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Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

Caste

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by Caste » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00

Ive played the game too. Very very nice graphics and actuall GP tracks to
race on with actual bike/names of the superbike league.
And it will play online,although i havent tested it online. Has anyone seen
any online servers for SUPERBIKES yet?
PassedYa

>Ok, so tell us why its so sim-like?


>> I couldn't resist.....

>> I downloaded the warez version of Electronic Arts' Superbikes.
>> I was not prepared for how great this simulator is! All I can say is
>> that it reminds me of GPL for bikes!

>> Incredibly detailed tracks from the superbike tour. Incredible
>> (accurate) modeling of the sense of speed and fluidity of the bikes
>> themselves. Bring Dramamine!! A LOAD of setup options for your bike.
>> This ain't Motoracer, folks.

>> Accurate graphics. Smooth as silk at full detail on PII-333/Voodoo2
>> (800x600). Notable LACK of eye candy/lens flare, etc. It looks and
>> feels REAL. Many view options, with head leaning or no head leaning.
>> Full blown replay feature. Force feedback. It works great with my
>> Act Labs Force RS.

>> This is the next BIG sim. You heard it here first!

>> I will be first in line for the full version.

enzo

Superbikes = GPL for motorcycles!!!!!!!

by enzo » Sat, 13 Feb 1999 04:00:00



>> Full blown replay feature. Force feedback. It works great with my
>> Act Labs Force RS.

>So, does anyone know if any of the controller makers are developing a
>motorcycle controller with feedback?

>Doesn't seem like it would be that difficult and would certainly add to
>the immersion.  I tried the Castrol Honda demo with my wheel.  It worked
>OK but seemed a little weird.

Ain't that the truth? Considering all the *** controllers coming out these
days, it seems that designers have enough time on their hands to try
a motorcycle controller. There's certainly enough motorcycle games out
and forthcoming to justify such a thing.

However, I haven't heard of a motorcycle controller period, much less
a force feedback version.

Here's a thought - Sportbike guys will probably want swept back
handlebars while dirt bike guys will probably want straighter and/or
riser bars. A good way to please both might be to imitate the top of the
fork  and have the actual bars as clip-ons, so the individual owners
could angle them to imitate their favorite ride.

My $0.02

Neil M.


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