Need for Speed: Carbon

opus
opus Posts: 1,252
edited July 2007 in Video Games
**disclaimer** I am not a gamer

Anyone else playing Need for speed: Carbon on PS3? I don't have alot of gaming experience but I am really enjoying this game. I like the graphics and am in love with the sound. Wow, it really fills the room and has lots of lfe.

Any thoughts from you experts;)
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2007
    Haven't played it yet. However, I love a game with great sound. I'll check it out.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited February 2007
    I have it for the 360 and it is pretty good....I am pretty far into the game, but haven't played it for a week because of Oblivion..
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2007
    Yep, sure is one addicting game to play. I've never played games before either, maybe a few when I was little on the Commodore 64.

    Mike
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited February 2007
    I played it and the GT HD demo. I just liked Ridge Racer more. The graphics are insane and the drift system is perfect. As for as just out right fun racing series, i recently got into "BurnOut" and a new one for PS2 is coming out soon, called Dominater.
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  • Dean guitar pla
    Dean guitar pla Posts: 117
    edited February 2007
    I have not played that one ye but I have played other releases on PS2 and Xbox. Great games if you like mayhem and destruction WOOOOHOOOO!!!!
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited February 2007
    Beat it in a week. It was entertaining during that time. The movie-style plotline has some really corny acting and stuff, but there are a lot of customizable features on the vehicles--especially in terms of visuals (I'm not a fan of crazy stickers and bodykits, but for those of you who are, you should appreciate it that much more)
    There were several races toward the end that took a few tries to beat, so I would say that it definitely had its challenging moments. And the police chases are always an entertaining passtime.
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  • scooter80
    scooter80 Posts: 39
    edited February 2007
    Yeah, the acting is a little tough to handle, but the game has some great elements to it. I like the free-roam type play and have yet to re-play on the other two car-types so it has some real re-playability potential.... good for a $60 game.
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  • SpeedDemon
    SpeedDemon Posts: 7
    edited February 2007
    I played it and i have to say its way better then most wanted. But for the most part i have more fun going back to NFS Underground 1 and 2. Number two being my fav of all time. But its a awesome game. And online i kick ****.
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  • rt7s
    rt7s Posts: 29
    edited March 2007
    how are the graphics and sound?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2007
    rt7s wrote: »
    how are the graphics and sound?

    The graphics are very good. The sound is top notch. Great surround use and implementation. There is a lot of bass both in effects and music and throughout it is very deep and tight. The sound leaves little else to be desired. The graphics are not too dissimilar to those of Burnout. Very cool blurring effects when you are really hauling ****.

    So yeah, this has been the game I have been playing most lately. I needed a break from Gears. This game is very fun. Very basic, simple, but fun. I like the addition of the drifting events. Its unique, at least to me, and give a nice change from the typical race events.

    My one complaint is that I get wasted online. I can't seem to unlock enough cars to be competitive with those playing against me online. I'm sure that will correct itself once I play more.

    Anyways, very fun game. Good game for playing against a friend. Well worth the $40 I spent for it on Amazon.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2007
    Played it on the 360, didn't like it at all. I'm still a big fan of Gran Turismo series, so I guess that's what I'm used to.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited June 2007
    Face wrote: »
    Played it on the 360, didn't like it at all. I'm still a big fan of Gran Turismo series, so I guess that's what I'm used to.


    I assume you have Forza 2 then?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2007
    krabby5 wrote: »
    I assume you have Forza 2 then?
    Not yet. I enjoyed the demo though. I spent too much on audio gear this month, so next month I'll probably pick it up along with the wheel.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • chopstik
    chopstik Posts: 41
    edited July 2007
    Face wrote: »
    Not yet. I enjoyed the demo though. I spent too much on audio gear this month, so next month I'll probably pick it up along with the wheel.

    i understand the need for speed before carbon is better...i think..i think it's most wanted...

    but at this point, i'd rather just get forza 2
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