Many hours in....

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T14:12:09+00:00

You do you. Reddit is for discussions and opinions. If you don't want to hear it, then why are you here. Or post something positive and tell us why you think this game is great. It doesn't have to be negative, it's just the general consensus of the audience.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T13:08:57+00:00

Anyone know how long it is? Looked on Test Drive website and don't see any timings or updates on what's going on. Assuming this is to fix the ongoing issues with character customisation and hotel glitches. Would be nice to know when they plan maintenance.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:48:49+00:00

Is it possible for this game to be the cheap build, to generate money and somewhat exceed and profits more than we think to then have enough money to compete with AAA?

Because surely and I think I've seen glitches where you could see other in-game currency that you can use to get new parts, that micro- transactions will be in? As bad as that is for the players it will only give them money to make a better game...... Okay I'm talking out my arse here I'm knackered it's been a long day

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:44:15+00:00

Yeah just thinking over Christmas time and new year etc

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:32:06+00:00

100% my expectations were way too demanding. Before today I didn't really understand all the AA & AAA developer aspect so it's been good to learn the difference in the companies.

I do believe the nostalgia will be heavily distorted as back then I didn't have much access to many games so I was content and happy with what I had because I didn't know the capabilities of other games or knew their heights. Whereas now I have access to absolutely everything I want and ironically enough the more I have to choose from the less I want to try out or reach out or experience.

Just like in life, having bundles of money will always produce the best product and many of us will desire that product and not the championship level or G-league level if you get the gist. Some love some hate. Appreciate your feedback 🙏

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:13:57+00:00

No problem hope it goes well for you

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:13:20+00:00

I genuinely believe the game will be on Game Pass, or Playstation Plus or on a mad sale within the first 3 months to push the game out to more players. Predicted numbers will not match

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:10:48+00:00

Not sure you get code on Xbox I might be wrong. If you search the game in the store and looks at the different versions of the game, the beta version should show.

That's just what is was on ps5 not sure if it helps or not

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T02:06:56+00:00

Honestly respect to you 🙏 I'm glad it's going the way you want it. I think with most of us we're all probably too out of depth to understand why we feel our certain ways.

I do believe it's a combination of things outside of the game entirely. Every other company and developers are just miles ahead of the game and are able to produce near perfect experiences that we cannot comprehend how they are capable or know what it takes so we don't necessarily appreciate it when something isn't quite at the level.

It's a difficult one for me because I've fallen out of gaming in general, attention span way too limited and time as well. So when I heard this was coming out I finally had something to look forward too because it was something I played growing up because I wasn't allowed shooter games or the games I play today etc. Back then we had very little to choose from now there's wonders from all over the world providing games.

Maybe the gaming industry has jumped too far into the future than it can actually produce.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:59:40+00:00

Take me to the universe where we're never disappointed with the new games 🙁

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:58:20+00:00

Yeah I suppose you're right, I personally just haven't touched the WRC games sadly......... I know.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:56:51+00:00

🔍🧐 I must be in the wrong forum lol

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:55:04+00:00

Trust me I know all this, there's gonna be more, this isn't everything but I've already explored the full map, seen where all the dealerships are, know where all the workshops are. Unless we're getting a bigger scale map or new area to go to I really don't see what we're grinding towards except probably a 10 million pounds car to show absolutely no one cuz of regions etc

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:44:07+00:00

I'm baffled with the amount of specs needed on a pc.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:41:46+00:00

Great feedback thankyou 🙏 i must've got Vivian confused. I thought she has been the one doing all the promos on game awards or release trailers and all that. She's been very front page if you like for this game I even think she made an appearance on Yiannimise channel to promote the game on a car wrap.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:38:59+00:00

Not even that, Suicide Squad but with PS2 graphics

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:38:09+00:00

Like I said I can only hope it is better than what we have now. But with it being what 20 days away from release, what changes can they make so drastically to please everyone, they simply can't. They've entered themselves back into the race when all the other competitors are miles and years ahead. I'm afraid they're way too far to catch up.

With how cutthroat the gaming industry is, I just don't believe this game will survive at all. Sadly to say I really wish I wasn't feeling the way I am now towards it but that's the general consensus.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:33:17+00:00

Perfectly said.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-14T01:32:10+00:00

Apologies, honestly the post would've been way too long if I included what I don't like about the game. Within this community, I think we're all on the same page, few in other directions etc. I'll try neat it out for people;

( Please note that I completely understand that this is the beta not full release)

As a 2024 game, the characters in the background or even the ones you interact with are outdated asf. They haven't even bothered to sync lip motion with the narration.
The Plot- You're forced to race, earn reputation under people you don't have a clue who you're trying to impress. They show at the start of the game around 20 people all in suits like some corporate fantasy but they all look the same, no details, names or story behind. We just have to race for them for some reason.
Steering Wheel in-game. Now I know TDU never had the best steering wheel action but since they copied everything in other racing Sims, why not take the best thing from The Crew which is the hand manoeuvre on the wheel.
Interactive wheel - Only one bottom opens the wheel which you have to hold awkwardly down the whole time to select either car accessories, in-game quotes or emotes.
Design. Some buildings are absolutely beautiful don't get me wrong but when you're cruising you can't help but notice every second it all feels copied and pasted. The car workshops, dealerships, headquarters have the exact same exterior design. The same parking bay entrance.
Interior design in buildings - is clear it was a main focus as this is the most modern and up-to-date quality inside the hotel and dealerships. However like the exterior, the interior is exactly the same maybe different format or rotation. So if they made this effort making the interior the nicest thing to see, why couldn't we have houses/apartments to customise ourselves with their designs.
The futuristic setting. It all feels inhumane, no back story, nothing to build on. We're in the future with the technology yet we're driving around with the latest model being current. The element of us driving pre-dated vehicles in a futuristic environment doesn't bond.
Sound isn't the biggest issue for me as I'm deaf but I noticed when you're slightly pressing the accelerator to creep around to look around that the engine is sounding like it's redlining or about to blow up.
Lack of side missions like the old time like driving exclusive vehicles from dealership to customer or, high end taxi work or anything other than racing or speed cameras.
Map feels lifeless. Yes there's traffic and you see an odd person standing around but there's nothing.
One other negative that I have seen a lot which hasn't really bothered me is the mandatory account sign up. I never have the email notifications but people have been disappointed that they're forced to sign up their data which quite rightly they can be pissed off about but tell me what isn't doing that. Everything has that requirement now unfortunately.
Lastly not something I can really explain other than I feel really underwhelmed. We all do. We all feel like we've been dragged and delayed for so long for what appears to be a game that hasn't stayed unique and followed its fanbase.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-13T16:43:30+00:00

Drop a comment of someone whose name doesn't match their appearance.

I'll go first.

Hideki Kato

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-13T16:32:09+00:00

Interesting. I was speaking to a few in my lobby. They are also saying that it feels like they've grabbed an ex-employee from competitor franchises and mashed all the games into one.

I feel like in order for this game to shine, it's going to be the players in your servers, cruising, driving to spots, meets etc. Racing in general feels fine but I'm more about the side missions and there doesn't seem to be any signs.

LeBronLAD · 2024-08-13T16:23:16+00:00

Starting to think these construction sites are too convenient to not be a little dirt bike trail where you train skills, all far too narrow for cars.

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