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samkiller42 · 3rd Oct 2011, 17:27

Demo of Forza 4 was released onto live this afternoon.

Anyone tried it yet?
I added to my download que, but will give it a play later on.

Sam

Jedra · 3rd Oct 2011, 18:17

Downloading now! Thanks for the heads-up!

Cerberus90 · 3rd Oct 2011, 19:16

Apparently its boring.

I pre-ordered it yesterday. Don't think I can be bothered to download the demo, besides, I need to get my gold sub first.

Jedra · 3rd Oct 2011, 19:22

Yeah, there is not much to the demo - it does look very nice though. It's the new Swiss track and you get to drive a 1970 Cougar Eliminator a 2011 Subaru WRXWRXWWRSRXRWR and a 2010 Fezza 458. Won with each one first time of asking using the MS Wheel.

Keeping my pre-order though as a bunch of us have played Forza since the beginning and it's great fun!

Elton · 3rd Oct 2011, 20:00

I have GT5 and no Xbox. I'd play it because the system is much more fun than GT5, but I have no 360.

Cerberus90 · 3rd Oct 2011, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

I have GT5 and no Xbox. I'd play it because the system is much more fun than GT5, but I have no 360.

I've certainly spent more time on Forza 3 than GT5.

Although, I have just started on GT5 again on the seasonal events, and am enjoying it again.

oasked · 3rd Oct 2011, 20:57

Can't download it, Xbox Live Gold only - too tight for that.

Sod it, I'll download the Fifa 12 demo instead. I've spent so much time playing Forza 3, I really can't see how Forza 4 could be greatly improved on what is already a great game - especially with all the car DLCs...

Let me know what you lot think!

shigllgetcha · 3rd Oct 2011, 21:04

Whats new in forza4 compared to 3? I loved 3 but just not that interested this time, ill get it later, a few things to get through atm and one big game at the end of the month lol

The customization in Forza3 is alot better than GT5

Let us know what you think when you get playing it

Cerberus90 · 3rd Oct 2011, 22:07

I think they've somehow managed to make it look better graphics wise.

16 player multiplayer too, instead of FM3's limit of 8.

shigllgetcha · 3rd Oct 2011, 22:42

only downer is no porsche just ruf, damn you ea

Jedra · 3rd Oct 2011, 22:45

The graphics are a lot better this time round (the in-car view of the demo cars is especially good) - definitely rivals GT5 in that respect. It feels like a better drive that Forza 3 too. With the wheel there doesn't seem to be much in the way of 'rumble' although in the demo you can't change any of the controller options, so I hope you can play about with this in the full game.

There is no car setup in the demo, so can't comment on that - although I was rubbish at that on Forza 3 anyway!

wst · 3rd Oct 2011, 22:52

Turning simulation steering on improves lap times (improves turn in, the cars in the demo understeer massively... untuned, that is) but makes overstepping the limits a very unwise proposition.

The sounds are fantastic.

The Zonda is a pleasure to drive.

I'm really waiting for the full game to turn up so I can config my controller properly. I don't like shifting with X and B, and clutch shouldn't be LB for sure.

Throbbi · 3rd Oct 2011, 23:13

A lot of elements look interesting but i think i'm the only person who hated FM3 and much much preferred FM2. 3 was just bland to be honest and had no real structure to progressing through the races. The artwork side was vastly superior though and this will probably expand on that again which is nice and the handling has always been great.

I only hope they put the achievements back to being actual achievements and not the 'Get a car to level 5' or 'Reach driver level 20' rubbish which you will do regardless of how you play it. They're not achievements! On FM2 you had the one to win with ALL assists turned off, manual gears, etc. etc. That was a real achievement when you dont have a wheel.

alastor · 4th Oct 2011, 09:10

Downloading now, should be good. Don't think I'll be buying this calendar year, too many other games to finish first so I'll get it when it's cheap.

Cerberus90 · 4th Oct 2011, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedra

The graphics are a lot better this time round (the in-car view of the demo cars is especially good) - definitely rivals GT5 in that respect. It feels like a better drive that Forza 3 too. With the wheel there doesn't seem to be much in the way of 'rumble' although in the demo you can't change any of the controller options, so I hope you can play about with this in the full game.

There is no car setup in the demo, so can't comment on that - although I was rubbish at that on Forza 3 anyway!

If they just copy the tuning straight from 3 it'll be plenty good enough.
Not really much else you could add, apart from possibly giving more range and precision on the adjustments, and making adjustments to each corner individually.

Tibby · 4th Oct 2011, 10:48

Does anyone know if the demo has multi?

Jedra · 4th Oct 2011, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tibby

Does anyone know if the demo has multi?

There is no multiplayer as such, but you can race against your Xbox live buddies ghost car in a kind of a challenge mode. If you are all online together then this is quite good fun.

We will have to wait until next week for full 16 player stock car racing!!!

Jedra · 4th Oct 2011, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerberus90

If they just copy the tuning straight from 3 it'll be plenty good enough.
Not really much else you could add, apart from possibly giving more range and precision on the adjustments, and making adjustments to each corner individually.

As long as there is a simple option! I can operate a motor vehicle and understand the theory of the internal combustion engine, but as far as anything else is concerned I am clueless!

Apparently you can form 'clubs' and can borrow cars from the club that someone else has tuned - sounds like a good idea to me exepcially as some of my mates are much better at tuning than me!

Tibby · 4th Oct 2011, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedra

There is no multiplayer as such, but you can race against your Xbox live buddies ghost car in a kind of a challenge mode. If you are all online together then this is quite good fun.

We will have to wait until next week for full 16 player stock car racing!!!

Thanks!

+Rep

BentAnat · 5th Oct 2011, 07:20

With FM4 being scheduled for release in 5 days, I doubt I'll bother with the demo.
Besides IIRC, the demo is only available on the 7th for non-gold members.

the game is a must-buy for me, though. FM2 and FM3 swallowed more of my time than is healthy.

Re: no Porsche - I am not spun by that at all. I don't much like Porsches in real life, so never bother with them in the games unless I have to.
Re: Achievements - It would be cool if they had proper achievments, but fat chance...

3rd Oct 2011, 17:27	#1
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Jedra Supermodel Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saxilby, UK Posts: 1,666	Yeah, there is not much to the demo - it does look very nice though. It's the new Swiss track and you get to drive a 1970 Cougar Eliminator a 2011 Subaru WRXWRXWWRSRXRWR and a 2010 Fezza 458. Won with each one first time of asking using the MS Wheel. Keeping my pre-order though as a bunch of us have played Forza since the beginning and it's great fun! __________________ The Angry Imp Blog ASUS P6X58D-E - Intel Core i7 930 - Thermaltake FRIO - 12GB Corsair (6x2G CMD12GX3M6A1600C8) - Corsair AX1200 - 2GB Sapphire Radeon HD5970 OC - 256Gb Crucial SSD - X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro - Silverstone Fortress FT02R-W Steam Profile ---------- XBL:Jedra ---------- PSN:Jedra ---------- BF3:Jedra7609 & Jedra

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3rd Oct 2011, 20:57	#7
oasked Stuck in the Mud Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,586	Can't download it, Xbox Live Gold only - too tight for that. Sod it, I'll download the Fifa 12 demo instead. I've spent so much time playing Forza 3, I really can't see how Forza 4 could be greatly improved on what is already a great game - especially with all the car DLCs... Let me know what you lot think! __________________ Intel i7 920 @ Stock \| 6GB Corsair DDR3 \| Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 \| WD6401 AALS Zotac GeForce 560Ti \| Lian-Li PC65 \| Enermax 600W SLI \| Dell 2408WFP

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shigllgetcha Come at me bro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,031	Whats new in forza4 compared to 3? I loved 3 but just not that interested this time, ill get it later, a few things to get through atm and one big game at the end of the month lol The customization in Forza3 is alot better than GT5 Let us know what you think when you get playing it __________________ I dont trust anything I hear on QI ¦ xbox live id: shigllgetcha ¦ PC: some dell

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Cerberus90 petrolhead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 6,033	I think they've somehow managed to make it look better graphics wise. 16 player multiplayer too, instead of FM3's limit of 8. __________________ Steam: Cerberus90 \| Q6600 @ 3.2GHz \| Asus P5K Premium \| 4GiB Patriot 1000MHz \| 256GB Samsung 830 \| \| Gigabyte GTX460 @ 830/2000 \| Fractal Core 3000 \| 24" BenQ G2420HD \| GiffGaff

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shigllgetcha Come at me bro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,031	only downer is no porsche just ruf, damn you ea __________________ I dont trust anything I hear on QI ¦ xbox live id: shigllgetcha ¦ PC: some dell

3rd Oct 2011, 22:45	#11
Jedra Supermodel Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saxilby, UK Posts: 1,666	The graphics are a lot better this time round (the in-car view of the demo cars is especially good) - definitely rivals GT5 in that respect. It feels like a better drive that Forza 3 too. With the wheel there doesn't seem to be much in the way of 'rumble' although in the demo you can't change any of the controller options, so I hope you can play about with this in the full game. There is no car setup in the demo, so can't comment on that - although I was rubbish at that on Forza 3 anyway! __________________ The Angry Imp Blog ASUS P6X58D-E - Intel Core i7 930 - Thermaltake FRIO - 12GB Corsair (6x2G CMD12GX3M6A1600C8) - Corsair AX1200 - 2GB Sapphire Radeon HD5970 OC - 256Gb Crucial SSD - X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro - Silverstone Fortress FT02R-W Steam Profile ---------- XBL:Jedra ---------- PSN:Jedra ---------- BF3:Jedra7609 & Jedra

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wst Hypermodder Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 758	Turning simulation steering on improves lap times (improves turn in, the cars in the demo understeer massively... untuned, that is) but makes overstepping the limits a very unwise proposition. The sounds are fantastic. The Zonda is a pleasure to drive. I'm really waiting for the full game to turn up so I can config my controller properly. I don't like shifting with X and B, and clutch shouldn't be LB for sure.

3rd Oct 2011, 23:13	#13
Throbbi I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stone,Staffs,UK Posts: 3,729	A lot of elements look interesting but i think i'm the only person who hated FM3 and much much preferred FM2. 3 was just bland to be honest and had no real structure to progressing through the races. The artwork side was vastly superior though and this will probably expand on that again which is nice and the handling has always been great. I only hope they put the achievements back to being actual achievements and not the 'Get a car to level 5' or 'Reach driver level 20' rubbish which you will do regardless of how you play it. They're not achievements! On FM2 you had the one to win with ALL assists turned off, manual gears, etc. etc. That was a real achievement when you dont have a wheel. __________________ Steam - Throbbi ::WoT -Unpainted_Target ::BF3 - Throbbi AMD FX-6300-Gigabyte 990AX-UD3-MSi GTX660-Momentus XT-be quiet! E7-600W-Avexir 2x4GB 1600 Share And Enjoy! Worklog - The Amputer!

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BentAnat Software Dev Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Posts: 5,620	With FM4 being scheduled for release in 5 days, I doubt I'll bother with the demo. Besides IIRC, the demo is only available on the 7th for non-gold members. the game is a must-buy for me, though. FM2 and FM3 swallowed more of my time than is healthy. Re: no Porsche - I am not spun by that at all. I don't much like Porsches in real life, so never bother with them in the games unless I have to. Re: Achievements - It would be cool if they had proper achievments, but fat chance... __________________ Property in Namibia \| Find Jobs in Namibia \| Events Namibia