Tourist Trophy for PS2

[Jase22]

Was bought this for my birthday from r lass, which isn't actually until 22nd of this month, but I stole it early :lol: :lol:

Graphics are quality, bikes are really realistic, right down to the little details. I was well impressed to see they've got some of the 250 strokers in there alongside the standard IL4 sports bikes that you'd expect. Plenty of old school bikes too! You even get that cloud of smoke from the 2-stroke bikes when you pull away.

The replays after the racing are awesome too. Tried to find some on internet, but failed. I found the game really hard to master, unlike car racing games. Plenty of involvement with the fact you can vary how much you lean the bike, and vary the amount of throttle applied, which you need to do as it's quite easy to get it all wrong and highside the bikes.

Call me sad, but gives me something to do while the weather is too pap to justify going for any social rides. I'd recommend it, get it on your Christmas wish-list :thumbsup:

[Wadda]

I bought it a few months ago. Its a good game. I was doing ok on it. Till my PS2 broke so I aint played it in ages. I need to sell my ps2 games now as I have just bought an Xbox360.

[kwak zzr]

my cousin's nearly compleated this game, hes been on it for weeks! tis good tho.

[DarrenSV650S]

Ive been after this for ages but keep forgetting to get it

Where is the cheapest place to buy it online :D

[M65]

I bought it a few months ago. Its a good game. I was doing ok on it. Till my PS2 broke so I aint played it in ages. I need to sell my ps2 games now as I have just bought an Xbox360.

So you'll be selling TT for how much then? Hmm? Hmm??! :wink: :D

[gettin2dizzy]

is the sv on it? i think the graphics are good enough on all these games now, it would be great if the engines sounded accurate! especially on gran turismo too :D

[Alpinestarhero]

1) no sv on the game :(

2) its too easy :(

3) its still top bloody fun :D

Matt

[DarrenSV650S]

Just bought a new copy for £26. :P Can't wait to play it now :smt026 :mrgreen:

[Alpinestarhero]

Has anyone got the Superbikes: Riding Challenge?

Matt

[STRAMASHER]

Even tho' you get "100%" on your status screen the game still is NOT complete. To complete fully, ie get ALL bikes (not just different colours) you need to get Gold medals in the license section. You will get a couple of extra bikes plus a stack of riding gear.

Some yoshi tuned thing(1135cc, Katana?) and an NR750. 8)

This is far from easy and i can see some controllers getting embedded in the wall :roll: :lol:

SV is a shameful omission, too many bastid scooters.

[gettin2dizzy]

it would have been too fast for the ps2 to run it in all fairness ;)

[Alpinestarhero]

I think i've nearly got all golds! I got three lisences, just the second lisence to get gold on now (special was easy!).

The NR750 in the game is a sweet sweet bike, I have a pic some place from Grand Vally

:D

Matt

[Damoulianos Marios]

Has anyone got the Superbikes: Riding Challenge?

Matt

I've got it! And nearly got tendonitis for playing it for hours on end. ZX10R in Laguna Seca :evil:

[plowsie]

Comparing the two together (meaning tourist trophy and superbike riding challenge) theres not 1 better than the other really, the graphics i feel on tourist trophy are better and more of a range of bikes(other than the voxan which i love on superbike:D). But the way you can make your rider attributes better on superbikes riding challenge is very good. Overall i would rather play tourist trophy but not by far. They both beat the ps2 versions of the Moto GP series. But never will they beat Isle Of Mann TT Superbikes.

[Damoulianos Marios]

I haven't played the TT to make any comparisons but in SRC the way the bike moves and protests when on the limit is top notch, manages to scare me almost as if I was really riding.

[hovis]

just got it

its forking hard :oops:

[hovis]

far too hard

is there any easier games

errrrrrrr

not for me, for my neice
:oops:

[crusty]

the missus got me tourist trophy for xmas, best ps2 game for ages, the yoshi gs is a beastie! :D

[hovis]

i think it was fizzwheel that said moto gp 4 was easier.....so im going to try that :oops:

[Alpinestarhero]

I got superbikes: riding challenge for Xmas. Bloody awesome game when you get the hang off it and get your rider's attributes up!

Only been playing that and Ace Combat: The Belkan War latley. Top games.

And Red Steel on the Wii :twisted:

Matt

[DanAbnormal]

This game is by far the best bike game ever made. Well of course it is, afterall it's made by the people that created the best driving games as well (Polyphony and the GT series). The graphics are mind blowing (considering it's last gen) and the handling is quite realistic too. You can also take pics from races and save thm onto a SD card which is kinda cool................look I can do wheelies and stoppies (only in games though!).
http://upload5.postimage.org/383362/IMG_0023.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/383362/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload5.postimage.org/383368/IMG_0003.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/383368/photo_hosting.html)

I only bought this about 3 weeks back and it's only £14.99 brand spanking new. Awesome!

[hovis]

im getting the hang of it a bit now


so


whats your favorite bike?
mine is a kawasaki gpz 900r 84 .so far :oops:

[DanAbnormal]

My favourite machine is the Duke 999 and also the Honda VFR400 RM '89. Great little bike. Just hope this comes out on PS3.....

[hovis]

the only thing i dont like is..........you only race against 1 bike?

[Alas]

You can race against more than one bike I think, haven't played it in a while but I do seem to remember it being possible to race more than one other bike.

[DanAbnormal]

the only thing i dont like is..........you only race against 1 bike?

Yeah in Challenge mode you race against 1 bike to win the bike in the challenge (hence the name) but in the Race series you race upto 6 or 7 other bikes I think (certainly more than 1).

[hovis]

the only thing i dont like is..........you only race against 1 bike?

Yeah in Challenge mode you race against 1 bike to win the bike in the challenge (hence the name) but in the Race series you race upto 6 or 7 other bikes I think (certainly more than 1).

you race against 4 in arcade mode......but in the main game i have only raced 1 other bike (but im only on level 4 novice so perhaps thats why) :oops:

[Jase22]

I love the 2-stroke bikes, especially the TZ125 and 250's. They're immense, and handing on them is rediculously quick.

The 1000cc monsters that you get blessed with for winning certain series' (ie the race modded ZX10 / Blade etc) are good fun too, although are a nightmare to control as they're so quick!

[plowsie]

I think we should organize a time trial sorta thing around the ring between those who have tourist trophy :D. We pick a bike and state our best times. Someone starts a new topic ie. Ring Times: Tourist Trophy!

Any1 else in?

Stu

[Jase22]

Awesome idea!! I quite like the Suzuka set of tracks, there’s 3 of them so could keep them in one topic, submit a time for East, West and the full circuit? Could run it in classes too, so you could have a 125, 250/400, 600 etc?

[plowsie]

Awesome idea!! I quite like the Suzuka set of tracks, there’s 3 of them so could keep them in one topic, submit a time for East, West and the full circuit? Could run it in classes too, so you could have a 125, 250/400, 600 etc?

Wat does every1 else think?

[hovis]

:thumbsup: im in .........although im crap 10mins + :oops:

but only been playing 1 day

good idea though.................. NO EXAGGERATING

[Nashwan]

I'd be up for that :)

[wyrdness]

I'd love something like this for the Wii. Imagine using the controller as handlebars.

[hovis]

:thumbsup: im in .........although im crap 10mins + :oops:

but only been playing 1 day

good idea though.................. NO EXAGGERATING

8.55 gixxer 750 :wink:

[Alas]

Sounds great. With driving aids or without?

[Jase22]

It's a good point.

I'd suggest that automatic is allowed, it's slower than riding with the manual transmission anyway. Presume you can leave the "racing line" on also? Guess it would be there in "real life" anyway?

I reckon Hovi5 can put the thread together anyway, could be something more constructive to do than random postings... :lol: :lol:

[hovis]

racing line???

[Jase22]

racing line???

The bit of the road that's a bit darker like where it's got rubber stuck to it, it can be turned off I think.

[Alas]

I also thought if it should be with the pro setting on the controller. It's a bit more difficult without the traction control, or what-it's-called. Plus to separate the brakes also makes it more difficult.

Otherwise I think it's best to use one bike, and one track, at a time at least.

Just some more thoughts

[CoolGirl]

Isaac got this for christmas. seems to think that one day his stable and license will magically materialise into reality and he'll be king of the road :roll:

[Jase22]

OK.

How's about a bit of a test to see if it works. Let's pick Trial Mountain, and any 400cc 4-stroke bike (given they're all there or there abouts for power) and post times on this thread to see how it goes.

Specifying both the time and the bike ridden. Let's not get bogged down with all the nitty gritty of controls just yet, it should give novices a bit of a chance. If you ride with pro set ups, it can be assumed that you're fairly $hit hot on the game so will be quicker than someone with standard set up anyway.

If it doesn't work then we can look into specifics then eh? Obviously, no point in lying as it'll get you nowhere.

People up for that? I reckon I can have a go this evening.

[hovis]

1.49 gixxer 400 84 :?

edit passed junior test but cant win a race :oops: its too hard .........again

[Jase22]

Righto, managed to get me some gaming time last night (much to the disgust of the missus!!!) and in the actual "Tourist Trophy" mode (as opposed to arcade) I posted the following results using the "time trial" function. Seemed the most appropriate (and easiest way) to me.

Honda VFR400R Race Modified '89 1'40.166

Yamaha FZR400 Race Modified '86 1'40.031

I'm on standard control settings.

[plowsie]

Yamaha FZR400 RM 1.39.987 :D

So are we starting another thread i was working last night and i'm workin tonight so keep me posted guys, if possible today as i'm at work till 5.30 :D

Stu

[hovis]

not fair :evil: you all have faster bikes than me :cry:

[Jase22]

Yamaha FZR400 RM 1.39.987 :D

So are we starting another thread i was working last night and i'm workin tonight so keep me posted guys, if possible today as i'm at work till 5.30 :D

Stu

I was disappointed not to break the 1'40 barrier, but good on ya!!! I almost had it!

[Jase22]

not fair :evil: you all have faster bikes than me :cry:

And it also helps to be better.... :lol: :lol:

[Jase22]

Shall I do the honours and set up a new thread then?

[plowsie]

go for it son!

[hovis]

Shall I do the honours and set up a new thread then?

if its ok with the mods .....yup

i think the nurburgring would be the best track................. my favorate bike is a gixxer 750 05
any advice on a good bike?


being better would help :oops:

[Jase22]

I disagree with using the Nurburgring, I've not got the time or patience to do several laps around there, I reckon some nice short tracks would be best. I'm starting off with the Suzuka tracks, 3 nice short(ish) tracks and plenty of testing course, mods should be ok with it it's only like half the other idle banter in this section aint it?

[fizzwheel]

Shall I do the honours and set up a new thread then?

Thats good with me :thumbsup: Might get myself a copy and join in 8)

[plowsie]

should still do the Nurburgring Jase 8 mins of patience mate :lol: I love the NSR 250 round there :lol:

[DanAbnormal]

Honda VFR 400 RM '89 1:40.473 so far..........will keep practicing! :lol:

[Jase22]

The race thread now exists, we're using the Suzuka series. 1 post per person only in the thread, which you'll put your times up and then when you want to update the times you edit the post.

Hopefully it'll work ok:

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=50668

[fizzwheel]

Oh and is it cheating is I post my Suzuka time from MotoGP4. I've been doing the full season, I've some cracking times on a 250 two stroke GP bike :P :wink:

[Alpinestarhero]

Hovi5:

Try braking a little earlier before corners, and firing it out early. Look where you want to go and be patient; the times will tumble 8)

Matt

[Jase22]

Oh and is it cheating is I post my Suzuka time from MotoGP4. I've been doing the full season, I've some cracking times on a 250 two stroke GP bike :P :wink:

If it puts you to the top of the times, no :lol: :lol:

Seriously though, not played it so wouldn't know how it compares for difficulty? Also, if the gp 250's are about in the same league for power as the TZ (c. 90hp) on Tourist Trophy, may have to reject you on the basis that the TZ isn't allowed in the leagues.

[Jase22]

How easy is it to adapt to the "pro" controls and MT, I think the traction control and what not might be holding back my times?

Also, how do you switch off all those bits, specially that gear indicator that flashes what gear you should be in as I find myself watching that rather than the road too often?

[Ciarán]

Can we do this for Superbikes riding challange too?
I'm a bit adept at it :P

Even got a cheesy stunt video i shot ages ago.
Can 12 the bikes all day now though 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11IQwxborgQ

[Alpinestarhero]

Jase; I think somewhere in the options you can change it. I cant remember but its prob in the controls section. TBH having it pro dosnt make it much better, although you have to be carefull about applying full throttle as you just spin the rear wheel. Having independant brakes is usefull though.

I'm winning 8)

Matt

[Jase22]

I'm winning 8)

Beat that time on the East circuit!!! I had automatic gears though, but after some careful tweaking of gear ratios it made quite a bit of difference to help me keep in the gear I wanted to be in on some of the corners. That lap was certainly a flyer, my next best time to that was just over 56 secs.

[hovis]

all this tweaking & moding & race bikes is making me look crap........this was a silly idea :oops:

[Jase22]

Just spied that the TT's only £15 now at HMV. Absolute bargain (although can't help but feel a little annoyed that I paid about double that!!!)

If you've not got it, get it bought and see if you can get your name on the leaderboard!!!