Fast Beat Loop Racer GT

About

Fast Beat Loop Racer GT is a racing game that challenges players to compete in high-speed contests on winding, imaginative tracks. Choose from a variety of cars and customize their performance and appearance. The game features a unique rhythm-based system, where driving with the beat of the music boosts your speed and earns you points. Master the tracks, beat the competition, and become the ultimate racing champion.

Genres & Tags

Racing

Play Modes

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 270 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game captures the arcade racing experience reminiscent of Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune, providing a fun and nostalgic gameplay.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a decent amount of content and replayability for its price, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of arcade racers.
The graphics and art style are appealing, and the game runs well on low-spec PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The game lacks essential features such as audio settings, fullscreen support, and proper controller configuration, leading to a frustrating user experience.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and poor online multiplayer functionality, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
The driving mechanics feel unrefined, with overly grippy controls and a lack of customization options, making the gameplay less engaging.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
81%
9%
The story in this arcade racing game is generally viewed as shallow and confusing, with many players noting that it lacks coherence and depth. While some appreciate the attempt at narrative, describing it as a fun but generic backdrop to the racing experience, others criticize it for being poorly executed and not integral to gameplay. Overall, the story serves primarily as a means to progress through the game rather than a compelling element in its own right.
- “This was a very nice surprise though, the arcade feeling on it is really great, and the story mode offered more than I expected.”
- “I'm a big fan of Yu Suzuki's racing games, particularly OutRun 2, and this game shares a lot of features with that title such as the ability to drift and slipstream, what it adds however is a neat manga/anime inspired story mode and the ability to upgrade your vehicles as you play.”
- “The story mode is your main way of progression in this game; it gives you time to hone in and practice your skills before going out into multiplayer.”
- “The story is shallow and has no meaning.”
- “The story is boilerplate nonsense and the straight-line handling is a little weird, but drifting feels good.”
- “Story mode: no clue what the story is even about or how 'we' the player even relates to the story; I kind of feel like the player is there but is not talked about.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
7%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the energetic techno and eurobeat tracks that enhance the racing experience, reminiscent of the Initial D series. However, significant criticism arises from the lack of audio options, including the inability to mute or adjust the music volume, which detracts from the overall enjoyment for some players. While some users have found ways to mod the soundtrack to include tracks from other games, the absence of customizable audio settings remains a notable flaw.
- “Sweet j-rock soundtrack.”
- “The music is more eurobeat and rock than the stuff you would find in the Wangan games.”
- “Driving is fun, car handling works well for this type of game, drifting mechanics are really good and the music fits well into the fast-paced racing action.”
- “Of course it has some major flaws like not being able to mute the music, or 1440p resolution support (which pisses me off the most because it's not fullscreen).”
- “Honestly, the music isn't that exciting; it really sounded cheap.”
- “My only complaint is there's no option to turn off the music; it's too loud, I can't hear the engine.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
63%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the aesthetic and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s arcade titles, while others criticize the outdated visuals and lack of customization options. Although some describe the graphics as "nice" and fitting for its era, others point out significant graphical glitches and limitations in resolution settings. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with a clear need for more modern graphical options.
- “Still I enjoy the graphical presentation and fun racing mechanics.”
- “The graphics for this game are surprisingly good and optimized; the price for me is probably the best part of this product.”
- “It's a game that clearly boasts hours of replay value for a budget price, yet it's graphically and aesthetically pleasing to look at. It takes me back to the bright colors and sunny locales of late 90s/early 2000s arcade titles, particularly those of Sega and Namco. More games need to capture this bright, summery aesthetic.”
- “Graphical glitches are all over this game.”
- “The graphics sure aren't impressing anyone.”
- “I was pretty shocked to see PS2 graphics initially.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The gameplay is generally well-received, drawing comparisons to the Maximum Tune series with its polished mechanics and enjoyable racing experience. While some players appreciate the arcade-style simplicity and fun driving dynamics, others note issues with vehicle mechanics and server stability that detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game offers a satisfying challenge and is recommended for fans of the genre.
- “It feels very good to get a corner just right and overall the gameplay is pretty well polished.”
- “The gameplay is arguably similar but it has its own flavor in terms of physics and maps.”
- “Driving is fun, car handling works well for this type of game, drifting mechanics are really good, and the music fits well into the fast-paced racing action.”
- “I just found a ton of game mechanics rather off-putting, making the game not worth owning or trying to complete.”
- “The mechanics related to the vehicles themselves are rather off.”
- “The gameplay isn't slow, but it's rather rudimentary.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, graphical glitches, and problematic menu options. While some players find it enjoyable despite these flaws, many report that both single-player and multiplayer modes are plagued by technical problems. Updates are being released to address some of these issues, but stability remains a concern.
- “This game is buggy.”
- “Ngl, kind of fun but super buggy at all times.”
- “Graphical glitches are all over this game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is generally lacking, with users noting that it does not consistently achieve over 60fps, although it runs smoothly on certain hardware configurations like the Dell 7567 with a GTX 1050 Ti. Additionally, there are concerns about the balance in multiplayer mode regarding rank and car performance.
- “It runs smoothly on my Dell 7567 with GTX 1050 Ti.”
- “Fully optimized performance (more than 60fps).”
- “The 2011 visuals and performance are outdated.”
- “In multiplayer mode, there is no balance between rank and car performance.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, emphasizing the ability to record personal bests and enjoy hours of gameplay at a budget price. Its nostalgic graphics and aesthetic reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s arcade titles further enhance the desire to revisit the game.
- “✔️ Result grading: record personal best for replay value.”
- “It's a game that clearly boasts hours of replay value for a budget price. It's graphically and aesthetically pleasing, taking me back to the bright colors and sunny locales of late 90s/early 2000s arcade titles, particularly those of Sega and Namco. More games need to capture this bright, summery aesthetic.”
- “The game offers a lot of replay value for a budget price, but ultimately, it lacks the depth and variety needed to keep me coming back for more.”
- “While the game is visually appealing and nostalgic, the limited gameplay options make it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “I enjoyed the initial experience, but after completing it once, I found little incentive to replay due to the repetitive mechanics.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, requiring separate save files for each car and extensive effort to fully unlock upgrades. This grinding is typical for arcade racing games, suggesting a familiar but potentially tedious experience for those looking to maximize their vehicles.
- “You need a separate save game for each car and have to grind extensively to fully unlock upgrades for each one.”
- “Grinding is a requirement, just like in any normal arcade racing game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing despite some limitations in options. While technical issues can be addressed, the comedic elements remain a highlight.
- “You can just lock the game at 60 to fix this; it's still funny though.”
- “That said, holy crap, the options are hilariously thin.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by frustrating mechanics, such as instant speed loss when steering and AI interactions that feel unrealistic, contributing to a lifeless atmosphere in the environments.