Buck Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 After playing some PGR2 tonight I was surprised to see that very few had heard of this game. TOCA Race Driver 2 is from the same group that brought you Colin Mcrae, but with multiple forms of racing. The game also includes an incredibly wide range of motor sports. They include Open Wheel Grand Prix, Super Truck racing, Stockcar Oval Racing, Rally, Rally cross, Ice-Racing, Formula Ford, Classic Racing, Convertible Racing, Street Racing, GT Racing, and Performance Cars. In a genre that typically breaks down games into very specific categories it should be nice to have so many options. One minute you can tear around an oval in a flat bed truck and the next minute you can try out some rally cross action in a souped up Land Rover. Here's a couple of previews to read over: IGN Preview Gamespot preview Oh yeah, there's also Live support: While the exact details are still being determined, Codemasters is aiming to support 12 to 16 players via system link and plans to support the same number over Xbox Live as well. Xbox Live support will also feature a nice twist to encourage you to go through the entire game. While you'll be able to join a game featuring any of the race types, you'll only be able to host a race if you've unlocked that race type in career mode. Thankfully the conditions for unlocking a race type aren't too difficult; you have to participate in the race, but you don't have to take first place in the race. Here's a few screenshots, a couple that show the damage model Here's a video showing how quickly a race can end: Windows Media Format Quicktime Format As of now TOCA 2 is scheduled for release on April 21 for a price of $39.99. Hope to see some LCVGer's on the track :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I'm sure I'll be able to be coerced into getting it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I have heard of this, but I didn't know much about it, looks quite cool. The damage model from CMR applied to track racing, oooh. Kinda painful to watch It's good to see codemasters supporting Xbox live, hopefully that means CMR5 will support Live racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I'm highly anticipating it. The TOCA series used to be great before they fudged up the physics on the previous game. That game did have lots of cars on the track with a fast framerate, in-car view & nice sound, so with some tweaks to physics & AI they're all set...it's all about the physics & AI, isn't it? Codemasters used to be great in that area, but they've gone downhill over the years. Still, they're claiming to have the "best physics ever" with TOCA R.D. 2 so I'm crossing my fingers. Here's an article at Kikizo Games with a butt-load of movies to check out: http://games.kikizo.com/news/200403/013.asp They seem impressed with the game! Hmm, from those videos it looks like they still haven't added a rear-view mirror, which is one of my other complaints with the previous game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 This game wasn't on my radar until Buck mentioned it last night during PGR2. After reading the previews I'm really looking forward to this. I really hope they nail down the handling, and they don't fudge the network code. Sounds promising though with support for up to 12 to 16 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Looks very cool to me! Now, is this anything like their Pro Race Driver title, as far as roleplaying elements in career? -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryan Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Originally posted by Whooter@Mar 12 2004, 01:45 AM I'm sure I'll be able to be coerced into getting it... I'm sure of that too. <LCVG member>"Hey Joel, there is a new game where you sit on a toilet and drop turds on pieces of toilet paper. It is Live enabled and costs $50. Are you going to get it?" <Joel> "Yes". :green: I resemble your lack of restraint. See you on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Robot Monkey, that game didn't really have any role playing elements & neither does this one. There is a story mode though. I guess you can sorta choose which team you join up with and stuff...I guess that's what you meant! I assume this game is done the same way but don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Sorry, you're right, I meant the story mode. -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Originally posted by Bryan+Mar 12 2004, 08:54 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bryan @ Mar 12 2004, 08:54 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Whooter@Mar 12 2004, 01:45 AM I'm sure I'll be able to be coerced into getting it... I'm sure of that too. <LCVG member>"Hey Joel, there is a new game where you sit on a toilet and drop turds on pieces of toilet paper. It is Live enabled and costs $50. Are you going to get it?" <Joel> "Yes". :green: [/b] :lmfao: Sounds about right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberwoo Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I'm so getting this game. Loved Pro Race Driver. Thought it to be a very under rated game. Killer AI, nice car handling and physics, etc. The game really takes off when you start driving the faster cars. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 According to the new EB info it looks like TOCA will take less from your wallet :green: Race Driver 2 $29.99 The back of the case reveals a few things as well: Can't wait for 12 of us to travel around Laguna Seca, in Super Trucks :green: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdForged Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 What the hell?! Do these game companies have no compassion whatsoever? I can't afford that many games -- even at $30 -- at one time. Feckless bastids . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan B. Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Damn that's great stuff if true from Codies, 2 games (CMR 4 & PRD 2) for the price of 1! Does anyone know if the rally racing portions of the game are online too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Originally posted by Buck@Mar 24 2004, 04:10 PM Can't wait for 12 of us to travel around Laguna Seca, in Super Trucks :green: Uh oh... That might mean I need the game. -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Another racing game I need to buy. Man I haven't even gotten time to really dig into Colin 4 yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Man, this and Rallisport.... too much racing, but I am so there for both of em. Now, is this anything like their Pro Race Driver title It is Pro Race Drive 2, they just didn't have the TOCA license last year (like they did in the PS1 days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 If this game plays near as good as it looks I'm all over it. My Madcatz stearing wheel hasn't gotten enough love lately, but is looks like the drought is almost over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Actually, the way Codemasters tell it, they've dropped the license because a) You Americans don't know what TOCA is enough to make the license worth it, and The game has so much more than TOCA cars in it now that its a silly title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 But it is a TOCA game this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Originally posted by DrunkOM@Mar 25 2004, 09:50 PM But it is a TOCA game this time. Oops - they've obviously gone back on the idea, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Sweet! SOLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyVolpe Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 I say we all buy it and race the semis. Granted, it won't be as fun as jumping ramps with them like we were doing in Midtown Madness 3, but the physics will be more realistic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 This game is coming out this week at a price of $29.99!! Also, the May issue of OXM has an online playable demo. I got my copy yesterday and played online a little bit. The lobby interface is great, very similar to MotoGP2. I didn't play much online because the asshat factor was high in the server I was on. In the demo your car (a '68 Mustang) tends to lose control pretty easilly if you get tapped by an opponent. The damage model seems good too, in one race my front windshield cracked and my back one shattered all the way. On the first turn pileup my bumpers also crumped up a bit. The HUD also has damage indicator lights under the tachometer showing which internal parts are damaged (transmission, engine, wheels, etc). There is also a fuel meter and working pits for longer races, very cool! I look forward to playing some 20-30 lap races online with you guys. Oh, I almost forgot: the game is 480p/16:9! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Thanks for the impressions, Odie. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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