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Steve_OS · 10-18-2011, 09:15 AM

The Need for Speed The Run demo is available now. Post your impressions here.

barryf1fan · 10-18-2011, 10:25 AM

Dang! I didn't even realize it came out yesterday.. Will have to give it a go, as I'm looking forward to this iteration that gets back (sorta) to the original NFS formula.

8and9 · 10-18-2011, 10:35 AM

Downloading now.

CaptainZombie · 10-18-2011, 10:37 AM

Can't wait for impressions, this game reminds me a bit of the old NFS days.

TrapStar215 · 10-18-2011, 01:20 PM

I had high hopes, but the gameplay is the same as Pro Street a.k.a. bad. Definelty going to cancel my reserve. Good thing I work at Gamestop, maybe I'll just sign it out one night.

SqueakyD · 10-18-2011, 05:49 PM

This was a very disappointing demo. I'll admit that it was an awesome idea to include a level where you're dodging falling avalanche debris, but the camera bob and weaves too much on the turns and the terrible framerate makes it nearly very impossible to make quick decisions. It's not as satisfying as in last year's Hot Pursuit when you dodge a roadblock or pass an opponent, because you knew exactly what you were trying to do with your car and can see down the road to react in time. In The Run, its more of trial and error driving if that makes any sense?

If anything, I feel like this game puts driving as second priority to the action.

goh · 10-18-2011, 06:20 PM

In the way Split/Second does or a different way?

SqueakyD · 10-18-2011, 07:57 PM

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	In the way Split/Second does or a different way?

Yeah, sort of. Split/Second seems less chaotic from what I remember. I guess if a Bond game had an extended racing mission (minus the weapons) it would be this. Are you able to try the demo, goh? I would like to hear what you think.

Anyways, I put more time into the demo and notice the game is more controllable when in the hood or bumper view, where the camera isn't moving on its own.

10-18-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
Steve_OS Editor-in-Chief OVR: 77 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: OS Eastern Office Posts: 32,941 Blog Entries: 556	Need for Speed The Run Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here The Need for Speed The Run demo is available now. Post your impressions here. Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / Wii / PC / 3DS __________________ Steve Noah Editor-in-Chief http://www.operationsports.com Follow me on Twitter

10-18-2011, 10:25 AM	#2
barryf1fan Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK	Re: Need for Speed The Run Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here Dang! I didn't even realize it came out yesterday.. Will have to give it a go, as I'm looking forward to this iteration that gets back (sorta) to the original NFS formula.

10-18-2011, 10:35 AM	#3
8and9 Fighting a War & Gaming OVR: 9 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 732	Re: Need for Speed The Run Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here Downloading now.

10-18-2011, 10:37 AM	#4
CaptainZombie RIP Brodie!!! OVR: 49 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 37,859 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Need for Speed The Run Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here Can't wait for impressions, this game reminds me a bit of the old NFS days. __________________ HDMovie Room

10-18-2011, 01:20 PM	#5
TrapStar215 MVP OVR: 42 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Jersey Blog Entries: 12	Re: Need for Speed The Run Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here I had high hopes, but the gameplay is the same as Pro Street a.k.a. bad. Definelty going to cancel my reserve. Good thing I work at Gamestop, maybe I'll just sign it out one night. __________________ "Okay, here's the story. I come from the gutter. I know that. I got no education... but that's okay. I know the street, and I'm making all the right connections. With the right woman, there's no stopping me. I could go right to the top." @Fearless_EA For All Your Custom Cover Needs

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10-18-2011, 05:49 PM	#6
SqueakyD MVP OVR: 26 Join Date: May 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 2,015 Blog Entries: 1	This was a very disappointing demo. I'll admit that it was an awesome idea to include a level where you're dodging falling avalanche debris, but the camera bob and weaves too much on the turns and the terrible framerate makes it nearly very impossible to make quick decisions. It's not as satisfying as in last year's Hot Pursuit when you dodge a roadblock or pass an opponent, because you knew exactly what you were trying to do with your car and can see down the road to react in time. In The Run, its more of trial and error driving if that makes any sense? If anything, I feel like this game puts driving as second priority to the action. Last edited by SqueakyD; 10-18-2011 at 05:55 PM.

10-18-2011, 06:20 PM	#7
goh Banned OVR: 37 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Re: Need for Speed The Run Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here In the way Split/Second does or a different way?

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