SFX-360 writes: "When it comes to racing games, the Burnout series is the "King of the Road." Its arcade style along with the ability to "takedown" the competition in a variety of ways has made the series a hit with fans all around the world. Many racing games have come and gone throughout the years, but none of them could stop the Criterion juggernaut. Now Disney Interactive Studios along with Black Rock Studios seem to have a racing game that can give the Burnout series a run for the money with Split/Second.
Split/Second at first looks as well as plays just like Burnout, but that's where the similarities end. Split/Second may be an arcade style racer, but this game has a whole new twist. Welcome to the world of "Power Plays." If your falling behind in the race, these power plays can get you right back into the mix while making life difficult for the competition. So how do you acquire power plays you ask? Well here's how it all works. To trigger these power plays, you must build up a meter by drafting, drifting, jumping, and "trading paint" with the competition. Once the meter is full you'll notice am icon above your car which allows to to activate the power play to one up your rivals..."
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
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
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.
As much as I'd kill for a Demon's Souls remake, isn't likely. We'll probably get Bloodborne 2 instead.
Dafuq kinda title is that? These games were already released on HD consoles though...
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 →
James Pettegrow talks us through an arcade racing title that didn't get as much credit as it deserved.
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.
Split/Second and Blur were the two most under rated racers last gen. They were great games and wish there were potential sequels.
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.
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.
