, great sense of speed and racing model, awesome world to explore and mess around with friends online or find collectables offlines, tons and tons of race variety, awesome mini-challenges both online and offline, great career progression, great crashes, great DJ Atomika, just overall a huge perfect racer. Basically my dream arcade racer.

But the crash mode is horrid. If they had the Revenge style crash mode in there somehow as well, it would've been the best racing game ever.

Paradise is so good that every year or two I delete my save and start over and it's just as fresh and fun as it was when it first came out and I get addicted and play 10 hours straight.

Beezy · « **Reply #167 on:** December 13, 2010, 07:54:57 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on December 13, 2010, 07:52:13 PM

Paradise was easy to navigate after a few hours.

Quote from: Bebpo on December 13, 2010, 07:52:13 PM

Honestly I think Paradise is almost flawless.

It would be if it wasn't open world. And didn't have stunt runs.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #168 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:08:24 PM »

Just loaded up PARADISE a few minutes ago off of STEAM. Still as awesome as ever. Really hope Criterion keeps BURNOUT and NEED FOR SPEED separate.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #169 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:10:47 PM »

I imagine the night Beezy popped PARADISE into his console of choice and when confronted with the horror that is navigating a gameworld he bursts into tears and curls into the fetal position in the corner of his apartment.

Beezy · « **Reply #170 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:30:24 PM »

I live in a house, bitch.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I've ragequit many times after losing a race because of one bad turn.

[close]

Bebpo · « **Reply #171 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:34:06 PM »

I never quit a race in paradise. If I lost or was losing bad I'd sit still for 4 seconds and let the event retire and then drive to the next corner and give that one a shot. I loved how the open-world let you go from event to event without having to click through menus. You're always driving, no interruptions.

Beezy · « **Reply #172 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:44:50 PM »

When you've beaten most events on the map and you only have like 5 or less left to do, that doesn't really work.

Bebpo · « **Reply #173 on:** December 13, 2010, 08:48:51 PM »

That doesn't happen until you're like 20 hours in the game at the very end though.

Beezy · « **Reply #174 on:** December 14, 2010, 12:39:32 AM »

Didn't the events on the map reset+add more each time you got a new license?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #175 on:** December 14, 2010, 12:49:38 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on December 13, 2010, 08:34:06 PM

I never quit a race in paradise. If I lost or was losing bad I'd sit still for 4 seconds and let the event retire and then drive to the next corner and give that one a shot. I loved how the open-world let you go from event to event without having to click through menus. You're always driving, no interruptions.

Bah. Game should have always had a re-try option. Annoying it took quite awhile to patch it in there.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #176 on:** December 14, 2010, 05:28:50 AM »

This argument is moot because the game has retry now.

Beezy · « **Reply #177 on:** December 14, 2010, 07:21:32 AM »

I'm talking about my experience with the game. Retry wasn't there back when I was playing through the events.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #178 on:** December 14, 2010, 09:06:00 AM »

i would so play a smokey and the bandit game set in 1977

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chronovore · « **Reply #179 on:** December 19, 2010, 10:57:37 AM »

A friend posted on facebook that the iPod Touch version of this is really good, and only 99¢ right now. So I immediately searched iTMS, and the resulting one-hit shown, I purchased. Only when it was downloading did I realize it's for iPad, not iPod.

Now I've got 78¢ left on my iTunes account (no registered CC). And I can't even gift the iPad app to anyone. FFFUUU...

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Author Topic: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (Read 15219 times)