I think this reviewer forgot to turn on TCS. The switch has no analog triggers, so controlling vehicles becomes a nightmare. I thought so too as I usually turn traction control off, and the game was borderline unplayable. However, TCS on solved the issue immediately an I was killing it in the rally mode.
As a rally game, this is the best on the switch so far. I urge anyone looking into this to check out youtube videos of the gameplay on switch to seriously see what this game is all about. I was sceptical at first, but I had ample time to see if the handling model was for me. I am happy to say it is miles better than Gear Club 1 or 2.
The vehicles here have weight, and that matters. It is no Dirt Rally, but giving it a 5? Are you kidding me? This has rally stages that can go for as long as 7 minutes! Mastering the handling is part of the fun, and I was drifting into corners meticulously to cut down on times.
This is a fun game. It simply requires patience and careful driving. If you are flipping over, you are going into corners to fast. BE PATIENT, slow down and drift into corners. Let go of the gas to regain control, and you will be fine.
I understand though it is your opinion, but this game is definitely superior to Gear Club 1 or 2 in nearly every category except maybe resolution. It is not even a contest at all as far as gameplay/depth is concerned.
The frame-rate is very good in the rally sections, but it seems chuggy in the buggy section/rally-cross due to multiple ai vehicles. I haven't spent too much time in those modes, so I am not going to defend it there.
Just my two cents though, I don't want to be the one to convince anyone to drop $60 on any racer. But I would encourage anyone frustrated by Gear Club or MXGP to keep an eye out for this, especially if it goes on sale. This game is at least worth your time I think, even more so considering there is not many solid licensed car racers on the Switch.
And to those thinking 'oh, well on other platforms it bombed, so it is probably crap', my argument is this: how many other AAA racing sims/simcades are on those platforms? Of-course it was gonna flop lol!!
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I think this reviewer forgot to turn on TCS. The switch has no analog triggers, so controlling vehicles becomes a nightmare. I thought so too as I usually turn traction control off, and the game was borderline unplayable. However, TCS on solved the issue immediately an I was killing it in the rally mode.
As a rally game, this is the best on the switch so far. I urge anyone looking into this to check out youtube videos of the gameplay on switch to seriously see what this game is all about. I was sceptical at first, but I had ample time to see if the handling model was for me. I am happy to say it is miles better than Gear Club 1 or 2.
The vehicles here have weight, and that matters. It is no Dirt Rally, but giving it a 5? Are you kidding me? This has rally stages that can go for as long as 7 minutes! Mastering the handling is part of the fun, and I was drifting into corners meticulously to cut down on times.
This is a fun game. It simply requires patience and careful driving. If you are flipping over, you are going into corners to fast. BE PATIENT, slow down and drift into corners. Let go of the gas to regain control, and you will be fine.
I understand though it is your opinion, but this game is definitely superior to Gear Club 1 or 2 in nearly every category except maybe resolution. It is not even a contest at all as far as gameplay/depth is concerned.
The frame-rate is very good in the rally sections, but it seems chuggy in the buggy section/rally-cross due to multiple ai vehicles. I haven't spent too much time in those modes, so I am not going to defend it there.
Just my two cents though, I don't want to be the one to convince anyone to drop $60 on any racer. But I would encourage anyone frustrated by Gear Club or MXGP to keep an eye out for this, especially if it goes on sale. This game is at least worth your time I think, even more so considering there is not many solid licensed car racers on the Switch.
And to those thinking 'oh, well on other platforms it bombed, so it is probably crap', my argument is this: how many other AAA racing sims/simcades are on those platforms? Of-course it was gonna flop lol!!
End of rant