Forza Motorsport 2

PlumbDrumb

Since 6999 Days

I'm much more interested in what you guys have to say.

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szaromir

Since 6762 Days

Posted by PlumbDrumb

I'm much more interested in what you guys have to say.

Pretty much everyone already typed his opinion about the demo and is anticipating (or not) the final game.

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PlumbDrumb

Since 6999 Days

yeah, fuck demos.

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Scarface

Since 6991 Days

Posted by PlumbDrumb

I'm much more interested in what you guys have to say.

from the demo (that has to be the most addictive demo since crackdown IMO) I think this game will do exactly what that guy keeps going on about. Turning gamers into car nuts, etc.

The realism of the driving experience has made me start driving with all assists off, and in manual, and even without sim damage, i always avoid bumping other drivers when coming up to corners.

The only things stopping this from being a perfect 10 is probably visual. Overall the game looks great and super smooth in motion. But the game dosen't look right with the jaggies. they just shouldn't be there. ok, obviously nit picking because no game is flawless;)

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SimonM7

Since 7028 Days

After Acert's super funny nuclear explosion comment on the reflections on the cars, that's what bugs me the most. Apart from that, the sheer cleanness of it on an HDTV makes it look so perfectly SOLID, and that's what completely saves the visuals for me. Ridge Racer 6 actually looks good in a similar way.

I'm loving the demo too, and I really dunno what I'm worried about for the final game. I'm just holding my breath for the scores and more in depth reporting on the customization aspect in terms of decals and car painting.

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INDIGO

Since 7707 Days

The Halo 3 beta sure did kill any buzz Forza 2 had goin'. Tough luck.

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GriftGFX

Since 7005 Days

Posted by PlumbDrumb

yeah, fuck demos.

Hey demos rule! I wouldn't be so sold on Forza 2 if it weren't for the demo.

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Optimusv2

Since 6897 Days

Posted by INDIGO

The Halo 3 beta sure did kill any buzz Forza 2 had goin'. Tough luck.

Definitely not the main reason I'm playing the beta more now is cause we have such a short amount of time with the beta :(

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GriftGFX

Since 7005 Days

Posted by INDIGO

The Halo 3 beta sure did kill any buzz Forza 2 had goin'. Tough luck.

I think it's tougher luck for Shadowrun, although who knows. Maybe that "Game Over" screen for the beta that has a plug for Shadowrun will breath some life into that games sales. Maybe bungie can work their magic for FASA just like they did for RTW :P

I think plenty of people will still buy Forza. The Halo 3 beta doesn't go on forever anyway, and they'll need something to play until September 25th. Personally I'll probably go back to BF2 until that time, but I'll also be looking to pick up Forza as well.

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SimonM7

Since 7028 Days

I think your average Forza 2 fan doesn't neccessarily own Crackdown in the first place, hence aren't really playing Halo 3 now anyway.

Not saying they can't like both sims and Crackdown, just saying that they're prolly slightly different audiences when you move away from the hardcore.

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szaromir

Since 6762 Days

There are only 400000 Halo 3 Beta gamers, so majority of Xbox 360 aren't occupied by this game.

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Acert93

Since 6976 Days

Posted by Scarface

from the demo (that has to be the most addictive demo since crackdown IMO)

That isn't saying much :P

When I get a chance I will do a, "What Turn10 did right graphically/looks good in FM2" post. I figure I may as well say some positives about that part of the game as well (seeing as the physics and gameplay have gotten plenty of attention). My goal is to compliment it without using "buts" and qualifiers. Lets see if I can survice that post! :P

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Wishlist: PGR4 with a FF wheel, 2K Legends Football, and Halo 3 with an XFPS controller. And I can dream that Halo Wars will be a Battlezone PC clone...

Scarface

Since 6991 Days

Posted by Acert93

That isn't saying much :P

have you played either?

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TheBeagle

Since 6610 Days

Posted by Scarface

have you played either?

Heh. Yeah, Crackdown demo was most played demo for me. Awesome fun.

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Acert93

Since 6976 Days

Scarface, how many good demos has there been between Crackdown and Forza? Telling us Forza 2 (or Halo 3) are the best demos since Crackdown, as if that indicates something, really doesn't because between the recent demos and Crackdown -- all nice demos -- there really hasn't been anything noteworthy, hence it isn't saying much to say it is the best demo since Crackdown.

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Scarface

Since 6991 Days

did not say best demo. said "most addictive IMO"

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Acert93

Since 6976 Days

And that even shortens the list as most demos are... demos and not intended to be played over and over again, which would cut into sales. The same reason the Halo 3 beta is a beta and not a demo. Of course the Crackdown demo did a world of good in generating sales for the title and was addictive without providing enough content to be self sufficient. FM2 actually comes with quite a bit of content. Anyhow, who cares. It was a throw away comment to lead into my post, and the point remains good/addictive demos on far and inbetween.

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Scarface

Since 6991 Days

i think i got confused.

"That isn't saying much :P" i presumed you were referring to crackdown not being a good demo, but what you meant was the lack of good demos between Crackdown and Foza2. There hasn't been many, thats true:P

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Jin187

Since 6749 Days

GTHD vs Forza Motorsport 2: Gamtrailers nice little comparison vid... quite interesting.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=19699&ty...

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Inflatable

Since 7643 Days

Posted by Jin187

GTHD vs Forza Motorsport 2: Gamtrailers nice little comparison vid... quite interesting.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=19699&ty...

Less jaggies on GTHD (no wonder since it's 1080p), and Forza 2 looks more colorfull and obviously has a lot more cars on the track..

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Jin187

Since 6749 Days

Article about FM2 in Sport Compact Car courtesy of Forzacentral

Just got my new issue of SCC in the mail today (July 2007 issue) to find on page 24 a nice review from a "car guy's" perspective, not so much a review from a straight up gamer like we have seen everywhere already.

Much of the article is discussing how the detailed game physics were implemented, but here are a few nice things he had to say about the game...

"In the case of Microsoft's Forza 2, [its] probably the most realistic game I've experienced..."

"On familiar tracks, braking points, turning points, visual markers and quirky terrain changes are all exactly where they've been burned into my memory from the real thing..."

"I'm really contemplating selling Project Corolla for the 3 screen, 3 Xbox 360 setup. It's probably cheaper in the long run and will definately entail fewer grease-filled late nights. And it might just save me from being smoked on a track one day by some 16-year-old newbie with more virtual track time than I have real."

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Article about FM2 in [i]Sport Compact Car[/i] courtesy of Forzacentral

[quote]
Just got my new issue of SCC in the mail today (July 2007 issue) to find on page 24 a nice review from a "car guy's" perspective, not so much a review from a straight up gamer like we have seen everywhere already.[/quote]

Much of the article is discussing how the detailed game physics were implemented, but here are a few nice things he had to say about the game...

"In the case of Microsoft's Forza 2, [its] probably the most realistic game I've experienced..."

"On familiar tracks, braking points, turning points, visual markers and quirky terrain changes are all exactly where they've been burned into my memory from the real thing..."

"I'm really contemplating selling Project Corolla for the 3 screen, 3 Xbox 360 setup. It's probably cheaper in the long run and will definately entail fewer grease-filled late nights. And it might just save me from being smoked on a track one day by some 16-year-old newbie with more virtual track time than I have real."

Optimusv2

Since 6897 Days

Posted by Jin187

Article about FM2 in Sport Compact Car courtesy of Forzacentral

Just got my new issue of SCC in the mail today (July 2007 issue) to find on page 24 a nice review from a "car guy's" perspective, not so much a review from a straight up gamer like we have seen everywhere already.

Much of the article is discussing how the detailed game physics were implemented, but here are a few nice things he had to say about the game...

"In the case of Microsoft's Forza 2, [its] probably the most realistic game I've experienced..."

"On familiar tracks, braking points, turning points, visual markers and quirky terrain changes are all exactly where they've been burned into my memory from the real thing..."

"I'm really contemplating selling Project Corolla for the 3 screen, 3 Xbox 360 setup. It's probably cheaper in the long run and will definately entail fewer grease-filled late nights. And it might just save me from being smoked on a track one day by some 16-year-old newbie with more virtual track time than I have real."

Yep best racer I've ever played to be honest.

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[quote=Jin187]Article about FM2 in [i]Sport Compact Car[/i] courtesy of Forzacentral

[quote]
Just got my new issue of SCC in the mail today (July 2007 issue) to find on page 24 a nice review from a "car guy's" perspective, not so much a review from a straight up gamer like we have seen everywhere already.[/quote]

Much of the article is discussing how the detailed game physics were implemented, but here are a few nice things he had to say about the game...

"In the case of Microsoft's Forza 2, [its] probably the most realistic game I've experienced..."

"On familiar tracks, braking points, turning points, visual markers and quirky terrain changes are all exactly where they've been burned into my memory from the real thing..."

"I'm really contemplating selling Project Corolla for the 3 screen, 3 Xbox 360 setup. It's probably cheaper in the long run and will definately entail fewer grease-filled late nights. And it might just save me from being smoked on a track one day by some 16-year-old newbie with more virtual track time than I have real."[/quote]

Yep best racer I've ever played to be honest.

Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

anm8rjp

Since 7702 Days

just a smidge off topic, but custom car paint related... porsche boxter

http://static.iftk.com.br/mt/2007/05/amazing_lumin...

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GriftGFX

Since 7005 Days

I'm pretty excited that this is landing in the US in less than a week.. but I probably won't be there on day one. Halo 3 is keeping me pretty busy.. I just got Guitar Hero 2 and haven't even played it yet.

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INDIGO

Since 7707 Days

Posted by anm8rjp

just a smidge off topic, but custom car paint related... porsche boxter

http://static.iftk.com.br/mt/2007/05/amazing_lumin...

I don't think I would have done that to my Porsche.

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