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Examiner Review: Split/Second

"After you've sunk a couple hours into Split/Second, you're struck with an interesting revelation: Several things are missing from this racer. Gone are the mini-maps, the speedometer, and anything resembling a typical racing HUD. There's no emergency brake and no manual transmission. In fact, there isn't even an option to remap your controller. Split/Second is an action-arcade racer to the core,"

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shadowdancer5111d ago

I may just have to pay for this one.

deadreckoning6665111d ago

Judging from the demo, the gameplay is EPIC, but I woulda bought it if it had custom soundtracks for the PS3 and replays of ur races.

DA_SHREDDER5111d ago

They screwed us out of custom soundtracks for the ps3 version again? Im not even gonna give this game a rental anymore. I will just wait for Motorstorm 3 and Criterion's new NFS.

reluctant_gamer5111d ago

Yea, not having any replays definitely dings the final score.

blusoops5111d ago

Modnation has custom soundtracks tho, so i'll be enjoying that racing game instead. Still, good score for split second.

reluctant_gamer5111d ago

The game's soundtrack is sort of classical meets techno, definitely feels like a Disney thing, but alot edgier. Still, being left out in the cold with PS3 soundtracks bites...

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BannedForNineYears5111d ago

Yeah, very few games support cross game music....

reluctant_gamer5111d ago (Edited 5111d ago )

Looks like the site is going in and out...

Pedobear Rocks5111d ago

thoroughly unimpressive. Disappointing after the strong effort on PURE.

killyourfm5111d ago

I'm the author of the review, and also a huge proponent of Pure. The demo didn't do much for me, either, but I'd encourage you to give the full game another look. It's much more comprehensive than the demo shows us. Sometimes demos can actually be detrimental to a game.

Pedobear Rocks5111d ago

I'll wait for a few more reviews and maybe give it a rental.

Why companies put out lacklustre demos is beyond me. You're trying to SELL the game ya dummies.

Thanks for the input.

kasasensei5111d ago

According to another review, this game has an awful AI who is cheating all the time i you're driving too fast. I hate that.

AliTheBrit195111d ago

Will have to go on the back burner for a while! still got Alan Wake and Red Dead Redemption to check out.

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Nine Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 Cult Classics That Deserve An HD Release

There were a number of cult classics that didn't sell like gangbusters, but still worked their way into gamers' hearts. Here's WWG list of nine great titles that deserve a second chance on newer consoles

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evilkillerk2497d ago

Blurs servers were the main issue but would love to see it return.

AZRoboto2497d ago

I'll point out that these games are all from the X360/PS3 era - they've already had HD releases when they first came out. Split/Second and Blur - with the crazy vehicle physics capable today, why would we not want sequels to them?

The other games, all a matter of opinion of course, but... thank you for your ads between every single game. /s

TheDCD2497d ago

Problem with sequels is that they aren't very likely. Activision dropped Blur like a bad habit, and Disney isn't doing games anymore. So I'll happily take the originals.

Relientk772497d ago

Remember Me
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Miss_Weeboo2497d ago

Alan Wake
Lost Odyssey
Demon Souls

TheDCD2496d ago

As much as I'd kill for a Demon's Souls remake, isn't likely. We'll probably get Bloodborne 2 instead.

PhoenixUp2496d ago

Dafuq kinda title is that? These games were already released on HD consoles though...

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GameEnthus Podcast ep279: Gas Food or Voluntold Hat - GameEnthus

GameEnthus Podcast ep279: Gas Food or Voluntold Hat This week Ryan(@RyGuyGames), creator of Adventure Lamp, and Slider(@Sliderwave) join& #160;Tiny(@Tiny415),  Mike (@AssaultSuit) and A aron (@Ind1fference) to talk about: MAGfest, Adventure Lamp, Kickstarter, Stardew Valley, Infinity, Yoshi’s Woolly World, PSP, Split/Second, Vectrex, Vectrex Regeneration, Transformers Titans Return, Street Fighter V, Disney Infinity, Finding Dory, Zack Snyder, Batman v Superman … Continue Reading →

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Looking Back: Split Second Review

James Pettegrow talks us through an arcade racing title that didn't get as much credit as it deserved.

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StormLegend3179d ago

Man I loved Split Second... I wonder why it never got a sequel?

Nekroo913179d ago

Didn't sold enough copies, the studio was reduced, etc. You know how things work.

barb_wire3179d ago

Disney shut the studio down. Damn shame too, awesome game.

Roccetarius3179d ago

As it was said, Disney shut it down due to it not being successful enough. With that said, a sequel could definitely have improved on Split Second's arcade madness.

Paytaa3179d ago

Split/Second and Blur were the two most under rated racers last gen. They were great games and wish there were potential sequels.

Roccetarius3179d ago (Edited 3179d ago )

Personally, i prefer games like that, more so Split Second than Blur. I also remember when i was playing Destruction Derby Raw back in the day.

GRIP is a game going to early access on Steam, because there wasn't enough people backing it on Kickstarter (unfortunately).

That's one of my only hopes for racers i enjoy.

Rookie_Monster3179d ago

Hoping for BC as I still got the XB1 disc and still play it time to time. This and Midnight Club LA along with Project Gotham Racing 4 are hidden racing gems from the X360 days.