Midnight Club: Los Angeles Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a fan of just about every game that involves racing.From track racing games like Gran Turismo to more open racing games like Need for Speed and Burnout.I was excited at the thought of being able to play an open world recreation of Los Angeles.From everything I heard the graphics and environments would be based off of GTA IV.After giving this game a try I must actually say it exceeds my expectations.

There is a fine line in racing games.Having races that are not too complicated to traverse and then having competition that won't blow over you.Games like Burnout can generally be easy if you learn the dynamics of that game.With Midnight Club it can be a bit more challenging.Although I say that in a good way.The overall challenge in this game is excellent and keeps opponents close all the time.Learning how to drive is simple and the controls are tight.With Midnight Club you will find yourself getting frustrated a little at the close loses, that just makes winning all the better.Most of the races are based on checkpoints and you may have a single competitor or several.Everything in this game is dynamic.Meaning weather can change abruptly just as it may in L.A. and time of day is always changing.That creates added challenges to the game.The game will give you the opportunity to choose the difficulty of many races.I find it good to start off slow and learn your car while challenging lesser opponents.

Now let me talk about the graphics which are simply amazing.I found myself crossing many familiar landmarks which were neat to see.The game seems to have improved graphics over GTA.And for PS3 owners there is no install which makes getting into the game that much quicker.The game moves very smooth with no hiccups.I was quite impressed at the realistic environments they did create.Don't expect L.A. point for point.You will get a shrunk down version of the big city.

Customization is one of the biggest selling points of the Midnight Club series.This version won't let you down.You have the opportunity to skillfully upgrade your ride.From non discrete to an obvious racer.As you further progress in the game you will get more upgrades unlocked.Also you can customize your cars paint job.Once you think you have a great looking ride you can show it off online.This is really a nice bonus since it lets others rate your ride.

The extra goodies Midnight Club Los Angeles has are police chases.Thankfully your car has a radar which can keep you out of too many pursuits.If you pull over in a pursuit you can once again take off leaving the police to chase.Although you better be good or they will get you.The PS3 version also has added trophy support which is a nice addition for those who like extra challenges.

Overall Midnight Club Los Angeles is a top notch game.From the races to the customization.It's all here.I would not advise this game for everyone.If you like a challenge and consider yourself a race pro then give it a try.Just try not to enjoy the scenery too much.This game is the perfect package.

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Product Description:
The fifth game in the Midnight Club series, Midnight Club: Los Angeles brings the popular simulation racer to next-generation consoles for the first time. Developed by Rockstar Games, developers of the Grand Theft Auto series, it is packed with an incredible selection of muscle cars, tuners, exotics, motorcycles, luxury cars and an incredible selection of after-market performance parts and custom kits. Enter the ultimate world of Illegal street racing with no track, no load times, no rules: Welcome back to the Midnight Club.

Ready to roll at 245 mph?
Roll in muscle cars, exotics or tuners.
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Or dust them all aboard a rice rocket.
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Race past accurate LA landmarks.
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Reach out and touch startling detail.
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Check out multiple in-game angles.
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Remember to keep an eye open for cops.
Viewlarger. A Wide-open LA Like You've Never Imagined
Midnight Club Los Angeles drops players into a painstakingly recreated version of world-famous Tinseltown. Broken down into five distinct open-world gameplay areas, linked on the game map, cumulatively these areas comprise a massive area, much larger than anything ever seen in previous Midnight Club releases and possibly larger than any existing racer to date. Within these areas, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Mulholland Drive and Downtown LA, players are free to engage in mission play driving them to attain and customize a wide range of authentic world-class street racing vehicles, or to simply explore the city, taking on all comers in a variety of race types as they wish. Regardless, along the way they will experience not only the visual realism of the iconic boulevards, freeways, and landmarks made famous in TV and movies, but also the realism of the living breathing LA urban experience. Here traffic backs up then clears aspeople go to and leave work for the day, weather systems come and go and day turns to night, then back again. All the while the race goes on. It's all part of theliving, breathing LA. It's all part of the Midnight Club.

The Cars
Midnight Club: Los Angeles will feature an astounding selection of vehicles in the Muscle Car, Exotics, Tuners, Motorcycle and Luxury car categories. At the time of publishing only a fraction of the total list has been announced, but a good sampling of what players can expect at launch can be seen below. Click the links in each category to see screen shots of the cars:

Muscle Cars
Saleen S302 Extreme
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Dodge Challenger Concept Car Bikes
Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 Exotics
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
Ford GT
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Tuners
Volkswagen R32
Pontiac Solstice
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Extreme Customization
Midnight Club Los Angeles continues the tradition of offering someof the deepest vehicle customization you will find in any video game. The hottestlicensed cars and bikes in the world are at your disposal - kit them out, supethem up, and personalize them down to the last detail to make them all yourown. Visit the Club's in-game garages located in Hollywood and SantaMonica and let your imagination run wild - tweaking and fine tuning throughthe following three different types of vehicle modifications:

Performance & Handling - To become a street legend, you're goingto have to tune your vehicle for maximum performance. The garage offers threelevels of upgrades for virtually every component on your vehicle, but it's upto you to craft the winning combination that will give you the edge on the competition.

Exterior - For the Midnight Club, stunting is a habit and its clandestine Los Angeles garages have all the toys needed to ensure heads turn in this jaded town. From making sure your car is dripping in candy paint, to adding unique body kits and jaw dropping extras, the garage offers practically limitless possibilities to personalize your vehicle with aftermarket accessories and customizable options.

Interior - Don't embarrass yourself by pulling up with an outrageouslykitted-up car that has a 'me-too' factory interior. Not a good look! You'regoing to be spending a lot of time behind the wheel, so renovate and make yourselffeel comfortable.

Beware or Befriend the Local Competition
The street racing scene of Midnight Club is tough, but tight, meaningthat everyone that you meet in expansive Los Angeles could just as easilybe an ally as an enemy. One thing is for certain though, they are all willingto throw down at the drop of a hat. Just a few of the faces you'll encounterout on the streets are:
Karol, Age 45 - A veteran of Moscow'sunderground street racing circuit, Karol moved to LA in the 1990's after the collapse of the Soviet Union. If you're looking for cars,he's your man. He owns two successful garages and claims to be able to gethold of any vehicle, no questions asked. He also sees himself as a philosopher and will bend your ear if you left him. He mostly races aroundHollywood and the Beaches and his rides include a 1975 Datsun 280Z, 1969Boss Mustang 302, 2006 Dodge Challenger and a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV. Annie, Age 31 - Annie has a rep as oneof the fiercest drivers in the city. She detests posers and wannabes, isintelligent and sharp-tongued and pulls no punches when it comes to cuttingthe competition down to size. She has been spotted in everything from a1983 VW Golf GTI, 2006 Pontiac Solstice, 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT-8, 2008Audi RS4 and a 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept and can usually be found hangingout near Pink's Hotdog Stand in Hollywood along with her crew. Rockstar Games Social Club: Join the Community
Being a Rockstar game Midnight Club: Los Angeles comes with a huge commitment to the gaming community. To take advantage of all the benefits that come with this players should ensure that they join the 'Rockstar Games Social Club' to extend their Midnight Club experience. Benefits will include, but are not limited to detailed player statistics, robust multiplayerleaderboards for all online games modes - plus a host of other special features, including in-game music download opportunities, to be announced at a later date. Simply create an account, link your Xbox 360 Gamertag, set upyour profile and you're in.

Game Modes
As of the time of publishing Rockstar Games has not confirmed the gameplay modesthat will be available for Midnight Club: Los Angeles, but multiple multiplayergameplay modes, in addition to a deep singleplayer mode, are expected to beavailable with the game. As the game's launch date creeps closer please checkback for further details.

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