Gaming with Netbooks: FlatOut 2 with Widescreen Fix

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Published on November 9, 2013 7:36:56 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2poebp9GxtU

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FlatOut 2 (2006)

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FlatOut 2 is one of my favorite racing games. It brings to the table what its predecessor cannot: breakneck speeds, reckless racing, and epic collisions that won't knock you out of a race instantly. FO2 is so much more fun as a result; while FlatOut was all about controlled, technical racing, its sequel adds the element of speed. There's just one problem. FO2 is a great-looking game, but the price is huge. FlatOut's performance on Cedar Trail was poor to begin with, but FlatOut 2's is even worse. If you cross the 24 fps mark, consider yourself lucky. Most of the time you'll be hovering around 15 or even 12, depending on the settings and resolution. If you have a decent netbook (basically anything without Intel GMA as the main GPU), be prepared for one heckuva ride. If not, turn your attentions elsewhere. This game won't satisfy you.

Widescreen fix brought to you again by the illustrious ThirteenAG: https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#flatout2

FPS @ 1024x600: 8-21
FPS @ 1024x600 w/ FRAPS recording: 8-16

My specs:
Intel Atom N2600 @ 1.6 GHz (dual HyperThreaded cores)
2 GB DDR3/1600 CL9 RAM underclocked by CPU to DDR3/800 CL5
Intel GMA 3600 @ 400 MHz (based on PowerVR SGX545)
250 GB 5400 RPM HDD
Windows 7 Starter 32-bit

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