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IN this topic, why don't we write what games, are the best to get for the festive season.
Why not state, why do you think it's worth it.
You could win gameaday if you write something good!
Why not state, why do you think it's worth it.
You could win gameaday if you write something good!
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All the new games I'd recomend have already been recommended but if any N64 owners still haven't bought Jet Force Gemini or Smash Bros yet then put them on your note to Father Christmas.
Just hope that the Grinch doesn't get hold of them...
Just hope that the Grinch doesn't get hold of them...
I personally convinced Sega-Europe to adverise. I talked to a very nice lady at Sega-Europe and asked about the soundtrack to Shenmue, and said there should be more adverts on tv. She said no news of a soundtrack in britain yet, and they'll think about advertising more.
Two weeks later a saw a MSR advert on tv.
All thanks to me. I think I'll tell them to advertise for Shenmue now...
Two weeks later a saw a MSR advert on tv.
All thanks to me. I think I'll tell them to advertise for Shenmue now...
Dan, are you being paid by Sega? (if not, you should be!) But, yeah, I agree that MSR is something special and will be one of the many games that will still lure people to the Dreamcast this Christmas, if only the shops would emphasis it more by showing it on their TV screens.
Anyone else with your opinions?
GET MSR 4 Christmas!!!!!!!!
Gran turismo? No chance, this will wow the world - Metropolis Street racer has been delayed for a while - 1 whole year infact. But it'll all be worth the wait as this racer will be completely different to ANYTHING you've played before. Forget Gran Turismo 2000 - MSR will be the definitive racing game to grace any console. With hundreds of tracks - all incredibly detailed - and a wealth of beasty sports cars to choose from, and promised online support giving you the chance to win REAL sport cars - if you're good enough at the game that is.
MSR is a very impressive game and, from what I've heard, it's selling like nobody's business the game is massively huge and really shows off the dedication of the Bizarre people at BC. The game has its faults - yes it does, but this are outnumbered by the good points by at least 1000 to 1.
I'm sure you all know this (but just in case), the game is set in 3 real cities! Tokyo, London and San Francisco, and you actually drive in REAL TIME, which is nice.
The graphics are very impressive. Very smooth - now who said the game gives you no sensation of speed? I think it was that Gameplay review - they also said that the lack of a living city (i.e. Pigeons) down graded the game - but to be honest you don't even notice if there are any people or pigeons BECAUSE the game has a fantastic sensation of speed! I bet they only played the game with an above car view - as that makes the game have a much slower feel then when you are right down low close to the road.
However, the two-player mode does suffer from a little slowdown, but it isn't such a big problem, because they game hasn't any graphical glitches or anything like this. The single player mode though has NO slowdown from what I can make out and is just amazing in my view!
There are so many tracks, and these chapter and Kudos ideas are brilliant! I'm only on chapter 1 out of 24 I think, and so I can not tell what the further races and challenges will be like, but I'm glad that you only get 3 cars (and variations of the MX5) at the start because when you reveal a new car you know that you've actually worked hard for it - I've almost got the Vauxhall Astra!
The car details are superb and the fact that you can change the lightness or darkness of your windows - change the roof of the car: hard/soft or no top; change the colour and change the number plate, all make the game 'special'. The music is great and the best tune apart from the Bullet in the gun trailer/advert is definitely the Club Paris song! The radio station is a great inclusion and innovation, and is it not true that you can upload your OWN songs into the CD player? I say this because there seems to be a space where you can put a personal song in. The radio presenters do repeat themselves, but the variations from city to city is superb.
The handling is great in my opinion, the cars feel just right and I can tell the difference between cars, which makes a change! The cars also handle differently in the wet weather too. The engine sounds are very realistic and also vary from car to car, the VX220 makes a lovely growl (in the demo) and my MX5 Miata is very perky.
The game has loads of options; MSR really is a perfectionist's dream game. You can change all the usual stuff like Weather tracks and laps etc, but you also have to choose the type of game you want to play: in Multiplayer you can choose head to head, pursuit, match play, fastest lap wins, fastest section time wins etc. In the single player mode there's the Main Street racing game, quick race, an internet-mode, garage option and much more. I have to say that I don't mind at all if it takes me 5 minutes to set up the race because the way the game is presented is second to none.
With 50 real life sports cars to keep you happy - and don't think they'll be handed to you on a plate because you have to work for the best cars; your driving has to literally reek of skill and style (the essence of burning tyres) in order for you to progress and get more of those all important Kudos.
The game has been conceived beautifully; MSR has broken into the world after 2 and a half years of developement. Buy this game as it is the only one you'll ever need.
There's a very nice intro trailer, which is the same as the advertisement (showing on Monday ITV!) and there's loads of great music in the game to.
Thank you Sega for advertising this game as we all NEED to know how amazing it is, but KEEP advertising! I now can see why MSR has taken so long to complete and develop, because Bizarre Creations have really gone to town with this game. It is, in a word - AWESOME!
Of course, I would have to suggest Shenmue as well, I'll be getting it I hope (I won it here - thanks SR), and I'm sure you could too!
Le Mans 24 will be impressive, and JSR, NBA2K1, and of course get Christmas NiGHTS! for the Sega Saturn as it is the most festive game ever!!!!!!!
Gran turismo? No chance, this will wow the world - Metropolis Street racer has been delayed for a while - 1 whole year infact. But it'll all be worth the wait as this racer will be completely different to ANYTHING you've played before. Forget Gran Turismo 2000 - MSR will be the definitive racing game to grace any console. With hundreds of tracks - all incredibly detailed - and a wealth of beasty sports cars to choose from, and promised online support giving you the chance to win REAL sport cars - if you're good enough at the game that is.
MSR is a very impressive game and, from what I've heard, it's selling like nobody's business the game is massively huge and really shows off the dedication of the Bizarre people at BC. The game has its faults - yes it does, but this are outnumbered by the good points by at least 1000 to 1.
I'm sure you all know this (but just in case), the game is set in 3 real cities! Tokyo, London and San Francisco, and you actually drive in REAL TIME, which is nice.
The graphics are very impressive. Very smooth - now who said the game gives you no sensation of speed? I think it was that Gameplay review - they also said that the lack of a living city (i.e. Pigeons) down graded the game - but to be honest you don't even notice if there are any people or pigeons BECAUSE the game has a fantastic sensation of speed! I bet they only played the game with an above car view - as that makes the game have a much slower feel then when you are right down low close to the road.
However, the two-player mode does suffer from a little slowdown, but it isn't such a big problem, because they game hasn't any graphical glitches or anything like this. The single player mode though has NO slowdown from what I can make out and is just amazing in my view!
There are so many tracks, and these chapter and Kudos ideas are brilliant! I'm only on chapter 1 out of 24 I think, and so I can not tell what the further races and challenges will be like, but I'm glad that you only get 3 cars (and variations of the MX5) at the start because when you reveal a new car you know that you've actually worked hard for it - I've almost got the Vauxhall Astra!
The car details are superb and the fact that you can change the lightness or darkness of your windows - change the roof of the car: hard/soft or no top; change the colour and change the number plate, all make the game 'special'. The music is great and the best tune apart from the Bullet in the gun trailer/advert is definitely the Club Paris song! The radio station is a great inclusion and innovation, and is it not true that you can upload your OWN songs into the CD player? I say this because there seems to be a space where you can put a personal song in. The radio presenters do repeat themselves, but the variations from city to city is superb.
The handling is great in my opinion, the cars feel just right and I can tell the difference between cars, which makes a change! The cars also handle differently in the wet weather too. The engine sounds are very realistic and also vary from car to car, the VX220 makes a lovely growl (in the demo) and my MX5 Miata is very perky.
The game has loads of options; MSR really is a perfectionist's dream game. You can change all the usual stuff like Weather tracks and laps etc, but you also have to choose the type of game you want to play: in Multiplayer you can choose head to head, pursuit, match play, fastest lap wins, fastest section time wins etc. In the single player mode there's the Main Street racing game, quick race, an internet-mode, garage option and much more. I have to say that I don't mind at all if it takes me 5 minutes to set up the race because the way the game is presented is second to none.
With 50 real life sports cars to keep you happy - and don't think they'll be handed to you on a plate because you have to work for the best cars; your driving has to literally reek of skill and style (the essence of burning tyres) in order for you to progress and get more of those all important Kudos.
The game has been conceived beautifully; MSR has broken into the world after 2 and a half years of developement. Buy this game as it is the only one you'll ever need.
There's a very nice intro trailer, which is the same as the advertisement (showing on Monday ITV!) and there's loads of great music in the game to.
Thank you Sega for advertising this game as we all NEED to know how amazing it is, but KEEP advertising! I now can see why MSR has taken so long to complete and develop, because Bizarre Creations have really gone to town with this game. It is, in a word - AWESOME!
Of course, I would have to suggest Shenmue as well, I'll be getting it I hope (I won it here - thanks SR), and I'm sure you could too!
Le Mans 24 will be impressive, and JSR, NBA2K1, and of course get Christmas NiGHTS! for the Sega Saturn as it is the most festive game ever!!!!!!!
Ok, right.
The best PC games this Christmas, I think, are these.
Rpg? Then look no further than Baldurs Gate 2, a great game, much better than the first, apparently.
Strategy? Red Alert 2. Great fun, concentrates more on action that building, I think.
Fun? Monkey Island 4, coming out in a week, the highly anticipated sequel to the best games series in the world should be on your list. (FINAL FANTASY IS NOT THE BEST GAMES SERIES IN THE WORLD.)
On to Playstation 2:
SSX, of all the games on the PS2, this is the only one that really interests me. Although it is quite obviously just another snowboarding game, the graphics and gameplay both are well respected.
Nintendo 64:
Zelda Majoras mask. The first Zelda on the N64 I was so excited about I preordered it three months early. Majoras mask is said to be better.
WWF No Mercy: I know how many people on here love wreastling games, and I certainly do. Only for the humour and multiplayer factor, though.
Dreamcast, I think, will rule this Christmas. Here are two of my most anticipated games:
Shenmue. If you aren't interested in this game, you don't like games. Shenmue is one of the most exciting games coming this Christmas, and if you can get a copy, for your sake do so.
MSR. I am not a large fan of racing games. But after playing this in GAME for a few minutes, I suddenly became addicted to it. Read Dan's review, on this forum, for a good idea of what it is like.
Anything else?
Nope.
The best PC games this Christmas, I think, are these.
Rpg? Then look no further than Baldurs Gate 2, a great game, much better than the first, apparently.
Strategy? Red Alert 2. Great fun, concentrates more on action that building, I think.
Fun? Monkey Island 4, coming out in a week, the highly anticipated sequel to the best games series in the world should be on your list. (FINAL FANTASY IS NOT THE BEST GAMES SERIES IN THE WORLD.)
On to Playstation 2:
SSX, of all the games on the PS2, this is the only one that really interests me. Although it is quite obviously just another snowboarding game, the graphics and gameplay both are well respected.
Nintendo 64:
Zelda Majoras mask. The first Zelda on the N64 I was so excited about I preordered it three months early. Majoras mask is said to be better.
WWF No Mercy: I know how many people on here love wreastling games, and I certainly do. Only for the humour and multiplayer factor, though.
Dreamcast, I think, will rule this Christmas. Here are two of my most anticipated games:
Shenmue. If you aren't interested in this game, you don't like games. Shenmue is one of the most exciting games coming this Christmas, and if you can get a copy, for your sake do so.
MSR. I am not a large fan of racing games. But after playing this in GAME for a few minutes, I suddenly became addicted to it. Read Dan's review, on this forum, for a good idea of what it is like.
Anything else?
Nope.
IS anyone else going to contribute in this topic?
Sorry, I got carried away repling to things.
Put this back on top, so people will see it.
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