Apex Point

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Apex Point is a single player racing game. It was developed by Apex Studio and was released on March 4, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,972 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

stability48 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers extensive car customization options.
Driving mechanics are enjoyable and provide a fun experience for car enthusiasts.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates to improve the game.

The game is currently very bare-bones with limited content and activities.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues that hinder gameplay.
The user interface is poorly designed and can be confusing for new players.

gameplay
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
76%
3%
The gameplay of this game is a blend of car mechanic simulation and driving mechanics, offering a solid core loop that many players find enjoyable, though it currently lacks depth and variety. While the driving physics are praised for their realism compared to similar titles, players note that the game is still in early development, with bugs and limited content hindering the overall experience. Many reviewers express optimism for future updates, hoping for expanded gameplay features, more car options, and improved mechanics to enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay loop is already fairly solid enough; car selection is limited but improving.”
- “Apex Point has some pretty realistic physics, decent graphics, a good garage system (you can walk around your garage, take off parts of your car, and build it as you like), and good gameplay.”
- “Really bad optimized, 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.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
46%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their detail and potential, particularly in the car designs and nighttime aesthetic, though many users note issues with optimization and performance, leading to crashes and graphical glitches. While some players find the visuals impressive for an early access title, others feel that the overall world lacks polish and variety, suggesting that further updates could enhance the graphical experience significantly. Overall, the game shows promise but requires more refinement to meet higher standards.
- “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 graphically optimized.”
- “Graphical glitches and flashes while racing.”
- “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.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, which is typical for an early access title. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over performance issues and game-breaking glitches. Overall, players acknowledge the game's potential but emphasize the need for further development to improve stability.
- “The game runs great on my PC even at max settings.”
- “The game is not finished yet, hence it's in early access, so don't expect a bug-free game. The developers are still working on it, so we have to let them cook.”
- “Game is buggy and doesn't run smoothly, let alone drive a car.”
- “No doubt, there are a few glitches, such as crashing and driver's hands going missing.”
- “Let's be honest, there are a lot of bugs and glitches, the game is poorly optimized and feels very arcade-like.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers noting a lack of engaging narrative or motivating content. Players find the missions repetitive and limited, primarily revolving around a single delivery task, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for future development and additional activities, the current state leaves much to be desired in terms of story depth and variety.
- “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 tops.”
- “Add more missions and with unique characters like those that are in the existing races.”
- “☯ story ☯”
- “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 mission content can only be described as lacking.”
- “Its also incredibly grindy toward the beginning, only really allowing for package shipment missions, and the same one at that.”
optimization
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
60%
33%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including crashes on startup, stuttering, and frame drops across various hardware setups. While some players manage to achieve stable frame rates, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance playability and address numerous bugs and glitches. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to resolve these issues, but currently, the game's performance is deemed very poor.
- “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.”
- “Optimization, but at this point in the development I could care less; I've had 0 crashes at least.”
- “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.”
- “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 2080ti on a map with barely anything in it isn't confidence inspiring.”
- “The performance is very poor; tested on RTX 3080ti and it couldn't hit 60fps when set to max. Tested on Steam Deck and I had to put everything on low and drop resolution to make it barely playable.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite significant, especially in the early stages where repetitive missions dominate and money accumulation feels tedious. While some appreciate the extensive customization options and the satisfaction of building powerful cars, others feel that the limited ways to earn money can lead to boredom, particularly if players dislike repetitive tasks. Overall, the grindiness is subjective, with some enjoying the process while others find it overwhelming.
- “Customization isn't as tedious as car mechanics.”
- “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.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing glitches, such as cars flying unexpectedly and the playful customization options, like adding multiple turbos. Players appreciate the lighthearted touches, such as the inclusion of the Pizza Planet pickup, and find the overall experience entertaining, especially for car enthusiasts. Despite some frustrations with controls and physics, the game's quirks contribute to its charm and comedic appeal.
- “The pizza planet pickup was a humorous touch; can't wait for the UE5 version to be released.”
- “It's funny... the other day I was thinking to myself, 'I miss Need for Speed Underground 1 (and 2, to be honest).'”
- “I love the engine sounds, the menu to buy your parts online, how you can work on your car, etc. The only thing I found so far is that if you decide to reset your car, sometimes you get stuck. For some reason, if you press the reset button a lot of times, you actually go flying up higher and higher as long as you keep pressing it (it's funny, but I wanted to let you know, lol).”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express frustration with "early access" titles, perceiving them as cash grabs rather than genuine development opportunities. This sentiment highlights a desire for more transparency and integrity in monetization practices within the gaming industry.
- “I wish more developers would just not release 'early access' titles; it seems like a cash grab.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and enjoyment, highlighting that despite the game's occasional glitches—like cars bouncing unexpectedly—they still find the overall experience enjoyable and engaging.