Tourist Trophy
http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=310
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someone I ride with bought this game and said it was amazing... I went to all of the local stores but nobody had it. :cry:
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Goes on sale tomorrow... :)
Saw a commercial on TV... I have a copy on reserve... this better be good... I can't wait :) |
Picking mine up tomorrow afternoon. I did see a video that showed some questionable phyics in action that left me a little concerned. Hopefully that won't be the case. I also hope they cleaned up a few of the annoyances that I had with GT4, I doubt it though.
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Well it's in my possession as I type this. Let me get a few hours of seat time and I will be back tomorrow with a report.
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Sweet!
Worth it just for the RG500! /reminisces... ...so, what does it 'play' like then, guys? Should I part with some $ later today? :?: :mrgreen: Edit: A closer inspection of the pics I see a TZR250 also. Double sweet! |
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I can honestly say this is the first motorcycle game that has me thinking in my head as if I was riding. You get to change your riding style - and no kidding, until I set my rider to behave on bike like I do, I was not able to turn soon enough - so no that my guy is a "hang off, hug the tank knee out" physics guy, I am able to get in and apex like crazy. Of course, as with all video games, you are first mastering the programmers controls then second mastering the vehicle, but if you can imagine the way GT3/GT4"felt" the first time you played it - and how it "felt" almost intuitively how you would expect it to "feel" to control a particular car.. well it has that "feel" about it. This is a MUST have for any motorcycle enthusiast. Compared to this, MotoGP1/2/3 are like NeedForSpeed:Ricer Edition. ;) (without spoiling minacious review though ;)) there are complaints - too few bikes (but the ones they have are really well done) and they still don't have VCR controls for replays etc etc. All the complaints of GT4 over GT3 are there - sort of like being with an old girlfriend years later - the sexual relations are familiar and exciting, but you remember why you got over here and wonder if she'll ever change... :P ;) |
Cheers for that, RC.
Looks like a trip home via the game shop today :D |
Oh - and the sound... if there is anything the Japanese know how to do it is 2-stroke sounds... :twisted:
Onboard sound really had me thinking I was back on my buddies RG500, and it was 1985 and we were heading into the mountains.. now if only they had a 1984 FJ1100 in the game so I could verify those on bike sounds... :P |
hahaha.. nice quick review. you speak very highly of it I might just have to pick up a copy..
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I searched but I didn't fı-ound any copy in Turkey and I called a cideogame dealer and asked when it will come to Turkey. He said they had no idea but they are expecting in two months. Sad news for me :(
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For this to be the first foray, and even though it was lazily built on the GT4 code, this is a great game. Here’s hoping that we see a more realized sequel.
As we pretty much already all knew; this is basically GT4 on two wheels. The same quirks and annoyances that are present in GT4, are showing their ugly faces here. I still can’t get over the fact that they coded in over twenty ways to hear a damn camera shutter. Why Polyphony Digital, why? I need not go into too much detail about the graphics, user interface, and all that jazz, you’ve seen it in GT4. What I will talk about is the implementation of controlling a bike and how well it was done. I will also touch on the sound and available options. CONTROL WOW! For anyone that has played any of the other motorcycle games on the market, and figured they were the top banana, get ready for an eye opener. I went into this game using the same habits I had from playing the MotoGP series. That was my first mistake because it landed me on my virtual ass many more times than I’d like to say. The controlling of a bike is far more realized with TT’s offering, and you have to pay close attention to every little input. In a sense, you have to become one with the controller, especially if using “Pro” mode controls. Pro mode is one of three modes of control offered to help with (or not) controlling the rider and machine. “Standard” holds your hand. It applies both brakes at all times, and controls the tuck and minor lean of the rider depending on the situation. “Pro” leaves it all up to you. You control the front and rear brake separately (as it should be), as well as the tuck and lean of the rider. You must decide when it is appropriate to tuck and move the body, and it play a big part in how well the bike control will be maintained. “Semi-Pro” is pretty much like “Standard”, but it lets you control when to tuck. Like I said about leaning and tucking; it plays a huge part in controlling the bike, more so than any other game has implemented. Every little input of the left analog stick will change the dynamics of the bike. It’s not hard at all to unload the rear tire when heavy on the front brakes and accidentally pressing forward on the stick instead of keeping a more neutral position. I ended up in the dirt quite a few times when barreling down a straight and braking before a tight turn. When leaning the bike over it is also important to pay attention to the amount of push you are applying. Slam the stick over, and the rider will do the same to the bike. When I first put the game in I did a quick run on the beginner track. I had the toughest time trying to negotiate the little chicane it has, and kept slamming the bike into the ground when transitioning from one side to the next. I was going into this with that MotoGP series control mindset. I could do something like that all day in that game and wouldn’t have to really watch how fast I was moving the stick because the game was pretty much doing in for me – the direct input wasn’t there. Well in TT it is there, because the smoother the control of the stick, the smoother the control of the rider controlling the bike. As funny as it may seem, I had to act like I was on the bike, and do what I would really do in a real-world situation like that. In most video games you can just go balls to the wall and not really have to worry about these intricate little details. Then there is that tuck button. You want to be a human air brake when ham-fisting it down a straight? Lift off the tuck button. You want to possibly upset how the bike is handling at speed going through some turns? Lift off the tuck button. I think you get the idea. It’s really hard for me to express how pivotal control of the left stick is without you actually experiencing it yourself. Just know that all those input of the stick, even the slight ones, are moving the rider around, and in turn changing what the bike is doing. With all that praise for the physics, it’s not perfect. I have done some things on the bikes that just made no sense. It would slap me out of the Sim world and knock me into an Arcade world, but only for a short time. SOUND Did they come close to what these bike sound like in real life? You know what, they came pretty darn close. The first thing I did was hop on the bikes I have owned myself. They all sounded pretty close. There were some differences in pitch, and certain rpm levels sounded different than they would normally, but for a video game, it was acceptable. The V-Twins didn’t fare so well in my mind though. The low rumble and thump just didn’t sound right at all; very much in the same way that the V8s in GT4 never sounded quite right to me. PD also did a good job with wind noise. It is most evident when riding at speed and not in a tucked position. A.I. Remember the A.I. in GT4? Well good, because just like in GT4, still as much of a joke as ever. The three other riders (yes, only three - A limitation of the hardware I’m going to assume) have no clue that you are next to them and go around the circuit like mindless drones. I need not say anymore. OPTIONS Not a whole lot here really. -One hundred or so bikes all beautifully rendered. -Same tracks we got in GT4, some with a few variations. -A very lazily done race event section. No where near as in-depth as GT4. -No money to play with. Win a race, win a bike. That’s it. Unfortunately, there aren’t any mods to be purchased. Kind of hard when there is no money to be used in the game. There are some minor customizations that can be done to each bike’s suspension, gears and what not, but that is it. Hopefully this will be worked out in TT2. The biggest plus as far as options are concerned is how much you can tailor the body position of the rider. Head adjustments, upper body adjustments, arms adjustments, ass adjustments, etc – all of these can be adjusted. It also effects how the bike is controlled and isn’t just for show. Good job. FINAL SCORE - 7.5 out of 10 So there you have it. I look at this game as more of a test bed than a fully realized game. PD wanted to see how well it would be received, and I think it was received well, at least in the Sport Bike Community. |
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They better be busily porting this to the PS3 and have GT5 and TT2 as launch titles... :twisted: I am having great fun with it - sounds like you are too. (tell the truth I never could get into the GP1/2/3 series... ) |
so when is Logitech coming out with the handlebars? :wink:
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Interesting review. Seems like this game would be extremely hard with out the computer aids... |
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Any idea when TT is coming to europe? Probably no time soon knowing my luck.
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You do have a lot to keep your mind on when in “Pro” mode, but you get used to it after a while. Once you have mastered it though, you have so much more control over the bike. Quote:
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Its coming to the UK on 5th May. I have already placed my order. Looks like a cracking game.
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=s...2&title=922134 |
OK cheers Minacious and DeanZS. Ive been waiting for it since its first trailers was released. Not too long to wait then. :D
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Okay, I am gonna go check this game out.
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hmmmmmm well i maybe looking at a rental in the near future. :wink:
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Just to tease all y'all a little more, I am uploading 2 videos... an exciting event where I was trying to witn the black R6... but didn't.. :( -- never mind, I got it the next race - but this was a nail biter... http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2...ack32tf.th.jpg And the next one is where I won my first 750... the yellow Gixxer... :twisted: http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/3...gsxr0oj.th.jpg I then took the Gixxer, regeared it and took it to the Nurburgring... ran my first 200mph run... I cannot wait to eventually unlock the Yoshimura Hyabusa.. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/6...0mph0bk.th.jpg |
Thanks for the review Minacious
And thanks, RC, for the screens :good: The game sounds like a nice sim - not 100% realistic, but i will buy it after my exams, and see how well i can play it. I'm not too clued up on bikes in general (models etc...), but i have a decent grasp of the physics involved, but i bet that won't keep me off my "virtual ass" the first time i take it for a spin. :P |
Damn right it won't keep you off your virtual ass!
You can't get away with sloppy driving on the bikes, like you can with the cars on GT! If you do go off the track you have to treat the controller like you treat a bike on grass or gravel i.e. very gently, and ease yourself back onto the tarmac. Remember one of the GT license lessons where it warns you that the track before the first corner of Grand Valley East has a bump in it and it will make the car veer left? Well, that undulation is still there and its a whole lot of fun trying to slow down from 166 mph on the CBR600 (not) :mrgreen: Having said that, don't let it put you off, it is addictive! It is a shame that there is no clutch control on the bikes, unless I have missed something? I think I have it in standard (i.e. beginner) mode still though :oops: |
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Nice vids, RC. Got a little loose there on the R6 I see, though you recovered nicely. :D
I had a blast winning that R6 too. Do you have your rider emulating your body position? I need to break down and get myself a proper capture card, so I too can get some footage up here. Or cheaper yet - would a flash card be able to hold and transfer replay vids to the PC? I don’t own one, so never tried. One thing I have found to really hate is the fact that bikes can't be removed from the garage. I have a couple of scooters I want to get rid of, but can't. |
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Maybe it is all in my mind, but until I setup my guy to riden the way I ride - which is far forward, nut to the tank and weight over the front wheel - then for turns I like to slide way out and stick my leg out ala Revin Kevin style... :P Even in real life I have never been much of a wheelie king - (spent too many years learning to keep the weight well forward for good drive out of the bends) , but boy can I get those front tyres to squirm... :) For capturing, I have an aging Sony DCR TRV-350 digital8 camcorder - I have the video/audio from any game console split - 1 feed to the TV surround sound, 1 feed to the video in of the camcorder, then the camcorder is firewire connected to PC. I have 2 nice on board vids to teaser the Tourist Trophyless with.. :P ;) |
Cheers for the vids RC. Ill be getting this game for sure. Theres also a review over at www.gametrailers.com for anyone whos intrested.
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2 more vids added... onboard 200mph and onboard TZR250SP
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/7...0mph6pj.th.jpg http://www.jabbasworld.net/dload.php...e&file_id=1497 http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/8...rwin8km.th.jpg http://www.jabbasworld.net/dload.php...e&file_id=1498 (oh - and now we know who the "comment-less" downloaders are... :P ;)) |
I fell in and bought it, 40 bucks. and my god its better then GT4. INSANE graphics. great sound. i am still in awe about this game. :shock:
i am soo buying a bike in the near future. :P |
^^ of course you know there is no Reset button on a real Yamaha R1.. :P ;) - if you go down, you down hard.. ;) hehe
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^^^ lol i am looking at buells i have always had a thing for them. and there american ;)
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They don't have a reset button either ;)
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ok what is with the reset buttons :roll: i would start off with a blast and probly stay with one. but i love how you can get parts from there pro-series. good stuff. and their diff. from everyone, belts, underbody exhuast, v-twin (yes i know others have them), brakes, style, etc. so :fist: the reset button, this is a good plan when i get the money/career ;)
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Well, look what All Gold Medals on the Expert License tests gets you... :)
This is the first game I ever bothered with Gold for licenses - and I did it just to unlock this little beasties.. :twisted: http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/5592/nr33ec.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8172/nr20jz.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/7774/nr14lg.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/6...01987ek.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9...02033rg.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1...02014ab.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4...02173jy.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/6...02001gb.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9...02399li.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/5...01967ym.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9...02294pr.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/5...02216zp.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/7...02070od.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4...02382lp.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8...02264ab.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4...02220mt.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1...02308st.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/5...02281pb.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/6...02324gi.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9...02519ot.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/9...02491vd.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/7...02454lx.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4...02441nh.th.jpg http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8...02427vk.th.jpg |
How do those oval pistons sound?
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Well - I saw seen a video of an NR years ago, and it kind of reminds me of the sound - but I do not remember for sure if the sound was so high pitched.
Then again, it is a 15,000rpm V8 for all intents and purposes, so it may be 100% accurate. I ran it against the NC30 just to get some "RC30" / RC40 (NR) pictures and you can hear the V4 compared to the V8/oval V4 distinctly. It literally screams - maybe like a tiny Ferrari? ;) I'll post some video sometime. After the marathon session needed to unlock that one, I am happy to just putter around with the rest of the bikes, and if something else gets unlocked great - (although I heard getting all Gold in Super unlocks the Yoshimura X1.. :twisted: :twisted: ) |
just dl the game.
GT4 on two wheel. i didn't know this post has been for a while. i see RC got most of the gold license i got only manage broze hehe. |
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Besides... it's an NTSC ISO floating around isn't it? That's no good for the PAL folks. |
sorry about that. i never thought about it. but true it is the NTSC USA and Japanese version around.
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Here is a little video to whet your whistles...
Ghostrider returns.... ...dressed in all black on his all black Gixxer and stars in a little GIS style fun down the tight narrow city streets... http://www.jabbasworld.net/dload.php...e&file_id=1511 http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/8...ider4ph.th.jpg |
Sweet video! Looks so mean in all back..
I got this game about 2 weeks ago. I have all silver inall licenses tests.. Haven't bothered getting gold in GT4 and probably not gonna go for Golds in TT. Although the bikes you get seem to be worth the work. The game is great! Really taught me how its like to ride a motorcycle, like how you have to commit to a turn and you cannot disturb the weight shifting on the bike or else you'll just fly off.. TT2 already seems very promising |
If you don't want to pay new prices, get a used copy off ebay for around half that. ;)
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Finally got the game, and I must say it's really nice to play on all those very well known tracks but with bikes instead of cars! I am starting to get used to the physics for now, but it's really so much fun so far! Just did all my licenses.. no full gold one yet :roll: no time... just got some golds at first try here and there, but something like 4 or 5 :roll:
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I'm really gonna get this game soon, loved it since I saw the first trailers.
And ever since I wanted to know if you can do good wheelies/stoppies/burnouts..... :D |
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