A.I.M. Racing

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A.I.M. Racing is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by NeoRetroGames and was released on January 22, 2010. It received neutral reviews from players.

"A.I.M Racing is a thrilling drone racing game set in a universe where AI wage war through championships. With over 30 unique vehicles and diverse tracks featuring day-night cycles and varying weather conditions, this game offers a wide range of racing experiences. Priced at $2.99 on Steam and GOG, it's a steal for any racing enthusiast."

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

A.I.M. Racing offers a unique blend of high-speed racing and combat, providing an exhilarating experience for players who enjoy aggressive arcade racers.
The game features a diverse selection of vehicles, each with distinct stats, encouraging experimentation and strategic choices during races.
Despite its age, the game retains a nostalgic charm and can be enjoyable for players who appreciate retro-style graphics and gameplay.

The controls can feel unresponsive and awkward, particularly with certain input methods, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
AI opponents exhibit rubber-banding behavior, making races feel unfair and diminishing the sense of player skill and mastery.
The game suffers from dated visuals and technical limitations, including a lack of modern display support, which may deter potential players.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Racing are generally considered decent for a game from 2007, showcasing a pleasing sci-fi aesthetic despite showing signs of age and lacking the polish of contemporary titles. While some players appreciate the visuals and color palette, others note that the graphics are not well-optimized and exhibit console-like deficiencies. Overall, the graphics are satisfactory for casual play, but they may not impress those seeking cutting-edge visuals.
- “Racing, developed by Skyriver Studios and published by Fulqrum Publishing, is a futuristic combat racing title that blends high-speed anti-gravity racing with weapon-driven chaos, wrapped in a distinctly early-2010s sci-fi aesthetic.”
- “For a 2007 game, the graphics and colors are pleasing to the eye.”
- “Nice graphics, especially considering the year the game was released, but, unfortunately, not very optimized.”
- “It doesn’t achieve the polish or refinement of genre leaders, and its age shows in both visuals and mechanical roughness, but it compensates with scale, variety, and a willingness to embrace chaotic combat.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “Graphics are old.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a thematic identity that enhances the racing experience, blending chaotic combat with engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Star Wars Pod Racing and Mario Kart. While it lacks the polish of top-tier competitors and shows some age in visuals and mechanics, it compensates with diverse map layouts and a variety of power-ups that add depth to the racing experience. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and dynamic, despite some inherent challenges.
- “Really good gameplay, and great map layouts.”
- “The mechanics of the game itself will remind you of Star Wars pod racing mixed with the unfair elements of maybe Mario Kart SNES.”
- “It doesn’t achieve the polish or refinement of genre leaders, and its age shows in both visuals and mechanical roughness, but it compensates with scale, variety, and a willingness to embrace chaotic combat.”
- “The mechanics of the game itself will remind you of Star Wars Pod Racing mixed with the unfair elements of maybe Mario Kart SNES.”
- “To evade their pursuit seems fruitless and more an inevitable mechanic of the programming.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it can run on low-end hardware, it struggles with modern display resolutions and lacks updates for smoother performance on contemporary PCs. Players have noted that the AI's behavior can feel punishing and unrealistic, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its appealing graphics for its release year, the optimization leaves much to be desired.
- “Set on the desolate planet Polygon-4, the game frames its races as trials conducted by autonomous artificial intelligences known as AIMS, machines originally created for military research that now endlessly compete to refine their own performance.”
- “It's a great game, well optimized (can run on the worst rotten potatoes).”
- “This keeps tension high but can also feel punishing, as opponents sometimes appear to recover unrealistically or maintain constant proximity regardless of player performance.”
- “Nice graphics, especially considering the year the game was released, but, unfortunately, not very optimized.”
music
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The music in the game features energetic tracks and impactful sound effects that enhance the combat experience, though none are particularly memorable. Each location is complemented by its own original soundtrack, contributing to the game's imaginative universe, despite some users criticizing the overall quality and balance of the music. Additionally, a music volume slider is available for player customization.
- “Each location was also made unique by each having its own specific original soundtrack to accompany it, adding to an imaginative universe.”
- “The audio design supports the action with energetic music and impactful sound effects that reinforce the intensity of combat and speed, even if none of it stands out as particularly memorable on its own.”
- “Yes, it has some flaws such as unbalanced ships or some OST errors.”
- “Bad music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around humanity's experimentation with artificial intelligence, leading to the creation of mobile war machines known as 'gliders,' which are operated by artificial brains called 'mechminds.' This premise sets the stage for a narrative that explores the consequences of technological advancement and its impact on society.
- “What actually happened is a completely different story.”
- “Basically, the story set up in these versions is that mankind was playing around with artificial intelligence and creating mobile war machines called 'gliders', which were in turn controlled by artificial brains in a capsule called 'mechminds'.”
stability
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The game has notable stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that can cause the game to freeze, particularly affecting the glider mechanics. This often results in players being unable to respawn properly, necessitating a restart to continue playing.
- “But remember, this game can be buggy at times.”
- “The game just freezes your glider into a trapped small area, and you never respawn back on the map. Instead, many times you will need to restart.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting it serves primarily as a nostalgia cash grab rather than a genuine effort to revive abandonware.
- “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”