Split / Second Velocity ... lots of light and a bit of shadow

Rationale:
The control has been kept deliberately simple. It directs the Analogstik, throttle and brake are the L2 and R2 buttons. That's it. While driving, normally collected by snowdrifts, points which fill a power strip. These can then be used for so-called power plays, which consist mainly in chasing things into the air, to fulminant shooting competitors in front of him out of the way. Here you have to watch that you do not even true. The enemy set a course this power play, where you turn, must avoid at insane arcade speed. This explosive mix is ​​really fun, motivated and fits well into the game mechanics of arcade racers. To increase the variety, other events will give this as a "just" races.

Story:
If one may call it at all so. It is driver in Split / Second Championship, consisting of a television show with different scales in which one fights for the Split / Second-crown. That's it.

Technology:
Here Split / Second plays at the top with. The graphics are top notch. The routes are varied recher designed, as I have ever seen in a racing game of this type. Light shadow and particle effects are a feast for the eyes, the game always runs smoothly and the animations are flawless. Visually, this game nothing to be desired.

Weaknesses:
However, without any criticism the game is not it. For disturb some things too. First, the screen at power plays sometimes seems so overloaded that do not know the inclined driver where he now hinmuss grade.
Negative also notice that it no matter how good you are now and again as a driver, is simply impossible to avoid the power plays. Sometimes even have the world's best players do not stand a chance. Ultimately, it is a little shame that the opponents stick to the tail always nice and a sit in the neck, no matter how fast and well you drive straight. And when you add it makes a mistake, you will be immediately passed to the rear. This can be very frustrating.

Conclusion:
Despite some duds Split / Second is a sensible investment. The idea is good, the implementation of thinking and the game is just really fun. Certainly one of the best arcade racers of recent years. If you this genre can abgewinnen something this game is for you is a must. Even players who have not much else to do with racing games should, it might dare to take a look.