Arizona Derby

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"Arizona Derby" is a high-speed, off-road racing game set in the American Southwest. Players compete in various events and modes, showcasing their driving skills on a variety of challenging tracks. Customization options are available for both vehicles and drivers, allowing for a personalized experience in this thrilling derby adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 724 reviews

graphics212 positive mentions

optimization26 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and immersive environments that enhance the racing experience.
There is a wide variety of customizable cars and tracks, providing players with numerous options for gameplay.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall fun atmosphere of the game.

The playability is terrible, with poor controls and frustrating physics that make driving feel unresponsive.
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems even on capable hardware.
Many players report bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including crashes and unresponsive menus.

graphics
324 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Arizona Derby" receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the stunning visuals, realistic physics, and vibrant environments that enhance the racing experience. However, some users report issues with optimization, graphical glitches, and inconsistencies in quality, suggesting that while the game has impressive graphical elements, it may not perform well on all systems. Overall, the game's graphics are highlighted as a significant strength, contributing to its immersive gameplay and enjoyment.
- “An exciting racing game with stunning graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “Arizona Derby offers heart-pounding races, stunning graphics, deep customization, and addictive multiplayer, delivering an exhilarating experience for racing fans.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, the gameplay is seamless, and the customization options are limitless.”
- “Boring, uneventful tracks, game crashes when trying to play one specific track, graphics are way worse as portrayed here in screenshots which glitches... man, I really wanted to like this game, but it's a mess.”
- “Unoptimized, UI is terrible, cars are ugly, graphics don't fit system requirements.”
- “The graphics look worse in every way, the drawing (LOD distance) is terrible, even on max in HD, everything looks all weird and pixelated now, and on the 3rd series with yellow and brown ground, the gates are orangish-yellow and very hard to even see.”
music
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
28%
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The music in "Arizona Derby" receives mixed reviews, with many praising its dynamic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the racing experience, particularly for fans of rap and hip-hop. However, some players find the music intrusive or not to their taste, expressing disappointment over the lack of variety and the predominance of rap tracks. Overall, while the soundtrack is celebrated by some for its energy and appeal, others feel it detracts from the game's overall enjoyment.
- “Arizona Derby is a game with an extremely high fun factor and decent visuals combined with perhaps the best soundtrack. The developers constantly try to improve the game, so you will surely have a good time.”
- “The graphics are excellent, as well as a driving and dynamic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
- “Throughout the whole time, you will be accompanied by cool music that simultaneously shakes and relaxes, making the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- “The soundtrack is horrendously lame.”
- “Who chose the horrid music? That has to be the worst I have ever heard in a racing game.”
- “Music is dreadful, as well as the art and sound direction.”
optimization
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, leading to choppy gameplay and frame rate drops. While some users with high-end rigs report satisfactory performance and good graphics, others criticize the game for being poorly optimized overall, suggesting that it requires powerful hardware to run smoothly. Recent updates have shown some improvement in optimization, but many still feel that it falls short of expectations.
- “The hardware requirements are quite large, but in return you get beautiful graphics and optimization.”
- “Very beautiful graphics and good optimization, a wide variety of equipment and various tuning.”
- “After the last update, the optimization has become much better.”
- “The optimization leaves much to be desired; even with an overclocked GTX 1080, the whole game feels choppy and stuttery.”
- “This is a very unoptimized game; it does not lag only if you go first. If someone overtakes, it averages 25 frames per second.”
- “Unfortunately, the game runs very poorly in my opinion, with lots of micro-stuttering and framerate drops, visible even in my own videos.”
gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this racing game is characterized by its dynamic and immersive experience, featuring stunning graphics and a variety of tracks and vehicles that enhance the excitement. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and customization options, some have noted issues with controls and physics that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a mix of thrilling racing and unique features, though it may require further refinement to fully captivate all players.
- “With its stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, it offers an unparalleled gaming experience.”
- “The gameplay is extremely varied, as is the variety of cars.”
- “Great game with dynamic gameplay that will not let you get bored.”
- “The cars feel like your mechanic put soap under the tires.”
- “But the main problem is its gameplay.”
- “Because due to bad gameplay after an hour of play, the gamer gets bored and other visual charms cannot make you continue playing...”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with frequent crashes, long loading times, and persistent graphical glitches reported by users. Many players describe the experience as feeling unfinished or "beta," with issues affecting both gameplay and menu navigation. Overall, the game appears to be plagued by significant stability problems that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Boring, uneventful tracks, game crashes when trying to play one specific track, graphics are way worse than portrayed in the screenshots, which glitch. I really wanted to like this game, but it's a mess.”
- “Weird graphical glitches, weird control responsiveness, takes about a lifetime and then some to launch (I thought Destiny 2 had it bad, but man...) and generally feels just too beta.”
- “The game is buggy and lags constantly even in the menus.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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19%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive experience in intense off-road racing, enhanced by impressive graphics, realistic physics, and engaging music. Players feel completely absorbed in the thrilling environment of crazy competitions, making it a standout feature that contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Cool graphics and physics of cars and the environment, thanks to which you are very much immersed in the atmosphere of off-road racing.”
- “From the very beginning, the game immerses players in its atmosphere of intense off-road racing.”
- “I was truly impressed by how the developers were able to convey the atmosphere of crazy off-road competitions.”
- “You just completely immerse yourself in this atmosphere, forgetting about everything.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The game features a notable storyline, which is a rarity in the racing genre, incorporating a progression system with bosses and unique "gangs" for each track. While the plot is not particularly intense, it is complemented by engaging video intros and beautiful graphics, adding depth and flair to the racing experience. Overall, players appreciate the inclusion of a narrative, which enhances the gameplay compared to many other racing titles.
- “Interesting story and beautiful graphics.”
- “Multiple tracks, each with their own 'gang'. I like the video intros they have; it gives it some much-needed flair and story missing from many racing games. Races are also longer than most racing games, which for me was a good thing because I was able to get knocked down and still had time to make a comeback.”
- “The plot cannot be called intense.”
- “This is a mix of NFS, only without a plot and some Forza with elements of derby and rally.”
- “The thing missing in a lot of racing games is the story, but I am glad the team behind this game chose to have a storyline.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting its comedic moments, such as amusing physics and unexpected mishaps during races. Many reviews liken it to the humor found in games like FlatOut, noting that the lighthearted tone and funny scenarios contribute to an enjoyable experience, especially for a free racing game. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- “Racing in Arizona where rivalries turn into a sandstorm of humor!”
- “One particularly hilarious moment came when I thought I could conquer a steep hill like a fearless mountain goat.”
- “Very interesting and funny, and most importantly a free racing game with pleasant music.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling empowered and capable of overcoming challenges. The heartfelt recommendations highlight its appeal, particularly for fans of the genre.
- “I heart-warmingly recommend this game for all the fans out there of this niche.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, with a significant amount of time required to achieve meaningful progress, such as needing 1000 wins for an achievement despite only having 30 races available. The overall experience is marred by poor physics, lackluster controls, and minimal content, leading to a frustrating grind for resources and vehicles.
- “Grinding to earn money is tedious; there are lots of cars, but without grinding, you will only have 2 or 3 cars until the end.”
- “The achievement list is horrendous; there are 30 races in the game, but you need 1000 wins to get the grindy, boring achievement.”
- “The game is fairly boring overall, with only about 3 hours of content, and the grinding aspect makes it feel even more tedious.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express concern that the game resembles a mobile title poised to transition to a free-to-play model, heavily relying on microtransactions for revenue. This monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience, with some labeling it among the worst in its genre.
- “It feels like a mobile game that will become free-to-play in the future and will try to make money with microtransactions.”
- “This game ranks right up there with 'Madout Open City' for one of the worst driving games I have ever played in my 35 years of being a gamer, not just in gameplay but also in advertisement.”