Split/Second

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  • Summary: Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Competitors inSplit/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Competitors in Split/Second don't just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track -- they can also trigger explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes. [Disney]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. Gaming Target
    100
    With tracks ravaged and different for every lap and timed explosives akin to Mario Kart, Split/Second just overtook Burnout and sped through its burning wreckage.
  2. GameDaily
    90
    With Split/Second, Black Rock Studio has clearly blown the doors off. This is fast-paced racing at its finest, the best of its kind since Burnout 3: Takedown hit the open road years ago. It'll take a lot to top this one.
  3. IGN UK
    87
    Split/Second is an explosive shot of distilled arcade energy; it's action that's fueled by the slick production of the Hollywood a-list, and racing that's infused with an infectious amount of fun.
  4. NZGamer
    82
    For the most part Split/Second: Velocity hits the mark like a cargo ship through your windscreen. It's extreme fun and effortless to get into, like the best weekend party games should be, but may struggle over the longer term.
  5. Eurogamer
    80
    Split/Second requires exactly the right combination of skill, memory and reflexes from you while maintaining a permanent high of tactile feedback, sensory assault and knife-edge excitement. If that's Black Rock's elevator pitch for a modern arcade racer: sold.
  6. Thunderbolt
    80
    It may have its problems with repetition and unfair AI, but there's no doubting the joy to be had engaging in its phenomenal action.
  7. Gamekult
    60
    This arcade racing game lacks some arguments in the long run.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. HiP0L
    May 31, 2013
    10
    Mix of NFS Most Wanted and Flatout 2. Great game with simple but very good game play. Need real skills to win some events. Hope they will makeMix of NFS Most Wanted and Flatout 2. Great game with simple but very good game play. Need real skills to win some events. Hope they will make sequel. I love it.… Expand
  2. buscape
    Sep 23, 2014
    10
    This is a great racing game and I am not big into racing games... Just play it and find out for yourself. For starters this game will kindaThis is a great racing game and I am not big into racing games... Just play it and find out for yourself. For starters this game will kinda remind you of racing games like Burnout Revenge except with a pin and you will dig all the shortcut routes you can take in the game also. Even if you do not like racing games I would at least give this game a chance, it is worth your time.… Expand
  4. tecnomaniac
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning and fun game. It is such an unique racing game. The only one where you can destroy the scenary onto your oponents andAbsolutely stunning and fun game. It is such an unique racing game. The only one where you can destroy the scenary onto your oponents and totally modify the track routes for every racer in each lap. When that happens, it never feels like you're on the same track. Love this game. Waiting anxiously until it goes backward compatible on Xbox One.… Expand
  5. gamingisgreat
    Aug 5, 2016
    8
    Split/Second is what you would get if Burnout and an action movie mixed.

    The game is based off of a reality TV show called Split/Second.As    Split/Second is what you would get if Burnout and an action movie mixed.

    The game is based off of a reality TV show called Split/Second.As a result,the game is structured in episodes,each consisting of 4 events,and a bonus event,when you earn enough credits,the elite race will open up,where you face the elite drivers.Unfortunately,their AI is ridiculously cheap,leading to a lot of frustration.

    The gameplay consists of drifting and drafting to build your power meter,for you to activate power plays,in short,the explosions.Some of these are just exploding a car on the side of the road,to sequences of anarchy and destruction that often change the layout of the course.The cars handle well,and each have their pros and cons.

    Split/Second looks great.The game is saturated,which is nice,as many games are under-saturated.The explosions look great,and the framerate is stable at 30 fps.

    The sound is solid too.The explosions sound great,and the soundtrack fits the game's style.The engine noises sound very tinny though.

    Despite that,Split/Second is a very enjoyable arcade racer,and is worth playing.    … Expand
  6. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  7. Miguelbpaes
    Jul 7, 2019
    8
    Split/Second é muito inovador. E talvez sua inovação seja o ponto mais alto do game, que parece um filme do Michael Bay misturado com Burnout.Split/Second é muito inovador. E talvez sua inovação seja o ponto mais alto do game, que parece um filme do Michael Bay misturado com Burnout. Usar o ambiente ao seu favor em um jogo de corrida nunca foi tão divertido como é em Split/Second. Usando as explosões de caminhões, destruições de prédios e movendo um barco em direção aos seus inimigos é divertidíssimo, porém se não usado corretamente, pode te atrapalhar. Com gráficos estonteantes e uma gameplay familiar aos títulos de ''arcade racer'', é um prato cheio inovador.
    A carreira pode ser enjoativa a medida que o game avança, uma vez que não inova muito no decorrer dos eventos que se seguem. Porém, jogar com seus amigos ou por algumas horas sozinho pode ser exatamente o que você pode estar procurando.    … Expand
  8. Broyax
    Mar 27, 2017
    4
    Beau et spectaculaire à souhait (c'est peu de le dire), très rapide (trop rapide ?) et rigolo les premiers temps... Très aléatoire aussi : laBeau et spectaculaire à souhait (c'est peu de le dire), très rapide (trop rapide ?) et rigolo les premiers temps... Très aléatoire aussi : la victoire y est davantage une loterie qu'une affaire de compétence. On a beaucoup moins d'influence sur l'environnement qu'on ne veut nous le faire croire, contrairement à un Wipeout par exemple. Ici on est surtout dans la confusion et la poudre aux yeux.

    Le comportement pataud des bolides, pourquoi pas, mais l'IA qui triche en permanence est inacceptable : ils vous envoient valdinguer lors des collisions mais eux sont insensibles à toute tentative de votre part, leurs bagnoles ne bougeant pas d'un poil de cul (un effet également et tristement appelé "Wagon Turismo 5/6"). Ils ne font aucune erreur, sont à fond partout et vous rattrapent toujours juste avant la ligne... Quant aux épreuves avec les roquettes de l'hélico ou les barils des camions, c'est vraiment n'importe quoi. Un très beau plumage ce Split Second mais un ramage très (trop) perfectible.    … Expand

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#44 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#69 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#47 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010