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F1 WGP demo impressions

Olav K. Malm

F1 WGP demo impressions

by Olav K. Malm » Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:00:00

Just to throw in my 0.2 (any currency)

Tested the demo yesterday on my Cel566 and Voodoo3. I didn't have much
time so I only tried free practice. Here is some observations.

Positives:
- Sence of speed. It really felt like flying
- Virutal***pit. I really liked the way the POV is "looking" at the
apex. The 3D implementation is so much better than the 2D scrolling of
C:PR.
- Sound. Great wind effects.

Negatives:
- The FF. Whats with the constant shaking of the wheel. I don't know
if this is realistic or not, but it was a bit freaky.
- The menu system. I don't want to click flashy buttons, i want to
race.
- Camera position at the start. I don't know if this is editable, but
I really would like to be put in the***pit right away.
- Sound. Lousy engine sound.

Haven't decided yet:
- The physics. Unlike the very twitchy (sp?) F1 2000, I was able to do
some really nice sweeping corners a Suzuka. I was still able to feel
the limit. Compared to F1 2000 when I feel I have to come to a
complete stop every corner (may be cause by bad setups) F1 WGP had a
better flow. Well, I've put myself into the realism/fun discussion
again, so I probably stop here.

Outright hilarios:
- The inside helmet cam. Couldn't see anything. Original idea though,
just not any useful.

Conclusion:

If I find it in a bargain bin someday, I may buy it. I would put it
alongside TOCA 2 as a "fun to race" game.

Frustration:

I'm starting to think that modern F1 sims is not what I really like to
drive. The realistic ones like F1 2000 and GP2 is too difficult for
me, and the others doesn't seem to appeal. Bring on a CART sim, pretty
please with sugar on top.

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Tim Vanhe

F1 WGP demo impressions

by Tim Vanhe » Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:00:00

<snip>..., pretty

Been watching Pulp Fiction too much haven't you? ;o)

Olav K. Malm

F1 WGP demo impressions

by Olav K. Malm » Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:00:00


> <snip>..., pretty
> > please with sugar on top.

> Been watching Pulp Fiction too much haven't you? ;o)

Well, actually yes :)

But I thought it was common english language.

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GTX_SlotCa

F1 WGP demo impressions

by GTX_SlotCa » Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:00:00

Ever watch F1 races on TV? Their hands aren't shaking because of too much
coffee ;-)  Though I must admit, I don't like a lot of it in a game,
especially if it masks road feel.

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Suppor

F1 WGP demo impressions

by Suppor » Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:00:00

So...uh....where can we get the demo?

J. P. Hovercraft


> > Negatives:
> > - The FF. Whats with the constant shaking of the wheel. I don't know
> > if this is realistic or not, but it was a bit freaky.

> Ever watch F1 races on TV? Their hands aren't shaking because of too much
> coffee ;-)  Though I must admit, I don't like a lot of it in a game,
> especially if it masks road feel.

> --
> Slot

> Tweaks & Reviews
> www.slottweak.com

MaXX

F1 WGP demo impressions

by MaXX » Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:00:00



I got it from here, last Friday :

ftp://ftp.eidos.co.uk/pub/uk/f1wgp_99/demos/F1WGP_DEMO.exe

It's also on www.avault.com, in thier downloads section, probably
other site by now I guess.

MaXX

J. P. Hovercraf

F1 WGP demo impressions

by J. P. Hovercraf » Sun, 11 Jun 2000 04:00:00

Thanks! Downloading now...and taking a break from manual shift training
in GPL...and watching "A Touch of Frost"...and making tea...TGIF!

J. P. Hovercraft




> >So...uh....where can we get the demo?

> >J. P. Hovercraft

> I got it from here, last Friday :

> ftp://ftp.eidos.co.uk/pub/uk/f1wgp_99/demos/F1WGP_DEMO.exe

> It's also on www.avault.com, in thier downloads section, probably
> other site by now I guess.

> MaXX

Jo Helse

F1 WGP demo impressions

by Jo Helse » Sun, 11 Jun 2000 04:00:00


Great series!

JoH

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