7 Reasons To Play BallisticNG in 2024

[@AGRacingCentral]

If you are a BallisticNG veteran and want to elaborate on any of my points in the video, feel free to do it in a comment. Thank you for watching!

[@datanon3059]

As a guy who's probably a vet by this point (200 hours or so, Rank 50), the most important thing I would say for new people to do is *NOT to go install all the wipeout mods* and try to play wipeout, and *NOT to immediately slap on 2280 mode* for "modern" physics, at least not right away. If you give it a chance, you will find that BNG is perfectly fine out of the box and in fact is arguably better than nearly every Wipeout game in terms of balance, content, and gameplay. The 2159 physics are not the same as XL/3, they've been refined to allow much smoother play. The tracks have designs that are intended for the game's higher top speeds. Many, many people have given this game a very hard time by refusing to acknowledge that it's not just a Wipeout clone, or refusing to learn to play the game as BNG wants you to play and instead being upset that it doesn't play exactly like Wipeout. Treat this game as its own thing, like it was Redout or GRIP or something else like that, and you will get far more out of it than you were expecting. It is much more than just a fanmade clone of a PS1 series. The fact that, using mods and a few settings, you can clone Wipeout's gameplay and play on many Wipeout tracks is a *BONUS* , not the main attraction.

[@AGRacingCentral]

Very well said I think. I have yet to try any mods at all actually since I enjoy the base game so much. Just like you suggest I'd say that BNG hits the perfect spot between being its own thing and a Wipeout love letter. Thanks a lot for taking your time to write your lengthy comment!

[@Gwenydd]

I couldn't agree more. I've been playing BNG since it was in beta and I have to say it's almost like "more Wipeout than Wipeout". Anyone who likes AG Racing truly owes it to themselves to play BNG.

[@AGRacingCentral]

Couldn't agree more! Must have been a lot of fun to have followed the game for that long.

[@Gwenydd]

Absolutely. I have been a big wipeout fan since it first came out back in the 90's so BallisticNG really caught my attention right away.

[@naddydatty]

This game is absolutely something else. For starters, the barrier for entry is really low, but the skill ceiling is a mile high. The effort you put into this game pays off in dividends. The feeling of running perfect laps in Zen speeds (comparative to Phantom in Wipeout) is like nothing else out there, and it's equally impressive to watch. This is a game that when you're good at it, it's something you can be proud of. On the flip side, even if you just want to run through the many campaigns, the devs have crafted hours and hours of content for people to chew on. You can take this game as casually, or as seriously, as you want and get something from it. There is a ton of track variety, different modes, multiplayer (including split-screen!) and a ton of custom tracks out there people have made. Also, this game is much easier to mod than most other games and the devs highly encourage it. From dragging and dropping audio files for both music and all of the games announcements and sound effects, to a baked in and comprehensive track builder, it can't be beat. You can even import custom ship skins and they've made .psd templates available to make it that much easier. Vonsnake and crew have created something special. If you like racing games, you owe it to yourself to give BallisticNG a try. This is not just a love letter to Wipeout. This is a creation that can stand on its own merits and will give you something grow on and play for years and years to come.

[@AGRacingCentral]

I think you summarized everything really well as well as also provided a couple of insights I had no idea about myself. I'm mainly a console player but I agree with you, BNG is as reason as good as any for racing fans to get a PC or Steam Deck. The game runs really well on the crappiest of systems :)

[@lou19]

Great video! This is my most played racing game ever. I bought both DLCs and downloaded the best tracks made by the community and now have about 120 tracks to enjoy.

[@AGRacingCentral]

Thanks a lot, glad you liked the video! The possibilities for constantly new content has to be one of BallisticNG's strongest selling points. Even though they have released the final patch for the game, I have a feeling it will live on for quite some time.

[@JAGUAR-GT]

Love this game, looks like a fusion of Wipeout 1 and 2.

[@AGRacingCentral]

Something like that :) The Wipeout influences are obvious but BAllisticNG is definitely its own thing at the same time.

[@nixneato]

Very well summarized. And it only gets better with time. Also about modding: try the F-Zero one :)

[@AGRacingCentral]

Thanks a lot! I have heard about the 2280 mod but not the F-Zero one. Sounds interesting :)

[@HybridDivide]

I've been playing BNG since it was donationware way back in the day. Great video!! BNG does have a few DLC packs with new tracks and such now, but they're all pretty cheap. Still a great value! But even without the DLC, the modding community will keep you going with tracks and ships aplenty!

[@AGRacingCentral]

Thanks a lot and thank you for checking out the video! The game is definitely incredible. Surprisingly, I haven't gotten into the modding all that much yet as I enjoy the core game so much :)

[@j.w.techchannel]

Very good video. This game is brilliant - the gameplay, physics, content, soundtrack and mod support is all very impressive, and I love the PS1 style graphics. The campaign mode is great too.. it does get very difficult, but it's still fun and rewarding. I still haven't completed it all yet

[@AGRacingCentral]

Thanks a lot! I'm relatively early in the campaign and things are still manageable but I've seen gameplay footage of the faster speed classes... Getting all the platinum medals must truly be a test of your skill.

[@rwentfordable]

This might be my favourite ag racer. I'll be playing it for years to come. Not having a PS anymore I still miss Omega collection.

[@AGRacingCentral]

I understand why you miss it, Omega Collection is one of the greatest. However, BNG is a terrific game in itself and, like you implied yourself, the perfect game to play if you miss Wipeout.

[@22Sangre]

#8 split screen: two players can play on the same PC where one is using keyboard and the other controller

[@AGRacingCentral]

Great point, not that many games has that feature anymore. Perhaps another benefit of having relatively simple graphics. Thank you for your comment!

[@miguerys9503]

Shame on me for not knowing about this game earlier. The track editor is an amazing feature, can't wait to put countless hours into it.

[@AGRacingCentral]

No shame at all, these indie titles can easily pass over your head for multiple reasons. I'm just happy you know about the game now :)

[@BansheeNT-D]

Thank you so much for the Video! 🔥 I hope so much when get someday BallisticNG 2, it will use wipeout pures physic as base. 😍

[@AGRacingCentral]

I have spent much more time in Wipeout Pulse than Pure but I'd say that they are relatively similar to what we have in Omega Collection. What are the differences you would like to point out?

[@BansheeNT-D]

@@AGRacingCentral Wipeout Pure has this "speedboat" feeling. What I really like.

[@nixneato]

I know I'm gonna love this one :) :)

[@Grandhoy]

It would be great if you made a video highlighting your favourite/recommended mods for BallisticNG!

[@AGRacingCentral]

That’s a great idea! I’ll have to delve a bit deeper in the different mods that are out there but I’ve been given a couple of good suggestions from my viewers. Thanks for the tip!

[@Snarffu]

SOGOOD! Welcome!

[@AGRacingCentral]

Thanks :)

[@RussBlake80]

Loving the new VR mode.

[@AGRacingCentral]

I don't own a VR headset but I can imagine VR mode in BNG is awesome :)

[@RussBlake80]

@@AGRacingCentral it's pretty decent. I mean the higher frame rates make it smoother,so reaction times are faster. However the cockpit gets in the way a bit. You can change the view but I like to see first person when in VR. You can turn the cockpit off but it's not the same as having the ships window surround you. But overall it's decent . But flat screen mode is alot more comfortable and nostalgic. Reminds you of the 90s.

[@bohdanherasymenko7569]

People seem very attached to the Wipeout, but having never heard of that game I'm curious to try BNG for what it is, not what Wipeout was

[@AGRacingCentral]

The Wipeout series sort of took it's own path with the games while BNG more or less continues in the same style as Wipeout 3. That being said, BallisticNG is far more than a copy of a PS1 title, the game definitely has a lot going for itself as well.

[@PixelPenguin77]

YES YES YES

[@BakkerSamuel]

Looks a bit too slow

[@AGRacingCentral]

This is fairly early in the campaign and on the harder difficulties, lack of speed is the last thing most players will complain about :)

[@rwentfordable]

Wait until you get the late campaign. 😂