Just to throw in my 0.2 (any currency)
Tested the demo yesterday on my Cel566 and Voodoo3. I didn't have much
time so I only tried free practice. Here is some observations.
Positives:
- Sence of speed. It really felt like flying
- Virutal cockpit. I really liked the way the POV is "looking" at the
apex. The 3D implementation is so much better than the 2D scrolling of
C:PR.
- Sound. Great wind effects.
Negatives:
- The FF. Whats with the constant shaking of the wheel. I don't know
if this is realistic or not, but it was a bit freaky.
- The menu system. I don't want to click flashy buttons, i want to
race.
- Camera position at the start. I don't know if this is editable, but
I really would like to be put in the cockpit right away.
- Sound. Lousy engine sound.
Haven't decided yet:
- The physics. Unlike the very twitchy (sp?) F1 2000, I was able to do
some really nice sweeping corners a Suzuka. I was still able to feel
the limit. Compared to F1 2000 when I feel I have to come to a
complete stop every corner (may be cause by bad setups) F1 WGP had a
better flow. Well, I've put myself into the realism/fun discussion
again, so I probably stop here.
Outright hilarios:
- The inside helmet cam. Couldn't see anything. Original idea though,
just not any useful.
Conclusion:
If I find it in a bargain bin someday, I may buy it. I would put it
alongside TOCA 2 as a "fun to race" game.
Frustration:
I'm starting to think that modern F1 sims is not what I really like to
drive. The realistic ones like F1 2000 and GP2 is too difficult for
me, and the others doesn't seem to appeal. Bring on a CART sim, pretty
please with sugar on top.
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Olav K. Malmin
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"Tim Vanhee" <[email hidden]> writes:
> <snip>..., pretty
> > please with sugar on top.
>
> Been watching Pulp Fiction too much haven't you? ;o)
Well, actually yes :)
But I thought it was common english language.
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Olav K. Malmin
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<snip>..., pretty
> please with sugar on top.
Been watching Pulp Fiction too much haven't you? ;o)
<snip>..., pretty
Been watching Pulp Fiction too much haven't you? ;o)
> Negatives:
> - The FF. Whats with the constant shaking of the wheel. I don't know
> if this is realistic or not, but it was a bit freaky.
Ever watch F1 races on TV? Their hands aren't shaking because of too much
coffee ;-) Though I must admit, I don't like a lot of it in a game,
especially if it masks road feel.
--
Slot
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So...uh....where can we get the demo?
J. P. Hovercraft
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> > Negatives: > > - The FF. Whats with the constant shaking of the wheel. I don't know > > if this is realistic or not, but it was a bit freaky. > > Ever watch F1 races on TV? Their hands aren't shaking because of too much > coffee ;-) Though I must admit, I don't like a lot of it in a game, > especially if it masks road feel. > > -- > Slot > > Tweaks & Reviews > www.slottweak.com
On Fri, 09 Jun 2000 12:19:32 -0400, Support <[email hidden]>
wrote:
>So...uh....where can we get the demo?
>
>J. P. Hovercraft
>
I got it from here, last Friday :
ftp://ftp.eidos.co.uk/pub/uk/f1wgp_99/demos/F1WGP_DEMO.exe
It's also on www.avault.com, in thier downloads section, probably
other site by now I guess.
MaXX
"J. P. Hovercraft" <[email hidden]> wrote:
>Thanks! Downloading now...and taking a break from manual shift training
>in GPL...and watching "A Touch of Frost"...
Great series!
JoH
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Thanks! Downloading now...and taking a break from manual shift training
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