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Hey guys,
I was just looking at some comparisons of Shift 2 and GT5. I found this video on youtube. I'd like your thoughts on it. I thought shift 2 looked pretty good. Never mind forza,as it's a last-gen game.

note: I don't want to start a flame war or anything,just wanna know what you guys think.

 
I'll be getting shift2... though I really appreciate how real of a simulator is for GT5, one thing I CANNOT stand is the sound when two cars collide, or even rub up against.. that thud is not recognizable, irritating as all hell, and the most unlifelike thing I've ever heard.
 
Rayzah
I'll be getting shift2... though I really appreciate how real of a simulator is for GT5, one thing I CANNOT stand is the sound when two cars collide, or even rub up against.. that thud is not recognizable, irritating as all hell, and the most unlifelike thing I've ever heard.
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I feel you,bruv. The fact is for all the visceral experience GT5 offers,some areas(read:collisions,deformation,shadows) are so muted it really hard to believe they are part of the same game.

Btw,I found this link. They say raw polys don't do jack for visual appeal. And the screenshots look ominous! :scared:

http://www.el33tonline.com/past_edi...ine_exclusive_interview_with_stephen_viljoen/

I get the feeling Shift 2 is a lot more atmospheric.

 
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All Shift 2 footage I've seen looks pretty good. A lot less sterile than GT5 (and the car list is pretty impressive too!). I think I will pick this up to play while waiting for PD to fix GT5.

In photomode the Nfs cars are a lot less detailed than GT's cars, but while driving it seems S2 has a bit more soul, judging from the videos.
 
damn bro, the sound is SOOOO much more realistic in S2..... so is the horizon...
 
brambos
All Shift 2 footage I've seen looks pretty good. A lot less sterile than GT5 (and the car list is pretty impressive too!). I think I will pick this up to play while waiting for PD to fix GT5.

In photomode the Nfs cars are a lot less detailed than GT's cars, but while driving it seems S2 has a bit more soul, judging from the videos.
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I was looking at the exact same words. But I don't wanna get flamed outta the community! :lol:

Thanks Bram! 👍
 
Shift 2 sounds way better. when is the release date for that? the interior looks alot better then gt5
 
Rayzah
damn bro, the sound is SOOOO much more realistic in S2..... so is the horizon...
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I agree the sound is AAA+. And the cockpit feels better too to boot. The steering wheel in GT5 looks the same at 20 or 200mph.

zanxion
Lay your hand on a demo first, decide then!
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I torrented it.

superman2722
Shift 2 sounds way better. when is the release date for that? the interior looks alot better then gt5
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It's already out. Played the torrented version. I'm definitely getting this game. But if there is support for dx11 in future,I'm getting the pc version.
 
Lol... From that interview you linked to:

Stephen Viljoen: I think there’s definitely a balance to be had. Variety is normally a good thing, but then it has to actually be variety, not 20 of the same model with just a tiny variation in the front bumper (that most people won’t ever notice) just so you can claim you have ‘X’ hundred cars in your game. Our approach is to provide the player with a few key models from each manufacturer.

As an example, we have a Honda S2000 in the game. We don’t provide all the slight cosmetic model variations that for all intents and purposes are still really the same car. This way we provide the player with around 150 cars where each car is significantly different from each other, either in performance or in manufacturer brand (or both), and therefore worth owning. We don’t count a car as a separate car when the only difference is the paintjob or a bodykit (an approach that all our key competitors ascribe to). If we did that our car count would be around 800.
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I think I know what this guy was referring to... :)
 
Jose'
Shift 2 physics and car modelates leave much to be desired...
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Why? I have played with all aids off on the pc. It's pretty good. If you mean the cars don't understeer like a 🤬 then I guess your prolly right.
About the models,I did not find it all that low-res.

brambos
I think I know what this guy was referring to... :)
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Whatever do you mean,good sir? Variety? 800 cars? Hardly rings a bell! :dopey:

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It would help if some one got under the hood and got us the tech specs of both the games. Maybe I s**k at googling,just can't seem to find some.
 
I'm definitely getting Shift 2 so I can make my own mind up.

In that first video I thought "Live Action" looked best. When is that out? :sly:
 
gambleboyen
I'm definitely getting Shift 2 so I can make my own mind up.

In that first video I thought "Live Action" looked best. When is that out? :sly:
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To be honest,I thought the 'Live Action' was Shift 2 and nearly had a meltdown! :lmao:
 
GT5 is utterly pathetic when it comes to sound. Shift has some really nice depth of sound , Foza has average sound.

Shift looked slick in some parts but bland in others. Foza just looks utterly sub-par.
 
I think I'll believe almost every review I've read. They keep saying Shift 2 has floaty physics.

Bring on Dirt 3!
 
Dirt 2 was arcadey. Not that I didn't throughly enjoy the game. Doubt Dirt 3 will have better physics,cause Dirt series is geared to have a 'loose' (pun unintended) physics engine.
 
I have to admit,
sound-wise S2 has done its homework. Very crisp and well roaring engine sounds. Now when they implement reasonable physics for S3, I might be convinced.
Because at the end, sound isn´t everything :)
 
GTP_roadrunner
I have to admit,
sound-wise S2 has done its homework. Very crisp and well roaring engine sounds. Now when they implement reasonable physics for S3, I might be convinced.
Because at the end, sound isn´t everything :)
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I didn't notice much about the physics. Mebbe it's cos it was 3 am and I had a hangover from hell. lol
 
Yes the physics are not very good in s2...But the game is fun as hell. I love the customization, sound, cockpit view. The only thing holding it back is the physics.
 
kdash01
I didn't notice much about the physics. Mebbe it's cos it was 3 am and I had a hangover from hell. lol
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Oh man, that's not so nice. But I have a good solution for this: You have to drink a biiig "counter-beer" or something similar. Maybe a bloody mary? That helps me always 👍
 
Spark_GTP
The only problem with Shift is physics.
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How much of a 'problem' are they? Are they detrimental to the enjoyment of the game or just less realistic but adding to the fun? I'm looking for a balanced view beyond "omg teh physics is teh suX0rz!" to manage my expectations... :indiff:

I really like these new smileys! We should keep it like this! 👍:yuck:👎:sick:
 
SHIFT 2 looks brilliant!Very nice and really visceral looking.More immersive than GT5 in terms of graphics.
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