Flat Out

SakSquash · 11-16-2005, 09:01 AM

Anyone ever play this game? I'm playing it right now and it's so much fun. Check it out if ya can.

Though, this could be my inner redneck speaking.

Kolzig · 11-16-2005, 09:17 AM

Yeah, I bought it last year it when it came out in Europe, it was a nice arcade racing game, although a bit disappointing in the end because of some limitations and for example no internet multiplayer for pc.

Flatout 2 is coming in 2006.

I opened up a thread about it in Idle T a year ago.

I have no idea what changes did the US version have when compared to the Euro version, it was supposed to be quite heavily modified?

SakSquash · 11-16-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

Yeah, I bought it last year it when it came out in Europe, it was a nice arcade racing game, although a bit disappointing in the end because of some limitations and for example no internet multiplayer for pc.

Flatout 2 is coming in 2006.

I opened up a thread about it in Idle T a year ago.

I have no idea what changes did the US version have when compared to the Euro version, it was supposed to be quite heavily modified?

Uhhh yeah, i'd say so, considering we have online.

Kolzig · 11-16-2005, 09:40 AM

Damnit...

That's one thing I don't understand, why the hell haven't they released a big patch for the euroversion...

Kolorabi · 11-16-2005, 02:32 PM

I was hooked on FlatOut for a week or so. It's a really nice game, though it sometimes feels a bit random (especially with regards to how the car reacts to collisions).

Overall, I think Cross Racing Championship is a better game. It's definitely less glitzy, but the racing is more satisfying and it feels a bit more consistent. Well worth a try if you like FlatOut.

Oh yeah, and I'm looking forward to FlatOut 2, though I do wish Bugbear were working on Rally Trophy 2 instead. Until Richard Burns Rally came along, RT was the best rally game available.

SakSquash · 11-16-2005, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolorabi

I was hooked on FlatOut for a week or so. It's a really nice game, though it sometimes feels a bit random (especially with regards to how the car reacts to collisions).

Overall, I think Cross Racing Championship is a better game. It's definitely less glitzy, but the racing is more satisfying and it feels a bit more consistent. Well worth a try if you like FlatOut.

Oh yeah, and I'm looking forward to FlatOut 2, though I do wish Bugbear were working on Rally Trophy 2 instead. Until Richard Burns Rally came along, RT was the best rally game available.

Wow, that looks great! Is it rally?

RLacey · 11-16-2005, 03:14 PM

Hmm. I think I saw the European version of Flat Out for a mere £1.99 a couple of days ago. I'll check if it's still there tomorrow

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Kolzig · 11-16-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolorabi

Oh yeah, and I'm looking forward to FlatOut 2, though I do wish Bugbear were working on Rally Trophy 2 instead. Until Richard Burns Rally came along, RT was the best rally game available.

Yeah, I'd love if Bugbear made RT2 instead of FO2, but RT didn't sell at all even though it was, and still is, one of the best hardcore racing games. Maybe that's just the reason why it didn't sell, arcade racing sells a lot better these days than hardcore...

FO on the other hand has had great sales and it was no wonder that Empire Interactive wants a sequel to the game.

Kolorabi · 11-17-2005, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by temporaryscars

Wow, that looks great! Is it rally?

CRC is a little of everything. Sort of like FlatOut, but more varied. There's a demo available somewhere (but it does take some time getting used to the controls - it feels awkward in the start, but much more natural as you get used to it).

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

Yeah, I'd love if Bugbear made RT2 instead of FO2, but RT didn't sell at all even though it was, and still is, one of the best hardcore racing games. Maybe that's just the reason why it didn't sell, arcade racing sells a lot better these days than hardcore...

True. Maybe they'd do well if they published it themselves, like the companies behind Live for Speed and rFactor, for instance.

SakSquash · 11-17-2005, 06:53 AM

Doesn't seem to be available in the US?

Kolorabi · 11-17-2005, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by temporaryscars

Doesn't seem to be available in the US?

Graphsim are publishing it in the US (http://www.graphsim.com). They're a small company, so it's probably a bit difficult to find. The full game can be purchased online, though (as a buy & download thing, here: http://www.crc-game.com/index.php?page=buy_online).

SakSquash · 11-17-2005, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolorabi

Graphsim are publishing it in the US (http://www.graphsim.com). They're a small company, so it's probably a bit difficult to find. The full game can be purchased online, though (as a buy & download thing, here: http://www.crc-game.com/index.php?page=buy_online).

Yeah, i'm not too sure how I feel about paying for something, but not actually getting something I can hold.

Kolorabi · 11-17-2005, 07:04 AM

http://store.yahoo.com/graphsim/crrach20.html

RLacey · 11-17-2005, 07:10 AM

It was Mashed that was on sale at HMV. Boo

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SakSquash · 11-17-2005, 07:22 AM

Nice work. I'll def. think about getting this.

feisar · 11-17-2005, 11:12 AM

flatOut is kinda cool, the deformable tracks and graphics are ace, but the handling is too loose, it feels totally random/no skill/just luck and the xbox version doesnt have customable soundtracks and the tunes on there are lame.

Its fun to dip into every now and then though and I want to get the sequel

And btw it sold ok but way less than was forecast, it actually pushed Empire Interactive into a loss for this year and stuff

SakSquash · 11-17-2005, 12:30 PM

I happen to think the music is pretty good!

It's an arcady racer. Nuffin' wrong with that.

11-16-2005, 09:01 AM	#1
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Flat Out Anyone ever play this game? I'm playing it right now and it's so much fun. Check it out if ya can. Though, this could be my inner redneck speaking. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-16-2005, 09:17 AM	#2
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Yeah, I bought it last year it when it came out in Europe, it was a nice arcade racing game, although a bit disappointing in the end because of some limitations and for example no internet multiplayer for pc. Flatout 2 is coming in 2006. I opened up a thread about it in Idle T a year ago. I have no idea what changes did the US version have when compared to the Euro version, it was supposed to be quite heavily modified? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-16-2005, 09:40 AM	#4
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Damnit... That's one thing I don't understand, why the hell haven't they released a big patch for the euroversion... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-16-2005, 02:32 PM	#5
Kolorabi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 900	I was hooked on FlatOut for a week or so. It's a really nice game, though it sometimes feels a bit random (especially with regards to how the car reacts to collisions). Overall, I think Cross Racing Championship is a better game. It's definitely less glitzy, but the racing is more satisfying and it feels a bit more consistent. Well worth a try if you like FlatOut. Oh yeah, and I'm looking forward to FlatOut 2, though I do wish Bugbear were working on Rally Trophy 2 instead. Until Richard Burns Rally came along, RT was the best rally game available. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-16-2005, 03:14 PM	#7
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	Hmm. I think I saw the European version of Flat Out for a mere £1.99 a couple of days ago. I'll check if it's still there tomorrow ... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

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SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Doesn't seem to be available in the US? Share Share this post on Twitter

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RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	It was Mashed that was on sale at HMV. Boo ... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

11-17-2005, 07:22 AM	#15
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	Nice work. I'll def. think about getting this. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-17-2005, 11:12 AM	#16
feisar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 216	flatOut is kinda cool, the deformable tracks and graphics are ace, but the handling is too loose, it feels totally random/no skill/just luck and the xbox version doesnt have customable soundtracks and the tunes on there are lame. Its fun to dip into every now and then though and I want to get the sequel And btw it sold ok but way less than was forecast, it actually pushed Empire Interactive into a loss for this year and stuff Share Share this post on Twitter

11-17-2005, 12:30 PM	#17
SakSquash Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Paltz...for now... Posts: 6,177	I happen to think the music is pretty good! It's an arcady racer. Nuffin' wrong with that. Share Share this post on Twitter

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