Real Racing 2 on Android out now!

[hahaha what]

sideloaded it on my galaxy nexus and yeah, the graphics aren't as good as on ios but it still looks good and runs smoothly. definitely the best racing game on android even despite that

 

[Vanquished]

I'm not sure if they graphics are really scaled or not for Android vs. iOS for this particular game, but one thing to consider is actual screen size. Although it is easier to optimize games for iDevices becuase of a single hardware configuration which potentially allows apps to run and look better, the physical display size is something that should probably be considered when comparing graphics.

The resolution is the same 960x640 as many of the new Android devices, but on a smaller screen (3.5" vs. 4"-4.7"). The graphics on the larger screen will appear to be blockier when in reality the dimensions are the same coming from a software perpsective. An example of this would be the Nintendo DS vs. the DS XL. Aside from coming from Apple, my biggest complaint about the iPhone is the small screen.

It would be interesting to hear from developers to see what changes are actually made between the different versions they release for each OS though.

 

[SupremeBeaver]

I'm not sure if they graphics are really scaled or not for Android vs. iOS for this particular game, but one thing to consider is actual screen size. Although it is easier to optimize games for iDevices becuase of a single hardware configuration which potentially allows apps to run and look better, the physical display size is something that should probably be considered when comparing graphics.

The resolution is the same 960x640 as many of the new Android devices, but on a smaller screen (3.5" vs. 4"-4.7"). The graphics on the larger screen will appear to be blockier when in reality the dimensions are the same coming from a software perpsective. An example of this would be the Nintendo DS vs. the DS XL. Aside from coming from Apple, my biggest complaint about the iPhone is the small screen.

It would be interesting to hear from developers to see what changes are actually made between the different versions they release for each OS though.

I agree with you for the most part, but I can tell you with 100% confidence that the game is not running anywhere near that resolution on android. Graphics appear much more blockier than I'm used on my device's screen

 

[Vanquished]

That's good to know. As I said at the start, I wasn't sure if they were actually different or not since I haven't done much with iDevices (I've tried them out, never really played any games more than a minute though), but it is still something to consider when comparing.

 

[Shocky]

Tried again last night using the link from the OP and it only took about 20 minutes to completely load. However, inside the market it doesn't show up as one of My Apps. Anybody know why?

Have you purchased the app?

If so it won't show up because of the way the application was purchased, install the locked version and go through the process of purchasing the application again.

Hopefully it won't charge you again, but from my experience it does.

 

[Dave12308]

The resolution is the same 960x640 as many of the new Android devices, but on a smaller screen (3.5" vs. 4"-4.7"). The graphics on the larger screen will appear to be blockier when in reality the dimensions are the same coming from a software perpsective. An example of this would be the Nintendo DS vs. the DS XL. Aside from coming from Apple, my biggest complaint about the iPhone is the small screen.

Actually, the qHD devices are 960x540 - so the overall DPI are even lower. As for the better graphics on the iOS version of RR2, don't forget that it took them many updates to get there.

EDIT: I'm also thinking that this game is optimized for 800x480 devices, and is scaled on anything with a higher resolution.

 

[jmlwsb81]

why still downloading?............

 

[jmlwsb81]

why to play this game, must download?

 

[flukeSG2]

why to play this game, must download?

You must not english much? xD

Disappointed, a month later and still incompatible with my higher end devices.

 

[mplevy]

fluke, it said it was compatible with my TB. I asked it to install but because of my current connectivity I won't get it till I get home, or leave for home and hit a 4G signal outside the office.

 

[dokan23]

One of the reviews I saw was for the EVO 3D. Go search of the APK on Google, side load it and you can get it to install on devices that "aren't supported."

I'm about 100mb into the download of the extra data.

Hey man, I have EVO 3D also but I dont know how to do that sideload thing you are talking about. Any info would be appreciated

 

[jerofld]

Hey man, I have EVO 3D also but I dont know how to do that sideload thing you are talking about. Any info would be appreciated

I do not recommend you do this, as you can possibly get a malware version of the game. You can always try finding this game on an alternative market, like Amazon App Store or GetJar and see if it's available there.

 

[dokan23]

I do not recommend you do this, as you can possibly get a malware version of the game. You can always try finding this game on an alternative market, like Amazon App Store or GetJar and see if it's available there.

Thanks for the info, I checked Amazon but it wasnt there, I checked GetJar but it sent me to the Google Play's Real Racing 2 page...
Are there any other alternative markets available?

 

[jerofld]

SlideMe is the only other one that is semi-legit. Every other market or APK site, I would advise you to avoid.

 

[dokan23]

SlideMe is the only other one that is semi-legit. Every other market or APK site, I would advise you to avoid.

So that sideloading thing is just Googling the name of the app and downloading the apk. version of that app am i correct?

 

[jerofld]

Yeah, but its better described as installing a file through any other means than Google Play.

 

[dokan23]

Yeah, but its better described as installing a file through any other means than Google Play.

Allright got it. A bummer though, making it officially incompatible with one of the most powerful Android phone. Well, thanks for everything anyway.