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    Need for Speed Heat

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Sep 12, 2019.

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    I'm interested but I fear it's going to go the way of Fifa. I reaaaaaaaaaaaallllly hope I am wrong though.

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    the way of fifa? how do u mean? apologies, i dont follow sports games,but NFS interests me :)

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    FIFA 16, 17, 18, 19, same crap, different year. It's like we're paying for a subscription. With that said though, this looks very promising and Need For Speed so far from Rivals, to Payback, didn't disappoint so I expect this to be teh b0mb!
     
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    No need to apologize, but essentially Fifa has been the same game (or less) every year and seems to have had almost every progression mechanic tied to lootbox mechanics.

    I'll admit I haven't played a sports sim game in almost a decade but the friends I do have that still do seem to complain endlessly that they want X character but can only get him from lootboxes and the grind is silly.

    I'm cautious about the new need for speed. But I have been a fan of the series as long as I could hold a controller but I'm concerned with the MTX suicide dive EA has taken.....though I'd love to see even a sliver of the effort go to a new burnout game.

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    looks good hopefully it runs good.. pretty excited for this
     
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    Didn't realize the game is officially released now.
     
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    So I bought this game as it was discounted. I'll give it a spin soon and let you know my impressions.
     
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    Nice, I cant wait to hear about it. I've been on a bit of a retro binge to look into it myself...and I don't wanna fight EA for a refund if its bad. lmao
     
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    Right, so I've been playing NFS Heat and man, the graphics are insane and the gameplay is so much fun. The storyline and how its implemented is very refined compared to older NFS games. Also, the car selection is much nicer. I was driving an Evo and you can hear the Turbo as if you were actually in the car.
     
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    just checked this out....graphics look photo realistic first iv'e ever seen
     
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    Man, when I'm driving at 150MPH +, this feels really scary! It's so realistic like I were to jump on a ramp, my heart would feel like I was actually going down fast in a roller coaster. Its graphics are so realistic it's scary!

    Another thing I love how they got the car engine sounds right! You could hear the supercharger whine of that Corvette Z06 and the Turbo charger whistle on the EVO! And the pops and crackles coming out of the new BMW Z4's exhaust.

    There is a lot of room for tuning cars, you can tune everything from rims to spoilers, brake calipers, even the exhaust note can be fine tuned in many aspects.
     
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    I thought I was alone, It's the first time I got a rush from a videogame in a long time...feels like your actually going 150..imagine having a steering wheel brake pedals setup :)
     
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    Dude, did you notice how when you're driving near sunset time and the roads are wet, when the sun reflection reflects on the water it's so freakin' bright like you were actually looking at the sun I need sunglasses sometimes while playing this game! this has got to be one of the best graphics in a game that I've seen!
     
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    I have it and like 20 other games with ea access....pretty sweet deal for 20 bucks....all the new games.
     
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    Thanks, I just noticed it today and I was humming and hawing. lol

    Next month i get EA access as part of my Game pass so I might just wait for that.