I love great racing games, prefer the sim or semi-sims, but it's great to just let lose sometimes on a true arcade racer and just have a blast, literally. It seems Split Second Velocity is just that sort of game.

Come check out the review, some vid and a gallery of pics for your gaming pleasure, let them know your thoughts on the game if you've grabbed it yet, if not, have a go of the demo, it's heaps of fun.

It seems to be a prerequisite for all new arcade racing games to use phrases in their press releases such as ‘adrenaline-filled’, ‘high-octane’ and ‘non-stop thrills’, as if the product they’re selling you is on par with the most explosive of blockbuster Hollywood films.

Some of these racing games deliver moments that live up to these descriptions, but most feel vaguely familiar, so that players feel like they’re playing a sequel to the last thrilling racer – just with updated graphics. Split/Second: Velocity not only delivers on the marketing quotes, it’s a completely visceral experience that at times borders on sensory overload.

Right from the beginning in the menus you’re jolted by music with pounding beats and visuals that include explosions behind the menu option boxes.

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