>>12260821
Yes it is and it sounds like a skill issue.
This was FLAWLESS for the PSX and 3DO

>>12260831
Well I play the DOS version. And even if I go full speed in near straight line tracks, I can't catch the first 3 racers.

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>>12260947
Protip: use manual gearing and lrn 2 brake. That said even using automatic it isn't too bad but the secret is understanding how to brake.

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Lets see what a guide from the time suggests in how to git gud.

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>>12261453
ooooh, top ten tips, this should be helpful.

Was 3DO version of NfS1 the most hardcore racing game at the release?
inb4 NASCAR Racing

>>12261490
Minimalist certainly but I doubt hardcore given the number of sims (usually F1 or indycar) available on PC at the time.

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>not playing 3do version
>missing out on xman kino
NGMI

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>>12261617
o rly?

>>12260970
Even if I brake and do the turns nicely there's barely any chance catching the first 3. It's like if they drive with 90% accuracy.

>>12261618
>need for leisurely pace

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>>12261660
Yes that is how old racing games operated. Hint: not all cars in a class are equal, some are blatantly better than others.

>>12261672
Full 3D in 1994 yo.

>>12261660
>Even if I brake and do the turns nicely there's barely any chance catching the first 3. It's like if they drive with 90% accuracy.

Pick the fastest car

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>>12261908
...but which one is the most raciest?

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I will mess around more in 1 but trying 2 rn and damn it's WAY more arcady, easier and fun.

>>12261956
Use verok's patch and also use the wild physics mode (instead of arcade or sim).