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andytheadequate 22 Feb 2019 14:07:41 9,077 posts
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I had a go on the Switch version and the performance wasn't great. The controller is also not accurate enough to make it fun on the harder tracks. Its like playing a shooting game with excessive auto aim to make up from imprecise controls, or an automatic car over a manual. It works fine on the easier tracks, but the extreme ones require more precision.

And the whole point of trials games is to improve your times, a track isn't done with only a gold medal 😀

Frogofdoom 22 Feb 2019 14:10:07 15,386 posts
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They are for shit players like me who are thankful to have just made it to the end

That's only on hard and above though.

DangerousDave_87 22 Feb 2019 14:59:49 6,737 posts
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@Frogofdoom To be fair, it's only the first level that has such a dramatic difference. All the others look fine. Obviously still a downgrade, but nothing close to that image on Nintendo Life. The frame rate obviously takes a big hit, but its been far from unplayable for me.

DangerousDave_87 22 Feb 2019 15:03:42 6,737 posts
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@Bedders For what it's worth, I unlocked and beat the extreme track on Switch, in portable mode, using the right analog stick, half asleep at 4am whilst struggling with a cold. \o/

This coming from someone who only managed to clear one extreme track on Fusion (I did fully complete Evolution, though).

I still can't beat that stadium challenge, though. That 2nd round is killing me!

Frogofdoom 22 Feb 2019 15:05:12 15,386 posts
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I could do the second but not the third,he slaughtered me.

robthehermit 22 Feb 2019 15:08:20 7,620 posts
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Having fun with the beta, but it's been enough to remind me that I don't need anymore trials games. I'm shit enough at the ones I've already got.

booped 23 Feb 2019 12:05:40 421 posts
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The stadium finals, are made easier in the final game I think, the ones in the beta are pretty tough.

Rising feels like the evo 2 I would have liked when fusion came out, so will be enjoying this.

Mr lungs fight through the pain :-)

Gartt 23 Feb 2019 12:07:37 1,937 posts
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Really been enjoying it, enough to get it's hooks in and shout expletives at the TV.
However, the leaderboards seem a bit weird. I don't like that it doesn't show the friends leaderboards directly after finishing a track and the friends leaderboards don't show your global rank which is annoying.

booped 23 Feb 2019 12:32:45 421 posts
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Yeah hope they tweak the leaderboards, would like uplay friends to appear cross platform.

Would be nice to get some old names competing on the tracks Gartt

Gartt 23 Feb 2019 12:38:05 1,937 posts
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Mate, I was going against your ghost on the first track, by the time I gave up I was top 200 or something, didn't even realise! And you were still seconds ahead.
I'm probably going to pick it up on Xbox this time round, just didn't feel right for me on a dual shock.

How do platinum medals unlock?

booped 23 Feb 2019 12:44:54 421 posts
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I think when you get one they unlock, same with the now very hard diamond medals

DangerousDave_87 25 Feb 2019 02:56:55 6,737 posts
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Had one more go at the Switch beta. Practiced using analog control, rather than the shoulder buttons. It took a little getting used to, but managed to beat the extreme track twice in this way. That 2nd checkpoint remains brutal, though. I'm not great with my bunny hops apparently, as it takes about 50 tries to hit that platform.

The game actually looks great in portable mode, though. Very happy with how it looks on the small screen. Would love to see a little more polish in docked mode with the retail version, if possible.

OllyJ 25 Feb 2019 07:56:39 4,652 posts
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Yeah, gotta say, feels like a bit of a failure for me on Switch, it needs those analog triggers, the stick is too much like patting your head and rubbing your belly. That and my muscle memory is tied to the triggers.

Still, that's the shortcoming of the Switch and not the game, which seems brilliant, roll on Tuesday!

mangojoe 25 Feb 2019 08:15:30 2,472 posts
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What's the deal with the gold and standard edition of the game? Is it just cosmetic?

Ironlungs_76 25 Feb 2019 09:21:01 176 posts
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Gartt wrote:
Mate, I was going against your ghost on the first track, by the time I gave up I was top 200 or something, didn't even realise! And you were still seconds ahead.
I'm probably going to pick it up on Xbox this time round, just didn't feel right for me on a dual shock.

How do platinum medals unlock?

I'll probably pick it up on X1X even though I know I won't have time to play it properly it was be fun to dive into Trials again (Evo last one for me).

Not sure if you're still on my friend list, still Ironlungs76 afaik ;o)

DangerousDave_87 25 Feb 2019 12:13:03 6,737 posts
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@mangojoe It's the season pass. It comes with the gold edition, but not the standard.

ComradePete 25 Feb 2019 12:14:38 617 posts
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booped wrote:
Yeah hope they tweak the leaderboards, would like uplay friends to appear cross platform.

Would be nice to get some old names competing on the tracks Gartt

Fingers crossed this happens, don't think I can justify an xbone just for Trials. Maybe though...

Nice to see Gartt again, still getting nowhere near your times on HD even with 9 years of practice

Review is up on front page now.

Gartt 25 Feb 2019 18:14:21 1,937 posts
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Actually played HD a little while back as it's backwards compatible. Still a superb game

OllyJ 26 Feb 2019 12:14:33 4,652 posts
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Anyone comment on how far into the game the challenge kicks in?

Graxlar_v3 26 Feb 2019 14:10:12 9,066 posts
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anyone who has this on switch, can you run me through how to get A+ in the university throttle challenge.

OllyJ 26 Feb 2019 14:11:54 4,652 posts
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Graxlar_v3 wrote:
anyone who has this on switch, can you run me through how to get A+ in the university throttle challenge.

Surely the answer has to be Pro pad right? No way you can have digital throttle control...

*at this point I haven't played the game but did play the beta on Switch...

Frogofdoom 26 Feb 2019 14:27:06 15,386 posts
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Pro pad only has digital as well iirc.

neems 26 Feb 2019 15:03:31 4,789 posts
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Presumably using the analogue stick as a throttle?

andytheadequate 26 Feb 2019 16:04:41 9,077 posts
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mangojoe wrote:
What's the deal with the gold and standard edition of the game? Is it just cosmetic?

I think the gold edition is just preordering the DLC, which seems daft to me.

spindle9988 26 Feb 2019 17:17:52 5,091 posts
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For anyone who got the digital gold edition, does it come with extra tracks straight away?

Edit: if i would have bothered to read 1 post up, I wouldn't have had to type on my phone whilst in the bath.

Edited by spindle9988 at 17:19:00 26-02-2019

DangerousDave_87 26 Feb 2019 17:21:43 6,737 posts
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The extra tracks have not been released yet. When they do, you'll be linked directly to them from within the game. They should show up as free downloads.

I'm really enjoying this. My only grow is that my character's celebration on the results screen, which is accompanied by some awful noises. IIsn't turn it off as I can't unequip the celebration. My only solution is to unlock a new one from a loot crate...

Edited by DangerousDave_87 at 17:22:14 26-02-2019

Derblington 26 Feb 2019 17:23:29 32,392 posts
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andytheadequate wrote:

mangojoe wrote:
What's the deal with the gold and standard edition of the game? Is it just cosmetic?
I think the gold edition is just preordering the DLC, which seems daft to me.

It's a fiver cheaper. If you like Trials and want the extras it makes sense.

DangerousDave_87 26 Feb 2019 20:14:34 6,737 posts
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The training is much improved in this game. At least the after the first four. I'm alright with uphill landings. It's pretty essential for hard and extreme tracks, but the lesson offers plenty of room for practice.

OllyJ 26 Feb 2019 20:15:55 4,652 posts
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Graxlar_v3 wrote:
anyone who has this on switch, can you run me through how to get A+ in the university throttle challenge.

Did you know you can watch replays of people on the leaderboard? Go to the top ten and watch them, looks like most people are jumping two at a time to get A+

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