Hello Guys!
I just finished all achievement of the game to 100%.
It was so cool to return to a new TDF game after missing a year. And this included TDF 2016 in it. What a great present for me. With a windy top of Mount Ventoux. At least it isn't neutralized and we didn't need to run.
I loved the game. It was surprisingly detailed for me. I like looking around througout the stages, and it was fun seeing tons of new things like a slogan about cereal on a barn. Wow, how many children slides are in family house gardens in France.
-This fast forward function while we can watch the stage, it's a Bullseye! A really enjoyed it.
-Now we can't recover energy with feeds only endurance, and recovery only happens between stages is a good and realistic thing.
-Team comm is super. It pauses the game, so we have the time to make our decisions.
-The games music is spot on, as well the menu system.
-I personally appreciate very very much, that the heart beat sound is only on while blowing up. I had so much distress about this in earlier games I needed to mute down the sound effects. So much relief now.
-The only 2 things I didn't like: 1, When winning with "nameless" rider (Froome) sometimes the game mistakenly tells another riders name in the podium instead of not telling anything. Like Sagan or Valverde. 2, I normally like to gain advantage in downhills. (for example immediately gaining speed with attack button after turns) and I doubt that it is realistic that it burns the blue bar so much. I mean its ok that you not gain back like when in aerodynamic position, or losing some endurance. But that much? I used to it somehow, not a big problem at all.
Tips for 2018? Well I slowly recognise, that full UCI World Tour with point system or 3 Grand Tours will not happen. (Maybe licence questions?). The gameplay is good now, so the only thing I can imagine as a big step forward is a more authentic experience of France and more of the notable buildings over the route. Even if they are in a distance covered by fog, or something.. But if some commentator tells something about them and if there will be az achievement/trophy ( Like: "Hello Tourist") for hearing all..for example 25-30.. quotes about them throughout the TDF2018 race and they were missable if fast forwarding at the wrong moment, it would be a soooo good experience!
In total: Hats off guys, you gave us a very good, improved game this year! Thank you for all!