Bounty: Drag Racing
- May 24, 2024
- KODgames
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Bounty Drag Racing" is an online-only drag racing game that offers a wide variety of cars and tracks, with in-depth tuning and power adapter systems. The game features dynamic weather and monthly competitive events, allowing players to race 4-cylinder to diesel engines on track, street, and sand. It's currently compatible with Logitech, Thrustmaster, and most Fanatec wheels, but not Moza wheels.
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and realistic tuning experience, making it engaging for drag racing enthusiasts.
- The community is friendly and supportive, with regular events and helpful players available to assist newcomers.
- The developer is active and responsive, consistently releasing updates and improvements to enhance gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including sound issues and crashes, which can hinder the overall experience.
- There is a steep learning curve, making it challenging for new players to get accustomed to the mechanics and controls.
- The pricing of DLCs is considered excessive, with some players feeling misled about the content available in the base game.
- graphics20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detail in car models and tracks, while others criticize issues like flickering visuals, poor calibration, and overall lackluster quality. Many users feel that the graphics need significant improvement to meet modern standards, especially given the game's price point. Despite these concerns, some players appreciate the immersive experience and the game's potential for future updates.
“The sounds are awesome and the graphics are awesome!”
“The tracks and cars are well done and the graphics are really good too; it's well worth the money for a die-hard drag racing fan.”
“Insanely good fun, have raced on iRacing for 7 years and always really liked that, but have never found a drag racing game that isn't 'too arcadey.' This is perfect; I find the graphics and textures are rapidly getting better by the day.”
“I have expensive gear (DD1, V3 pedals, Samsung 57" wide monitor, dash, etc.) and the calibration is horrible, graphics are horrible... I can't get the throttle to be responsive, view from cockpit is horrible.”
“Graphics leave a lot to be desired; in my 50-minute playtime, I couldn't figure out how to get the camera to work with me half the time even after reading the controller layout.”
“Major graphical issues (flickering visuals, certain textures being see-through at times).”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players finding it fun and engaging, particularly in drag racing, while others criticize the mechanics, UI, and camera controls as clunky and unrefined. Despite the potential for enjoyment, many users feel that the game lacks polish and progression, making it hard to justify its price in its current state.
“After committing recently for a solid week of learning the mechanics, I found myself wanting to play more and more.”
“The gameplay is fun and entertaining, although sometimes the servers are somewhat inactive.”
“Best drag racing game hands down! Download and play, you will not regret it. I'm up at 4 AM with now 4 hours of gameplay, not even wanting to rest. Hope to play this in my dreams, see you tomorrow bright and early!”
“Awful mechanics, sound, physics, annoying and confusing UI, zero progression, and just overall trash.”
“Very clunky still just like alpha was; the idea is there, but it needs to have better mechanics.”
“The camera mechanics are terrible; half of the controls (such as switching camera angles) only work about 40% of the time.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, issues with saving progress, and a generally outdated experience. While some players find enjoyment in tuning cars and racing, the persistent technical problems detract significantly from the overall experience.
“Very buggy and dated game.”
“Not worth it. Paid for the game, won't even keep paint jobs or tunes saved. It's very buggy; I made a 5.6 sec car, just to come back, load the tune, and it's all lost and not anywhere near where it was saved. No point putting time and effort into something you can't save progress on.”
“It's very buggy, not what is advertised at all!”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the exaggerated and often absurd nature of the vehicle choices, such as dragsters and funny cars, which are portrayed as both entertaining and challenging to drive. Players appreciate the variety of options, including comically impractical vehicles like alcohol funny cars, adding a lighthearted touch to the racing experience.
“The humor in the game is fantastic, especially with the quirky car designs like the alcohol funny car and the top fuel funny car, which are both hilariously difficult to drive.”
“The game offers a wide variety of chassis choices, including dragsters and funny cars, which adds a fun and humorous twist to the racing experience.”
“With so many options like top fuel, funny cars, pro mods, and even mud drags, the game keeps the humor alive through its diverse and entertaining vehicle lineup.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for misleading advertising, as many advertised cars are locked behind DLC, which frustrates players who expected them in the base game. Additionally, the presence of multiple expensive "early access" DLCs and various UI issues contribute to a perception of the game as a cash grab.
“Misleading advertising; almost none of the cars in the pictures come with the base game. It's annoying since I only bought the game to mess around with the notchback Foxbody, but lo and behold, it's DLC.”
“The UI is horrendous, with typos on nearly every screen. There's no way to test or tune offline, the paint shop won't actually save your work, and the fact that there are two 'early access' DLCs that cost more than the game reeks of a cheap cash grab.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while newcomers to the drag racing genre may find the initial grinding challenging, the effort is ultimately rewarding as it leads to significant progress and enjoyment in the game.
“If you're new to the drag racing genre, you might struggle at first, but trust me, it's worth grinding.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding to be a major chore, taking away from the enjoyment of the game.”
