Classic Sport Driving
- June 12, 2023
- Pixel Wrappers
Get on Steam"Classic Sport Driving" is a competitive time trial racing game with hand-drawn 2D graphics, featuring a track generator for unlimited point-to-point courses. Players can create their own tracks, share them with friends, and compete on online leaderboards. The game offers two official challenges per week, with leaderboards for each track and country rankings.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Tight controls and responsive handling make for an engaging driving experience.
- Beautiful visuals and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade racing games.
- Procedurally generated tracks and global leaderboards add replayability and competitive elements.
- The soundtrack is considered awful and detracts from the overall experience.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially in later tiers and against aggressive AI.
- Lack of customization options for audio and graphics settings limits player control.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their simple yet clean aesthetic, featuring moody visuals and gorgeous hand-drawn elements that enhance the racing experience. While some comparisons are made to retro titles, the modern touch and rich backdrops elevate the overall visual appeal, particularly in varied environments like city nights and winter tracks. However, the lack of customizable graphics and audio settings has been noted as a drawback.
“The aesthetic is simple and beautiful.”
“Great visual style and the hand-drawn graphics look gorgeous.”
“The city night and winter tracks are especially pleasant to race through, and the different weather conditions all add an extra layer to both the visuals and gameplay.”
“No graphics settings, no audio settings, nada.”
“Retro graphics yet Gran Turismo aspirations with the handling (key word, aspirations, not success).”
“Feels a lot like Lotus II and III on the Amiga but with the graphics and sound cranked up 1000% from that version.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the great soundtrack and its nostalgic yet modern feel, others criticize the lack of audio control, noting that the engine noise often drowns out the music. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the immersive experience, contributing to the game's relaxing atmosphere, despite some technical shortcomings.
“Great music too!”
“It's easy to zone out and just enjoy the beautiful environments and great music, but at the same time it has definitely scratched my competitive itch and I see myself continually coming back for the daily leaderboard races (plus infinite tracks).”
“Also, the music brings you back to earlier days, but with a good modern touch.”
“Everything is on point: tight controls, moody visuals, but the music... the soundtrack is awful.”
“You can't even change the relation of music to sound effects, and the engine is too loud over the soundtrack (which sounds pretty good actually).”
“You can't even turn sounds or music on or off; in other words, there is no control over audio.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, with a classic arcade racing feel enhanced by competitive elements. Players appreciate the visually appealing tracks and dynamic weather conditions, which add depth to the experience, though some find the overall gameplay lacking and in need of further development. Overall, the game offers a smooth and relaxing atmosphere, punctuated by the occasional frustration of navigating obstacles.
“The city night and winter tracks are especially pleasant to race through, and the different weather conditions all add an extra layer to both the visuals and gameplay.”
“The game feels like a classic arcade racer, but with a more competitive gameplay angle.”
“Thankfully, I am not lamenting returning it as I haven't lost out on anything, as the gameplay is shockingly bad.”
“The mechanics of classic sport driving are easy to pick up - right trigger to go, left stick to turn, left trigger to very occasionally slow down a bit - but putting them back down again is a much greater challenge.”
“Therefore, the gameplay for sure needs some more hours to play.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it exceptionally funny and entertaining.
“It's too funny.”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
“I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations the characters find themselves in.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is highly subjective, with players encouraged to create and share their own unique experiences rather than following a predefined narrative.
“The narrative is deeply engaging, allowing each player to create their own unique story within the game.”
“The character development is rich and immersive, making you feel connected to their journeys.”
“The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and I couldn't wait to see what happened next.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by smooth gameplay, stunning visuals, and soothing music, creating a relaxing experience for players—provided they avoid obstacles and reach checkpoints.
“Smooth gameplay, beautiful vistas, nice music, and a relaxing atmosphere - at least as long as you don't hit too many rocks and make it to the next checkpoint.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's extensive variety of landscapes and algorithmically generated tracks, which contribute to a high level of replayability, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique and engaging.
“A ton of different landscapes and algorithmically laid-out tracks gives infinite replayability.”
