"PushToStart" (pushtostart)
05/22/2014 at 14:20 • Filed to: Video games
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"PushToStart" (pushtostart)
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So, I generally just play sim-style racing games (Forza, namely) but I also really like Mario Kart, and F1 Race Stars seems like a similar type game that's available on the 360. It's also cheap ($20 for a new Xbox game is pretty good) so I'm wondering if it's worth picking up just for a fun game to play on occasion.
Anyone have it or play it and have thoughts to share? Is it worth 20 bucks?
ddavidn
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 14:26 |
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It looks fun and Codemasters are a good developer... It might be worth a shot. For the lolz?
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PushToStart
> ddavidn
05/22/2014 at 14:28 |
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maybe, I mean, it's still 20 bucks that I don't want to spend if it sucks, but if it's genuinely entertaining, I don't mind spending it.
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ddavidn
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 14:30 |
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I suppose it might depend on how easily you are entertained: http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/…
ttyymmnn
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 14:34 |
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I have it for the PS3, have played it some. My boys played it some. I had trouble figuring out the championship system, but that could just be me. It's basically Mario Kart with F1 cars and big-headed drivers. I would suggest picking it up used at GameStop. It will probably be significantly cheaper. But yeah, it's fun.
ncasolowork2
> ddavidn
05/22/2014 at 14:42 |
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Codemasters are a horrible developer, but I believe for an arcade game that it is reportedly enjoyable.
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ddavidn
> ncasolowork2
05/22/2014 at 14:43 |
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You don't like Dirt or the F1 games?
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ncasolowork2
> ddavidn
05/22/2014 at 14:44 |
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The F1 games are an abomination against racing games everywhere. Dirt is respectable.
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ncasolowork2
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 14:45 |
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Sounds like you need iRacing! Or not. I pissed someone off yesterday when I got him started. He's mad because he didn't need another hobby and figured his laptop couldn't run it. Obviously the price tag on iRacing is a lot steeper than $20, but the entertainment value is also much much much higher.
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ddavidn
> ncasolowork2
05/22/2014 at 14:45 |
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So maybe I have more experience with Dirt than F1. What's the main problem with F1? I tried it on PS3, but gave up because Dualshock.
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ddavidn
> ncasolowork2
05/22/2014 at 14:46 |
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Everyone needs iRacing... but then sometimes you want a game that's purely entertainment and not a competition sim...
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ncasolowork2
> ddavidn
05/22/2014 at 14:49 |
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Right I was throwing the line out there fishing for a potential new member based on the Forza comment not his question regarding F1 All-Stars. I enjoyed the last NFS:MW game just because. Truth be told games like that are the only other type of racing game I can enjoy any more.
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PushToStart
> ncasolowork2
05/22/2014 at 15:42 |
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I want iRacing, but it's pretty expensive with the monthly fees and buying more cars, etc. I don't really have enough time to justify spending all that money on top of also buying a ~$100 pedal and steering wheel rig.
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ncasolowork2
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 15:45 |
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I hear ya. I think looking at it as a monthly fee is a bad idea. You can buy 1 year subscriptions for $50 frequently when they have promos. Plus they'll pay you $40 a year just to race. Still the number of cars and tracks available can make it expensive. I will say this though. You get what you pay for. Even if you just spend 2 or 3 hours a week on it it can be worth it. If you're thrifty I think you can get a Logitech DFGT refurbished for $40.
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PushToStart
> ncasolowork2
05/22/2014 at 15:53 |
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what's this about them paying me $40 to race? That sounds interesting...
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ncasolowork2
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 15:55 |
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iRacing gives participation credits. They have 4 -12 week seasons every year. You get $7 for any Class A/B series you run 8 of the 12 weeks in and $4 for any Class C/D series you race 8 of the 12 weeks in. The limit is $10 per season. It is in iRacing credits for membership or new content, but it is free money just for racing.
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PushToStart
> ncasolowork2
05/22/2014 at 16:04 |
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hmm, sounds like a pretty good deal, I just don't know of I'd have enough time to actively take part in a season. I'll think about it though, knowing that it'll almost pay for itself.
You seem pretty knowledgeable about it though, I'll get in touch if I decide to do it.
Newsboy
> PushToStart
05/22/2014 at 16:29 |
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I am a ForzaNut, and my wife loves Mario Kart.
We both love F1 Race Stars. You will too.
10/10 would buy for $20