Apex Point
- March 4, 2023
- Apex Studio
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Apex Point" is an early access open-world racing simulator set in Japan, built in Unity 3D. The game offers first-person customization and tuning for various racing styles, such as drag, drift, and street racing. With a dynamic environment, intelligent traffic system, and realistic physics, players can live out their automotive dreams in this simulator/Sim-Cade experience, featuring dynamic weather and day/night cycles.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers great customization options for cars.
- Driving mechanics are enjoyable, providing a fun experience for car enthusiasts.
- The developers are actively updating the game and responding to community feedback.
- The game currently lacks content, with only a few cars and limited activities available.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that hinder gameplay.
- The user interface and controls can be confusing, making it difficult for new players to get started.
- gameplay73 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is a blend of car mechanics simulation and driving, offering a solid core loop that appeals to car enthusiasts. While the driving mechanics and vehicle physics show promise, many players feel the game currently lacks depth and content, with limited customization options and some frustrating design choices, such as the driving routes to events. Overall, it has potential for growth, but significant improvements and additional features are needed to fully realize its capabilities.
“It has so much potential to be great; the idea of the core gameplay loop is great, and the driving mechanics are actually really good.”
“Great game for racing, building cars, working up to better cars, and mechanical car building.”
“The gameplay loop is already fairly solid enough; car selection is limited but improving.”
“Really bad optimization, gameplay is really bad.”
“I'll just give an honest review... I appreciate the effort but the game has nothing to offer... no gameplay... just buy 3 parts, install them, and that's it.”
“There's very little in terms of gameplay right now, just not enough to warrant paying for just yet.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their potential and attention to detail, particularly in car models and environmental aesthetics, though some users note issues with optimization and graphical glitches. While many appreciate the dark, glossy style and realistic physics, there are calls for further improvements and diversity in visuals, especially in the game world. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point with room for enhancement as development continues.
“Visually, the game takes on a nice style, seemingly targeting the dark and glossy nighttime aesthetic. The game does a great job of capturing that sharp, rainy kanjo feeling, especially this early in development.”
“The graphics are amazing, and the driving physics are even better.”
“A wonderful game with plenty of potential, has a good amount of customization, an adequate amount of depth, and somewhat appealing visuals.”
“It's very poorly optimized graphically.”
“Game performance still hasn't improved; it stutters and lags constantly, regardless of graphic settings. It's concerning to have a 2080 Ti on a map with barely anything in it, though it's not unplayable.”
“Yes, the car graphics are pretty, but the world is ugly, the other cars look bad, and it's currently not worth £15.”
- stability26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, including crashes and graphical problems. While many acknowledge that these issues are typical for an early access title, they also express optimism for future updates and improvements. Overall, despite the instability, players find the game enjoyable and recognize its potential.
“The game runs great on my PC even at max settings, showcasing impressive stability overall.”
“While the game is still in early access and not completely finished, the developers are actively working on improvements, which gives me hope for future stability.”
“Despite some minor issues, the overall performance of the game has been stable during my playtime.”
“The game is buggy and doesn't run smoothly, let alone drive a car.”
“Let's be honest, there are a lot of bugs and glitches. The game is poorly optimized and feels very arcade-like.”
“Due to the game being in early access, yes it is buggy, yes it does glitch and lag sometimes.”
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative or motivating content beyond a few repetitive delivery missions. While there are some activities available, such as drag racing and time trials, the overall experience feels grindy and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more diverse missions and character interactions. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to enhance the story and gameplay content.
“Although it's slow at the start, a couple of time attack or delivery missions will be more than enough to get you going in a couple of hours.”
“Add more missions and with unique characters like those that are in the existing races.”
“The game in general is good, but it needs a lot of development; there's nothing to do, just one delivery mission.”
“Not recommended as of now, the game lacks a story or any other sort of motivating content; it's just a big open map with some stuff to do, with no real motivation to do any of it.”
“Framerate can be choppy, the map lacks sustenance, and the missions content can only be described as lacking.”
“The game in general is good but needs a lot of development; there's nothing to do, just one delivery mission.”
- optimization21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including crashes on startup, stuttering, and frame drops, even on high-end hardware. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and express hope for future improvements, the current state is deemed unacceptable, leading to frustration among the community. Overall, the consensus is that significant optimization is needed to enhance gameplay and stability.
“The optimization can be okay: I use a 1660 Ti and I can get a stable 60 fps, but it's pretty heavy on the PC at the moment.”
“This review is negative for now; the game does not worth the money, but I'm patiently waiting for updates, polishing, and optimization, and then I will update this review.”
“The unoptimization, causing frame drops at random, is pretty annoying, which I assume the devs are already working on, so not much else to say there.”
“This game has some of the worst optimization I've ever seen, crashing on startup every subsequent launch.”
“Game performance still hasn't gotten much better; the game stutters and lags constantly no matter what your graphic settings are. Some seem to have this problem, others don't, but for having a 2080 Ti on a map with barely anything in it isn't confidence inspiring. It's not unplayable though.”
“The minimum specs are a lie as well; this game is terribly unoptimized. I have a 1650 Ti and with no other programs open on the lowest resolution and settings, it still stutters and gets hot. What the heck?”
- grinding10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite significant, especially in the early stages where repetitive missions dominate. While some appreciate the extensive customization options and the satisfaction of building up their cars, others feel that the limited ways to earn money make the grinding tedious and potentially off-putting. Overall, the grindiness is subjective, with some players enjoying the process while others find it overwhelming.
“Customization isn't as tedious as a car mechanic.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It's also incredibly grindy toward the beginning, only really allowing for package shipment missions, and the same one at that.”
“However, the lack of content makes the grinding for money very tedious, at least until you get your first fast car.”
“Only one decent way to earn any money, so if you get bored of grinding out a single race with no opponents several times for a single performance part, this isn't for you at all.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game largely through its quirky physics and amusing bugs, such as cars unexpectedly flying into the sky or getting stuck after resets. The lighthearted touches, like the Pizza Planet pickup, add to the overall fun, making it an enjoyable experience for car enthusiasts. While some aspects of the game may feel outdated, the humor derived from its mechanics and customization options keeps players engaged and entertained.
“Also, the Pizza Planet pickup was a humorous touch. Can't wait for the UE5 version to be released.”
“Man, I can't give this game enough love! The bugs are minor and honestly funny to see my car fly 100 meters into the sky. The gear shift is fun and smooth; I just love it all.”
“I love the engine sounds and how you can work on your car. If you decide to reset your car, sometimes you get stuck, but if you press the reset button a lot of times, you actually go flying up higher and higher. It's funny, but I wanted to let you know! Lol.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express frustration with "early access" titles, perceiving them as cash grabs by developers rather than genuine opportunities for player feedback and development.
“I wish more developers would just not release 'early access' titles; it seems like a cash grab.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making the game feel incomplete.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game enjoyable, highlighting a sense of fun and excitement despite occasional frustrations, such as their car bouncing unexpectedly.
