Born Race

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Born Race is a single player action adventure game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Fabiano Naspolini and was released on April 5, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Born Race is an action-adventure retro-style game about four sperms who wish to win the Most Important Race of Life. An odd adventure with a different story for each one of them. Challenges, exploration and puzzles are necessary for them to reach the ovum. Are you up to the challenge?

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Born Race offers a fun and educational experience, creatively teaching players about human reproduction through engaging gameplay and humor.
The game features multiple playable characters, each with unique abilities, enhancing replayability and providing varied gameplay experiences.
The level design is interesting and encourages exploration, with well-crafted puzzles that add to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The mechanics can be imprecise, which detracts from the gameplay experience, especially during fast-paced sections and boss fights.
Boss fights lack clarity and can feel overly reliant on luck, making them frustrating rather than challenging.
The game has a short playtime and repetitive level design, which may lead to a feeling of redundancy as players progress through different characters.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences; while some players appreciate the simplicity and fun of the mechanics, others criticize the lack of precision and clarity, particularly in boss encounters, which can lead to frustrating luck-based victories. Additionally, the need for backtracking to collect power-ups can become tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment despite the engaging challenge presented by the bosses.
- “I really like the game; the mechanics are simple and work really well.”
- “The bosses were challenging the first time you meet them as you don’t know the exact mechanic to beat each one of them.”
- “But at least gameplay is fun and you want to finish the game with each hero just to see the ending for each one of them.”
- “There's no problem with them being difficult, and I don't think they're exactly difficult; the problem is the lack of clarity and problematic mechanics that make some bosses, like the robot, which is the second boss, beatable basically by luck.”
- “The only thing I really dislike is that because the mechanics are simple, having to backtrack on certain stages to pick up power-ups gets a bit redundant and wears on you, especially as you play the other characters, even though they have new added mechanics.”
- “After you understand the mechanic behind each boss, they become easy to beat.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a central focus, blending educational elements with witty and often juvenile jokes about human anatomy, making it appealing to those with a lighthearted sense of humor. While some players appreciate the comedic approach, others note issues with translation that add to the amusement. Overall, the game successfully combines fun and learning, though it may cater more to a younger audience or those with a penchant for childish humor.
- “Of course, the focus is on humor and fun.”
- “The game also has an educational factor coupled with some witty humor and is probably my favorite part of the game.”
- “Nice game that teaches, in a funny way, about condoms, spermatozoids, and all that stuff.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's story features unique narratives for each character, with Mike's route taking about an hour to complete, showcasing a creative theme centered around reproduction. While the story adds depth, it primarily serves as a backdrop to the engaging gameplay, which includes elements of precision, strategy, and puzzle-solving.
- “Mike's story took me about an hour to play through, so having 4 different routes there's a good bit of content.”
- “You'll have a fun story for each of the characters, but that's about it.”
- “My playthrough of Mike's story here:”
- “Mike's story took me about an hour to play through, so having 4 different routes, there's a good bit of content.”
- “The whole story of the game is creative, especially the bosses who are all connected with the theme of reproduction.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its alignment with the graphic style and find it pleasant, many others find it repetitive, generic, and annoying, leading them to turn it off entirely for a better experience.
- “The game features a matching graphic style that complements the music beautifully.”
- “In addition to humor, the game has well-crafted art and pleasant music.”
- “I must say that the music is annoying after a while, but thankfully you can turn it off in the settings.”
- “Music is generic, boring, and annoying after a while as it is mostly 10 seconds of free music that repeats over and over, and to finish this game I had to turn the music off.”
- “It is better to play this game without any music than it is with the game music.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics are generally well-received, with a style that complements the music and smooth controls. While users appreciate the quality, some suggest that additional polish could enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are good, and you can play the game with a gamepad (which I recommend) or with the keyboard, with which you can also rebind the keys if you wish to do so.”
- “A little polish on the graphics and smooth controls will make the game even better in my opinion.”
- “+ matching graphic style with music”
- “A little polish on the graphics and smoother controls would make the game even better, in my opinion.”
- “Graphics are lacking.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers generally find the optimization of the game to be satisfactory, noting a good price-to-performance ratio that enhances the overall experience.
- “The price-to-performance ratio is excellent.”
- “The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; it feels polished and well-optimized.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is primarily driven by the option to play as four different characters, although the levels remain largely unchanged, which may limit the overall variety in gameplay experiences.
- “The replayability comes from the fact that you can play with four different characters, each offering a unique experience.”
- “The game encourages multiple playthroughs with its diverse character options and varying strategies.”
- “Each character brings a different perspective to the game, making every playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “The replayability comes from the fact that you can play with four different characters, but the levels themselves will not change too much.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again since the experience remains largely the same.”
- “While there are multiple paths to take, the core gameplay doesn't offer enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
- “The grinding can feel a bit repetitive at times, but it also provides a rewarding sense of progression.”
- “I appreciate the grind; it gives me a chance to really develop my character and skills.”
- “While the grinding aspect can be time-consuming, it ultimately enhances the overall experience and makes achievements feel more meaningful.”
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
- “Grinding becomes tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I found myself stuck in a repetitive grind that felt more like a chore than fun.”