Bang Bang Racing

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Bang Bang Racing is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Digital Reality Software & Playbox and was released on June 7, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Charming and fun top-down arcade racing game with simple controls and enjoyable gameplay.
Great graphics and a variety of colorful tracks and cars, reminiscent of classic racing games like Micro Machines.
Local multiplayer support adds to the fun, making it a great game to play with friends.

The inability to customize controls makes the game difficult to play for some users, especially with keyboard controls.
Repetitive gameplay and limited content can lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
Performance issues such as crashes and low frame rates on certain systems detract from the overall experience.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the colorful and polished art style, smooth performance, and nostalgic retro feel. However, some critiques mention that the graphics are not groundbreaking, with issues like low resolution and lack of true UHD support. Overall, while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they are considered decent and enjoyable for the game's price point, especially on lower-powered devices.
- “Nice arcade racing, graphics are cute and polished.”
- “Graphics: art style is pleasing and the cars look good enough.”
- “The graphics are wonderful and I find the turbo system to be great.”
- “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.”
- “The game is maybe funny for the first minutes of playing time but this slowly driving (even with nitro boost it's still slow…) in a simple graphic world and with bad AI enemies bored me really fast.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by arcade-style physics that are engaging and fun, featuring mechanics like a quick-recharging boost, intentional car collisions, and track shortcuts. While the controls and camera work well, some players find the experience repetitive due to a limited number of tracks and shallow content. Overall, it offers a simple yet enjoyable racing experience, though it may require some adjustment to fully appreciate.
- “The physics are quite arcade-style but very well made and fun, and there are a few things which clearly separate this game from slightly more serious games: (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 driving through the pit lane at full speed, (3) there are some track variants that feature small shortcuts, and (4) 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.”
- “Just a really fun simple racing game, with good graphics, and great gameplay - would definitely recommend.”
- “You'll need a little time to get used to the gameplay and the camera, but after that, it will be fun, fun, and more fun.”
- “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.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 despite the initial laughs. Overall, it offers a fun, lighthearted experience, particularly for multiplayer sessions.
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance with a locked 60 fps and v-synch, others find it poorly optimized, leading to a sluggish feel despite decent graphics. Overall, the racing experience is enjoyable, but optimization issues may detract from the gameplay for some players.
- “Performance and graphics are good.”
- “Cool simple racing game, but it seems very poorly optimized.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well and is visually impressive, some users report bugs and glitches, particularly in level design. Despite these issues, many still find it to be a solid experience, especially for a top-down racing game.
- “One of the best top-down racing games - looks amazing, runs great, car handling and physics are simple but effective.”
- “There are some bugs and glitches in the game, especially in the level design, which can be quite distorted.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it difficult to progress without losing progress.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that affected my overall experience, including lag and unexpected shutdowns.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the great soundtracks and non-intrusive background music, others criticize it for being annoying and monotone. Overall, the sound quality is generally considered good, but the music does not consistently enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Great soundtracks, cars, stages, and a lot of superb features.”
- “The graphics aren't mind-blowing but still look great, and the sounds are good. The background music doesn't get too intrusive.”
- “Slow, laggy gameplay, monotone tracks, poor AI, a badly adjusted camera, bad graphics and designs, and annoying music and sound effects.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The sound effects are grating and do not complement the gameplay at all.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the game suffers from limited replayability due to repetitive tracks and a lack of variety, with only four championships available in the campaign. This results in a feeling of minimal content and diminished incentive to revisit the game.
- “The variety of challenges and different paths to take in each race keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, making me want to replay it over and over.”
- “With multiple difficulty levels and unlockable content, every playthrough feels unique and rewarding.”
- “The dynamic events and random elements ensure that no two races are ever the same, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “Very repetitive tracks, and overused (this way, that way, mirrored...). There are only 4 championships in the campaign, making the content and replayability feel as small as the cars.”