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1. ASBI
   Member

   So I finally got my hands on a code for LBP Karting Beta, I played a couple of races and I gotta say I really like what UFG have done so far, the atmosphere is the same as previous games, the graphics are gorgeous and colorful, driving feels like Crash Team Racing, I haven't looked at customization yet.

   In my opinion, this should've been LBP2, instead of making a new IP called Modnation Racers, they could've made this, after the success of the first LBP, this as LBP2 would've sold 5x times what ModNation Racers did.

   anyway I really think that you should take a look at it, this franchise deserves more attention.

   Posted 10 months ago #

2. ManuOtaku
   Member

   I received yesterday a mail from PSN with a code for this beta, the thing is right now i dont have an internet connection in the house, the service provider is having troubles with our block internet connection, is already been 5 days, how long this beta will last, in order to know if i have time to play it?.

   Posted 10 months ago #

3. Deacon
   Member

   Not sure when it finishes Manu, but it's fun, if not a bit simple. I'm not a fan of having flying karts racing ground-based karts - even if the mechanics are all the same. Not sure on a couple of the power-ups either.

   Still very interested in the full game, I just hope for more TRACK tracks (MarioKart Super Circuit style) so the handling (and racing) plays more significance than what power-ups you get handed.

   We'll see how it pans out.

   Posted 10 months ago #

4. ASBI
   Member

   there are a couple of CTR levels in the community, how cool is that

   Posted 10 months ago #

5. Noodlemanny
   Member

   Is it any similar to Modnation, with the customisation and all that? Can you for example make your own tracks and maybe edit your driver? I haven't really been following this one at all...
   @Manu
   Wait... If you have no internet connection how did you post that comment.

   Posted 9 months ago #

6. ASBI
   Member

   @noodlemanny
   Yes, you can customize everything, and it is much better than Modnation Racers, if you played Modnation, then you remember that there are only 4-5 environments, there isn't even a snowy environment!! I got bored pretty quick, it is not the same with LBP Karting, you have endless colors and shapes, it never gets old.

   this track is from the story mode
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTPcQNyyBBM

   and here's some customization

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_MEacCCcAo&feature=relmfu

   created track

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE11xKW3W5Y

   Posted 9 months ago #

7. ManuOtaku
   Member

   Noodlemanny, i were at my work, i always made my comments while iam working hardly in my job, sorry hardly working ;).

   Posted 9 months ago #

8. Phoenixblight
   Member

   The game constantly crashes when I try to jump in to a game. I can't really gauge the game because of this.

   Posted 9 months ago #

9. KingAnon
   Member

   Modnation Racers is a lot better, it has way better & way more in-depth customization, plus it already has millions of customizations to download from including character, vehicles unlike LBP Karting & it has better gameplay @ a way cheaper price tag to top it all off. Anybody who spends $60 for LBP Karting instead of just buying Modnation Racers for less then $20 which is the better game overall is absolutely nuts.

   Posted 9 months ago #

10. Ireland Michael
    Moderator

    Yeah, as a big LittleBigPlanet fan, it pains me to say it, but... this game isn't too great.

    While the courses clearly have a greater degree of customisation than ModNation Racers had, the cars and sackboys do not. The biggest problem is with the driving though. It's way too simplistic and incredibly boring.

    The biggest surprise I had playing ModNation Racers was how nuanced and fun the driving mechanics were. None of that is here. That and the fact that ModNation Racers played nothing like Mario Kart. This feels like a cheap knock off.

    What is it with Sony trying to rip off Nintendo games recently? First Playstation All Stars, now this. I seriously hope this doesn't start to become a recurring trend within Sony. They're smarter than that.

    Posted 9 months ago #

11. DrDamn
    Member

    I agree with ABSI. Much better that ModNation in just about every way. I particularly liked the handling and the control and risk/reward associated with power slides too. The swinging mechanic was really nicely done too.

    Balance of weapons seemed good too - very MK inspired in what I saw, but better balanced than MK Wii which was awful.

    Posted 9 months ago #

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