NFS : Most Wanted Demo is out

[Beef Taco]

Originally posted by: Lyfer
Challenge mode is friggin awesome. Too bad you can't choose which car in challenge mode.

RUNNING FROM THE PIGS IS AWESOME.

And for anyone that doesn't know the requirements:

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===========================
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional,
or Windows XP Home operating system
Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU running at 1.4GHz or higher
32MB DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (Geforce2MX or higher) using a
supported chipset (see below)
256 MB RAM
DirectX compatible sound card
1 GB of HD space
8X CD-ROM (if using demo disc)

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
What kind of system requirements are there for the demo? How would it run on a XP-M @ 2.5Ghz, 1GB RAM, and a 9800 Pro?

That's what I ran it with... just with a 2.4 XP. 1280x960 high detail. Of course everything slows to a crawl at the start when everyone's tires starts smoking.

 

[ArchAngel777]

Originally posted by: M0RPH
Can't wait to try this one. Looks like a good racing game for the PC, finally. I just wish I could buy another one of these Ultraracer controllers. These things are the best for racing, but mine's broken and it seems they're not being made any more.

I want a real racer back. NFS: PU was the best ever, because the cars felt like real cars. Of course someone smarty pants is going to say "Ever driven a porsche?" well, no I have not. But I do know how cars handle, being that I have owned quite a few of the best handling cars out there. 2002 BMW 3 Series being the best next to my 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan. NFS: PU was authentic and NFS:HP2 wasn't even close. In fact, my save game file is floating around from NFS:HP2 I beat the game a week after it came out with all golds and unlocked everything and uploaded my "ArchAngel777.sav" file to a netherlands site who put it up on their page. The point? The game was easy! I wan't some real racing action like NFS: PU had, where I actually had to work to improve my times and take corners at the right speed and gear.

 

[ArchAngel777]

Originally posted by: ArchAngel777

Originally posted by: M0RPH
Can't wait to try this one. Looks like a good racing game for the PC, finally. I just wish I could buy another one of these Ultraracer controllers. These things are the best for racing, but mine's broken and it seems they're not being made any more.

I want a real racer back. NFS: PU was the best ever, because the cars felt like real cars. Of course someone smarty pants is going to say "Ever driven a porsche?" well, no I have not. But I do know how cars handle, being that I have owned quite a few of the best handling cars out there. 2002 BMW 3 Series being the best next to my 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan. NFS: PU was authentic and NFS:HP2 wasn't even close. In fact, my save game file is floating around from NFS:HP2 I beat the game a week after it came out with all golds and unlocked everything and uploaded my "ArchAngel777.sav" file to a netherlands site who put it up on their page. The point? The game was easy! I wan't some real racing action like NFS: PU had, where I actually had to work to improve my times and take corners at the right speed and gear.

There have not been any good racing games since NFS: PU... The Nascar games were ridiculously hard, not to mention boring. I have a hard time believing that the NASCAR simulation was accurate, because I couldn't even keep the car on the track going 120 MPH, much less 180 MPH... I think that game blew it... IMO.

 

[blurredvision]

I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

 

[rh71]

Nascar Total Control is pretty good right now... playing it on xbox.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: NFS4
I miss the sanity and non-riceness of the NFS: PU. It just all went to hell with the Hot Pursuit 2 and the crap driving model and then went to complete trash with the ricetastic Underground Series.

So is the driving model more like PU, or is it more arcadish?

I can't agree with you more. :thumbsup:
NFSU <---- A beautiful game.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: ArchAngel777

Originally posted by: ArchAngel777

Originally posted by: M0RPH
Can't wait to try this one. Looks like a good racing game for the PC, finally. I just wish I could buy another one of these Ultraracer controllers. These things are the best for racing, but mine's broken and it seems they're not being made any more.

I want a real racer back. NFS: PU was the best ever, because the cars felt like real cars. Of course someone smarty pants is going to say "Ever driven a porsche?" well, no I have not. But I do know how cars handle, being that I have owned quite a few of the best handling cars out there. 2002 BMW 3 Series being the best next to my 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan. NFS: PU was authentic and NFS:HP2 wasn't even close. In fact, my save game file is floating around from NFS:HP2 I beat the game a week after it came out with all golds and unlocked everything and uploaded my "ArchAngel777.sav" file to a netherlands site who put it up on their page. The point? The game was easy! I wan't some real racing action like NFS: PU had, where I actually had to work to improve my times and take corners at the right speed and gear.

There have not been any good racing games since NFS: PU... The Nascar games were ridiculously hard, not to mention boring. I have a hard time believing that the NASCAR simulation was accurate, because I couldn't even keep the car on the track going 120 MPH, much less 180 MPH... I think that game blew it... IMO.

What? Are you playing this with a keyboard or something?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

Let's think of it this way:

NFS: HP2/NFS: U ----> NFS: PU ----> GTR
Dirty Dozen ----> Saving Private Ryan ----> Band of Brothers

/thread

 

[TallBill]

Downloading now

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

Let's think of it this way:

NFS: HP2/NFS: U ----> NFS: PU ----> GTR
Dirty Dozen ----> Saving Private Ryan ----> Band of Brothers

/thread

I understand what you're saying, it just gets old hearing you guys bitch and moan everytime a new NFS game comes out, and then you get all setimental on how it's not NFS: PU. Hell, the game came out 5 years ago. Sounds like it was a fluke on EA's part, I hope that this time next year you same group of car enthusiasts will just stick with your GTR's of the world. Or maybe I've been around too damn long to hear you guys bitch about every single freaking NFS game to come out.

Good news? Looks like PU came out on the Game Boy Advance just last year. Have at it.

 

[Agnostos Insania]

I haven't enjoyed a Need for Speed game since the very first one on PS1 way back. I'll try this demo though when I get a new computer.

 

[UlricT]

I am enjoying this game.. just for the arcady parts. The slo-mo thing actually helps this time around, and the cop chases are pretty fun.

 

[igowerf]

Originally posted by: NFS4
NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

You mean the "motion blur bullsh!t?" I don't think a stop motion racing game would be very fun. (Wallace and Gromit: Hot Pursuit?)

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: igowerf

Originally posted by: NFS4
NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

You mean the "motion blur bullsh!t?" I don't think a stop motion racing game would be very fun. (Wallace and Gromit: Hot Pursuit?)

No, I think he's referring to the part when you meet the first cop (I don't remember what mode it was) and it does the cinematic view where your car appears to stop for a few brief moments.

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel

Originally posted by: igowerf

Originally posted by: NFS4
NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

You mean the "motion blur bullsh!t?" I don't think a stop motion racing game would be very fun. (Wallace and Gromit: Hot Pursuit?)

No, I think he's referring to the part when you meet the first cop (I don't remember what mode it was) and it does the cinematic view where your car appears to stop for a few brief moments.

No, its called "Speedbreaker" and when you hit the button it slows the game down (like bullet time)so you can "squeeze through tight spots."

I am digging this game all the way around, I cant wait till its release:thumbsup:

 

[natto fire]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

Let's think of it this way:

NFS: HP2/NFS: U ----> NFS: PU ----> GTR
Dirty Dozen ----> Saving Private Ryan ----> Band of Brothers

/thread

I take it you found the Burnout series annoying as well? I like them for what they are, but like you, when I want to play some straight up sim racing, I skip pretty much any racing game EA has made and reach for Forza. Now if only I wouldn't have broken my XBox soldering a USB port to it, long story...

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Captain Howdy

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

Let's think of it this way:

NFS: HP2/NFS: U ----> NFS: PU ----> GTR
Dirty Dozen ----> Saving Private Ryan ----> Band of Brothers

/thread

I take it you found the Burnout series annoying as well? I like them for what they are, but like you, when I want to play some straight up sim racing, I skip pretty much any racing game EA has made and reach for Forza. Now if only I wouldn't have broken my XBox soldering a USB port to it, long story...

EA did have straight up racing sims.

 

[natto fire]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Captain Howdy

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

Let's think of it this way:

NFS: HP2/NFS: U ----> NFS: PU ----> GTR
Dirty Dozen ----> Saving Private Ryan ----> Band of Brothers

/thread

I take it you found the Burnout series annoying as well? I like them for what they are, but like you, when I want to play some straight up sim racing, I skip pretty much any racing game EA has made and reach for Forza. Now if only I wouldn't have broken my XBox soldering a USB port to it, long story...

EA did have straight up racing sims.

Yeah, they did.

Back when I had a TNT2.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Captain Howdy

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Captain Howdy

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I think it's funny when you guys start up your NFS: PU talk. This is an arcade racer, not a simulation. My point? Quit looking for perfect handling on these cars. Since it is an arcade racer, you're not going to get the control of a real car that you would in the game going 120MPH around a sharp corner.

NFS: PU was pushing closer to the sim side while NFS: HP2 and the rest after it have been leaning more towards extreme arcadish (how else do you explain the stop motion bullsh!t?).

Let's think of it this way:

NFS: HP2/NFS: U ----> NFS: PU ----> GTR
Dirty Dozen ----> Saving Private Ryan ----> Band of Brothers

/thread

I take it you found the Burnout series annoying as well? I like them for what they are, but like you, when I want to play some straight up sim racing, I skip pretty much any racing game EA has made and reach for Forza. Now if only I wouldn't have broken my XBox soldering a USB port to it, long story...

EA did have straight up racing sims.

Yeah, they did.

Back when I had a TNT2.

This was out when I still had a 9700 Pro.

 

[n7]

OMG the online server browser is unbelievably stupid :|

I have spend the last 20 minutes trying to get into a server, only to be told the session is full, even when the browser says it's not

The gameplay seems great, but this is ****** retarded.

 

[Barfo]

This game looks/feels sweet, can't wait to get the full version

Car list anyone?

 

[Barfo]

got this car list on some page, looks good to me


Aston Martin DB9
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro
Audi TT 3.2 quattro
Audi A3 3.2 quattro
BMW M3 GTR
Mercedes-Benz SL 500
SL65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz CLK 500
Dodge Viper SRT10
Fiat Punto
Ford GT
Ford Mustang GT
Corvette C6
Corvette C6.R
Cadillac CTS
Pontiac GTO
Vauxhall Monaro VXR
Cobalt SS
Lamborghini Murciélago
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lotus Elise
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-7
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION VIII
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche 911 GT2
Porsche 911 Carrera S
Porsche Cayman S
Renault Clio V6
Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Lexus IS300
Toyota Supra
VW Golf GTI

 

[DeeSlanger]

nice graphics too bad i cant steer with my mouse.

 

[Sniper82]

Control feels like your driving on ice. Maybe it's just me and takes some getting use to. Using a Wingman cordless.