Buggy

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Explore the psychedelic world of buggies in this game, racing with other remotely controlled machines to become the best Buggy on the planet!

Genres & Tags

Racing

Play Modes

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

stability10 negative mentions

The game features a unique power-up system that allows players to build power-ups by passing through colored gates.
Despite its age, the game can still provide a fun experience, especially for those with nostalgia for the PS1 era.
The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience of the game.

The port suffers from poor performance, including choppy framerates and unresponsive controls, particularly with Xbox controllers.
The emulation quality is questionable, with no support for analog controls and a lack of customization options.
The game feels dated and may not appeal to players unfamiliar with its original release or those seeking modern racing game mechanics.

stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that the Steam release appears to be a PlayStation 1 emulator rather than a true PC port, which may affect performance. However, others report that the original Windows port runs smoothly on modern systems, suggesting that stability may vary depending on the version being played. Overall, players with nostalgia for the original may find it more enjoyable, while newcomers might encounter issues.
- “I saved the ISO and then installed it on an extra machine running Windows 7 I recently purchased, and it runs great.”
- “The first thing I noticed about this game is that this Steam release of Buggy is most likely a PlayStation 1 emulator, versus the actual PC port of the game.”
- “Unless you have nostalgia for Buggy/Team Losi RC Racer, I would probably find something else to play.”
- “Now, about this Windows port of the game I'm talking about, according to my own research (mostly on GameFAQs), back in 1998 when this game was originally released as Buggy in EU territories and Team Losi RC Racer in the US for PS1, a Windows PC port was released at the same time as Buggy in all territories.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many players expressing a strong desire to access and obtain it, indicating it was a significant factor in their purchase. However, some reviews note that the overall audio experience is somewhat overshadowed by dated visuals and technical issues.
- “Fun, janky, dated as hell, runs like shit, great music”
- “Music and visuals are a little bland.”
- “I need the music, how can I get them? I bought the game for the music, I can't reach it, it's on.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay of the two RC racing games is largely similar, with the primary distinction being the cosmetic differences in the vehicles, specifically between the Team Losi RC Racer and the buggy. Overall, players find the core gameplay experience to be consistent across both titles, regardless of the quality of the port and emulation.
- “So first off, ignoring the quality of the port and emulation, I'm going to go right into the gameplay itself.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features significantly improved graphics options and higher resolution settings compared to its emulated port, allowing for better customization and control rebinding. However, some users find the music and visuals to be somewhat bland.
- “It has much better graphics options, runs at a higher resolution, has better resolution settings, and actually lets you rebind controls compared to this emulated port.”
- “Music and visuals are a little bland.”