Anyone tried Juiced yet?

[Xune]

I've been playing this for a few days now and I really like it. It's a street racer along the lines of NFS: Underground, however Juiced definitely comes out on top.

Cars come in front, rear and 4 wheel drive. Unlike NFSU though, you can actually appreciate these qualities. FWD cars understear, RWD cars usually require large spoilers to take corners at speed, while 4WD cars are deamons at sprint race.

Customising cars is also a lot more individual. Instead of having 20 body kits that are used for every car, every car has 3 body kits unique to it. Painting is also done by number charts too, allowing you to find exactly the right shade instead of a predefined one.

The races themselves are also very entertaining. For example you can bet on the outcome if you choose to watch instead of take part. If you do enter a race, but have no chance of winning, you can still bet with the slower competitors. Then if you finish infront of them you still get something out of it!

The game also rewards skilled drivers as all cars need to be maintained (fuel, nitrous etc) after a race. However if you rode the barrier around every turn and rear-ended your opponents then your car will require extra work, running into thousands.

You can also build a crew around you. A feature I haven't seen before. You can use these guys to do races for you, while you tell them to push or hold position. You can also enter team races, three teams of 2 or two teams of 3, where the first crew to get all their cars home win. These can become very tactical, one I like to use is holding up the opposition while the others race ahead, risky but a winner.

I think it also deserves a mention that this game features not only modern "ricers" but propper american muscle cars too. There is also a Dodge Viper to be had, however this is an exotic and I don't know how it fits into the street racing scene.

I'm having a hell of a time with this game at the moment, anyone else playing it?

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

There is also a Dodge Viper to be had, however this is an exotic and I don't know how it fits into the street racing scene.

Rotflmao Viper exotic? You can't be serious, its not exotic at all, its a normal car. An Underground Racing SRT-10 TT Viper is more exotic, oh wait I am talking about in the real world.....

 

[Vigilante]

Rotflmao Viper exotic? You can't be serious, its not exotic at all, its a normal car. An Underground Racing SRT-10 TT Viper is more exotic, oh wait I am talking about in the real world.....

It's an American muscle car. Doesn't matter because the game sucks anyway. There is yet to be a decent street racing game.

 

[xLostx]

It's an American muscle car. Doesn't matter because the game sucks anyway. There is yet to be a decent street racing game.

Yet to be? You sir are crazyyyyyyyyyy What has NFS accomplished? STREET RACING!!!! you got your drags, sprints, drifting and other races. You go from point A to point B trying to get there first and the races are taking place on the streets. It's more than decent, the graphics are good, it's fun, lots of people like it and ahhh its a little out there but blah i dont care

 

[Gargantou]

NFS4 was a great game, now it sucks, here's hoping MW might revive the good ol' Hot Pursuit feeling.

 

[X-FacToR]

It's an American muscle car. Doesn't matter because the game sucks anyway. There is yet to be a decent street racing game.

WRONG, Motor City online was one of the best street racing games ever, minus the countless people on dialup, and the shut down from EA games for the team to work on NFSU 1/2 ACK!

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

Yet to be? You sir are crazyyyyyyyyyy What has NFS accomplished? STREET RACING!!!! you got your drags, sprints, drifting and other races.

Buddy I don't know about you, but all the times I've street raced I've never performed anything like whats shown in the NFSU games....Maybe thats just me, but I think it would be pretty idiotic to get behind the car you are losing to and start drafting them.....Thats just me.....

 

[Alig]

Obviously you would'nt take the risks in real life and put your life in that much danger.... but what abour racing drivers? they have to draft to take over the cars winning them alot of the time in that american F1-type racing.

 

[Vigilante]

The NFSU games were mediocre. They dont even give friggin horsepower ratings on the cars...just a top speed and acceleration bar. Not too mentiont he actual selection of cars sucks. They shoulda added some good ol' american muscle cars with 400+ cubic inch v8s. Better than all of these ppl and their pussy civics whose only mod is a new muffler. Not to mention a v8 sounds soooo much better than a 4 cylinder. The racing was fun, but all of the tracks were too similar.

 

[Dalamari]

I played the demo and it looked like an arcade driving game, going off wacky jumps and stuff...NFSU seems to be a more solid racer than Juiced, and Midnight Club 3 even more.

 

[Vigilante]

I played the demo and it looked like an arcade driving game, going off wacky jumps and stuff...NFSU seems to be a more solid racer than Juiced, and Midnight Club 3 even more.

Forgot about Midnight Club 3. Heard it's supposed to be pretty good. Any game that has the balls to let you race a Cadillac Escalade is chill in my book.

 

[Xune]

You must be thinking of something else Dalamari, there are no jumps in Juiced (or it's demos).

 

[X-FacToR]

I played the demo and it looked like an arcade driving game, going off wacky jumps and stuff...NFSU seems to be a more solid racer than Juiced, and Midnight Club 3 even more.

I think your thinking of Trackmania sunrise which is awesome.

 

[Vigilante]

I think your thinking of Trackmania sunrise which is awesome.

I <3 TrackMania.

 

[Alig]

Any game that has the balls to let you race a Cadillac Escalade is chill in my book.

Obviously not. http://www.eagames.com/official/nfs/underground2/us/citylife.jsp(goto Car Lot and click a few forward).

The NFSU games were mediocre. They dont even give friggin horsepower ratings on the cars...just a top speed and acceleration bar. Not too mentiont he actual selection of cars sucks. They shoulda added some good ol' american muscle cars with 400+ cubic inch v8s. Better than all of these ppl and their pussy civics whose only mod is a new muffler. Not to mention a v8 sounds soooo much better than a 4 cylinder. The racing was fun, but all of the tracks were too similar.

If the sound of a car is what makes them better then V8 Muscle cars would be the best...but sound isn't what makes a car good. A standard Evo8 (FQ400) would rip the shit out of any american V8 in a straight line, nevermind if the V8 came to a corner ....:hmph:

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

Ok my cousin rented the game, I watch him play for about 30 mins, looks like a nfsu2 carbon copy with the upgrades,etc. Gameplay isn't all that impressive either, GT4 for me.

 

[Xune]

Fair enough Disturbed, it can't appeal to everyone. I guess there just aren't any enthusiastic racers around this forum.

I tried taking my career cars online tonight and the game really comes alive against human opponents. Provided you don't get some idiot reverse racing or parking at the apex of a corner. Haven't had the conviction to race for pink slips yet, mainly because I know this will be prime territory for cheaters.

I think once Xfire adds support for this game I'll try and get an online crew together. That'll really kick ass.

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

Its not that, just for instance a few seconds ago I was driving around in the NSX in 2 player mode, fully modded via the O button and well, when I'd turn at about 90-100mph the rear end basically came out from under me and you had to fight to control it. I dunno about you but a RR car shouldn't have that happen to it.

 

[Xune]

Turning at 100mph in a rear wheel drive car with insufficuent rear downforce is bound to result in you loosing the rear end. That's what I pointed out in my first post.

Try a FWD car first to get used to cornering at speed. They're easier and more forgiving as they understeer somewhat and can pull you through the corner if things go wrong.

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

Turning at 100mph in a rear wheel drive car with insufficuent rear downforce is bound to result in you loosing the rear end. That's what I pointed out in my first post.

Dude, I have a huge rear wing, and body kit, I don't think the down force would be so much to make the car "drift" around turns, I haven't seen it in real life...especially to an NSX....

 

[Fuse Kazuki]

I dont think Juiced is worth a try, it doesnt look too good. I think I'll stick to MC3: DUB.

 

[Xune]

The auto mod feature picks parts at random, just becuase the wing looks big doesn't mean that it's the best one available. It's a bit of a moot point since it seems you don't want to like the game, so let it rest.

 

[Vigilante]

Obviously not.
If the sound of a car is what makes them better then V8 Muscle cars would be the best...but sound isn't what makes a car good. A standard Evo8 (FQ400) would rip the shit out of any american V8 in a straight line, nevermind if the V8 came to a corner ....:hmph:

Okay, didn't know about the escalade in NFSU2. Anyway, I never said the sound of an engine isn't what makes the car good, it just sounds better than a ricer 4 cylinder. And a FQ400 couldnt beat the shit out of any american, granted it could kill a new mustang GT (300 hp vs. 400)....but put it up against a Ford GT, Vette Z06 (05) or Saleen S281. AWD cars like the evo do not accelerate as fast in a straight line as RWD cars do (Whats Top Gears BMW M3 vs. Audi S4).

I just have a thing against hopped up civics....pisses me off. Granted, I did own a 94 Supra turbo, but it was cheap and had lots of miles on it, bu t was still fast as hell. But then I wrecked that(well, it was wrecked for me by some stupid asian in his 03 BMW 745i...I was so happy it was an expensive car that wrecked into me), got a Toyota Cressida for free, sold that, got a Jeep Wrangler, my dad bought that from me, then I went out an bought a 93 Mustang 5.0, which I currently still have. I love that car, its exhaust note is so nice, and I've gotten it to run a 13.6 second quarter mile with a little bit of dope on the engine.



So, uh...Disturbed, still have that Civic SI?

 

[Alig]

I dunno mate...the FQ400 is faster than a hell of alot of cars, like the Porsche Carrera GT for example on acceleration. Check it out here http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/mitsubishi-evo-8-mr-fq400.htm. 0-60mph (or 62mph if you like - 100kph) in 3.5seconds (which isn't much slower than superbikes e.g Yamaha R1) and does'nt stop going until it reaches 173mph (280kph) which is bloody quick considering its only a mere 2.0i engine with a whopping 400bhp.

 

[Vigilante]

Jesus....3.5 seconds is crazy for a car with 400 hp and is awd, and being able to outrun a Zonda and Carrera GT is insane. It has my respect, still wouldn't want one. My personal preference is just a V8, probably because I own one. I know you euros like teh diesels and teh 4 bangers. I <3 pollution! (Flame bait for CptStern if he ever wanders into this thread)

 

[Alig]

I'm only backing it up because an Evo is my dream car and has been since the Evo5's . I do like the sound of V8's though...very rarely see american muscle cars over here but when i do they do sound so nice.

 

[Dynasty]

one word: DONT. do not buy this game. sure its good for tuning but thats it. racing is too arcade like and lacks realism. plus, you HAVE to win and there are no saves...nsfu2 or gt4 for me

 

[Vigilante]

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/sounds/MAC3.WAV
*drools*

4.6L Ford mustang

 

[Xune]

Lacks realism? Have you tried drag racing in NFSU? The cars stay stock still in their lanes, all you have to do is hit the shift points, very realistic. Hell, it even tells you with nice big coloured arrows when to shift.

NFSU2 or GT4 for people who like games that play themselves.

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

So, uh...Disturbed, still have that Civic SI?

I don't own any civic si, I will be getting myself a nice car sometime soon, better pray it doesn't include an ls1

 

[Vigilante]

I don't own any civic si, I will be getting myself a nice car sometime soon, better pray it doesn't include an ls1

Bah! LS1 Schmell ess one. Depends whose got more shit on their car. Getting it in a vette, camaro, or firebird?