I really liked the first game - it had a fair few flaws, the graphics werent superb, there was no split screen etc
but i put that aside because i enjoyed the racing so much - i liked the openness of the track and how you could use terrain to your advantage.
i have to say - they have implemented it brilliantly into the new environment
the 4 zones work well and give a diversification in each setting.
mountains to waterfalls to volcanoes and jungle
all feel like seperate places - even though they are all together
the environmental effects on your boost are a good gameplay mechanic too.
i think there still could have been improvements
the vehicle selection process is far quicker than the last game - however - you select your vehicle from a picture - if you press 'view', you are whisked into the long & slow loading sequence of it rendering a vehicle to look at - then the same time again to get off the vehicle viewer.
the environments are great - but heavily forested areas just feel like corridors with trees [invisible walls] either side
it doesnt give the illusion of being in a forest
all that aside i am really enjoying what i have played so far
multiplayer seems better all round now too [only played a little though]
i would say pacific rift is well worth getting - if you liked the first game - you will be very very impressed with this
anyone else got it? share your thoughts!
rjkoneill
but i put that aside because i enjoyed the racing so much - i liked the openness of the track and how you could use terrain to your advantage.
i have to say - they have implemented it brilliantly into the new environment
the 4 zones work well and give a diversification in each setting.
mountains to waterfalls to volcanoes and jungle
all feel like seperate places - even though they are all together
the environmental effects on your boost are a good gameplay mechanic too.
i think there still could have been improvements
the vehicle selection process is far quicker than the last game - however - you select your vehicle from a picture - if you press 'view', you are whisked into the long & slow loading sequence of it rendering a vehicle to look at - then the same time again to get off the vehicle viewer.
the environments are great - but heavily forested areas just feel like corridors with trees [invisible walls] either side
it doesnt give the illusion of being in a forest
all that aside i am really enjoying what i have played so far
multiplayer seems better all round now too [only played a little though]
i would say pacific rift is well worth getting - if you liked the first game - you will be very very impressed with this
anyone else got it? share your thoughts!
rjkoneill
I don't know what it is about Motortorm as Im usually OK at racing games.