gingerbeardman
One of the few games where the control system is truly mind-blowing. You feel like a god directing the players. The whole experience is quite frankly phenomenal.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
One of the few games where the control system is truly mind-blowing. You feel like a god directing the players. The whole experience is quite frankly phenomenal.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
One of the few games where the control system is truly mind-blowing. You feel like a god directing the players. The whole experience is quite frankly phenomenal.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
One of the few games where the control system is truly mind-blowing. You feel like a god directing the players. The whole experience is quite frankly phenomenal.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
One of the few games where the control system is truly mind-blowing. You feel like a god directing the players. The whole experience is quite frankly phenomenal.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
I think 2011 was the last version worth buying, after that it was roster only updates.
2010
It’s common knowledge that video game movie tie-ins generally result in disappointing games. So it’s interesting to see a game that takes so much inspiration from the big screen and manages to wrap it up in a great game. And all without a movie licence in sight.
Playing this again some ten years later and it is a very shallow game, a one-trick pony.
https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2011/01/31/split-second-velocity/
Playing this again some ten years later and it is a very shallow game, a one-trick pony.
https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2011/01/31/split-second-velocity/
1991
A future sports game that aims high but struggles to hit the mark.
Somewhat typical style over substance from developer Loriciels.
https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2017/07/07/disc/
Somewhat typical style over substance from developer Loriciels.
https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2017/07/07/disc/
Loved exploring. Game-wise I was happy with Eventide Island. Never felt the need to finish it.
Spectacular to look at. Realistic to play. So it's more of a thinking person's fighter.
A "despicable" 3D puzzle platform sleath game dressed as TV show. Beautifully presented, supremely self-aware, inventive puzzles anchored in the Looney Toons world, good difficulty curve, secrets, jazz ...nice!
https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2010/10/11/sheep-dog-n-wolf/
https://blog.gingerbeardman.com/2010/10/11/sheep-dog-n-wolf/
Any of the "New 3D Golf Simulation" series; I play the Japanese Mega Drive versions. Great golf, majestic music, super stylish interface & box art, and a tea break after hole 9. Play with CPU overclock to make them feel modern!
2002
(Only the PS2 version is called Pro Rally 2002, but here's my review of the GC version)
After the obnoxiously difficult driving school it’s a pretty good rally game. Perhaps a little easy after all that! Until you unlock and use Pro cars.
Collisions between cars are quite broken, particularly in Arcade mode which I guess is why they keep that locked for a good while?
Stage design is very good. Varied and no repeating patterns of track I could see. Locations are very different and have nice attention to detail with villages, train yards, harbours etc. Roadside objects are nice and varied enough, roadside cars and people are limited and do repeat. No water splash effects. Minimal destructive scenery. Would benefit from more environmental sounds. And more rumble. Looks good in 480p, 60fps, quite low resolution textures and polygons.
Driving School is a lot easier after extended play. But still way too strict. When I hit a cone give me a time penalty rather than instant fail.
There’s a bug where sometimes the menu doesn’t load after a race. Save often and don’t mute music (just have it low volume) seemed to help for me.
I got to 100% and it was thoroughly enjoyable, particularly the later half of Championship mode using a Pro car. Some of the most fun rallying I’ve had on any console.
Returning to diving school after completing championship was a lot more fun. I managed to get 10s and pass the target times in all events. Rain and Ice were a real challenge. But it was actually fun.
Somehow I have one unlocked car, Citroen II, and no idea how to unlock it. Probably multiplayer mode?
Anyway, I really enjoyed this game.
After the obnoxiously difficult driving school it’s a pretty good rally game. Perhaps a little easy after all that! Until you unlock and use Pro cars.
Collisions between cars are quite broken, particularly in Arcade mode which I guess is why they keep that locked for a good while?
Stage design is very good. Varied and no repeating patterns of track I could see. Locations are very different and have nice attention to detail with villages, train yards, harbours etc. Roadside objects are nice and varied enough, roadside cars and people are limited and do repeat. No water splash effects. Minimal destructive scenery. Would benefit from more environmental sounds. And more rumble. Looks good in 480p, 60fps, quite low resolution textures and polygons.
Driving School is a lot easier after extended play. But still way too strict. When I hit a cone give me a time penalty rather than instant fail.
There’s a bug where sometimes the menu doesn’t load after a race. Save often and don’t mute music (just have it low volume) seemed to help for me.
I got to 100% and it was thoroughly enjoyable, particularly the later half of Championship mode using a Pro car. Some of the most fun rallying I’ve had on any console.
Returning to diving school after completing championship was a lot more fun. I managed to get 10s and pass the target times in all events. Rain and Ice were a real challenge. But it was actually fun.
Somehow I have one unlocked car, Citroen II, and no idea how to unlock it. Probably multiplayer mode?
Anyway, I really enjoyed this game.
2002
Runabout 3 (PS2) & Runabout 3D (3DS)
Reviewing these together because the 3DS game is effectively a remake of the PS2 one, with almost identical goals but with cleaner presentation and slightly less content. The PS2 game has slightly more humour and more collectables. Pick one.
Reviewing these together because the 3DS game is effectively a remake of the PS2 one, with almost identical goals but with cleaner presentation and slightly less content. The PS2 game has slightly more humour and more collectables. Pick one.