Author Topic: Advice on which racer to purchase (Read 3565 times)

foofooiam · « **on:** February 19, 2003, 01:16:00 PM »

Hi All,

I am in the market to buy a racing title for the GC, but am not sure what to get. I like realistic racers with good pyhsic engines. I have narrowed the choice down to Burnout, or a Nascar title. I am not a nascar fan so there is no added appeal for me to race with real drivers. Can anyone help me out with this choice, and please give me a reason why I should buy the game. Also there might be a realistic racer out there that I don't know about...... so feel free to suggest.
Thanks for your help in advance.

Gamer Donkey · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2003, 01:31:25 PM »

Besides Burnout theres always Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit II. Its got great driving physics and dream cars that are out of your financial range. Burnout is supposed to come out with their sequel soon.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2003, 01:31:59 PM »

Hi Dr. Nick! =P

Well, personally, I wouldn't go with NASCAR, as it has the ability to well, put people to sleep at a disturbing rate. Turning left a thousand times is about as fun as dying.

Burnout is the way to go. The controls are arcade-like, no GT3 type handling, but the damage model is fantastic. Hit a car at full force and you'll wince in pain as your car gets reduced to the size of a Lego block...

But you know what's better?
Waiting another month or so for Burnout 2. Better graphics, better crashes, better soundtrack, and a whole mode dedicated to crashing!

EDIT: Me and Gamer Donkey posted at the same time! Watch out, it's a glitch in the Matrix! Duck and cover!

foofooiam · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2003, 01:39:22 PM »

I was thinking about waiting till Burnout 2 but it isn't released until May 14
I am not that patient :evil

GoldShadow · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2003, 02:28:18 PM »

If you don't already have it, Wave Race: Blue Storm. This game is awesome - the only problem is, it's a bit short (same size as the N64 version, I'm afraid)

Gamer Donkey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2003, 02:33:17 PM »

Forget about Waverace somehow

TheResidentEvil · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2003, 02:58:26 PM »

this will be closed.

Gamer Donkey · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2003, 03:02:33 PM »

Good point, foofoo is just lucky Rick is off right now, even though there are other moderators, I notice him the most. This is stated factually, with no offense meant.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2003, 04:00:45 PM »

Any racer where you have to brake at every turn ala Gran Turismo 2, Sega GT 2002 and Project Gotham is too boring and slow for me. That's why I go for all the arcade racers, like Burnout and Need for Speed. I'll be getting Burnout 2 for Gamecube when it comes out here in Australia. I played it on my friend's PS2, and I loved every minute of it. I love being able to do turns at 120km/h and not having to slow down or crash into everything. If you want speed, get XG3 for now, but that is until the king comes, in the form of F-Zero GC. Tube Sliders might be fun, as might XGRA.

So my suggestions: F-Zero GC and Burnout 2 (if you can't wait, just get Burnout).

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