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GTI Club + Rally Cote D'Azur Comments by Tom Bramwell

30 November, 2008

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PinkSpider
30/11/08 @ 16:56
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GTI Club had an ace/ memorable intro in the arcades. Good stuff.

That is all.
Law07
30/11/08 @ 17:27
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Downloaded the demo, not interested in it at all...
DasFx
30/11/08 @ 18:41
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Played the demo.
Loved seeing the arcade style presentation.
Gameplay (and graphics) wise...couldn't be bothered to start a second race.
toy_brain
30/11/08 @ 19:02
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In the demo I found the modernising of the gaphics extremely at odds with old throwbacks like the canned collision animations and simplified physics modelling. Not really Sumo's fault - mess with the gameplay too much and nostialga freaks would get pissy, but it did throw my arcade memories into harsh reality and as a result this is no longer a 100% certain buy.

I think GTI club is an idea that could have done with a full modern-day sequal; bigger town (or just more of them) improved handling etc etc, but still with the 'spirit' of the original, rather than once again have our teenage memories shafted in the ear by reality.
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30/11/08 @ 19:12
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Sweet. I'm unwilling to use my debit card to access the PSN shop, so until pre-pay cards appear (most likely never) I will have to go without some great games.


woohoo!

Failstation 3 ect...

drewster
30/11/08 @ 19:27
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£9.99 - THIS IS A BARGAIN - Put at least £30 in this cabinet 10 years ago during a fortnight in GC, looking forward to this one...
betahoven
30/11/08 @ 19:36
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Loved the demo. Roll on Thursday.
jonarob
30/11/08 @ 20:24
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Can't wait to get my hands on the full game.
shotgun44
30/11/08 @ 21:17
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Why won't you use your debit card on the PSN? May be credit crunch but I don't think Sony is gonna be emptying our accounts illegally any time soon!
JHuxley
30/11/08 @ 22:05
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Really enjoyed the demo, and can already appreciate that 'one more go' mentality that drives you to beat lap times...if only by a millisecond. The police paint job was a nice bonus too.

Bit of a shame multiplayer isn't so hot though, because that's where I was hoping for some longevity. It was a great fun in the arcades, but I guess the gloating and taunting that comes with close proximity to your opponents was half the fun. It's a shame, because I think split screen multpilayer has really suffered this gen and games are generally worse for it.

Still, will get this at some point when I'm done with Valkyria Chronicles (soon).
deez
30/11/08 @ 22:22
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Has GTI club still got that cheat on it where you can race as a dog?

That was good.
betahoven
30/11/08 @ 22:37
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Just realised this is 10 quid for one track. Konami are thieving twats.
JDoll
30/11/08 @ 23:26
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Sounds perfect!
Hughes.
01/12/08 @ 01:33
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Okay Konami, now let Sumo do Winding Heat.
Krelle
01/12/08 @ 01:51
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N@: lol, are you stupid?

btw, they sell PSN-cards where I live :)
3william56
01/12/08 @ 04:32
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Tom,
the review seems like you liked the game a lot more than the eventual score suggests. There's not a lot of criticism there. Yeah, it's only a number, and 7 is good etc. etc., but when you're favourably comparing to Outrun2 (which got a solid 8, and was a lot more expensive), what's the downgrade for? Before the SDF reaches for teh EG h@t3s PS3 button, is it purely the price and limited track or is there a deal breaker you didn't mention?
HSH25
01/12/08 @ 07:59
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I would have thought that the games size is probably the reason it only got a 7.

3 versions of one track and a freerun mode is a bit slim on the single player side, even if Leaderboards do keep you coming back to improve your time.

Still, I'll be getting it, loved the demo.
secombe
01/12/08 @ 08:11
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Strangely, I'd almost buy a PS3 to get this.
Darren
01/12/08 @ 08:46
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I tried the demo last week and thought it wasn't too bad once I got used the odd handling (in comparison to modern racing games). However, hearing that the game has just three tracks for £10 has put me off buying it, particularly as I'm not interested in playing it online at all. Seems like really poor value for money to me...
YobRenoops
01/12/08 @ 09:51
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I shall probably be buying this come Friday, even though at a tenner it's a tad overpriced. I loved this at the arcade many moons ago.
Bleh
01/12/08 @ 10:02
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Played the demo, quite the demo and deleted it.

I don't mind arcade racing but this wasn't really fun for me.
optimusprym8
01/12/08 @ 10:14
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makes me want a USB handbrake
oreillymj
01/12/08 @ 11:02
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Played the (very limited) demo. It's a novelty £3 purchase at most.
There's no way I'd spend £10 (€12-14) on it.

While I had my doubts after playing the Motorstorm Pacific Rift demo, I still bought it and it wipes the floor with this game for £25 more. 14 tracks with different vehicle classes and play modes. Far superior graphics etc...
jonarob
01/12/08 @ 11:02
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"makes me want a USB handbrake"

If you can enlist the help of a male friend with an erection, a sharp tug on his man-meat whilst he presses the Left Trigger button on your joypad will fettle that. Tried it over the weekend - works a treat. Increases the intensity of the tyre-screeching noises as well.
smoison
01/12/08 @ 13:59
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Without split screen this will never be worth it, what a shame.


This was a great arcade game.
schnide
01/12/08 @ 14:17
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Did anyone else see that overwordy review as coming up at more than a 7 until they actually saw that number sitting there?

Again, I am a 360 owner. I do not own a PS3.
sharky_ob
01/12/08 @ 14:19
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That review was so pretentious it made my eyes ache.
Stepharneo
01/12/08 @ 15:46
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playing this at the eurogamer expo on their lan thing was awesome, i played 3 way bombtag with my brother and my friend and we just kept going back for more, it was so fun. which makes it all the more potent that theres no split screen option, multiplayer is where the spirit of the game really lies (this is true for many games) which is why i never understand when it's missing....playing online is nowhere near as fun....oh well i'll just have to get everyone i know with a ps3 to buy this game and meet up with their ps3 and tv for a lan party sometime during the holidays. it will be far more fun than raping my friends at cod.
deathdealer619
01/12/08 @ 16:27
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Damn good demo!! BUT 1 track is utter wank what alet down
dirigiblebill
01/12/08 @ 17:13
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That review was so pretentious it made my eyes ache.

Hate to say it, but I have to agree. Tom has an unrivalled critical and stylistic vocabulary, but I think he's somewhat overreached himself here. For example - "the almost-sensible price is derided by the superior value in PSN team-mate WipEout HD". Why "derided"? It adds nothing to the sentence other than the sense that the writer is trying too hard.

He could have been on the piss, of course :D God knows I've written some awful shite under the influence.
wanderingkid
01/12/08 @ 17:41
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(what's he trying to sound like Shakespere for? even though it's written in english it only barely makes sense!)

Anyway, superb remake/remaster what have you.
Obviously a must if like me you adored the arcade version back in the day, think it deserves an 8 though really.
And damn cool for a tenner, just right, I approve!
pb
02/12/08 @ 13:04
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Have to agree. The wording in that review made my eyes water! The overuse of the English language is sometimes just as bad as the use of txt speak.

As for the game, I'm still undecided. Maybe when I see the cost of any extra tracks I might be swayed.
Nomgle
02/12/08 @ 15:46
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Tom Bramwell, you need to go back to English class. That review reads like some sort of 18th century play !
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msephton
02/12/08 @ 18:42
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Yet again, the review misses the point somewhat. The decisions that were made whilst creating this game were done so over 10 years ago. Gameplay, balance, track length, handling, etc.

Having played the demo - and also the gamer proper at the Eurogamer Expo - this is a spot-on HD conversion. And for that it should be applauded. It was great then and it is great now, if you're prepared to give it a go for what it is. An arcade title designed to fleece you of your pocket money for a few short minutes of high adrenaline.

I'll be buying it.
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belmiro
04/12/08 @ 09:40
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I couldnt agree more... this is the coin op with extra features not some full on remake (thank God!).

I spent hundreds on this when it was in the arcades and the demo was great fun. Just like I remembered actually.

People expecting GRID or GT should leave now. The rest of us will knuckle down to some 8 player bomb tag on December 4th.... oh yeah! :-)

A tenner for this classic is a no brainer!
Vedfolner
05/12/08 @ 13:51
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... so how many tracks are actually in the game? Surely not just the one track (mirrored and all)
Speedwolf
20/12/08 @ 13:54
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I used to love this in the arcades. I hope they release it on the Live Arcade as well, I'd be in like a shot.
Avinitlarge
06/05/09 @ 18:48
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AWESOME game, The single player game is a bit boring but the online Bombtag game is SO Addictive!!! Loads of fun and Excellent Value at only £7.99 from PSN
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