all right racers,its time to get creative. editors choice.
The bad:annoying difficulty.Cutscenes can look choppy.Stuttery framerate.going off track can really mess you up.long load times
I was amazed what media molecule did with little big planet.(read the PSP and PS3 review please.)Now united fronts follows the same play create share formula with modnation racers, allowing you to create your own mod(character)kart and track.not to mention an incredibly huge use of multiplayer. The results?an amazing kart racer that allows you to use your imagination to your fullest.
Your tag,(or atleast called tag.)a racer who wants to make a name for him/her (if your mod is a girl)self.As it turns out, your grandpa (or chief)is part of the MRC.Then the charming adventure starts.I have to say that unlike little big planet,modnation racers has a darn good story.And if your the guy who likes humor(like me)there are lots of Laugh Out Loud moments.
But asides from career.Theres a massive multiplayer system that is used to its fullest.The minute you enter modspot,youll see over a dozen (or more) real players driving around.the cool thing is is like lbp, you get gestures on the d pad,and a useful "hold up"gesture when your texting,messing around in the menus,and changing mods and etc.Though i have to say that it is kinda hard to get 12 players in an online match, youll have enough people to make things interesting.
Then theres the creation tools.Ill admit.While little big planet had great creation tools, it was pretty deep and abit hard for me to make the metal gear solid levels and etc.In modnation i was able to great developer like levels,mods,karts in over or under 15 minutes.thats right, you can be a creating badapple within minutes.For example, i made razors mustang from need for speed most wanted within 3 to 5 minutes.
Youll see mario,sonic,shadow,apes from ape escape,hulk,flower costumes,nemisis,gir,iron man,spider man...(catching text breath)all made by real people and look exactly like there actual counter parts.karts look like something you might see a famous video game (like my mentioned mustang)and the tracks...are just amazing.not to mention the graphics are incredible.
so yet again you might be asking "if its so perfect. then whatup with the 9.0"well i do have some problems with the AI. while racing is pretty easy, it really gets hard when you need to get in 1st place to advance.So believe me,you WILL shout at your TV at times. Driving is perfect,but there are some problems.holding square for along time to drop the weapon as a bomb feels alittle uncomfortable,and when you hold the right stick at a ramp to prepare a spin, you do a slide hit and slide to the left, getting you closer to going off track.And in this game,you really shouldnt go off track.
Also, as much as i like the graphics,the stutteryness nature of the graphics brings the look down sometimes.then theres the cutscenes with you in it. the models are filled with aliasing issues and choppyness.And the annoyingly long load times dont do it justice.
But trust me.You will enjoy modnation racers.If little big planet had you fussing over its confusing tools (well not to me)modnation should be your home of creating and sharing.so get in your kart and race to game stop.toss the money at the cashier,grab the game,blow a hole in the wall and drive to the nearest PS3.