Bang Bang Racing
Get on Steam"Bang Bang Racing" is an arcade-style racing game that focuses on speed and technical driving skills. The game features 20 unique vehicles across four classes and 9 reversible circuits with shortcuts. Players can race against friends in four-player mode, choosing from various exotic racing locations and customizable vehicle skins. The top-down view and pit lane repairs add to the excitement and challenge.
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Reviews
- Fun and engaging top-down racing experience reminiscent of classic arcade games like Micro Machines.
- Challenging gameplay with a variety of tracks and car classes, providing a good balance of fun and competition.
- Cute graphics and enjoyable mechanics, making it suitable for casual play and local multiplayer.
- Camera issues can cause motion sickness and hinder visibility, especially at higher speeds.
- Rubber-banding AI can be frustrating, making races feel less skill-based and more reliant on luck.
- Limited content and lack of online multiplayer options reduce replayability and overall depth.
- graphics58 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in this racing game are generally well-received, with many users praising their smoothness, charm, and colorful aesthetics. While some reviews note that the visuals are not groundbreaking and may lack true high-definition support, the overall art style and design are considered appealing, especially for a game that runs well on lower-spec devices. Players appreciate the diverse map designs and the fun, cartoonish elements that enhance the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are wonderful and I find the turbo system to be great.”
“Bang Bang Racing is a very fun and enjoyable cartoony top-down racer with stylized cartoon graphics which are surprisingly impressive with some nice effects and a very light-hearted gameplay style in a game that doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“As mentioned before, I actually found the graphics vastly exceeded my expectations for a game of this type. They are fully 3D with gorgeous cartoon-style environments and some lovely effects like the nitro boost spewing out the back of the car exhaust.”
“The graphics are okay but they're not great, and the assets and resolution feel a bit low/upscaled, so there's no true UHD support.”
“Slow, laggy gameplay, monotone tracks, poor AI, a badly adjusted camera, bad graphics and designs, and annoying music and SFX.”
“It's a shame because, even if graphics aren't HD but oversized for 1080p, the game is pretty challenging.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by precise mechanics and arcade-style physics, offering a fun and engaging experience with features like a quick-recharging boost, intentional collisions, and track shortcuts. While the driving mechanics are well-implemented and enjoyable, some players find the gameplay repetitive and shallow due to limited track variety and a lack of depth in challenges. Overall, it is a light-hearted and visually appealing top-down racer that is fun for short sessions, though it may not hold long-term interest for everyone.
“The physics are quite arcade-style but very well made and fun, and there are a few things which clearly separate this game from a tiny bit more serious games like Circuit Superstars: (1) you have a boost that recharges quickly and that you have to use frequently to win races, (2) crashing into other cars is clearly an intended part of the gameplay, your car has health, and you can repair by investing a tiny bit of time by driving through the pit lane (at full speed) instead of on the start/finish straight, (3) there are some track variants that feature small shortcuts, (4) and there are obstacles like exploding barrels and oil stains on the track which may damage you or slow you down if you run over them.”
“The gameplay is fun and fast with short tracks and enjoyable racing with a recharging nitro boost system and races with plenty of AI drivers which keep the gameplay fast and competitive - but this is by no means a difficult game.”
“Bang Bang Racing is a very fun and enjoyable cartoony top-down racer with stylized cartoon graphics which are surprisingly impressive with some nice effects and a very light-hearted gameplay style in a game that doesn't take itself too seriously.”
“There's not many tracks and the gameplay is very repetitive.”
“The game's AI along with its driving mechanics makes it difficult to stay in the lead and beat challenges.”
“Slow, laggy gameplay, monotone tracks, poor AI, a badly adjusted camera, bad graphics and designs, and annoying music and sound effects.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting, others find it annoying or monotonous. Many appreciate the background music for not being intrusive, contributing positively to the gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay and other aspects.
“Great soundtracks, cars, stages, and a lot of superb features.”
“A fun little mini racing game with cute graphics and good music!”
“Good graphics, good music, and good vehicle control.”
“Slow, laggy gameplay, monotone tracks, poor AI, a badly adjusted camera, bad graphics and designs, and annoying music and sound effects.”
“The only two positives are that it’s a nice looking game and it does sport some decent music.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it hilarious and enjoyable, especially in the initial moments of gameplay. However, some users note that the novelty wears off quickly due to slow-paced mechanics and simplistic graphics, which can lead to boredom. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be fun with friends, particularly for fans of nostalgic racing games.
“The first impression of the game and the first-time launch made a pair of my middle teeth pop out due to utter hilarity and a shockingly unexpected top-down racing game.”
“If you want a game that could lead you and your friends (if you have one) laughing and screaming together, I recommend this simple game.”
“Enjoyable funny car game with oil drums becoming oil slicks; the cars look great and remind me of Micro Machines toy cars from back in the day.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, others experience significant issues, such as poor AI behavior and a general lack of responsiveness. Recommendations for improving performance include locking the frame rate at 60 fps and enabling v-sync. Overall, many users feel that the game is poorly optimized and that developers have not adequately addressed these concerns.
“It works very well, performance is great even on Intel HD graphics, and honestly the UI and overall design are very charming.”
“Performance and graphics are good.”
“Cool simple racing game, but very poorly optimized it seems.”
“Game has problems with optimization and developers are doing nothing to address them.”
“Admittedly, I did not get into the higher classes, but the AI cars more or less became completely irrelevant in Class II, and I imagine in Class III they're pointless because they seem to use the same AI and can't really handle the performance of the Class II cars.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find enough value in the unlockable skins and arcade-style racing for casual enjoyment, others criticize the repetitive tracks and limited campaign content, leading to a perception of minimal long-term engagement.
“I would say there is enough replay value to warrant a purchase for the casual gamer who loves arcade-based racers.”
“It offers a lot of replay value, and for the price, I highly recommend it.”
“Very repetitive tracks, and overused (this way, that way, mirrored...), only 4 championships in the campaign... the content and replayability seem as small as the cars.”
“Unfortunately, what’s left is a rather boring racing game with little in the way of any replay value.”
“The only piece of replay value in the game is the numerous skins you can unlock for each car.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it features impressive visuals and generally runs well, users have reported some bugs and glitches, particularly in level design. Despite these issues, many still consider it a solid option among top-down racing games.
“One of the best top-down racing games - looks amazing, runs great, car handling and physics are simple but effective.”
“Most of the time, it's about choosing between a complex racing sim or a mediocre and buggy arcade racing game.”
“There are some bugs and glitches in the game, especially in the level design, which can be quite distorted.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game appears to be lacking, as one user expressed a disinterest in continuing after a brief experience, indicating that it failed to engage them on an emotional level.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its simplicity and lack of depth, leaving players wanting more in terms of character development and plot complexity.
