Does it worth buying that sim ?
Please give me your opinion or any link to a review
(except sierra web site one :) ) by e mail.
Thanks in advance.
Here in the States, it's called SODA, Off Road Racing.
(soda is short for Shortcourse Off-road Drivers Association)
It is pretty good, but runs best with a Rendition based 3d Video Card.
The physics are very well done, the trucks and buggies can roll, spin
360 degrees, jump and crash. The sounds are just average. But it works
pretty well as a multiplayer setup.
with good connections you can have up to 6 drivers, but themost I've
done is 3.
Not too many people have it but those that do usually give the sim good
marks.
I beleive Gamespot has a review, but under the SODA name not Spin Out.
And I think in the UK it has been released under the name GRIPPED. At
least your version makes more sense!
dave henrie
> Does it worth buying that sim ?
> Please give me your opinion or any link to a review
> (except sierra web site one :) ) by e mail.
> Thanks in advance.
>> Does it worth buying that sim ?
>> Please give me your opinion or any link to a review
>> (except sierra web site one :) ) by e mail.
>> Thanks in advance.
Yes it's worth buying if you like auto sims at all. It has in my opinion the
best physics of any off-road game and maybe in any auto sim. I know not
everyone will agree with what I just said, but I really feel like I am driving
the truck and have control. The game requires at least a 200MHz machine or
better if you want to play in 640 x 480 with any kind of frame rate (15fps)
otherwise you will have to play in 320 x 240. Also the game really needs a
driving wheel and pedals for control and a lot of practice to get good. It is
not a game like Test Drive Off-Road or Monster Truck Madness as therse are
arcade type games and SODA (Spin Out) is a true simulation. Damage can be
turned on or off and the AI of the computer trucks can be adjusted. One of the
best features of the game is the track editor that allows you to build your own
course and have the computer learn the track for the AI trucks and buggies and
then send to your buddies to try..
The Good:
1) Great Physics
2) Great control with Thrustmaster type steering wheel and pedals
3) Multiplay with 6 players over null modem, modem, IPX and internet via
TCP/IP.
4) Track editor with AI learning and import /export feature to share with
friends.
5) 3D card not required (see number 1 in the Bad) and graphic options can be
turned off or set to auto like in other Papyrus sims.
6) 2x2 trucks, 4x4 trucks, and 2x2 buggies with full setup changes and a way
to save said setups.
The Bad
1) low flame rate in 640 x 480 due to no Direct 3D support or 3Dfx only
Rendition based cards supported.
2) Promised 3Dfx patch at XMas time then Papyrus renigged.
3) Lack of faith in Papyrus to support game although no major problems that
require attention that I am aware of.
As you can tell I really like this game and recommecnd it. I feel that the
good definately out wieghs the bad.
If the game had Direct 3D at least it would have been a major hit in my opinion
and not laying in the bargain bins.
Jerry
> 1) low flame rate in 640 x 480 due to no Direct 3D support or 3Dfx only
> Rendition based cards supported.
How well does it run with a V2x00 Rendition board (e.g. Hercules
Thriller, Diamond SII)?
--
Neil Yeatman
Ajax, Ontario, CANADA
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>> 1) low flame rate in 640 x 480 due to no Direct 3D support or 3Dfx only >> Rendition based cards supported. >How well does it run with a V2x00 Rendition board (e.g. Hercules >Thriller, Diamond SII)? >-- >Neil Yeatman >Ajax, Ontario, CANADA> Does it worth buying that sim ?
Yes, assuming you have a taste for driving sideways and patience to do
a little learning.
And, that's a HILARIOUS release name, somehow very fitting. (Try the
game and you'll know why...)
---Jim
