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Ausgezeichnet! (Excellent)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 21
Date: March 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I'm not a big computer gamer except where driving simulations are concerned. I have purchased every one of the Need For Speed series and while they are all very good, Porsche Unleashed takes the prize as my favorite to date.

The new physics model is evident the minute you start playing this game. The cars demonstrate characteristics of many of the orignal cars. For instance, one will get the idea why the early 911 series cars were sometimes referred to as "the widow makers" (Hint: After you get the game, drive an early Porsche 930 and try lifting off the throttle in mid-turn. Now try to keep the car from swapping ends! It is very entertaining to master the handling issues of each car. The game also includes a Porsche Test Driver program that will put you in more than a few challenging situations. I had this game the day after it's release and have been hooked ever since. If you appreciate games with a bit more attention to detail, PU has it. I love it!

Best Driving Game On the Planet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: March 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I got this game the first day it arrived. Having played all the other nfs games I had high hopes. I was not disappointed. The graphics are outstanding but what really makes this game shine is the playability.

It has a very nice interface and once behind the wheel you feel like you are driving. Each car has a different feel. The tracks are laid out nicely, all different locations have a europian flavor to them. The al in this game is also very good. It is an awesome feeling to be racing neck & neck towards the finish line.

If you enjoy a great driving game that puts you behind the wheel of the best cars in the world, get this game.

This has to be a serious contender for game of year.

best NFS yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: April 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Definitely one of the best racing games available, especially for the PC. The physics model is far better than the past ones, and the two main game modes, Evolution and Factory Driver, are challenging and fun. Since I got it, I haven't been able to stop playing. I sit down intending to only run a race or two, and I end up playing for hours. Aside from a few complaints about realism (the cops seem intent on causing as many accidents as possible, whether with evil speeders or innocent passerby (of course, it is an arcade game after all(I love nested comments, don't you?))) there is nothing wrong with the game. I miss the hot pursuit from earlier versions (namely NFS3), but the two main game types more than make up for it. If your computer has the horsepower to run it, you won't find a more graphically appealing or fun-to-drive game anywhere.

Poor man's way of driving a $100,000+ Porsche

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: June 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Ever wished to drive a porsche down the street racing past other cars at over 100+mph?? This is the game! Fast pace, almost realistic physics, and real porsches at your disposal!! Featuring Evolution (starting with older models and work your way up), Porsche test drive team, multiplayer, single quick race and Knockout race. Beautiful scenery, great sounds and music soundtrack for the ears........

GFX: 8/10; Still some glitches

Sound: 9/10; I love the way the engine sounds

Control: 9/10; Just like any other racing game, simplified

Replay: 8/10; many modes, and manipulation of tracks offer great replay value

Realism: 7/10; quite realistic, but I am sure you get more than a yellow dent if you crash into the wall head on at 120mph

Overall (not average): 8.5/10

Kicks ass but can be taxing on your system

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Before you buy a game, you ask yourself a question: "Will this game run smoothly on my computer?" The specs developer gives you not always correct. Of course, you can run it on >350 Mhz, but can't experience the full potential of the game and get the real feeling of the car. On its webpage EA gives these specs as recommended configuration: 300mhz, 64 meg RAM and 8 meg video. In my opinion, these specs should be the required ones. Gamers, is there any fun running game below 800x600 resolution? Don't think so. My test system was self-built P3 600 Mhz, 192 meg RAM , and Matrox Millennium G400 Max w/ 32 meg, on base of Intel SE440BX-2 motherboard. Game runs very smoothly on 1024x768 resolution with full detail on. If you got system like this, go ahead, grab this game, and enjoy extreme graphics and "dare to unleash Porsche's potential". 3..2..1..GO!

Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Yes it does have issues with the geforce based video cards and lockups/crashes are mostly caused by other programs in memory. I had a problem with it crashing but when I used ctrl-alt-del to eliminate everything except explorer and systry the game runs fine. I love the career mode and the used car market. I found the best way to make money is to buy a used car,fix it up, run a race or two with it and sell it. Also, if you are still in the early to mid fifties, buy as many cabriolet's as possible in 75 the best ones (53-56 and the super,90 etc ) sell for between 60,000 - 110,000.

No way this game can get lower than 4

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: July 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have Need for speed high stakes that is NFS4 and it is the best i'd give it a rating of 5. Now they come out with a #5 which is defenatly going to be better they improved many things by far. When you first play a game like this and aren't use to the gameplay you probably end up last every time but after some experience you come out at the top. I remember when it was so hard to handle the cars but then when i got good at the handbrake i could outmaneauver anything. Believe me NFS series are always going to get better. The only thing that i can say thats bad about NFS is that they never have their online racing completley finished. I remember when i bought NFSHS and they never had the online beta working to anyone lower than cable and now it is still in beta form. I would also recommend NFSHS to everyone who hasn't played it. There are far over 1000 cars online that you can download and add includeing tracks. I would think it would be a great Multiplayer game. you and 3 other friends could play pursuit mode. 2 cops 2 bad guys great game.

GeForce video driver

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I've had the same problem concerning the drivers for the GeForce video cards until I found some drivers included on the NFSPU CD. These drivers solved the crashes I experienced with updated GeForce drivers. NFSPU is one of the best driving games I've played.

I'll never go back to High Stakes...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game uses a whole new engine with a superb driving model and breathtaking graphics. After my first race my knees were shaking from the adrenalin rush. I highly recommend this! Best driving game yet.

Stunning

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although this game doesn't have any other brand of car in it, I don't care. I like Porsches. I also liked the fact that this game allows you to drive some of the older cars because previous NFS titles and most racing games in general are fixated on the brand new, 300-something horsepower rockets that are on the market today.
The tracks are generally well laid out, even devious. The designers stuck hard objects (such as trees, walls, stuatues, etc) in places that skid-outs and fishtailing cars are likely to hit.
The graphics are amazing. The design team, so I have heard, worked with Porsche to get this game right.
Early on, I ran into the control problems. ("Ice racing" is the term I've read most often)
This can be solved through several ways:
Experience- race the car more often so you can predict what it will do.
Upgrades- a lot of the problems with spin-out have to with with the standard parts your car comes with. Upgrading to better ones solves this problem.

Downforce/Weight distrobution/brake distrobution- when set correctly, they allow your car to stick to the road like glue or go flying head long around corners, whichever you prefer.
All in all, this is an excellent racing game. The physics modeling is superb, the graphics will amaze, and the competitor AI will impress.

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