Haha, finally someone who has similar play time numbers like me.grimx133 wrote:I would pre-order a TDU3. For all the bitching and moaning I hear about TDU2, I have over 5000 hours in the game, 5508 according to steam. This game is in the realm of solitaire and free cell. Whatever flaws notwithstanding, one of the best games of all time.Karu62 wrote:according to the guy in this interview, the team that made TDU1 left Eden and formed Ivory Tower.the very "underwhelming" TDU2 was made without the original team. he goes on to mention that The Crew is the real TDU2.
what Atari gave us was named TDU2,but the name and the general layout of the landscape is the only thing that relates to TDU,everything else is just garbage thrown in to make the game sellable knowing the most important parts were missing.
if there is a TDU3 i wont buy it
How many hours have you played? And what percentage of purchased games have you played more? Personally, I have a shitload of games barely played, and a few that I actually got my money's worth from. TDU2 tops that list.
Haven't played a lot lately though.
TDU2 is better in a lot of ways, despite the poorly organized dev team. More roads, more diversity in roads, a new Island, weather, day/night cycles etcetera, are all community requests. The original team from TDU1 consisted of about 300 people. TDU2 was made with only 80. And some less talented as the original crew. Some key developers from TDU1 are now at Ivory Tower. One of the reasons why i look out for that game "The Crew".
But the main reason Eden could not go full steam on TDU2 development was the role of Atari. Without a good constructive backer a project of this magnitude is doomed. Internal squabbles between companies and within the team are also not helpful. Not to mention the lack of support and follow up and a symbolic strike to top it off. Whatever happens behind the screens should stay there. Like a wise Bunny once said: "What happens in the Grotto, stays in the Grotto".
Biggest flaw in TDU2 is the handling and controls. They were no improvement over TDU1 and have put many players off. This is more noticeable for Wheel users as the game plays reasonable with a controller. This dumbing down was directly related to an Atari executive who wanted a more simplified handling, so "everybody" could drive it. Probably referring to his own incompetent driving skills
Most important issue with Eden games, like mentioned a few times here, is the attitude towards the community. Reluctant to fix bugs, listen to player feedback and openly insult focus groups are not the way to build a good relationship with the gamers. And in the end they are the customers who pay for their expenses.
Taking everything in consideration, i still think David Nadal can make a very good TDU3 with a new Eden Team. After all they produced TDU1 without Atari interference and that game was more polished than part 2. It would also be the ultimate retaliation of Eden.
