BTW my main worry is that it is the Test Drive LeMans game that was out a
few years ago that was absolutely dreadful.
Cheers!
Don't have it, but apparently it is based on the Infogrames console title that
was originally released for the Dreamcast then ported to the PS2. I have
both. The DC version is a pleasant surprise. The PS2 disappointing in that
it was virtually the same, taking no advantage of the PS2's superior
capability. Plus they also managed to make loads intollerable. Recall
reading a few things here basically saying that the PC version is okay, more
or less a direct port. Which in the PC world makes it a pretty mediocre
title. Call it middling in fidelity. I'm staying away.
Don't waste money on it....
Luckily I came across the wrz version first ....
Wanted to buy it ...
> Don't have it, but apparently it is based on the Infogrames console title
that
> was originally released for the Dreamcast then ported to the PS2. I have
> both. The DC version is a pleasant surprise. The PS2 disappointing in
that
> it was virtually the same, taking no advantage of the PS2's superior
> capability. Plus they also managed to make loads intollerable. Recall
> reading a few things here basically saying that the PC version is okay,
more
> or less a direct port. Which in the PC world makes it a pretty mediocre
> title. Call it middling in fidelity. I'm staying away.
If you're a setup freak, then this one's not for you, but it is a
good, solid racing simulation -- it may lack as a vehicle simulator to
some degree, but the racing is fun overall, and the driving model is
convincing, if not GPL calibur.
I still fire up my Dreamcast just to play the DC LeMans title, and
since the NEW PC version is just a console port, it should be fine. I
will probably buy the PC version, in fact, just so I can play with my
TSW wheel (the Thrustmaster wheel for the Dreamcast is mediocre at
best, and it pales in comparison to my TSW2).
-- JB
> Don't waste money on it....
> Luckily I came across the wrz version first ....
> Wanted to buy it ...
> > >I was in a Babbages store this afternoon and saw what looked like a new
> > >LeMans game. Infogames was listed on the packaging, but I cannot seem to
> > >find a review or a website to learn more about the game. It looked
> fairly
> > >new as it had the Audi R8 on the cover and mentioned DirectX 8 as a
> system
> > >requirement. Does anybody know anything about this game?
> > Don't have it, but apparently it is based on the Infogrames console title
> that
> > was originally released for the Dreamcast then ported to the PS2. I have
> > both. The DC version is a pleasant surprise. The PS2 disappointing in
> that
> > it was virtually the same, taking no advantage of the PS2's superior
> > capability. Plus they also managed to make loads intollerable. Recall
> > reading a few things here basically saying that the PC version is okay,
> more
> > or less a direct port. Which in the PC world makes it a pretty mediocre
> > title. Call it middling in fidelity. I'm staying away.
Better yet, dload the 3 mods for F1 2001 and drive day and night at LeMans
in LMP's, GTS's and GT cars.
dave henrie
> If you're a setup freak, then this one's not for you, but it is a
> good, solid racing simulation -- it may lack as a vehicle simulator to
> some degree, but the racing is fun overall, and the driving model is
> convincing, if not GPL calibur.
> I still fire up my Dreamcast just to play the DC LeMans title, and
> since the NEW PC version is just a console port, it should be fine. I
> will probably buy the PC version, in fact, just so I can play with my
> TSW wheel (the Thrustmaster wheel for the Dreamcast is mediocre at
> best, and it pales in comparison to my TSW2).
> -- JB
> > Don't waste money on it....
> > Luckily I came across the wrz version first ....
> > Wanted to buy it ...
> > > >I was in a Babbages store this afternoon and saw what looked like a
new
> > > >LeMans game. Infogames was listed on the packaging, but I cannot
seem to
> > > >find a review or a website to learn more about the game. It looked
> > fairly
> > > >new as it had the Audi R8 on the cover and mentioned DirectX 8 as a
> > system
> > > >requirement. Does anybody know anything about this game?
> > > Don't have it, but apparently it is based on the Infogrames console
title
> > that
> > > was originally released for the Dreamcast then ported to the PS2. I
have
> > > both. The DC version is a pleasant surprise. The PS2 disappointing
in
> > that
> > > it was virtually the same, taking no advantage of the PS2's superior
> > > capability. Plus they also managed to make loads intollerable.
Recall
> > > reading a few things here basically saying that the PC version is
okay,
> > more
> > > or less a direct port. Which in the PC world makes it a pretty
mediocre
> > > title. Call it middling in fidelity. I'm staying away.
John, I have the Dreamcast version as well and it's a lot of fun (wish
someone would convert F355 for the PC, but I digress). From what I've
read in reviews so far, the problem with the PC version is that they
"updated the physics" and the cars respond poorly to wheel input. I'm
reserving judgement until I try the demo, but if there's anything I
hate it's racing games with awful controller schemes (Super 1 Karting
comes to mind).
Speaking of controllers, have you found any good wheels for the DC? I
have a cheapish mad catz wheel and it's the most awful thing I've ever
used. I swear it has a 10 degree deadzone...
Jason
Thanks,
Alex
> >Well, that's YOUR opinion, anyway.
> >If you're a setup freak, then this one's not for you, but it is a
> >good, solid racing simulation -- it may lack as a vehicle simulator to
> >some degree, but the racing is fun overall, and the driving model is
> >convincing, if not GPL calibur.
> >I still fire up my Dreamcast just to play the DC LeMans title, and
> >since the NEW PC version is just a console port, it should be fine. I
> >will probably buy the PC version, in fact, just so I can play with my
> >TSW wheel (the Thrustmaster wheel for the Dreamcast is mediocre at
> >best, and it pales in comparison to my TSW2).
> John, I have the Dreamcast version as well and it's a lot of fun (wish
> someone would convert F355 for the PC, but I digress). From what I've
> read in reviews so far, the problem with the PC version is that they
> "updated the physics" and the cars respond poorly to wheel input. I'm
> reserving judgement until I try the demo, but if there's anything I
> hate it's racing games with awful controller schemes (Super 1 Karting
> comes to mind).
> Speaking of controllers, have you found any good wheels for the DC? I
> have a cheapish mad catz wheel and it's the most awful thing I've ever
> used. I swear it has a 10 degree deadzone...
> Jason
