rec.autos.simulators

I just picked up Manx TT. Native 3DFX support right out of the box.
In spite of their problems with 3DFX, Sega did the right thing, in my
opinion.
I'm glad to see some big companies are turning their backs
on Direct 3D.  While I like the _idea_ of Direct 3D, I don't think its
ever going to give adequate performance.

I haven't played it enough to give a review, but so far it's very fun.
It makes no real pretenses towards being a sim, but it's accurate
enough to enjoy.

I can't give exact frame rates for Manx, but they're easily in the
high 20's with detail/draw distance pegged on a P133.
There are no slowdowns, and the tracks have nice shadows, and a lot of
details like tree's, spectators and houses.

I hope the rumored 3D patch for Sega Rally Championship is this nice.

Good job Sega.

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Is Manx another "plain jane" racer? That is, circuit tracks only, and
no gameplay but racing computer drones around and around? I'm hoping
for something with a little more gameplay, kind of like NFS1 (or Road
Rash) with it's non-circuit tracks and cop chases.

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Joe

See Joe Burgs review of Manx. I posted my thoughts on it there.

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