Engine Evolution 2022

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Engine Evolution 2022 is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Petr Šimůnek and was released on February 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 440 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

Unique progression system that captures motorsport history and encourages long-term play.
Playable and accessible multiplayer offering competitive and energetic races with an active community.
Runs well even on low-end hardware and is a free-to-play game with regular updates and developer interaction.

Physics and vehicle handling feel unnatural or inconsistent, with issues in braking and collision detection.
Repetitive gameplay loop with limited variety and often small player base, leading to frequent AI opponents.
Online multiplayer can be frustrating due to griefing, unfair penalties, and lack of easy ways to race with friends together.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
55%
12%
The graphics are generally functional and adequate for gameplay, with clear visuals and decent colors, though they lack detail, polish, and atmosphere compared to top-tier racing games. While some users find the visuals passable or even good given the game's scope and hardware compatibility, others note outdated or minimalistic environments and limited customization. Overall, the graphics support the core experience but are not a standout feature, with most praise directed at gameplay over aesthetics.
- “Despite compatibility with old hardware, there are higher graphics settings, which look spectacular; however, they don't run well for me (I fall victim of the old hardware gang).”
- “Honestly speaking, this is a great game, the graphics and sounds are amazing.”
- “Visuals are clean enough to support gameplay, with tracks and vehicles that are easy to read at speed, but they lack the detail and atmosphere of more polished racing titles.”
- “The tracks used to have a few houses around or maybe a few trees and other than that, the area around the tracks are mostly barren (again this is on the lowest graphics settings, I don’t know how this changes with higher settings).”
- “The crowd could also use some upgrades on graphics.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The gameplay in this racing title is smooth, engaging, and distinctive, offering a blend of evolving mechanics and deep customization that appeals to fans seeking a unique online motorsport experience. While it lacks the polish, realism, and AI quality of top-tier racing games, its fun, addictive races and innovative features provide sustaining interest despite some quirks and bugs. Overall, gameplay is its strongest asset but also shows room for refinement, especially in controls and physics.
- “Developed and published by Petr Šimůnek, it positions itself less as a traditional racing game and more as an evolving online experience that attempts to trace the history of motorsport through gameplay.”
- “In the end, Engine Evolution 2022 stands as a solid and distinctive entry in the series, offering a gameplay loop that is easy to engage with and capable of sustaining long-term interest for the right audience.”
- “The fantastically tricky but manageable mechanics combined with tasteful inspirations of classic tracks make this game an entirely entertaining free multiplayer racing experience!”
- “The gameplay is its core feature and the core weakness.”
- “Although, there are quite a few bugs and issues that make the gameplay not that great.”
- “Genial idea, but the mechanics need to be enhanced to be more realistic, not Mario Kart style.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The game's monetization heavily relies on intrusive microtransactions and frequent in-game ads, which many players find off-putting. While ads are implemented in a somewhat integrated manner, their prevalence detracts from the experience. However, understanding the small developer's need to monetize provides some context for these choices.
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “I came back after a week or two and now there are a bunch of in-game ads, pretty off-putting - but I also understand it's a small developer trying to work toward a better game.”
- “Barely works, but all the advertisements sure are working just fine.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is largely derived from its goofy, arcade-style racing and amusing AI behavior, making it entertaining in a lighthearted, silly way. While players find it funny and enjoyable with friends, the overall comedic charm is tied to its intentionally quirky and less realistic mechanics.
- “Goofy racing game that's hilarious to play with friends.”
- “Realism in the way of good-old urban circuits and funny because it has a mostly arcade control.”
- “The AI or bots are seemingly funny for a reason.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game lacks a traditional story, focusing instead on classic MMO features such as leaderboards, daily missions, achievements, and stats. Users note that its gameplay is similar to "Temple Runner" without a narrative-driven experience.
- “Epic story”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Like playing 'Temple Runner' for the story.”
- “- story -”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in performance issues and outdated physics. Users express frustration, questioning the developer's competence due to the lack of improvements.
- “Bad optimization.”
- “The game is very unoptimized, leading me to think it's either developed by incompetent developers or is mining cryptocurrencies.”
- “The game needs performance and physics updates.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs that greatly hinder the playing experience. Users feel the developers need to focus more on improving stability to enhance overall gameplay.
- “Way too buggy and extremely annoying to play.”
- “The game could get so much better and less buggy if the developers actually gave attention to this game and its content.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its infinite replayability, offering endless opportunities for players to enjoy and revisit it without losing interest.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is functional, with clear visuals that aid gameplay, but it lacks the depth and detailed ambiance found in more polished racing games.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users expressing emotional reactions to the game often mention frustration due to inconsistent hit detection, such as cars registering hits without physical contact, which detracts from the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game enjoyable with minimal grinding, emphasizing that progress mainly involves racing rather than repetitive tasks.

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8h Median play time

191h Average play time

2-750h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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Engine Evolution 2022 is a casual racing game.

Engine Evolution 2022 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 191 hours playing Engine Evolution 2022.

Engine Evolution 2022 was released on February 21, 2023.

Engine Evolution 2022 was developed by Petr Šimůnek.

Engine Evolution 2022 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Engine Evolution 2022 for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Engine Evolution 2022 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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