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IGN: Split/Second Review

IGN writes: "In the end though, Split/Second has so much going for it that it's easy to recommend for kart and arcade racing fans alike. The visuals are great, the sound impresses, and there's enough game between the singleplayer season mode and fun multiplayer to last you quite a while. While there are flaws, these are more than made up for with strong design, and the power play mechanic brings the ever elusive addictive x-factor that so many games try and fail to capture. Even if racing games aren't typically your thing, Split/Second offers enough action and fun to recommend to everyone".

ABizzel15742d ago

Yeah good score, I would have rated it little lower, I didn't like the driving. The cars felt too heavy like driving a semi. But other than that it's a good game, explosions and stuff wasn't as random as I was expecting, but it's a good game.

8.2 in my book.

viperfx5741d ago

That is kinda high score for a racing game. I played the demo, and to me the concept is really cool. But the release time for this game, along with games such as Blur( a week away) and Modnation racers (same day), people may choose to spend their money on those titles.
The full game does look alot better, but compared to the rest it looks like a normal racer.

badkolo5742d ago

this and blur really sparked my interest, blue is solid and this game seems to follow suit, these are aracde style games and hey they seem to fill that void well.

Montrealien5742d ago

I agree, I have split/second and it is a great game, and I will be getting blur day one. They are two completly different kinds of racers and compliment eachother very well on your shelf.

great score for a solid arcade racer with an original twist. But I would not expect anything less from the guys behind Crash n Burn.

Neoninja5742d ago

Not a bad score at all. I'm not sure if I want this one or blur. Either way my wallet is gonna be a little less heavy.

Jack-Pyro5742d ago

I loved both this and blur, and I can't really afford two racers at the moment (RDR comes out in a few days), so I'm gonna see how blur scores, and take it from there, at the moment, I'm leaning more towards blur.

OhMyGandhi5742d ago

I loved the demo, so will be picking this up soon.

SixTwoTwo5742d ago

I'll pick this up when it falls into my price range.

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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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evilkillerk3126d ago

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

AZRoboto3126d 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

TheDCD3126d 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.

Relientk773126d ago

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

Miss_Weeboo3126d ago

Alan Wake
Lost Odyssey
Demon Souls

TheDCD3125d ago

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

PhoenixUp3125d 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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StormLegend3808d ago

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

Nekroo913808d ago

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

barb_wire3808d ago

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

Roccetarius3808d 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.

Paytaa3808d ago

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

Roccetarius3808d ago (Edited 3808d 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_Monster3808d 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.