I've just downloaded and played the free levels from the NZ store and wow this is good and I'll be grabbing the full unlock at midnight uk time. Like a cross between a car game, flight sim, with a bit of kart racer and mirrors edge mixed in. Brilliant game.
About the graphics look been the same as JCS1. We were going for the same style but if you actually compare the games side by side the level detail is so much better in the sequel. For a start the polygon counts are probably over twice as much as the original in the level design - so effectively the levels have a lot more detail. The cars have dynamic reflection mapping on them - so you see the level reflect in them - which the original never had. But yes the look/style is essentially the same. Our main goal for the sequel was to add new modes of play in and to give more varied levels to play with. But all in all the style of the original game set the tone for the sequel... which in my mind is not a bad thing. The playability is what matters the most! And not been biased the sequel oozes with it... I'm glad people are enjoying it for what it is A game that will keep you entertained for months and months! I've had some fun battling on the leaderboards with a couple of people
Awesome. Didn't know this was coming out tonight. Definately buying this once it hits the US AppStore. As far as Game Center goes, please tell me there ARE achievements too...?
Yes, but don't be put off by that. I think JCS 1 had the most responsive and most comfortable tilt controls I've ever used, yes even better than Tilt To Live, and I usually hate tilt The controls are nothing to worry about
Even though I have been critical on the first video (not played), after playing, I am impressed and already addicted like the old days with JCS1! I believe one of my all-time favorite iOS game is back! Also, definitely gonna do the IAP once this gem hits the dutch App Store. Thank you!
Damn i liked the look of this, it looks like a revamped Stunt Car Racer. But tilt only ? I'm out. I just cant do tilt and i'm surprised devs dont offer alt controls, shame Like the look of the graphics, nice filesize but tilt only ? Arrrgh !
Sorry, but "I just can't do tilt" is sort of a ridiculous statement. I'm pretty sure "I just won't do tilt" is more accurate. The tilt control in JCS was pretty much flawless and really is a fundamental part of the design of the game. Practice for half an hour and you'll start getting it...
I dislike tilt as much as anyone else and I never usually like tilt for racing games. But trust me when I say that JCS was the game that showed me that tilt can work and work very very well. The controls for JCS1 are incredibly precise and tight, and if I crashed, it was never because of the controls. I wouldn't have the controls any other way Just give the controls a chance. I did, and JCS1 hasn't left my device since.
I don't enjoy tilt games just like some people don't enjoy freemium games. Just like you don't like a game with a $20 IAP I'm not a fan of tilt games.
It's got nothing to do with being a "fan" of tilt controls. It's a control mechanism for a videogame just like analog sticks, mouse, track ball, light gun...it's just another method for interacting with the game and if properly implemented it works very well.
Oh no this could be a $405 game for me - that's $5 for the and the rest to upgrade my iPad mini to a new retina version!!! I loved the original so this is a must for me - any impressions on how well/if it runs on ye olde iPad mini?
I wish they did on screen steering. Tilt really isn't for me.. I'll be buying the full game but I'm practically handicap when it comes to tilt racing. I'm really, really bad at it lol. Looks like a good game though guys! Can't wait to attempt it
The game runs fine on the original iPad mini... it runs at a constant 60fps for a very smooth update.
