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skipkay
23-02-2006, 09:07
My gut feeling for this game is that the driving will be pretty good (eden were never far off the mark with the V-Rally series) But I've got to say that I think the bike riding will be p***poor. I've said it elsewhere on this forum, bike riding is a hard thing to get 'right feel' for in games. Climax, with the motogp series has got it right on the money. Let's hope that Eden can do the same.

Crazed_Dodgem
20-09-2006, 10:49
i know that i shouldnt bump ancient threads from february *slaps wrist* but...

IS THIS GUY PSYCHIC! :nuts:

y2blade
20-09-2006, 11:13
i have no problem with the bike handling :mefiant:

its usable and i can compaire it to the PS2 bike games dynamics,to me its as good at the TT isle of man game

i dont like the motogp games handling


down to personal preferance i guess

skipkay
20-09-2006, 11:26
I am a bit dissappointed with the bikes personally - but I do think 'Blade has the right of it it's all about your own flavour!

On the whole I think that the the game is absolutely amazing in scope and I'm certainly enjoying it - but the handling of both the bikes and the cars is not quite there for me personally.

Definitely still got some stand-out amazing gaming moments though - see you all on the island! :)

kalozois
20-09-2006, 12:00
bike handling fine, OP is a hater, who cares what he thinks.

Axe_Gaijin
20-09-2006, 12:15
Nice necro bump tonguegre

F250GTO
20-09-2006, 13:16
Nice find. Kudos to the OP too.

I find the bikes OK myself. It's no sim but the arcade gameplay of the bikes is fine with me. It would be good if they were better but they're not, so I'll be happy with them how they are.

Eagle_Legend
20-09-2006, 13:31
the bikes are fine, maybe they just need to turn faster, instead of always doing a long loop.

skipkay
20-09-2006, 15:03
bike handling fine, OP is a hater, who cares what he thinks.

Take a look at the post directly above yours - Hater?? Not at all. If my original post offended you - I apologise rolleyesa

kalozois
21-09-2006, 13:06
Take a look at the post directly above yours - Hater?? Not at all. If my original post offended you - I apologise rolleyesa

hater, dont want appologies just dont whine.

skipkay
21-09-2006, 13:09
hater, dont want appologies just dont whine.
you sound like a whinging child - don't throw your toys out of the pram because I happen to offer an opinion that is different to yours. rolleyesa

Crazed_Dodgem
21-09-2006, 13:09
the bike handling is good with the exeption of looping turns, surely all bikes can take a simple turn at a junction without having to hug the outside line weirdblue.

reverse gear is a bit daft though, im sure a simple walking (or waddling per se rolleyesa ) backwards animation wouldnt have been too hard

Pheeal
21-09-2006, 15:40
I don't mind the bikes at all really, although I have to ride in Helmet cam. I find that if you switch to the exterior/behind cam it reminds me too much of Super Hang On from the Mega Drive, the way it twitches and leans excessively :wink2:
Anyhoo that is my opinion and not yours so shoot me down if you wish :salut2: Cheers

y2blade
21-09-2006, 16:21
the bike handling is good with the exeption of looping turns, surely all bikes can take a simple turn at a junction without having to hug the outside line weirdblue.

reverse gear is a bit daft though, im sure a simple walking (or waddling per se rolleyesa ) backwards animation wouldnt have been too hard


the steering should get tighter as the speed drops ,that would work! like it does on TT isle of man superbikes game

skipkay
21-09-2006, 17:20
The steering at high speed needs to feel smoother so that its easier weave between traffic. It's like the leaning is handled in increments, and it would be nice to be able to get the rear wheel out and powerslide just a bit.

kalozois
22-09-2006, 15:17
you sound like a whinging child - don't throw your toys out of the pram because I happen to offer an opinion that is different to yours. rolleyesa

i am a child, im 9. and i dont have a pram im far too ghetto for that. rolleyesa

skipkay
22-09-2006, 15:29
i am a child, im 9. and i dont have a pram im far too ghetto for that. rolleyesa

I see, allow me to rephrase - you sound like a whinging child - don't throw your guns out the pram because I offer an opinion that is different to yours - Ghetto boy. I also feel that it is only fair that I point out that I am only six - please reply out of school hours but before 7pm GMT because I am not allowed to use the TV or computer after 'Beddybyes' time...... :rolleyes:

media73
22-09-2006, 17:12
i am a child, im 9. and i dont have a pram im far too ghetto for that. rolleyesa

Are you old enough to play this game?

the_gaming_guy
22-09-2006, 17:13
Are you old enough to play this game?

Did you know that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary????? eekblue:

Pheeal
22-09-2006, 17:19
It isn't :mefiant: Noooooooo :cry:

craigie22
22-09-2006, 17:22
Did you know that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary????? eekblue:
i ain't falling for that one............again :noooo:

kalozois
22-09-2006, 17:34
I see, allow me to rephrase - you sound like a whinging child - don't throw your guns out the pram because I offer an opinion that is different to yours - Ghetto boy. I also feel that it is only fair that I point out that I am only six - please reply out of school hours but before 7pm GMT because I am not allowed to use the TV or computer after 'Beddybyes' time...... :rolleyes:

sorry :respect:

Evil_L33
22-09-2006, 18:25
I love the bikes.

I admit they do seem like an after thought but once you get used to them and realise you cant take corners at 80mph then they're lots of fun to drive... and fun is what all this gaming nonsense is about right?

Anyone struggling with the bikes should buy a Triumph Speed Triple or Kawasaki Z1000 1st as they're a lot easier to drive than the likes of the 999R or the MV F4 (which is probably my favourite vehicle in the game).

Also, you're going to be disappointed from the moment you 1st ride one if you expect the handling to be like MotoGP - They're totally different games.

There's no bike only challenges so IMO if you dont like them dont buy one... as I'm sure everyone knows, you can test drive them 1st to make your mind up.

"Speedo only" view is where it's at :)

Just my tuppence worth, not that it's worth anything.

skipkay
22-09-2006, 18:28
I love the bikes.

I admit they do seem like an after thought but once you get used to them and realise you cant take corners at 80mph then they're lots of fun to drive... and fun is what all this gaming nonsense is about right?

Anyone struggling with the bikes should buy a Triumph Speed Triple or Kawasaki Z1000 1st as they're a lot easier to drive than the likes of the 999R or the MV F4 (which is probably my favourite vehicle in the game).

Also, you're going to be disappointed from the moment you 1st ride one if you expect the handling to be like MotoGP - They're totally different games.

There's no bike only challenges so IMO if you dont like them dont buy one... as I'm sure everyone knows, you can test drive them 1st to make your mind up.

"Speedo only" view is where it's at :)

Just my tuppence worth, not that it's worth anything.
That sir is a good point well put :respect:

skipkay
22-09-2006, 18:44
sorry :respect:

Sweet, sweet harmony is restored and karma reigned supreme.... :p

DigitalPrime
22-09-2006, 23:30
the bike engine in this game is really bad. The engine in motoGP is how bikes handle. But the ones in TDU...so bad, they bounce around. dont handle or turn like a bike would. i guess its just to fill something in so they get more units sold. to the bike lovers and the car lovers. To the bike lovers, go buy MotoGP06. The bikes in TDU are just awefull.

RMCSBS
22-09-2006, 23:37
the bike engine in this game is really bad. The engine in motoGP is how bikes handle. But the ones in TDU...so bad, they bounce around. dont handle or turn like a bike would. i guess its just to fill something in so they get more units sold. to the bike lovers and the car lovers. To the bike lovers, go buy MotoGP06. The bikes in TDU are just awefull.

Eden have said they have made the bikes easier to handle than real life for gameplay purposes.
Trouble is they are to "twitchy" not smooth enough for left right manouvering.

DigitalPrime
22-09-2006, 23:44
Eden have said they have made the bikes easier to handle than real life for gameplay purposes.
Trouble is they are to "twitchy" not smooth enough for left right manouvering.

whats worse is that when you turn the bike. the turn has a certain amount of turn. like a script(animation) before you feel you have turned again. bottom line when you turn the bike in motogp a little. it turns a little. but in TDU. it goes through the whole sript of the turn. press it left once. let your finger of the joystick and watch it go through its turn animation...lol...pants...total pants

RMCSBS
22-09-2006, 23:49
whats worse is that when you turn the bike. the turn has a certain amount of turn. like a script(animation) before you feel you have turned again. bottom line when you turn the bike in motogp a little. it turns a little. but in TDU. it goes through the whole sript of the turn. press it left once. let your finger of the joystick and watch it go through its turn animation...lol...pants...total pants

Agreed,it is poor handling,no rear,front brake,MOTOgp takes some practice but when its right it feels great,bikes just seem an afterthought in TDU.
And feel a little "light".

SpdFrk
23-09-2006, 01:18
There's no bike only challenges so IMO if you dont like them dont buy one...

Actually there is about 10 bike challenges. There's one for every make and some standard mA & mB challenges.

The Agusta challenge is really fun, ten laps up in the mountains somewhere. After that motorcycle-handling feels all natural. :)

Crazed_Dodgem
23-09-2006, 11:26
i quite liked the triumph challenge. the augusta one was a real bore in the f4 (or whatever the Mb A one is), so i did it in the brutale(or whatever the Mb B one is) tuned up to stage 3, then i enjoyed it.

i love the ninja, but the laqck of dials is really miffing me now :(