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Digital Sportspage review: Monaco Grand Prix for Dreamcast

Randy Magrud

Digital Sportspage review: Monaco Grand Prix for Dreamcast

by Randy Magrud » Fri, 29 Oct 1999 04:00:00

I know it's a little late, but it's pretty thorough, in case people
are sitting on the fence about it.

http://www.racesimcentral.net/

Hope it helps,

Randy

robert..

Digital Sportspage review: Monaco Grand Prix for Dreamcast

by robert.. » Fri, 29 Oct 1999 04:00:00



> I know it's a little late, but it's pretty thorough, in case people
> are sitting on the fence about it.

> http://www.digitalsports.com/dsports/dc/monaco_grand_prix/review.html

> Hope it helps,

> Randy

Thanks for the review. I was one of those frustrated souls fighting my
way through learning this game. While I definitely don't have it down
pat, I can win races in sim mode using the amateur status. The biggest
improvement was made from toughing it out using expert and pro levels
in sim. When I went back to amateur for the specific course that I was
navigating, my long spent hours finally paid off.
There will be better F1 games in the future, but there is none right
this moment better than Monaco Grand Prix on the Dreamcast. Thank you,
Sega!!!

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Jonathan Calver

Digital Sportspage review: Monaco Grand Prix for Dreamcast

by Jonathan Calver » Fri, 29 Oct 1999 04:00:00


> I know it's a little late, but it's pretty thorough, in case people
> are sitting on the fence about it.

> http://www.digitalsports.com/dsports/dc/monaco_grand_prix/review.html

I have not read the review yet, but I will ASAP.  In case you do not
indicate in
the review, which version of Monaco (DC, N64, or PSX) is:

   A.  Overall the best?
   B.  Best control using a given system's standard controller?
   C.  The one you would purchase if you were not given review copies?

[I know there is a PC version, but I just drive in front of my TV.
<grin>]

Thanks for your comments/feedback.
--
Jonathan
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Randy Magrud

Digital Sportspage review: Monaco Grand Prix for Dreamcast

by Randy Magrud » Sat, 30 Oct 1999 04:00:00


>I have not read the review yet, but I will ASAP.  In case you do not
>indicate in
>the review, which version of Monaco (DC, N64, or PSX) is:

>   A.  Overall the best?
>   B.  Best control using a given system's standard controller?
>   C.  The one you would purchase if you were not given review copies?

Tough question, ones I've asked myself.  If you put a gun to my head I
guess I'd have to say:

A.  N64, then DC, then PSX
B.  N64, then DC, then PSX
C. N64, then DC, then PSX

I never thought I'd say it about an N64 racer either.  DC clearly wins
in the graphics/depth department, and analog control is generally a
huge factor with me, but the DC version just lacks a certain 'driving
feel'.  It gets things more technically right, but just doesn't
translate into the best F1 driving experience.  It's like it's
difficult for the sake of being difficult, not for the sake of being
realistic.  I still wish for analog gas/brake on the N64, but not if
they were going to handle it as poorly as they do on the PC/DC.

Randy

jcalv..

Digital Sportspage review: Monaco Grand Prix for Dreamcast

by jcalv.. » Sat, 30 Oct 1999 04:00:00




> >I have not read the review yet, but I will ASAP.  In case you do not
> >indicate in
> >the review, which version of Monaco (DC, N64, or PSX) is:

> >   A.  Overall the best?
> >   B.  Best control using a given system's standard controller?
> >   C.  The one you would purchase if you were not given review
copies?

> Tough question, ones I've asked myself.  If you put a gun to my head I
> guess I'd have to say:

> A.  N64, then DC, then PSX
> B.  N64, then DC, then PSX
> C. N64, then DC, then PSX

> I never thought I'd say it about an N64 racer either.  DC clearly wins
> in the graphics/depth department, and analog control is generally a
> huge factor with me, but the DC version just lacks a certain 'driving
> feel'.  It gets things more technically right, but just doesn't
> translate into the best F1 driving experience.  It's like it's
> difficult for the sake of being difficult, not for the sake of being
> realistic.  I still wish for analog gas/brake on the N64, but not if
> they were going to handle it as poorly as they do on the PC/DC.

Thanks for the reply.  I am enjoying the DC version more now that I am
doing a better job with the controls.  I still find it easier to "drive"
with the PSX Dual Shock Analog controler or better yet a NegCon.  I am
not sure that I really need three versions of this game, but I may pick
up the N64 version if it is ever discounted.

Thanks again for all the information and detailed reviews.

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