Total Immersion Racing (PC)

S.SubZero · October 27th, 2002, 13:33

http://www.empireinteractive.com/pro...ts.asp?prod=27

Pretty much a total console port. In fact, the default configuration options don't even let you map *keys* to things since you know, PS2's don't have keys. The old "modify a cfg file" is needed just to use the keyboard at all. Lovely. No network multiplayer support and poor force feedback support (the menus say "vibration".. wow, console!)... My nice FFB wheel is useless with this game.

Graphics are decent for a PC game. Hi-res has a definate advantage. Since the game is designed for consoles, the PC version flies on moderately fast hardware (anything faster than an xbox pretty much). Backgrounds are weak but the car models have good polygon counts. They do seem too computer generated for my tastes, a bit too perfect.

This is 800x600, and no FSAA. Not so great. Compare to this monster 1280x960 image:

Unfortunately since PS2's also don't have a screenshot key, neither does this game. Print Screen captures to the clipboard, so I have to quit out to get each shot. I don't think so.

All in all, I guess for a console it would be good but not for PC. I can't play racing games alone anymore (too much online fun) so I will have to give it the ol' thumbs down. Seems like your typical European $29.99 racing title.. 60% effort on a game that would shine with some more attention.

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FireGL · October 27th, 2002, 13:47

nice shots!!
what console does it originated??

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TalkingANUS · October 27th, 2002, 18:57

It originated from the PS2

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Unfortunately since PS2's also don't have a screenshot key...

This game looks cool~ may be just the kind of game I'm looking for: a Gran Turismo- style game on the PC

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S.SubZero · October 28th, 2002, 08:01

No, it's certainly not GT3 by any stretch. The number of cars it has is small, and the track selection is not very exciting. It looks ok, but that's all. Simple "quick race, career, head-tohead" game types.

GT3 is far above and beyond this title. Now if they made GT3 for PC.. I'd need to change my underwear 40x more often.

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October 28th, 2002, 08:18

hm, didnt know that was out yet; this game is said to be made of the leftovers from the legendary but cancelled

world sports cars.

October 28th, 2002, 23:52

ok, played it;
in one word: AVERAGE. Not bad, not the best. No ugly graphics, no superb visuals, Nice music, not bad but not special. It's as average as a game can be. Almost dull

john2 · October 29th, 2002, 23:59

A special version of GT3 will be ported from PS2 to PC (and Xbox i think).But yes.....there WILL BE a version for PC

S.SubZero · October 30th, 2002, 04:31

Post your source or be on your way.

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**Yeloazndevil** · October 30th, 2002, 04:35

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Originally posted by john2
A special version of GT3 will be ported from PS2 to PC (and Xbox i think).But yes.....there WILL BE a version for PC

isn't GT3 exclusive to PS2 why would it go to Sony's rival Micro$oft, but i can'r complain about the game going to PC

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john2 · October 30th, 2002, 09:07

Well after all it was just a rumour about GT3-Pro

January 10, 2002 - We've seen a couple of posts on this already so we thought we'd clear things up a bit. A short time ago, in an interview Kazunori Yamauchi stated that he would like to bring Gran Turismo 3 to the PC to "reach a higher audience." His comments weren't meant to imply that the game is coming to PC -- just that it would have a sizable audience if it did. Our contacts at Sony have categorically denied that there's any truth to the rumor so it looks like, for now, PC gamers will have to get their racing fix elsewhere.
-- IGN

:sad: :sad:

November 4th, 2002, 22:20

For the peeps wanting something close to GT on the PC...

in early 2003 Toca Race Driver will be released for PC. It will have the most detailed damage model on vehicles you've probably seen so far; something GT doesnt even have.

Also, try Live For Speed. This game is a realistic driving simulator being developed by a bunch of people who dont even have a publisher yet, but are trying to make a realistic as possible racing sim. A demo is currently out (and gets updated often) and I can highly reccomend it.

As for this game (total immersion); i've played it some more and it gets better when you get the faster cars. The handling seems to be a bit arcade-like but it plays pretty cool. Also, on hard difficulty its a pretty nice challenge.

btw, check www.bhmotorsports.com , it's the best site I know for racing sim freaks that prefer pc's over consoles

**OK-OK** · November 4th, 2002, 22:30

The gran turismo for pc will have online gaming

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November 4th, 2002, 22:32

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Originally posted by OK-OK
The gran turismo for pc will have online gaming

it's nice that you know that about a game of which it's very doubtful if it will ever be released on pc

sights · November 6th, 2002, 00:15

...this may be a little OT, but I've just checked out the game Samor suggested - Live for Speed.... WOW !!
...this is very promising, to say the least !! ...too bad the demo only supports analog devices (I'm a "keyboard-man").

October 27th, 2002, 13:33	#1
S.SubZero Windows 8 Pro Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,144	Total Immersion Racing (PC) http://www.empireinteractive.com/pro...ts.asp?prod=27 Pretty much a total console port. In fact, the default configuration options don't even let you map keys to things since you know, PS2's don't have keys. The old "modify a cfg file" is needed just to use the keyboard at all. Lovely. No network multiplayer support and poor force feedback support (the menus say "vibration".. wow, console!)... My nice FFB wheel is useless with this game. Graphics are decent for a PC game. Hi-res has a definate advantage. Since the game is designed for consoles, the PC version flies on moderately fast hardware (anything faster than an xbox pretty much). Backgrounds are weak but the car models have good polygon counts. They do seem too computer generated for my tastes, a bit too perfect. This is 800x600, and no FSAA. Not so great. Compare to this monster 1280x960 image: Unfortunately since PS2's also don't have a screenshot key, neither does this game. Print Screen captures to the clipboard, so I have to quit out to get each shot. I don't think so. All in all, I guess for a console it would be good but not for PC. I can't play racing games alone anymore (too much online fun) so I will have to give it the ol' thumbs down. Seems like your typical European $29.99 racing title.. 60% effort on a game that would shine with some more attention. __________________ -SSZ

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October 27th, 2002, 13:47	#2
FireGL I'm? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ======> Posts: 1,866	nice shots!! what console does it originated?? __________________ Open your eyes and look within... Are you satisfied with the life your livin'?

October 28th, 2002, 08:01	#4
S.SubZero Windows 8 Pro Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,144	No, it's certainly not GT3 by any stretch. The number of cars it has is small, and the track selection is not very exciting. It looks ok, but that's all. Simple "quick race, career, head-tohead" game types. GT3 is far above and beyond this title. Now if they made GT3 for PC.. I'd need to change my underwear 40x more often. __________________ -SSZ

October 28th, 2002, 08:18	#5
Samor Guest Posts: n/a	hm, didnt know that was out yet; this game is said to be made of the leftovers from the legendary but cancelled world sports cars.

October 28th, 2002, 23:52	#6
Samor Guest Posts: n/a	ok, played it; in one word: AVERAGE. Not bad, not the best. No ugly graphics, no superb visuals, Nice music, not bad but not special. It's as average as a game can be. Almost dull

October 29th, 2002, 23:59	#7
john2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 447	A special version of GT3 will be ported from PS2 to PC (and Xbox i think).But yes.....there WILL BE a version for PC

October 30th, 2002, 04:31	#8
S.SubZero Windows 8 Pro Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,144	Post your source or be on your way. __________________ -SSZ

October 30th, 2002, 09:07	#10
john2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 447	Well after all it was just a rumour about GT3-Pro January 10, 2002 - We've seen a couple of posts on this already so we thought we'd clear things up a bit. A short time ago, in an interview Kazunori Yamauchi stated that he would like to bring Gran Turismo 3 to the PC to "reach a higher audience." His comments weren't meant to imply that the game is coming to PC -- just that it would have a sizable audience if it did. Our contacts at Sony have categorically denied that there's any truth to the rumor so it looks like, for now, PC gamers will have to get their racing fix elsewhere. -- IGN :sad: :sad:

November 4th, 2002, 22:20	#11
Samor Guest Posts: n/a	For the peeps wanting something close to GT on the PC... in early 2003 Toca Race Driver will be released for PC. It will have the most detailed damage model on vehicles you've probably seen so far; something GT doesnt even have. Also, try Live For Speed. This game is a realistic driving simulator being developed by a bunch of people who dont even have a publisher yet, but are trying to make a realistic as possible racing sim. A demo is currently out (and gets updated often) and I can highly reccomend it. As for this game (total immersion); i've played it some more and it gets better when you get the faster cars. The handling seems to be a bit arcade-like but it plays pretty cool. Also, on hard difficulty its a pretty nice challenge. btw, check www.bhmotorsports.com , it's the best site I know for racing sim freaks that prefer pc's over consoles

November 4th, 2002, 22:30	#12
OK-OK I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,507	The gran turismo for pc will have online gaming __________________ Don't let the beautiful eyes trick you before they eat you alive.

November 6th, 2002, 00:15	#14
sights space trader Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Cobra MkIII Posts: 1,803	...this may be a little OT, but I've just checked out the game Samor suggested - Live for Speed.... WOW !! ...this is very promising, to say the least !! ...too bad the demo only supports analog devices (I'm a "keyboard-man").