Arizona Derby
- July 22, 2019
- Falcon Interactive
- 38h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments that enhance the racing experience.
- There is a wide variety of cars and customization options available, allowing players to tailor their vehicles to their preferences.
- The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a mix of off-road racing and unique mechanics like drone usage and item collection during races.
- The controls and physics are poorly designed, making the cars feel unresponsive and difficult to handle.
- 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.
- graphics162 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Arizona Derby" receive a generally positive reception, with many players praising their stunning quality, vibrant landscapes, and realistic vehicle designs. However, some users note issues with optimization and occasional graphical glitches, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, they may demand significant hardware resources. Overall, the game is recognized for its beautiful graphics that enhance the immersive racing experience.
“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.”
“Starting with the graphics that are simply ugly and not polished (objects appearing in front of the nose, very bad optimization, everything glows unnaturally).”
“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.”
- music93 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
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 a desire for more diverse genres. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered a highlight by many, it may not appeal to all players.
“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 energizes and relaxes.”
“Music for an amateur.”
“Who chose the horrid music? That has to be the worst I have ever heard in a racing game.”
“The soundtrack is horrendously lame.”
- optimization48 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
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 stuttering. While some users with high-end rigs report satisfactory performance and good graphics, others criticize the game's heavy hardware requirements and poor optimization overall. Recent updates have shown some improvement, but many still feel that the game lacks the necessary optimization to run smoothly across a wider range of hardware.
“The hardware requirements are quite large, but in return you get beautiful graphics and optimization.”
“Game is optimized, on 1050ti does not lag and feels confident.”
“After the last update, the optimization has become much better.”
“And if all of this is not enough, awful optimization tortures your GPU in higher settings.”
“The optimization is 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.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this racing game is characterized by its dynamic and immersive experience, enhanced by stunning graphics and a variety of interesting tracks. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and customization options, some have noted issues with controls and optimization that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a mix of exhilarating racing and unique features, though it may require further refinement to fully satisfy 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...”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, long loading times, and persistent graphical glitches. Many players describe the experience as feeling unfinished or "beta," with issues affecting both gameplay and menu navigation. Overall, the game's performance detracts significantly from the enjoyment, leaving players frustrated.
“Boring, uneventful tracks, game crashes when trying to play one specific track, graphics are way worse as portrayed here in screenshots which glitches. 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 the game lags constantly even in the menus.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 of the game. Overall, the developers have successfully created a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players.
“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.”
“In this game, I liked the music, graphics, as well as the way the developers conveyed the atmosphere.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features a unique storyline that sets it apart from many racing titles, incorporating a progression system with bosses and distinct "gangs" for each track. While the plot is not particularly intense, it adds a layer of depth and flair through engaging video intros and longer race durations, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of a narrative, which is often lacking in the racing genre.
“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.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying its comedic moments and amusing physics, reminiscent of titles like FlatOut. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend racing with humor, creating entertaining scenarios, such as unexpected mishaps during gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for its lightheartedness and fun atmosphere, making it an enjoyable experience.
“Let me dust off my funny bone and share a positive review with a hint of humor.”
“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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling empowered and capable of overcoming challenges. The heartfelt recommendation highlights its appeal to fans of the genre, suggesting a deep appreciation for the experience it offers.
“I heart-warmingly recommend this game for all the fans out there of this niche.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unfulfilling, with a lack of engaging content and poor physics contributing to the overall frustration. The achievement system is criticized for requiring an excessive number of wins, making the grind feel even more monotonous. Additionally, technical issues and subpar animations further detract from the experience, leaving players feeling that grinding is a chore rather than a rewarding challenge.
“Fairly boring; the physics suck, the driving physics suck, the levels suck. There's like 3 hours of content in the game, and the achievement list is horrendous. There are 30 races in the game, but you need 1000 wins to get the grindy, boring achievement.”
“Grinding to earn money is a major issue. There are lots of cars, but without grinding, you will only have 2 or 3 cars until the end.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as heavily leaning towards future free-to-play models, with an emphasis on microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of excessive advertisements further diminishes its appeal.
“The game has a mobile feel, suggesting it may transition to a free-to-play model in the future, relying on microtransactions for revenue.”
“I appreciate that the monetization strategy is not overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
“The in-game purchases are reasonably priced and offer meaningful enhancements without disrupting the overall gameplay experience.”
“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' as one of the worst driving games I have ever played in my 35 years of gaming, not just in gameplay but also in terms of advertisement.”
