Barely Racing

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Barely Racing is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Fragile Software and was released on December 28, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Barely Racing" is an isometric view racing game reminiscent of classics like Death Rally. The game features 7 customizable cars, 9 tracks across 3 biomes, and a variety of weapons including machine guns, rockets, and mines. With support for both local and online multiplayer, as well as a single-player story mode, it's designed for racing mayhem with friends. However, online match quality depends on the server host.

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The driving feel is enjoyable, with a good sense of vehicle control and fun drifting mechanics.
The game features excellent AI opponents, providing challenging and engaging races.
Multiplayer modes like Tag and Flag Chase are highly entertaining, making it a great game for playing with friends.

The game dynamics can feel unbalanced, as being in first place doesn't guarantee victory due to aggressive opponents.
Menus are somewhat cluttered, which could be improved for better navigation.
Some physics issues can lead to frustrating moments, such as flipping the car when scraping walls.

humor
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The humor in "Barely Racing" is centered around playful competition, where players enjoy blasting each other with rockets and sharing laughs, both at their friends' expense and their own. This lighthearted approach makes it appealing to arcade racing fans looking for a fun and comedic experience.
- “Barely Racing is all about blasting your buddies with rockets and laughing as you cross the finish line first (maybe).”
- “For arcade racing fans and anyone who enjoys laughing at their friends (and themselves).”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, enhanced by a vibrant synthwave soundtrack that adds to the chaotic experience. Players particularly appreciate the fluid and responsive controls, along with enjoyable drifting mechanics that contribute to the overall fun.
- “Simple, addictive gameplay and a synthwave soundtrack keep the chaos pumping.”
- “The biggest reason I love this little gem, though, is the very fluid and responsive controls as well as the fun drifting mechanics.”
music
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The music in the game features a captivating synthwave soundtrack that enhances the addictive gameplay, creating an energetic and immersive experience.
- “Simple, addictive gameplay and a synthwave soundtrack keep the chaos pumping.”
replayability
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The game is noted for its high replayability, with multiple reviewers scoring it 8.5 out of 10 in this aspect, indicating that players find significant value in revisiting the game.
- “My score: 8.5 out of 10 with high replay value”