AV-Racer
- May 20, 2022
- Wassimulator
Get on Steam"AV-Racer is a retro-style, top-down racing game with CRT graphics and fast-paced, challenging gameplay. Race against up to 10 AI-driven opponents or a friend in local 2-player multiplayer, with no artificial boosts or handicaps to rely on - victory will require skill, strategy, and a deep knowledge of the tracks. The game features toggleable CRT-style graphics for that authentic nostalgic touch."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautifully smooth controls and genuinely challenging tracks that reward player skill.
- It has a nostalgic retro aesthetic with a CRT effect, polished 90s music, and references to classic racing games.
- The career mode and various classes of cars provide a fun and engaging experience, with plenty of replayability.
- Some players found the track designs difficult at the start, requiring a few laps to get accustomed to them.
- There are suggestions for improvements, such as better wall designs and the addition of penalties for aggressive driving.
- A few players expressed disappointment over the lack of a split-screen mode for local multiplayer.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic 90s racing sound, effectively evoking the charm of old-school racing games. Additionally, the incorporation of subtle brand references enhances the overall experience, contributing to a polished and immersive atmosphere.
“I love all of the nods to old school racing games, the CRT effect, the polished 90s sounding racing music, and the little references to various brands (like Muratori's Pizza) off on the edges.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its challenging AI, which keeps players engaged even at lower difficulty settings. Players find the arcade-style racing experience enjoyable and consistently rewarding, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“A really fun arcade-style racing game; the challenging AI gives you a lot of replayability as I struggled even on easy mode.”
“A really fun arcade-style racing game; the challenging AI gives you a lot of replayability as I struggled even on easy mode.”
“The challenging AI provides a lot of replayability, as I struggled even on easy mode.”
“The game is enjoyable, but once you complete it, there isn't much incentive to play again.”
“While the gameplay is fun, the lack of varied content makes replaying feel repetitive.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and can easily captivate players for hours, though it does not reach the complexity of simulation-level mechanics.
“Don't expect sim-level gameplay, but you could definitely sink hours into this game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of harsh penalties for crashing and collisions, feeling that being unfairly penalized—such as being "yeeted" off the track—diminishes their enjoyment and creates a negative experience.
