Split/Second

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 171 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 123 out of 171
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 171
  3. Negative: 13 out of 171
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  1. clem666
    May 24, 2021
    2
    How can you explain such high scores ? Even before I tried it, I thought that "Split/Second" looked like a pale copy of the "Burnout" games. This first impression kept increasing as I was playing.

    First of all this game is terribly slow: I couldn't find a way to skip constant introduction when I launch it. Races take years to start too. The navigation in the menu is excessively boring.    How can you explain such high scores ? Even before I tried it, I thought that "Split/Second" looked like a pale copy of the "Burnout" games. This first impression kept increasing as I was playing.

    First of all this game is terribly slow: I couldn't find a way to skip constant introduction when I launch it. Races take years to start too. The navigation in the menu is excessively boring. The dynamics and physics of the cars are totally broken: if the collisions are pleasant at first sight, they quickly become laughable or annoying depending on your mood while you try to enjoy the moment you are having. As for the cars, they are just ugly, it clearly looks like an adult tried to make them look amazing for kids, without success. You can choose one vehicle or another by paying attention to the statistics until you realize that they are just a bunch of crap. Because all you have to do from start to finish is not to miss the many QTE's that appear during the races (even if the consequences of you actions are often very random). No strategy or driving skills are required.

    I can't say 'Split/Second' doesn't benefits from a huge 'wow' effect at the beginning. It lloks cool and maps are varied. But you will soon realize that the game is really long and repetitively boring (despite some quite interesting varied race modes). It is just a bunch of explosions appearing here and there. If you want to play something close to this but way better, just try any 'Burnout' game. Because it is an outrageous and unofficial remake of the famous Burnout saga.    … Expand
  2. AlexKVideos1
    Mar 13, 2021
    4
    Great game, but bad PC port:
    -Locked to 30FPS.
    -No button prompts for Xbox 360 controller. Also, only Xbox 360 controllers will work for the menus. Any other controller requires you to use keyboard to navigate. -Was never updated, meaning it has issues and glitches that have been fixed on consoles. -Never received any of the DLC. -Online was shut down, yet on consoles, the online    Great game, but bad PC port:
    -Locked to 30FPS.
    -No button prompts for Xbox 360 controller. Also, only Xbox 360 controllers will work for the menus. Any other controller requires you to use keyboard to navigate.
    -Was never updated, meaning it has issues and glitches that have been fixed on consoles.
    -Never received any of the DLC.
    -Online was shut down, yet on consoles, the online still works.

    Maybe one day we can hope for a remaster that fixes these issues, but as it stands now, the PC port is inferior to the console versions.    … Expand
  3. fhouse
    Aug 14, 2012
    3
    This game is appealing for the first 3-4 hours, because of it's great visuals, nice music and all the action, but that is all there is to it. There are no tactics in this game, it's oversimplified and boring. The PC version is simply bad. The multiplayer is unbalanced, there are no car classes, so everyone uses the fastest cars. There are no Free DLC cars for the PC. Very high graphicsThis game is appealing for the first 3-4 hours, because of it's great visuals, nice music and all the action, but that is all there is to it. There are no tactics in this game, it's oversimplified and boring. The PC version is simply bad. The multiplayer is unbalanced, there are no car classes, so everyone uses the fastest cars. There are no Free DLC cars for the PC. Very high graphics settings heat up your videocard.… Expand

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#45 Best PC Game of 2010
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#69 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GameSpot
    75
    This shallow but rambunctious arcade racer may have only one trick up its sleeve, but it's a really good trick.
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  2. Gamers.at
    86
    Split/Second may not revolutionize the genre, but its screenfilling explosions and stunning looks are making it a title, that may not only be interesting for racing-fans, but also for everyone, who simply likes to blow stuff up - Hollywood-Style!
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  3. Game Revolution
    83
    Black Rock has proved the concept, shown what kind of polish they can muster, and given arcade racing fans a reason to get back in the game. The explosions and thrills will certainly last until the inevitable "Split/Second 2" throws a couple of different buildings at us.
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