Grid

[beanzncheez]

Anyone looking forward to this game? I just played the demo this weekend and have mixed feelings about it. Maybe because I'm not as good with games that have damage that just foul up a good race. I'm probably going to get it when it comes out next month as I did have a lot of fun with it. Here's a link and it is going to be available on the X360 as well.

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/racedriverone/index.html

[audiotherapy]

Re: Grid

you'll need a proper steering wheel to enjoy those kinds of games, like the Logitech G25.

Is this game more like sim or arcade? damn PC demo didnt work.

[beanzncheez]

Re: Grid

I've only tried the three cars they have on the demo so I'm not sure. I hope it's not arcade style or I might as well pass on it. You don't need a steering wheel to enjoy it. I just can't bring myself to spending $150 for a single add-on. Maybe I'll just go buy a Recaro seat instead.

[Adzey]

Re: Grid

it is more arcade than sim apparently

[beanzncheez]

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I've been reading more reviews and you are quite right. After playing the demo again, it's quite annoying at how fast the low end is on these cars and that's not accurate at all. Complete bullshit. I guess I'll be waiting for this one to drop down to $29 before I buy it.

[saucercrab]

Re: Grid

same group that made DiRT - which is an awesome game imo. Thanks for the heads up on the demo, i will have to check it out for the 360

[TomTom]

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I played the Demo but after GT5 it felt a bit odd because Grid seems to be more an arcade racer. I dug the option to use a replay though and hope this will be a new industry standard. The game got great reviews here though so maybe I am leaning it for a weekend from Video Buster to check it out a bit more before I go ahead and buy it.

[beanzncheez]

Re: Grid

I saw it listed for free through my Amex points so I'll order it that way but I won't be paying for this thing. It's true. Very much an arcade racer and it is entertaining but I prefer simulators much, much more. The replay views are very annoying and I think they're made for kids with ADD. The angles switch way too often.

[ganjamo]

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Its an awesome game, much more versatile than Forza2 since it has a ton of kinds of gameplay.
Ran the 24 hours of lemans last night and it was sick, the tougue mode is great too!

9/10 imo

[beanzncheez]

Re: Grid

^ ^ Are you more into arcade vs. sim? I'm starting to like GRID the more I play it but I definitely wouldn't pay full price for it. I just wish it was more realistic.

[ganjamo]

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Well this game is def easier to play than Forza, and that makes it a little bit more fun imo. The replay feature is great too.
DiRT sucked, way too unrealistic. This game lays between DiRT and Forza in those terms.

In what ways would you like it to be more realistic?

[beanzncheez]

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I'd like the car response (speed; top end and low end, suspension, handling, etc.) to be more accurate. This is still way too much arcade style. I had that problem with Forza 2, as well. People were toting how much better they were than the GT series but once I tried them, I found that quite comical. They're not bad games. They're just not what people are saying they are.

[Corven]

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14 year old speedsters without real drivers' license on Forza doesnt count as ppl beanz

[beanzncheez]

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^ ^

[saucercrab]

Re: Grid

DiRT sucked, way too unrealistic.

C'mon man - DiRT wasn't going for realism - harsh critique. It's a great game with a beautifully unique menu structure and edge-of-your seat rally. One of the msot exciting racing games I've played by far. I will never tire of racing through bumpy muddy roads at 100mph doing my damnedest to stay on course and keep from nailing a tree or kissing a bolder. Considering the lack of rally sport games out, I consider this to be one of the best. Did you get the full game or just try the demo?

I'm no connoisseur of racing sims, but I enjoy everything from silly NFS racers to Project Gotham. I love Forza 2 as well and can appreciate the different approaches of each style of game. Do yourself a favor and give DiRT another chance!