rec.autos.simulators

by **Mike Daviso** » Thu, 02 May 2002 02:02:34

has anyone here tried this, as i got a copy today and have been playing at
the "factory driver" thang for a while, and am dead impressed. havent tried
it with a wheel yet, but as i have experience of rally trophy and GPL on
keyb, i would say it should be very good with a wheel (though some of their
"challenges" would be easier on keyb)
anyway, just wondering wot other opinions are out there...

by **Joe6** » Thu, 02 May 2002 02:46:00

It's great with a wheel, it's the best version of NFS since the
original. Most folks around here played it and liked it, but it's old
news now. (Wonder if they're working on a sequel?)

by **Rob Adam** » Thu, 02 May 2002 02:52:54

I loved it, played all the way through factory driver and the other game
modes as well. Lots of fun. Once I had completed all the various modes
though, it didn't last long on my hard drive. At that point you have lots of
money, your car is as tuned as it's gonna get, and you know the courses as
well as you're ever going to. But I got a good month (maybe) of play time
out of it.

by **Joe Marque** » Thu, 02 May 2002 03:21:12

NFS: Hot Pursuit 2 is slated for the PC later this year. I think Hot
Pursuit is a step backwards to a more arcade style racing. I'd prefer the
physics and cars from Porsche Unleashed with some REAL racetracks instead of
point-to-point road courses that aren't possible to "attack" with proper
driving technique.

--
Joe Marques

> It's great with a wheel, it's the best version of NFS since the
> original. Most folks around here played it and liked it, but it's old
> news now. (Wonder if they're working on a sequel?)

by **Mike Daviso** » Thu, 02 May 2002 04:22:12

i consider the point to point much more exciting as you have to think much
more as you drive them (obviously not after they have been driven 23 times
;-]) and wish someone would bring out a proper sim with the sort of cars and
tracks we came across in NFS2&3...

> NFS: Hot Pursuit 2 is slated for the PC later this year. I think Hot
> Pursuit is a step backwards to a more arcade style racing. I'd prefer the
> physics and cars from Porsche Unleashed with some REAL racetracks instead
of
> point-to-point road courses that aren't possible to "attack" with proper
> driving technique.

> --
> Joe Marques

> > It's great with a wheel, it's the best version of NFS since the
> > original. Most folks around here played it and liked it, but it's old
> > news now. (Wonder if they're working on a sequel?)

by **Joe6** » Thu, 02 May 2002 05:45:55

On Tue, 30 Apr 2002 18:21:12 GMT, "Joe Marques"

>NFS: Hot Pursuit 2 is slated for the PC later this year. I think Hot
>Pursuit is a step backwards to a more arcade style racing.

Totally. In no way is this a Porchse Unleashed sequel.

Agree about the physics but not the tracks. I LOVED that they finally
got away from the horribly tired circuit-tracks formula and back to
the more realistic A-B tracks. It would have been just a so-so game
with only circuit tracks.

by **Ade Alle** » Thu, 02 May 2002 06:50:37

> > has anyone here tried this, as i got a copy today and have been playing
at
> > the "factory driver" thang for a while, and am dead impressed. havent
> tried
> > it with a wheel yet, but as i have experience of rally trophy and GPL on
> > keyb, i would say it should be very good with a wheel (though some of
> their
> > "challenges" would be easier on keyb)
> > anyway, just wondering wot other opinions are out there...

> I loved it, played all the way through factory driver and the other game
> modes as well. Lots of fun. Once I had completed all the various modes
> though, it didn't last long on my hard drive. At that point you have lots
of
> money, your car is as tuned as it's gonna get, and you know the courses as
> well as you're ever going to. But I got a good month (maybe) of play time
> out of it.

And then you play online, there's a great online community.

by **Jone Tytlandsvi** » Thu, 02 May 2002 08:11:08

How do you guy's know that? The PC version wont necessarily be exactly like
the PS2 version.
Or have you looked at a pre beta version of the game?

Jone.

by **Thomas C Norwo** » Thu, 02 May 2002 08:47:55

This was my favorite NFS after NFS1. NFS4 is third.

I completed factory driver and evolution mode using a standard Gravis Gamepad
(Ouch!!) and then after some upgrades redid it with a wheel. The wheel/pedals
adds a whole new feel and e***ment to any driving game and NFS:PU was no
exception.

I love the "P2P" roads too. After a few races you can kind of memorize them but
not as easily as a track. One road (can't remember the name) takes you though a
town and there are a ton of shortcuts/alternate routes, but watch out for fire
hydrants. :)

Also, the Autobahn is very cool. Too bad it's not the complete highway...

I have also recently gotten into rally racing and have Mobil1 BRC. Some of the
stages take 25-30mins+ to complete and are very demanding on concentration. It
presents a whole new dimension on driving. The cars max out at around 150mph or
so but when you consider the terrain that's VERY fast.

Haven't tried GPL with the wheel yet. Oddly enough, GPL and F12000 were the inital
reasons I wanted a wheel. I have tried it with F12001 and it's amazing.

Sorry, got off-track there a bit...

- Tom N.

: has anyone here tried this, as i got a copy today and have been playing at
: the "factory driver" thang for a while, and am dead impressed. havent tried
: it with a wheel yet, but as i have experience of rally trophy and GPL on
: keyb, i would say it should be very good with a wheel (though some of their
: "challenges" would be easier on keyb)
: anyway, just wondering wot other opinions are out there...

by **Ice** » Thu, 02 May 2002 19:23:46

Apparently EA Seattle is developing the PC, XBox and Gamecube versions, and
EA Canada is producing the PS2 version. I don't know whether that's good or
bad, from a PC player's point of view (anyone know who did which previous
NFS titles?).

Anyway I just picked this up from the official site:

http://www.racesimcentral.net/

[quote]
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2002-- "Pull your vehicle
over now!'' EA plans to drive the highly anticipated Need For SpeedT Hot
Pursuit 2 game for the PlayStation? 2 computer entertainment system to PC,
XboxT video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCubeT. All four
titles will be published under the EA GAMEST brand and will be available in
late summer 2002.

Further building upon the franchises' award-winning legacy, Need For Speed
Hot Pursuit 2 will feature classic open road racing with the added intensity
of police intervention, as first seen in Need For Speed III Hot Pursuit.
This year's game allows the player to select from over 20 licensed ***s
from the world's most coveted manufacturers including the Ferrari 360
SpiderT, Lamborghini MurcielagoT and Porsche? Carrera GTT.

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 will feature five different gameplay modes:
Quick Race, Single Challenge, Hot Pursuit, Championship and an all-new "Top
Cop'' mode for the Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and PC versions. This brand new
mode allows players to actually "be the cop'' by taking on a career as a
high-speed highway patrolman by competing in over 30 events. Hot Pursuit and
Championship modes also consist of over 30 challenging race events that if
completed, the player will be rewarded with new cars, tracks and high
performance upgrades. Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 will feature over 20
tracks, with up to 12 miles of road and environments ranging from the lush
forests to the sandy beaches.

The PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube versions will also feature a
multiplayer mode with two-player split screen racing. The PC game will
support up to eight-player multiplayer racing via LAN/Internet/Direct IP.

EA Seattle is developing Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 for the PC, Xbox and
Nintendo GameCube. The PlayStation 2 version is being produced by EA Canada
and developed by Black Box, a Vancouver-based development company. For more
information on Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2, visit the official product Web
site at: www.needforspeed.com.

http://www.racesimcentral.net/

[/quote]

Ice D

by **Steve Smit** » Thu, 02 May 2002 20:13:11

I'd think "NfS: Corvette Unleashed" would be a howling commercial success
(I'll take the Grand Sport, thank you, altho the never-was Aero would be
nice and the never-ran GTP sure would be fast), "NfS: Ferrari Unleashed"
would be a winner...if you could get the license, and let's not forget
franchises like Mercedes Unleashed (300SLR, C-11, GTK, etc.), and BMW
Unleashed, which could span everything from the M1 to the current Mini
Cooper S (which I get to drive tomorrow) and the 2003 Range Rover (which I
drove last week).

--Steve Smith

> NFS: Hot Pursuit 2 is slated for the PC later this year. I think Hot
> Pursuit is a step backwards to a more arcade style racing. I'd prefer the
> physics and cars from Porsche Unleashed with some REAL racetracks instead
of
> point-to-point road courses that aren't possible to "attack" with proper
> driving technique.

> --
> Joe Marques

> > It's great with a wheel, it's the best version of NFS since the
> > original. Most folks around here played it and liked it, but it's old
> > news now. (Wonder if they're working on a sequel?)

by **Joe6** » Fri, 03 May 2002 01:26:27

On Wed, 1 May 2002 01:11:08 +0200, "Jone Tytlandsvik"

>Or have you looked at a pre beta version of the game?

I know someone who works there (in QA). They say it's like NFS3 -
circuit tracks, arcade style.

by **remove EATSPAM to repl** » Fri, 03 May 2002 03:15:17

It has great physics, great campaign mode, a mission-based factory
driver
mode, AND online support. I live close to EA's server in San Mateo, so
my
ping is like 20 ms. :-) have a great time racing (turns out I wasn't
that good).

If you need any help, check my NFS:PU FAQ on gamefaqs.com. It covers
all of the driving "tricks". If you know GPL these would be second
nature to
you, but for newbies it's worth reading, I hope. :-)

--KC

by **Mike Daviso** » Fri, 03 May 2002 04:22:57

"if you know GPL these would be second nature to you"?? i cant say i've ever
tried doing a 360 in a Lotus (at least not intentionally!)

> > has anyone here tried this, as i got a copy today and have been
> playing at
> > the "factory driver" thang for a while, and am dead impressed. havent
> tried
> > it with a wheel yet, but as i have experience of rally trophy and GPL
> on
> > keyb, i would say it should be very good with a wheel (though some of
> their
> > "challenges" would be easier on keyb)
> > anyway, just wondering wot other opinions are out there...

> It has great physics, great campaign mode, a mission-based factory
> driver
> mode, AND online support. I live close to EA's server in San Mateo, so
> my
> ping is like 20 ms. :-) have a great time racing (turns out I wasn't
> that good).

> If you need any help, check my NFS:PU FAQ on gamefaqs.com. It covers
> all of the driving "tricks". If you know GPL these would be second
> nature to
> you, but for newbies it's worth reading, I hope. :-)

> --KC

by **Rob Adam** » Fri, 03 May 2002 04:32:15

I have. I actually use a few of the things I learned from NFS5 in GPL. If I
spin, I try to turn it into a 360 and keep on going. I've even succeeded a
couple of times.

I don't use this in traffic, because it would result in my taking out
everybody around me but on a solo spin it's worth a try.