Disney Speedstorm

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Disney Speedstorm is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Gameloft and was released on June 29, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Disney Speedstorm is a multiplayer racing game featuring Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. The Standard Founder's Pack includes early access to the game, additional racer unlocks, in-game currency, and exclusive founder's items. Players can use tokens to purchase items from the shop, obtain the Golden Pass, and more. Note that some characters, like Baloo and Belle, can be unlocked immediately using the credits.

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gameplay263 positive mentions

monetization81 negative mentions

Disney Speedstorm offers a vibrant and colorful racing experience with beloved Disney characters, making it enjoyable for fans of all ages.
The gameplay mechanics are fun and engaging, with smooth controls and a variety of power-ups that add excitement to races.
The game features a diverse roster of characters and well-designed tracks, providing a nostalgic charm and a sense of adventure.

The game heavily relies on microtransactions and a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress without spending money.
Matchmaking can be unbalanced, often pairing lower-level players with much higher-level opponents, leading to frustrating experiences.
The monetization system is convoluted, with multiple currencies and a lack of clarity on how to unlock characters and upgrades, which can be overwhelming for new players.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Disney Speedstorm is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging racing dynamics, and vibrant visuals, making it a fun experience for players. However, many reviews highlight significant concerns regarding the game's heavy reliance on pay-to-win mechanics and gacha systems, which detract from the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game. While the core racing mechanics are solid and addictive, the monetization strategies and progression systems have led to a mixed reception, with players expressing frustration over the grind and financial demands required to unlock characters and upgrades.
- “Honestly, the gameplay is smooth, relatively consistent, and available on almost every platform.”
- “The core gameplay loop is addictive—drifting feels satisfying, boosting is impactful, and the character-specific ultimate abilities keep races unpredictable and chaotic in the best way possible.”
- “Disney Speedstorm delivers with its great driving gameplay, catchy music, and colorful maps.”
- “Too grindy, boring gameplay and no variety sadly.”
- “Pay to win scummy gameplay; impossible online matches with useless power-ups and mid driving mechanics. Progression is heavily limited unless you open your wallet.”
- “The gameplay has become chaotic, especially with character leveling that requires countless hours of grinding.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising the catchy remixes of classic Disney songs that enhance the racing experience. The soundtrack is described as energetic and fitting for the game's fast-paced action, often evoking nostalgia for fans of Disney. While some reviews mention a few tracks as hit or miss, the overall consensus is that the music is a standout feature, significantly contributing to the game's appeal.
- “The soundtrack is amazing, featuring remixes of classic Disney tunes.”
- “The music is by far and above the highlight of this game, every track I find myself jamming out to the music more than paying attention to the race.”
- “The music slaps so hard for what this game is, and overall it has been a fun kart racer and probably the best one we've ever gotten on PC.”
- “The music is by far and above the highlight of this game; every track I find myself jamming out to the music more than paying attention to the race.”
- “The music sounds like they grabbed a random public domain loop from a Disney attraction or TV special.”
- “The absolute highlight is the music - it fits at all times and the beats are extremely good.”
monetization
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The monetization in "Disney Speedstorm" has been widely criticized for being aggressive and predatory, heavily relying on microtransactions, loot boxes, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Many players express frustration over the game's gacha mechanics and the high costs associated with unlocking characters and upgrades, leading to a sense of imbalance and unfairness, especially for free-to-play users. While some enjoy the core racing mechanics, the overwhelming focus on monetization has left a negative impression, with calls for a more balanced approach that prioritizes player enjoyment over profit.
- “While the core game is free-to-play, some cosmetic and progression elements are tied to microtransactions, though the developers have maintained a fair balance that doesn’t pressure players into spending.”
- “The microtransactions are pretty much what you would expect from a live service game, but the gameplay is very fun and addictive!”
- “Monetization is aggressive but manageable; after playing for several days, it's still possible to progress without shelling out real money.”
- “Being free to play means it’s loaded with microtransactions, and this is where the experience quickly falls apart.”
- “The game is filled with microtransactions and the devs have been making it worse and harder to keep playing each season.”
- “This game has the potential to be a masterpiece, but it is ruined by the greedy monetization.”
graphics
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The graphics in "Disney Speedstorm" have received widespread praise for their vibrant visuals, intricate designs, and smooth animations, effectively capturing the essence of beloved Disney and Pixar characters. Many players appreciate the game's colorful art style and detailed environments, which enhance the overall racing experience, although some have noted that certain character models may appear less polished. Despite minor technical issues and concerns about monetization, the game's graphics stand out as a major highlight, contributing to its appeal as a fun, fast-paced kart racer.
- “The game's presentation is a major highlight, with stunning visuals that bring iconic worlds to life.”
- “Beautiful graphics: the visuals in Disney Speedstorm are stunning.”
- “With that in mind, the graphics in Disney Speedstorm are absolutely stunning, with bright, vivid colors and intricate designs that really bring each track to life.”
- “Despite the fact the graphics make the characters look like a happy meal toy and the game's drift mechanic can be clunky sometimes, I think this is way better than the other racing games, apart from Mario Kart.”
- “They try to hide behind cheap flashy aesthetics, but we can see through the maxed out saturation slider.”
- “It's really easy even with all the assists off, the mechanics are not deep and don't really compliment each other in a way that creates a fun and exciting racing experience, and the graphics are subpar.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming. Reviewers note that progression is heavily tied to grinding for various currencies and character upgrades, often requiring significant time investment or real money to avoid frustration. While some players enjoy the gameplay enough to tolerate the grind, the overall sentiment is that the game's progression system is overly reliant on grinding, making it less enjoyable for casual players.
- “Leveling up characters to win races and unlock more characters isn't as tedious as in other games; I think you can absolutely get all the characters and have a fun time without spending any money on the game, but if you want every character, you'll have to grind quite a bit – which is pretty standard for any free-to-play game.”
- “If you don’t own certain characters or haven’t leveled them high enough (which usually requires paying or excessive grinding), you simply can’t compete and miss out on rewards.”
- “The game frequently has week-long events you can unlock characters with, but if they're not characters you like, you will be slowly grinding up levels to get tiny amounts of premium currency that eventually allows you to buy your favorites.”
- “This game relies so much on grinding, spending real-life money, and having a million different confusing currencies that it's ridiculously hard to ignore.”
story
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is essentially no coherent narrative or meaningful storytelling. While there are seasonal events and missions tied to popular Disney franchises, these often require specific characters or levels that can be frustratingly inaccessible without spending money, leading to a grind-heavy experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the absence of a compelling story mode is seen as a significant missed opportunity, leaving players feeling disconnected from the game’s potential narrative richness.
- “The racing tracks are beautifully designed, featuring iconic locations from movies such as 'Toy Story,' 'Frozen,' and 'Cars.' Each character comes with their own unique abilities and special moves, adding a layer of strategy to the races as you compete for the top spot.”
- “There's a couple of different online race modes, as well as a ton of 'story quests' that take the form of various challenge races - standard races, time trials, elimination modes, ones where you need to play as a certain character, ones with missions to perform a certain number of stuns or use a number of items, etc. There's a lot of variety, and they seem like a great way to learn the mechanics, as well as start unlocking some characters and leveling them up!”
- “On top of that, in addition to your standard daily and weekly rotation of battle pass challenges to complete for progress, there seems to be a system in place for a seasonal story mode with challenges similar to the base game's story quest with tons and tons of time trials and objectives to complete to earn experience on the pass even as a solo player, or someone still learning and gearing up.”
- “ story: ✅ none”
- “There isn't even a story mode to make it all worth it.”
- “Pay to win, lack of a story mode (or just a story in general) and infrequent collision issues.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance across various platforms, including PC and Steam Deck, others experience significant issues such as crashes, stuttering, and FPS drops without clear hardware reasons. Some users appreciate the game's graphics and responsiveness, but concerns about unbalanced character upgrades and the impact of microtransactions on gameplay persist. Despite these criticisms, many find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for casual play.
- “It runs smoothly on PC and offers hours of fun, both solo and online.”
- “The game itself is fun and well optimized for all platforms.”
- “The optimization team should learn how to read before learning programming.”
- “The optimization is terrible; some character models are awful, the gameplay is repetitive, the progression system is bad, there’s little playability, but there's a lot of microtransactions.”
- “Racers and their performance upgrades are locked behind pay-to-skip grinds.”
- “Unfortunately, ranked multiplayer is not equalized, and character level/upgrades play a very big part in performance, especially speed.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding joy in the quirky character interactions, amusing voiceovers, and comedic elements during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to elicit laughter through its funny mechanics and references, particularly in comparison to classic kart racers. However, some players also note that the humor is occasionally overshadowed by frustrations related to microtransactions and technical issues.
- “I'm not kidding, I was laughing out loud the first time I played this when I was reading all the currencies, where they come from, and what they expected me to give them in order to have a character capable of winning a race.”
- “I also recommend playing with sound because the voiceovers during play as various things happen are often hilarious.”
- “If you love Disney and racing, this game is a very good choice for you. The game is so funny and worthy; characters are voiced with their iconic lines and more, and you will also have a lot to do in this game despite being in early access.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer modes and during races. While a few users report smooth gameplay and good performance across platforms, many highlight persistent issues such as freezing, lag, and unresponsive controls, especially on the Switch and Steam Deck. Overall, while the game shows potential, its stability remains a concern, particularly for those expecting a polished experience.
- “No glitches so far like I have seen in other Disney games.”
- “A fun racing game, great graphics, gameplay is smooth and bug free.”
- “Other than these things, the game looks good and runs great on a multitude of platforms with no issues or hiccups. It's also extremely fun and goes toe to toe with any other top tier kart game on the market.”
- “Microtransaction-riddled, buggy mess.”
- “Downloaded, did the buggy tutorial (car moving on its own and not being responsive, doing doughnuts and crap), got to the first 'race' the game was a buggy mess so I alt + F4.”
- “The most frustrating parts of the gameplay are the glitches and sheer randomness.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the solid framework and character diversity that enhances replay value, others criticize the limited content and reliance on daily missions, which can lead to a stagnant experience. Regular updates and unlockable content do provide some incentive for continued play, but the need for monetization and the repetitive nature of gameplay detract from its long-term appeal.
- “Of course, it's framed by the free-to-play currencies and levels of progression, but beneath it all there's a solid and entirely replayable, simple but effective framework.”
- “Finally, I love that the class and character you pick actually correlates to a play style as opposed to cosmetic, as it makes the game much more replayable and a heck of a lot more exciting when a new character drops that I can get by simply playing events.”
- “Regular updates and unlockable content add to the game's replay value, making it a fantastic choice for endless fun.”
- “Limited game content as only the current seasonal objectives are playable.”
- “Replayability is on the weaker side.”
- “If you want more people to play this game, please at least make it more playable for those who do not want to pay.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game elicits mixed feelings among players, with some expressing nostalgia and joy reminiscent of childhood experiences, while others feel frustrated and disheartened by the game's pay-to-win model and predatory pricing. Despite moments of heartwarming gameplay and engaging character interactions, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to the game's consumer-hostile practices, overshadowing its positive elements.
- “In my opinion, playing a game should be downright fun and make you enjoy the time spent as a wholesome experience, not make you angry, frustrated, and/or upset - and Disney Speedstorm managed to make me feel like this a couple of times.”
- “Mickey, visibly upset and very emotional, responds to the judge: 'No, no, no, your honor.'”
- “A part from the incredible gameplay (best I've ever experienced with a karting game), fantastic music (seriously, play with a Woojer vest, and it's a game changer), fun tracks, interesting characters, and specific animations and sound bites for every character (refreshing from the cut-and-paste that you see everywhere else)... I actually want to share my 'moment' of gameplay that made me feel like a kid (which, I think, whether we're aware of it or not, we all long to have a game do that to us).”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and well-designed environments, creating a vibrant and engaging experience. The combination of a lively multiplayer community, Disney-inspired elements, and a fitting soundtrack enhances the overall ambiance, making it both immersive and enjoyable.
- “Its focus on multiplayer competition, both cooperative and versus, fosters a lively community atmosphere where players can test their skills against others worldwide.”
- “All that aside, the actual game has a great Disney atmosphere: characters, locations, and music are very well done.”
- “Great music: the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
character development
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While the game offers a thrilling racing experience with impressive graphics and character design, it falls short in narrative depth and character development when compared to titles like Mario Kart.

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Disney Speedstorm is a casual racing game with fantasy and kids themes.

Disney Speedstorm is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 111 hours playing Disney Speedstorm.

Disney Speedstorm was released on June 29, 2022.

Disney Speedstorm was developed by Gameloft.

Disney Speedstorm has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Disney Speedstorm is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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