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Title: Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: delta88 on October 16, 2004, 12:24:19 am
So I got outrun2 for mah xbox yesterdy.. +you figure it out ;) and all in all its a pretty cool game.. at least i think so. Or something to tide me over till Halo 2 is out. along with having an arcade mode there is a challenge mode that puts your skill to the test. kinda like a buch of trick drivin'

its cool , if you like drifting in a vid this ones for you. the 3 tunes from the classic are here along with some new one.

sound bout right?  

thx
d88
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: SNAAKE on October 16, 2004, 12:54:32 am
Burnout3 :-*
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: pointdablame on October 16, 2004, 01:31:24 am
No need to tide you over till Halo 2 is out... it is ;)


Outrun 2 is pretty good though, but it pales in comparison to Burnout 3.
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: delta88 on October 16, 2004, 10:44:07 am
yeah yeah yeah , burnout3 is the shizat but theres somethin about outrun...  naybe its the ADD kicking in, oh look something else... ;)
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: SNAAKE on October 16, 2004, 04:52:40 pm
Problems with outrun2.

- Don't let you use custom music tracks (WTF why not ??)
- There are slowdowns and doesnt run solid 60 fps.
- Controls isn't that friendly..drifting sucks !
- Doesnt have the "speedy" feeling...it plays just like Dreamcast version of Daytona USA with better controls.

However,graphic is awsome ! Still a good game though..old school outrun fans probly won't be disapointed but things could have been better.
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: Minwah on October 18, 2004, 07:01:17 am
- Don't let you use custom music tracks (WTF why not ??)

What arcade racer does ;)

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- There are slowdowns and doesnt run solid 60 fps.

I've never encountered any slowdowns, and I've completed all routes.  Do US Xbox's run @ 60hz?

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- Controls isn't that friendly..drifting sucks !

It is easy to drift which for most people is probably a good thing.  I actually find it harder not to drift, which can be a pain at times (particularly on missions).

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- Doesnt have the "speedy" feeling...it plays just like Dreamcast version of Daytona USA with better controls.

I think it's pretty quick - Burnout3 without boost.

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However,graphic is awsome ! Still a good game though..old school outrun fans probly won't be disapointed but things could have been better.

Yeah the graphics are great...I'm not disappointed by it, I think they retained the arcade feel pretty well.  I am finding some of the missions impossible tho  :(
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: delta88 on October 18, 2004, 10:33:20 am
ok the spped missions are so @#$#@$32 hard!!!

I have a 166 cable in my xbox and a 120gig 7200rpm drive and i have not experianced any slow down at all.. it does take a sec for the course to load but its still better than a ps2 poad time ;)

any im with minwah.. its not that realistec but its like outrun 1 on steroids. the drifting is cool and the use of the trigger for gas is great for feathering it around a bend in the road.


NEXT UP:  my halo 2 review after lunch today :)
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: pointdablame on October 18, 2004, 11:46:58 am
I'll save you the time - Halo 2 = amazing.


It take a bit away from it though having to hear Master Chief speak French....
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: Gunstar Hero on October 27, 2004, 01:35:09 am
The fact that Outrun 2 has an awesome unlockable version of Outrun 1 makes me happy to be alive.  :)

Oh yeah, Burnout 3 is awesome too.  ;D
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: BombProofPlane on October 29, 2004, 12:20:33 pm
The fact that Outrun 2 has an awesome unlockable version of Outrun 1 makes me happy to be alive.  :)

Oh yeah, Burnout 3 is awesome too.  ;D

Is it the same one that was in shenmue 2?
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: Felsir on October 31, 2004, 07:55:56 am
 * spoiler alert! *

You can unlock Outrun classic by entering the code "NINETEEN86" (all caps) in the 'enter code' screen (in the gallery section).

 * spoiler alert! *
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: wrxh8r on October 31, 2004, 09:02:44 am
I fully concur with burnout
Although need for speed underground 2 might just win me over as better.We'll just have to wait and see.
Title: Re:Outrun2 for xbox: my review:
Post by: Grasshopper on October 31, 2004, 03:06:40 pm
The disappointing thing about Outrun 2 is that the new versions of the classic songs are worse than the originals, although I understand that the original versions can be unlocked.

Overall though, Outrun 2 (both arcade and X-box versions) is easily the best racing game I have ever played. However, I should point out that I haven't tried Burnout 3 yet.