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[T.O.P]

What, racing on nothing but mediocre and poorly constructed point to point races is not for you?

you gotta be fuckin kidding me

you just generalized an entire genre with

NOTHING BUT MEDIOCRE AND POORLY CONSTRUCTED POINT TO POINT RACES

you don't like it? good

but don't go around spouting shitty nonsense

 

[Seanspeed]

How about an amazing handling model and physics

Subjective

the best sound effects in the business

Nah.

a truly dynamic lighting and volumetric cloud system

Graphics-related, not helping your point.

intelligent track design with diverse graduation, elevation and speed differentials

Diverse graduation? lol

Anyways, subjective.

aggressive and intelligent AI

Debateable and subjective.

and an on the fly social challenge system coupled with a solid online component?

Nice, but not new.

I'm glad you like it. It doesn't mean others have to.

 

[Megasoum]

Yup... That sure look like a launch title.

 

[VeryGooster]

Are Gamespot crazy?


How does anything in that game look bland? I don't even have to own it to know that this is plain BS.

Funny thing is their reviewer for Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze said the same thing about that game's environments which is crazy to me.

 

[m@cross]

ouch!
starting with a 74% metascore

Interesting how that site works

20 reviews shown, nearly 3/4 of them gave it a 75 or higher ;p

 

[fuzzyreactor]

You don't need innovation to not be dull. Killzone and Driveclub look great but feel dull as shit to me. InFamous doesn't belong in this discussion to me, it's problems were story and length.

Funny, I feel the opposite. Got bored with infamous fast

 

[ninjablade]

It would've reviewed better if it were 60 fps. A person's psychological mindset plays a big part in how well they perceive games, and whether they're consciously aware of it or not, high framerates illicit a much more positive mental response than low framerates. The (possibly unconscious) negative reaction illicited by Drive Club's low framerate is a major reason for the low reviews -- it caused the reviewers to focus more on Drive Club's negative aspects than the positives, and is also the chief motivator for the nonspecific complaints against the game (e.g. "it lacks passion/magic/etc."). Unfortunately most console developers aren't smart enough to realize this and so we will continue to be saddled with 30 fps games.

\

Explain forza horizon 2 great reviews.

 

[Nightengale]

What?
It looks nothing like GT what are you talking about?

The press looks at realistic cars that plays semi-realistically = eh, it looks like GT, except not in race tracks.

I don't always agree with Bruiser, but it's kinda true that there's a partial sentiment of lack of understanding of what DC is as a game. Part of it stems from the press just not being interested in DC, but perception is what it is.

The 'hooks' of DC isn't visually different enough that outsiders will immediately look at it different. NFS has the cops/racer gimmick. DC's Face-Offs, Clubs aren't really as gameplay different like NFS.

 

[jello44]

lol

The predictable ad hominem attack.

Review threads never fail to be pathetic.

People are complaining about penalties. That tells me they need to "get gud" as the kids say.

But hey, thanks for noticing.

 

[GribbleGrunger]

Why did I pick up a PS4 at launch again, most of its exclusives have been pretty lousy...
I am starting to regret my purchase as I have barely touched the thing over the past year.

You could always ask people on Gaf what they thought of the game. They seem to be at complete odds with these reviews.

 

[Ingueferroque]

Review threads are always like this.

Did someone say evo should be closed down yet ?

About 10 people.

 

[flkraven]

you and your reviewer friends need to have a sit down and really think about what makes a game good and realise that you can't re-invent the wheel everytime you make a game.

start reviewing games for what they are, not what you wish them to be

The last thing anyone should recommend is that reviewers collude to produce reviews from a collective mindset. This diverse environment is exactly what keeps reviews refreshing and relevant.

 

[FaintColt388301]

Will not trust any review video where all the footage is in third person view. Cockpit or you're wrong.

 

[RyudBoy]

Wouldn't that quote be from vg247

It's the first time I've seen it, but apparently, it is from them. Such a ridiculous thing to say.

 

[Castef]

Truth, best current console shooter franchise with halo. SF reviews were a joke

We are horribly OT here... yet, no.

Call of Duty and Battlefield gameplay are much better than Killzone's gunplay, at least comparing the latest entries.

 

[Liamario]

Hate to be reactionary and I normally only use reviews as a guide, but pre-order cancelled. The game looks great, but money isn't exactly flowing and the review scores sealed the deal for me. Of course, I'll still play the ps plus version and if I like it enough I'll upgrade. Very disappointing reviews :-(

 

[Wavering Radiant]

[snip]

Like Bloodworth said earlier, there's a text version to every GT review

Last

Spoiler

-and best imo-

paragraph:

However, while it’s not as broad in scope as some of its contemporaries, we aren’t finding ourselves getting bored of Driveclub. On the contrary, the more time we invest, the more we just want to keep playing. Driveclub is a focused, thrilling racer for players looking to push themselves and compete in all new territory, working up a sweat as its captivating sights and sounds fill your senses.

in case OP wants to add it.

 

[Sodding_Gamer]

CVG have given it an 8 out of 10

 

[Leafhopper]

Review threads are always like this.

Did someone say evo should be closed down yet ?

Yeah it was on page 1 or 2. I think you just missed it.

 

[nib95]

Maybe you need to realize that some people genuinely aren't impressed with the gameplay on offer.

Every review thread, especially one where a game is scoring lower than hype would anticipate, there is a mad push by some to dismiss all opinions that aren't positive. Its amazing how predictable this behaviour is.

Only one or two of the reviews really aren't impressed with the gameplay. And it goes against the dozens of impressions from GAF'ers who got the game early, and the other positive reviews too, yet those are the review most are latching on to.

There are so many videos and streams etc out there of the game, we already know much of the written stuff in the Gamespot review is rubbish. The AI is not monotonous and dumb, nor are they averse to avoiding cars at all, in-fact they're highly intelligent, just extremely aggressive. Watch the Inside Sim racing live demo, or countless other videos, and you can see clear as day, Legend AI aren't messing around.

 

[madmackem]

Indeed. Unless it rivals Gran Turismo in sales they seem doomed. Never played DC but it looks very average with below-average project management

How in the world can you look at DF and say it looks average?.

 

[Footos22]

Looks like its lacking in different content and its a bit old school. Choose car choose track, go, that was the main reason forza 5 didnt even hit an 80 on metacritic.

Still excited to try PS+ version.

 

[Phil4000]

Good thing there's been a ton of great non exclusive games

I have a good PC though :/

 

[StoopKid]

About 10 people.

Lol so called it.

 

[SgtCobra]

you gotta be fuckin kidding me

you just generalized an entire genre with

NOTHING BUT MEDIOCRE AND POORLY CONSTRUCTED POINT TO POINT RACES

you don't like it? good

but don't go around spouting shitty nonsense

Jeez calm down, not everyone experiences Forza Horizon the same way as you do. It's common, no game can be universally liked.

74/100 is pretty good isn't it? So much doom and gloom for a solid racer that seems to be a lot of fun.

Everything under 85 is mediocre.
Or so I'm told.

 

[Orayn]

What´s up with the critics nowadays? why do they read all like cinema critics instead of like videogame critics?. They look to all posible nonsenses except for what has always been important, gameplay and enjoyment.

Are you kidding me?

 

[Fevaweva]

Arcade-y simulation racing games (Or 'simmy' arcade racing games) rarely go down well. So this isn't surprising

 

[OccamsLightsaber]

So by that logic I should be familiar with modern weapons systems to have a trustworthy and honest opinion on Battlefield 4?

I expect the reviewer to at least be familiar with what what they are reviewing. If you don't know something as basic a hatchback, I can't really expect you to tell be something about the game I can't feel. e.g how forgiving over and under-steering is.

 

[Hugstable]

So, the game that got pushed back a year still isn't amazing :l?

Oh well ; at least their is a the PS+ Version people can try to out see if they like it or not .

Really is a shame that it is reviewing so badly ; Evolution did very solid work with the MotorStorm games, so I hope they don't get shut down because of these scores....

Then again, Studio Japan is still kicking despite Knack being mediocre, so who knows .

Knack was amazing that's why! (lol I feel like I may be the only person who liked Knack T_T)

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

It would've reviewed better if it were 60 fps. A person's psychological mindset plays a big part in how well they perceive games, and whether they're consciously aware of it or not, high framerates illicit a much more positive mental response than low framerates. The (possibly unconscious) negative reaction illicited by Drive Club's low framerate is a major reason for the low reviews -- it caused the reviewers to focus more on Drive Club's negative aspects than the positives, and is also the chief motivator for the nonspecific complaints against the game (e.g. "it lacks passion/magic/etc."). Unfortunately most console developers aren't smart enough to realize this and so we will continue to be saddled with 30 fps games.

This is probably the most bullshit, pulled from my ass information I'll read all day. There is no psychological impact caused by framerates. Where are you getting this from?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Wait...You can't tune cars or change the paint jobs?

 

[mujun]

All impressions from those who got the game early or are playing have been extremely positive. Gaming journalism.

It's not like all the people hyping themselves up just before a game release in an OT are prone to hyperbole or anything either. Message boards.

 

[yurinka]

Main Spanish reviews (W.I.P. POST):

3D Juegos 8.0/10 (Very good)
http://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/analisis/15706/0/driveclub/

If you're looking for a next-gen driving experience you should check DriveClub. Not only due to its prominent visuals, but also for its social aspect that engage us like just a few other games to improve our times again and again. It may lack more variety on its gameplay core and more refinement on its control style, but without any kind of doubt it's a great genre start for the PS4 users.

Vandal.net 8.5/10
http://www.vandal.net/analisis/ps4/driveclub/20530

Not a perfect game, but it's a very good start for an driving exclusive alternative to Gran Turismo. In a couple of months some of our complains will be addressed through free game updates (...) The game improves as you play it more and more.

Hobby Consolas 86/100 (Very good)
http://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-driveclub-para-ps4-87216

Pros: The interativity. Day-night cycle. The motors. The cockpit view. PS+ edition.
Cons: Limited cars list. (Still) no rain or replays. Not too flexible matchmaking. Short Tour Mode.

Meristation 8/10 (Very good)
http://www.meristation.com/playstation-4/driveclub/analisis-juego/1841144

Correctly polished, you'll play for more than a week, even it's possible that in a future you'll come back to play it again. Every aspect of the game is polished. Buy it.

Eurogamer Spain 7/10
http://www.eurogamer.es/articles/analisis-de-driveclub-ps4

The 1st exclusive PS4 racing game driving experience feels fresh even if doesn't really invent anything new. It's really accessible but doesn't fully bet on the arcade way, which sometimes makes its feel that it's on nowhere's land.Even if offering a short amount of content, Driveclub last longer than expected than you may imagine, partly due to spectacular races that find this precise balance that you always want to play,

 

[Bunta]

Wait...You can't tune cars or change the paint jobs?

No tuning, you can change the paint..

 

[RespectThySole]

I don't understand the hype for people who rave about MCC other than nostalgia. How long is that going to last after the first month? It's like PS4 owners bragging about TLOU. X1 has Sunset Overdrive which looks wicked though!

C'mon man, seriously? Take off those rose tinted glasses for a second. A month? You realize that the multiplayer for Halo games are played for YEARS right? Not to mention this is the first time Halo CE will have online MP and we'll be able to play Halo 2 online again. Not to mention Halo 3/4 updated in 1080/60.

On another note these scores are lower than I expected. I thought it would average in the high 70s or maybe even low 80s. I'll still probably try it out once I get my PS4, but this doesn't seem like a competent PGR successor at all.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

When I really think about it, MotorStorm was kind of the same way. The first two was amazing looking with beautiful graphics. But the racing itself was pretty thin with brutal AI and floaty/shoddy handling.

But the third one was pretty darn amazing and was the high point of the series.

Perhaps Drive Club can be fine tuned and evolve like MotorStorm. First one was a graphical showpiece. Second took it a step further. And then finally, the third game was the full fruition of the series.

I don't want to be rude and say some remark like " there won't be a sequel," but I'm hoping patches and updates can salvage Drive Club to what it promised.

 

[BradleyLove]

But you'll notice that Microsoft's two racing games look completely different from one another. The strange thing about Driveclub from the very beginning is how similar it looked to Sony's other first party racer. I've heard lots of members of the gaming press refer to Driveclub as a sim racer, like GT, and I don't blame them for that. Watching a clip of the game would give you no indication it's different.

Wut? DC looks just like GT in the same way FH looks like F5.

The environments in both sets of games (DC/FH v GT/F5) are completely different. They're world's apart.

I personally had a blast with DC. It really struck a chord, so much so I preordered the digital Plus upgrade rather than wait for my mate to get it me for £20 (via SCEE staff sales).

Every PS4 Plus owner should try it out and make your own mind up. I'm almost certain you'll feel differently once you've tried it. I'll admit I was sceptical based on not really liking MS:A (hated the handling) but I was converted

If you're the type of person who enjoys fixed track racing, you'll enjoy DC. If you need open-world type stuff then maybe it's not for you. I just wish the gaming "media" would understand not everyone wants or enjoys open-world; a lot of us prefer a narrower, tighter linear focus.

As for the "Forza Horizon hur-dur's", honestly, what's the point in risking your posting privs just to be a smart-arse about a game you have interest in anyway? This thread is gonna be a "grey"-veyard very soon, I suspect.

 

[Mechanized]

I kinda saw this coming with how they've structured updates and pretty much relying just on visuals to hype the game. I'm still enjoying it for what little I've played today. Driving feels great and the game looks amazing at times. That first day-night racing transition is awesome. Hope the weather patch comes along soon.

 

[Masquerader]

Is the game fun or not? Jesus Christ.

 

[Foshy]

I'm glad you like it. It doesn't mean others have to.

Didn't you also try it, and what were your impressions as a more "hardcore" racing fan?

 

[Wasdie]

Do you have plus so yoy can try the plus version?

Yeah I'll just try that I guess.

 

[VanWinkle]

Wow, what a divisive game! But you know what? I was surprised and happy to see some scores so high.

 

[OverBlood 3]

But it should be enough to let you know if the game is for you or not. Much more than a demo would.

I agree but there's a lot of people who think this game is completely free and that's it.

 

[Aaron]

Arcade-y simulation racing games (Or 'simmy' arcade racing games) rarely go down well. So this isn't surprising

I think this is strictly a lack of content and customization. The handling model isn't the issue.

 

[Unparalleled_Mediocrity]

Yup... That sure look like a launch title.

Yeah looks like it. Between this, Destiny, Killzone, Watch Dogs it seems like a festival of disappointment so far.

 

[clutch.as.it.gets.]

Looked soulless from the very beginning and the EGX demo was so startlingly mediocre. Really wish I had an Xbone for FH2; can't believe NFS Rivals is still the best racing game on PS4, which isn't saying much.

I agree with that. The concept of this game is just shitty and on top of that i really see no reason to buy a game to release that wants to be a service.

The only appeal this game had on me were the graphics but the gameplay foundation just screamed bland and shallow.

 

[Naudi]

74/100 is pretty good isn't it? So much doom and gloom for a solid racer that seems to be a lot of fun.

 

[Sidewinder]

Ehh.

They were still somewhat fun good games.

Sony needs to work out how make their games sell apart from graphics.

Well, for me Motorstorm PR was THE best Arcade Racer of last Gen next to WipEout HD and a big bowl of fresh air amongst the humongous mass of boring racers.

 

[rashbeep]

Why not try the PS+ version first?

Don't have (and will probably never get) PS+.

 

[fuzzyreactor]

We are horribly OT here... yet, no.

Call of Duty and Battlefield gameplay are much better than Killzone's gunplay, at least comparing the latest entries.

Sorry bro, not into that positive reinforcement gameplay with heavy aim assist. SF is a much better competitive game than both. Campaign is better too though it does have its flaws. Killzone guns are actually fun to shoot unlike those two