Cube Racer

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Cube Racer is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Simon Blasen and was released on October 30, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet.

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Audience ScoreBased on 501 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cube Racer is an incredibly addictive and fun game, perfect for quick reflex challenges and playing with friends.
The minimalist graphics and dynamic gameplay create an engaging experience that keeps players coming back for more.
The game offers a variety of gameplay elements and modes, making it a great time-killer and enjoyable for both casual and competitive play.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in levels and gameplay elements, which can lead to repetitiveness over time.
Some players have reported issues with multiplayer stability and lag, affecting the overall experience.
The controls can be overly sensitive and the learning curve may be steep for some players, making it less accessible.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring a variety of elements that enhance the racing experience. However, some players note that the lack of track diversity can lead to repetitiveness, and certain mechanics, like obstacle building, feel imbalanced and poorly integrated. While the visuals are basic, they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment, though some users have reported performance issues like frame rate drops.
- “It’s really fun and engaging, with a wide variety of gameplay elements integrated into it.”
- “While the visuals are basic, they serve the gameplay well, keeping the focus where it needs to be, on the racing.”
- “Great game, fun mechanics and fast gameplay.”
- “That said, Cube Racer doesn’t reinvent the wheel, and after a while, the lack of variety in tracks and gameplay elements can start to feel repetitive.”
- “The obstacle building mechanic is neat in concept, but in practice it's fiddly, often imbalanced, and feels tacked on.”
- “Graphics and visuals are bare-bones, which isn’t a big deal for this kind of game, but they don’t do much to help when the gameplay underdelivers.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; some players praise the excellent visuals and immersive environments, while others find them basic and bare-bones, which may not enhance the overall experience. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the graphics effectively support the gameplay, particularly in racing and multiplayer contexts. Overall, the visual quality can significantly impact enjoyment, especially with additional content like DLC that improves realism.
- “This game is amazing and engrossing, with fantastic graphics and numerous fun maps.”
- “I find it a bit more complex and difficult than FighterZ, but the netcode, visuals, and soundtrack make overcoming this new learning curve an absolute joy.”
- “Download the Little Hope DLC; it makes the game much more realistic, scary, and the graphic improvement is huge!”
- “Graphics and visuals are bare-bones, which isn’t a big deal for this kind of game, but they don’t do much to help when the gameplay underdelivers.”
- “While the visuals are basic, they serve the gameplay well, keeping the focus where it needs to be, on the racing.”
- “Graphics and visuals are bare-bones, which isn’t a big deal for this kind of game, but they don’t do much to help when the gameplay underdelivers.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its comedic elements and fun interactions, especially when playing with friends. The game's quirky physics and graphics contribute to its lighthearted atmosphere, making both multiplayer and single-player modes enjoyable and entertaining. Overall, it is considered a funny experience that enhances competitive gameplay.
- “This game is so funny.”
- “I just really like driving this funny little cube around.”
- “It's so funny to play this game with other players, but the single-player mode is also very good.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some users noting a lack of depth or coherence, while others appreciate the presence of a nice story complemented by jump-scares. Additionally, one user suggests that the plot of "Spacewar" is superior, implying dissatisfaction with the current game's narrative.
- “Nice story and jump-scares.”
- “Spacewar plot is way better”
- “No story.”
- “Spacewar plot is way better.”
- “Story?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently crashes and freezes, particularly when players die or venture off the map, preventing them from respawning.
- “If you die or go off the map, you can't respawn; the game crashes and freezes.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which disrupts the entire experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a second life to complete.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its quality, contributing to an enjoyable experience that enhances the overall gameplay, despite the complexity and learning curve.
- “I find it a bit more complex and difficult than FighterZ, but the netcode, visuals, and soundtrack make overcoming this new learning curve an absolute joy.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's menu system is criticized for being slow and poorly optimized, resembling the level-rendered menus of Kerbal Space Program but lacking in efficiency.
- “Secondly, its menu system is extremely slow because it is rendered like a level, similar to the KSP menu, but not as optimized.”