F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Spending the day with The Crew (Beta) was quite an experience.

Spending the day with The Crew (Beta) was quite an experience.

Spending the day with The Crew (Beta) was quite an experience.

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Arkin2000
Member
66
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#1
When they released The Crew, I wasn't particularly interested. Racing isn't my thing—I mostly play Flatout or Dirt 3 but not often. When I finally received a beta code, I approached it with low hopes. I heard mixed reviews about the music and the driving experience, which made me skeptical. At first, the game felt clunky; it ran at 30 frames per second and dropped frequently, and the visuals weren't impressive. But I persevered. Over time, I became comfortable with the controls and even started enjoying the driving. After adjusting settings, I achieved stable performance and found the graphics appealing. The mission design is tough but rewarding, offering a sense of accomplishment when you earn a gold medal. Car customization was satisfying, giving me ample resources to personalize my vehicle from the start. Exploration became a highlight—driving at night in Miami felt like discovering a new country. Switching to third-person view enhanced the scenery, with diverse environments and excellent lighting. Visits to Malibu, Miami Beach, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles deepened my immersion. While the racing is average, it doesn't detract from the overall experience. The soundtrack and chill radio station are decent, especially during long drives. I moved from indifference to genuine enthusiasm. I captured some stunning screenshots you can view here: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/44orima...me_screens
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Arkin2000
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #1

When they released The Crew, I wasn't particularly interested. Racing isn't my thing—I mostly play Flatout or Dirt 3 but not often. When I finally received a beta code, I approached it with low hopes. I heard mixed reviews about the music and the driving experience, which made me skeptical. At first, the game felt clunky; it ran at 30 frames per second and dropped frequently, and the visuals weren't impressive. But I persevered. Over time, I became comfortable with the controls and even started enjoying the driving. After adjusting settings, I achieved stable performance and found the graphics appealing. The mission design is tough but rewarding, offering a sense of accomplishment when you earn a gold medal. Car customization was satisfying, giving me ample resources to personalize my vehicle from the start. Exploration became a highlight—driving at night in Miami felt like discovering a new country. Switching to third-person view enhanced the scenery, with diverse environments and excellent lighting. Visits to Malibu, Miami Beach, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles deepened my immersion. While the racing is average, it doesn't detract from the overall experience. The soundtrack and chill radio station are decent, especially during long drives. I moved from indifference to genuine enthusiasm. I captured some stunning screenshots you can view here: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/44orima...me_screens

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Vaarox
Junior Member
17
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#2
It should function well for you, it appears very impressive aside from the 30 fps limit
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Vaarox
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #2

It should function well for you, it appears very impressive aside from the 30 fps limit

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adhamr99
Junior Member
45
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#3
The game seems to be at a lower frame rate than expected, though it's still playing smoothly. I really like the freeroam driving experiences, especially if there are more options beyond the crew.
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adhamr99
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #3

The game seems to be at a lower frame rate than expected, though it's still playing smoothly. I really like the freeroam driving experiences, especially if there are more options beyond the crew.

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byDani_SMP
Member
59
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#4
you've got friends around, this should be the top racing game out there. the multiplayer missions sound cool, just wish they'd add a bit more flair. head over there, grab that car, or try out some of the usual stuff.
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byDani_SMP
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #4

you've got friends around, this should be the top racing game out there. the multiplayer missions sound cool, just wish they'd add a bit more flair. head over there, grab that car, or try out some of the usual stuff.

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laserboyvg
Member
122
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#5
GUYS GET OVER THE FPS CAP, YOU CAN CHANGE IT EASILY AND WILL BE RAISED I think for a game FPS cap should not be a factor, that would change the whole experience dramatically Anyway, the game is really cool, my favourite feature is the cockpit view, as I can "only" drive cars like that in game The handling is good enough, although personally I am a simulator fan, but it is not bad USA is beautiful, after I left detroit I just realised how huge it is and how detailed! Story is a strong mehh, but it is not horrible The game itself is really awesome, it is basically WoW with cars (bad joke intended)
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laserboyvg
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #5

GUYS GET OVER THE FPS CAP, YOU CAN CHANGE IT EASILY AND WILL BE RAISED I think for a game FPS cap should not be a factor, that would change the whole experience dramatically Anyway, the game is really cool, my favourite feature is the cockpit view, as I can "only" drive cars like that in game The handling is good enough, although personally I am a simulator fan, but it is not bad USA is beautiful, after I left detroit I just realised how huge it is and how detailed! Story is a strong mehh, but it is not horrible The game itself is really awesome, it is basically WoW with cars (bad joke intended)

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ItsTheSoul
Senior Member
410
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#6
No, the off-road areas are not currently accessible.
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ItsTheSoul
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #6

No, the off-road areas are not currently accessible.

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DaleeeFletcher
Junior Member
49
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#7
It's bad that it has a 30 fps cap.
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DaleeeFletcher
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #7

It's bad that it has a 30 fps cap.

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Sanic_Toaster
Junior Member
42
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#8
Absolutely, the entire US is available. This should influence the choice when purchasing a game. The FPS limit rule seems confusing, but it's not too bad. Once you adapt, the game offers plenty of benefits that can balance out the downsides, at least from my perspective.
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Sanic_Toaster
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #8

Absolutely, the entire US is available. This should influence the choice when purchasing a game. The FPS limit rule seems confusing, but it's not too bad. Once you adapt, the game offers plenty of benefits that can balance out the downsides, at least from my perspective.

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Sucka
Member
93
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#9
Test Drive Unlimited 1 (it includes part 2, though it was more...) offers a great experience. Forza Horizon isn't the best, but the cars, driving, tuning, and visuals are impressive. I know it's not perfect, but there are plans to improve it—developers said it will reach 60 fps upon release, and they have an XML file for editing. It's odd that a PC game has a FPS cap, but it seems like something they're working on.
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Sucka
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #9

Test Drive Unlimited 1 (it includes part 2, though it was more...) offers a great experience. Forza Horizon isn't the best, but the cars, driving, tuning, and visuals are impressive. I know it's not perfect, but there are plans to improve it—developers said it will reach 60 fps upon release, and they have an XML file for editing. It's odd that a PC game has a FPS cap, but it seems like something they're working on.

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Matke04
Posting Freak
825
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM
#10
The map represents the entire United States, not just a smaller version similar to how Europe is depicted on the ETS2 map.
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Matke04
12-14-2018, 03:54 AM #10

The map represents the entire United States, not just a smaller version similar to how Europe is depicted on the ETS2 map.

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