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The new game FUEL from Codemasters looks pretty good, just like the old Smugglers Run for the PS2 that I really enjoyed. Should be out in a couple of weeks...
http://www.fuel-game.com/
Trailer: http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/fuel2009/video/...
http://www.fuel-game.com/
Trailer: http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/driving/fuel2009/video/...
Edited by Viper_Larry on Saturday 16th May 11:27
Heard a few people suggesting it's bland, boring, too many loading screens and just brings nothing new or fresh to the table at all.A simple arcade racer with a big open world.Long and short of it, if you want more open word/off road 'sim' type racing, get Baja, if you think Outrun is quite sim like, get FUEL 
Viper_Larry said:
Any reviews...
They've really dropped the ball with it, quite a shame as it looked like it had potential and I was looking forward to trying it, the reviews have been mostly poor.Motorstorm Pacific Rift or Pure are the ones to buy.
Edited by mizx on Saturday 6th June 14:08
I got my copy just yesterday and to be honest, I'm actually really enjoying it. So far, I've only played the career mode and challenges and yet to play on live. But Graphically, Playability and Lifespan is well above average (IMO).
I'd highly recommend it, or atleast worthy of a butchers.
I'd highly recommend it, or atleast worthy of a butchers.
Stallion Pants said:
I got my copy just yesterday and to be honest, I'm actually really enjoying it. So far, I've only played the career mode and challenges and yet to play on live. But Graphically, Playability and Lifespan is well above average (IMO).
I'd highly recommend it, or atleast worthy of a butchers.
Finally a bit of positive reaction for FUEL, going to pick this up today.I'd highly recommend it, or atleast worthy of a butchers.
Digby said:
Curry Burns said:
Finally a bit of positive reaction for FUEL, going to pick this up today.
..and ignore all those who said it was a bit pants? Interesting way of doing things 
Ok petal
Curry Burns said:
Digby said:
Curry Burns said:
Finally a bit of positive reaction for FUEL, going to pick this up today.
..and ignore all those who said it was a bit pants? Interesting way of doing things Ok petal
It's deffo a try before you buy matey, that's all I am saying.It just struck me as odd that it's obviously a very, very average game, many people are disappointed and some are suggesting they won't even go back to it after only 10 mins of play (watch ebay fill up with em), the price is dropping on it as we speak (never a good sign), but you hear one small piece of good news amongst a lot of bad/not so good and that's enough for you to buy it! The way you said: "Finally a bit of positive reaction for FUEL" makes it sound like you also have been waiting for it to be released just as many others have, but you may well be disappointed, too.Try before you buy Sir.Take notice of the people who have played it!! Also, remember there are those who will suggest a game is better than it is, just because they are trying to justify their expense! At least a review site or magazine etc will have been sent a copy for free
I did read one really good review btw, but it was more to do with the fact it took the guy 6 real time hours to drive from one side of the map to the other.
I bought it on Friday and have played a bit, definately a bargain bucket buy in a few months time.
The loading screens take forever even with the game saved to the hard drive and by this I mean a frustrating amount of time.
The game itself is ok for an arcade racer and there is a good variety of cars, bikes and buggies along with a vast and great looking gameplay area. So far all of the career and challenges have been ridiculously easy but there does seem to be a lot of life in the game.
I you enjoyed Grid and Dirt for what they were and don't go looking for a simulation type racer it'll do the trick. Ideal game just to turn on, blast about for 20 minutes and then turn off again.
I've yet to do any multiplayer or online stuff but to be fair the Race Pro time trial is taking up more Xbox time than this new game yet.
Rating from my limited time with it so far - 6/10
The loading screens take forever even with the game saved to the hard drive and by this I mean a frustrating amount of time.
The game itself is ok for an arcade racer and there is a good variety of cars, bikes and buggies along with a vast and great looking gameplay area. So far all of the career and challenges have been ridiculously easy but there does seem to be a lot of life in the game.
I you enjoyed Grid and Dirt for what they were and don't go looking for a simulation type racer it'll do the trick. Ideal game just to turn on, blast about for 20 minutes and then turn off again.
I've yet to do any multiplayer or online stuff but to be fair the Race Pro time trial is taking up more Xbox time than this new game yet.
Rating from my limited time with it so far - 6/10
t over the years that reviewers were absolutely raving about; to the point I thought their parents must have thrown them down the stairs at an early age.... Most of the 'Review' 'ers have an agenda and or sponsorship. Very few are genuinely unbiased and objective.
Last time I took note Edge and to a slightly lesser extent, other than being Nintendo Fanboys, Gamesmaster were the only true Reviewers.
That is from my back in the day opinion though.
Last time I took note Edge and to a slightly lesser extent, other than being Nintendo Fanboys, Gamesmaster were the only true Reviewers.
That is from my back in the day opinion though.
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