Racing games

[Deebs]

Been playing my XBOne since launch, have Forza 5, Zoo Tycoon and NFS:Rivals. This is the first time out for me on both Forza 5 (only ever played Gran Tourismo) and Need For Speed (only ever played Burnout). Wow, I must say the games are worlds apart, Forza 5 is very similar to Gran Tourismo and I love it. This is the serious racing game and the graphics and gameplay are just lovely especially with DTS surround pumped up. Need for Speed just reminds me so much of my favourite console game, Burnout Paradise, in so many ways.

Anyone else got either of these games and fancy a smash up?

 

[SheepCow]

I've not NFS, will destroy you at some point. I'm not much of a Forza fan, it's too realistic for me to care

Everyone I know that likes racing games and has PS3 + Xbox 360 says Forza is the best though

 

[Deebs]

Not or got?

 

[ECA]

Personally I'm waiting for GT6 coming out a week friday.

I already have a PS3 and a PC+PS3+PS4 compatible wheel, there is only 1 compatible wheel for xb1 and its £450.
The GT6 academy made me so hype - the physics and the improved feedback through the wheel were amazing and I'm really excited for it ( with the new non-awful gui and loading times ).

Forza 5 has a severely cut down track list compared to Forza 4 or GT series, in particular GT6 track list is amazing. Brands Hatch, Goodwood hill climb, Silverstone, Spa etc all being added.

Not to poop on your parade, whats in forza 5 looks very nice, just my personal reasoning for sticking with GT. ( £1035 for xb1+wheel+game ) - and there is no way in hell I'm going back to playing on a pad over a wheel.

 

[SheepCow]

Not or got?

got

 

[Deebs]

I guess each to their own, I loved GT5 Prologue but had to get a XBox to play with my son and was introduced to Forza. Luckily I do not have a wheel so can discount that expense. I know Forza 5 is restricted and loves micro transactions (something I will not pay for). For me both of the games satisfy both of my needs, simulation and fun.

 

[Raven]

Educate the poor boy and get him a proper racing game. Gran Turismo.

http://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRKbIXb9ShE

Track list http://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/products/gt6/tracks/

Car list (A tiny handful of those available...1100ish ) http://www.gran-turismo.com/gb/products/gt6/cars/

You get the odd bit of DLC but nothing that is necessary to enjoy the game...unlike certain other racing games.

It is the complete racing game, absolutely nothing comes close.

 

[Embattle]

Have they actually managed to introduce proper damage yet?

 

[Raven]

No but that isn't really a bad thing, you don't really want to be punished into the ground for crashing (or other people crashing into you) I think it's the right balance between arcade racing and a sim.

 

[Yaka]

love both GT and forza series, but never had much time off work to enjoy either gt5 or forza 4. will be getting forza 5 once ive finished my 360 backlog and sold the damn thing.

also wish to fuck PD would make a proper sequel to the ace Tourist Trophy. still the best bike racer after all these years
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_Trophy_(video_game)

 

[Raven]

It would be nice as a DLC/expansion for the next GT, not sure I would pay full whack for it.

 

[chipper]

have got forza 5 on my xbox one not really played it yet as ive been hammering fifa. on a side note whats the zoo game like the missus wants it

 

[Embattle]

No but that isn't really a bad thing, you don't really want to be punished into the ground for crashing (or other people crashing into you) I think it's the right balance between arcade racing and a sim.

Although not technically a real driving simulator

 

[Raven]

I didn't say it was.

 

[Deebs]

Oh my god, Need for Speed : Rivals, Burnout Paradise in a different guise. Loving the game.

 

[Embattle]

I didn't say it was.

Didn't say you did, but the game does.

 

[Overdriven]

Oh my god, Need for Speed : Rivals, Burnout Paradise in a different guise. Loving the game.

Know what's odd? I find I don't like NFS games, even though Burnout Paradise was probably my favourite PS3 game. It's weird, just feels a bit weird.

I know there's 'licensing' issues, but it would be cool if the cars took proper damage like they did in BP.

 

[Deebs]

Know what's odd? I find I don't like NFS games, even though Burnout Paradise was probably my favourite PS3 game. It's weird, just feels a bit weird.

I know there's 'licensing' issues, but it would be cool if the cars took proper damage like they did in BP.

NFS and BP are from the same studio, Criterion, then most of the devs went to Ghost studio to continue the franchise.

 

[MYstIC G]

Dunno about you lot but this GT6 promo is freaking awesome http://playstation.gt6firstlove.com/