Black Rock's followup to Pure definitely reaches for Michael Bay-esque heights, with setpieces that put Hollywood blockbusters to shame. How does it actually perform? This meaty reviews covers all aspects.

After you've sunk a couple hours into Split/Second, you're struck with an interesting revelation: Several things are missing from this racer. Gone are the mini-maps, the speedometer, and anything resembling a typical racing HUD. There's no emergency brake and no manual transmission. In fact, there isn't even an option to remap your controller. Split/Second is an action-arcade racer to the core, with an emphasis on "action." Intentionally eliminating so many staples of the racing genre was a risk, but Black Rock's follow-up to the award winning Pure exudes the studio's confidence in their game design. It is simple, precise, and addicting as hell.

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