Need for speed the run.

[p_monks33]

Has anyone else given up on playing this game on PC because its so terribly optimized for PC gamers? I am currently asking origin for a refund because of how glitchy it is and will most likely be waiting for a cheap copy for PS3. What a joke this has been. Tried to play it on 2 seperate systems. One Nvidia one ATI used numerous drivers but still get crash to desktop at least once every 10 minutes. The sound is choppy and sounds like all the cars are about to throw a rod through the block. Shame on you EA for putting this piece of crap on PC.

 

[shortylickens]

We already had this conversation several times.
Most of us gave up on ports and NFS is a classic example of why.

 

[Barfo]

I am currently asking origin for a refund because of how glitchy it is

lol, good one.

will most likely be waiting for a cheap copy for PS3

Don't give them your money, even if it's $10 or $15, you only encourage them to keep releasing these turds. Don't even pirate it.

 

[BD231]

The frost bite engine runs fine, what are you talking about?

 

[sandorski]

The frost bite engine runs fine, what are you talking about?

That's the same engine used in NFS Hot Pursuit?

 

[p_monks33]

Barfo: lol, good one.

Got them to refund me after an hour on the phone with them. I guess sitting on hold and trying to tell the guy that the game is a POS payed off. The run plays on the frostbite 2 engine, same a BF3. If I crashed the car it was game over for me the game would lock up. Im glad to come out ok on this deal.

 

[(sic)Klown12]

That's the same engine used in NFS Hot Pursuit?

Hot Pursuit used the Chameleon engine, which is a tweaked version of the engine used in Burnout Paradise.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-needforspeed-tech-interview?page=2

 

[sandorski]

Hot Pursuit used the Chameleon engine, which is a tweaked version of the engine used in Burnout Paradise.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-needforspeed-tech-interview?page=2

ah, thanks. Don't much attention to Engines these days.

 

[p_monks33]

Its a real shame this game sucked, because it looked amazing when it wasnt crashing.

 

[aaksheytalwar]

Install the update/patch via Origin. That removes the 30 FPS cap. Then disable V Sync (V Sync again gets a 30 FPS cap).

I can play at 19x10 Ultra 8x MSAA Morphological AA with minimum FPS in 60s or so and average around 80-100 or so.

However, to play the latest NFS games anything less than the latest CPUs will result in stuttering and laginess, irrespective of FPS (personal experience with different quads and high end graphic cards as well). So you need a Sandy Bridge Quad.

I had tried playing NFS Shift 1 on a Q9550 overclocked and it sucked. Replaced with a Core i7 860 and it was butter.

 

[p_monks33]

I wouldnt think an i5 2500k at 4.3 would have to much lag.

 

[aaksheytalwar]

My 2600k 4.3 + 7970 1175 1625 does fine at 25x14 MLAA SSAA 8x EQ AA Ultra with a minimum in mid/late 60s but usually minimum in 70s or more.

 

[aaksheytalwar]

you need to patch though, so that the 30 FPS cap is removed.

 

[p_monks33]

I ran the patch. I think the game was just glitchy. If I crashed into a wall the game would lockup. I havent tried it on the GTX 680 because I got it on PS3. Its not a bad game at all. Just not very long.

 

[BD231]

Weird. Plenty of people on youtube having no issues at all.

 

[PrayForDeath]

Stop buying crappy ports, and maybe EA will realize that they're doing something wrong.

I heard the campaign can be finished in 2 hours?

 

[busydude]

I think PC gaming community gave up on NFS a long time back. I gave up after Most wanted.

 

[aaksheytalwar]

If running into a wall locks the game that means your overclock isn't fully stable. Happened to me as well