Apex Point

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"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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Single-Player

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,132 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

stability54 negative mentions

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

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

gameplay
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
74%
3%
The gameplay of this game combines elements of mechanic simulation with racing, offering a unique experience for car enthusiasts. While the core mechanics and driving physics show promise, many players note that the game currently suffers from glitches, limited content, and a lack of detailed tutorials, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, there is excitement for future updates and improvements, as the game has the potential to bridge the gap between car mechanics and racing gameplay.
- “Great gameplay, concept, and the cars sound awesome. Can't wait for them to release the new one so I can hop back on and fully enjoy it.”
- “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.”
- “Amazing game! Even for being in such early development, it has really cool mechanics, and the fact that you can build your own engine part by part and somewhat tune it is awesome. Most games that you can do that in don't have very good driving physics, but the physics in this game are great. Would recommend this any day of the week.”
- “Not worth the money, lots of glitches, absolutely no information on how to get started, and the gameplay doesn't match the screenshots at all.”
- “Adding new car parts instead of adding/fixing gameplay, and the car assembly system is literally just point-and-click (I thought it's impossible to make it lazier than car mechanic simulator, but they managed).”
- “There's very little in terms of gameplay right now, just not enough to warrant paying for just yet.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the visual style and attention to detail, particularly in car models and environments. However, players have noted significant performance issues, including stuttering and graphical glitches, especially on lower-end systems, indicating that optimization is still a concern. Overall, while the graphics show promise and potential for improvement, they currently fall short of expectations for a 2023 release.
- “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.”
- “Game performance still hasn't improved; it stutters and lags constantly, regardless of graphic settings. Some players experience this issue while others don't, but having a 2080 Ti on a map with barely anything in it isn't confidence-inspiring. It's not unplayable, though.”
- “Yes, the car graphics are pretty, but that's not everything. The world is ugly, the other cars look bad, and it's currently not worth £15.”
stability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting various glitches and bugs, which is expected in its early access state. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over performance problems and lack of optimization. Overall, the game shows potential, but its current instability detracts from the experience.
- “The devs are very keen to help players out and are working hard to get the game bug-free.”
- “The game is not finished yet, as it's in early access, so don't expect a bug-free experience. The developers are still working on it, so we need to be patient.”
- “The game runs great on my PC even at max settings, showcasing its stability despite being in early access.”
- “Not worth the money, lots of glitches, absolutely no information on how to get started and the gameplay doesn't match the screenshots at all.”
- “It is very buggy and glitchy in its current state, but that is expected in an early access game.”
- “Let's be honest, there are a lot of bugs and glitches, the game is poorly optimized and feels very arcade-like.”
optimization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
58%
36%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with many players experiencing crashes, stuttering, and low frame rates across various hardware setups. Despite some acknowledging its potential and visual appeal, the overwhelming consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance performance and stability. Players are hopeful for future updates, but currently, the game's optimization issues detract from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Overall, great experience, just make sure you have a somewhat good computer, as my PC with GTX 1050 Ti and i5 7300HQ with 16GB of RAM struggles to keep a consistent 35 fps with low/medium graphics; but the game is still in the beta phase, so some performance issues are to be expected.”
- “Optimization is good, but at this point in development, I could care less; I've had zero crashes at least.”
- “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. It's not unplayable though.”
- “The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, which can make it difficult to fully enjoy.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
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 content, the current state leaves much to be desired in terms of story and mission 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.”
- “At the same time, the sample of missions and races are fun to compete against yourself for better scores/times.”
- “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.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Framerate can be choppy, the map lacks sustenance, and the missions content can only be described as lacking.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
9%
82%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, especially at the beginning where repetitive missions dominate. While some appreciate the customization options and the satisfaction of building up their cars, many feel that the limited ways to earn money and lack of engaging content make the grinding experience less enjoyable. Overall, opinions on grinding vary, with some considering it a necessary part of the game while others see it as a significant drawback.
- “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%
Players find the humor in the game to be a delightful aspect, with amusing bugs like cars flying into the sky and quirky features such as the Pizza Planet pickup. The combination of realistic mechanics and over-the-top customization options adds to the comedic experience, making it particularly enjoyable for car enthusiasts. Overall, the game's lightheartedness and unexpected moments contribute to its charm, despite some frustrations with controls and physics.
- “Man, I can't give this game enough love! I always hoped a AAA game studio would make a game like this, but I always knew they would find a way to ruin it. You have made this game a car lover's dream! The graphics are amazing and being improved, the full customization is insane, and honestly, it's funny to see my car fly 100 meters into the sky.”
- “I love the engine sounds, the menu to buy your parts online, and how you can work on your car. 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.”
- “It's a very funny game for motor enthusiasts, and realistic with big details in the motor, suspension, graphics, etc. Very good!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express frustration with "early access" titles, perceiving them as cash grabs rather than genuine opportunities for player feedback and development. 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%
Users express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the game's emotional impact, highlighting that despite experiencing frequent setbacks, such as their car bouncing unexpectedly, they still find the overall experience enjoyable and engaging.

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11h Median play time

10h Average play time

9-11h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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