Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R
- November 4, 2021
- 3DClouds
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of Sh1ft3r" is a racing game where players must stop the criminal organization SH1FT3R in a global tournament. Featuring single-player and multiplayer modes for up to 6 players, the game offers high-stakes races with various spy gadgets and shortcuts to help players claim victory. With 17 pulsesounding tracks and a variety of Spy Racers vehicles, players must use their brains and speed to outrace the competition.
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Reviews
- The game features good graphics and a vibrant visual style that appeals to its target audience.
- It offers local split-screen and online multiplayer options, allowing for cooperative play.
- The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it suitable for younger players and those looking for a casual racing experience.
- The game is extremely short, with a campaign that can be completed in under three hours, leading to a lack of content for the price.
- The AI is poorly designed, often resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences and a lack of challenge.
- The vehicle handling feels heavy and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate tracks effectively.
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant visuals and good-looking tracks, while others criticize them as mediocre or reminiscent of older consoles like the PS2. Although there are moments of appealing design, many players feel that the overall visual quality does not meet modern standards, with some even comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. Technical performance is noted to be decent, with faster load times on PC, but the graphical experience is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of engaging visual effects.
“Fast & Furious: Spy Racers sports bright, vibrant visuals and some good-looking tracks.”
“The graphics are nice, and the load times on PC are faster than PS4 and PS5.”
“Simple arcade game with good graphics; some circuits have nice visuals.”
“The graphics look like they belong on a PS2; very outdated and lacking modern features.”
“The graphics are ugly; I would describe them as mediocre with poor visual effects.”
“The graphics are quite ugly; Xenon Racer looks way better than this game.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal and largely underwhelming, consisting of only a few cutscenes and a short campaign of around 100 minutes with repetitive racing missions. Players note that the narrative lacks depth and engagement, reflecting its basis on a children's show, which may not appeal to those seeking a more substantial storyline. Overall, the story is considered a secondary aspect, with multiplayer features being the more enjoyable focus.
“The campaign consists of 5 missions.”
“There are 13 missions in total, including the one for winning the story.”
“Very short game, around 100 minutes for story mode.”
“The story barely exists; there are only start and ending cutscenes.”
“Don't expect anything from the story arc bits.”
“The campaign consists of only 5 missions, and the story is very short, around 100 minutes for story mode.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the nostalgic 2000s racing vibe and praising the soundtrack as "smashing." However, some users expressed frustration over the lack of clarity on how to access and play the music they unlock, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The soundtracks are not bad and the whole game has that 2000 console-made-in-USA racing game vibe, so I kinda dig it.”
“Racing is fine, and I like the music.”
“Amazing soundtrack.”
“Pretty not good, however the soundtrack is smashing.”
“After each race you earn in-game coins to spend on a vending machine that will allow you to unlock the villains' cars, skins, music (though I cannot figure out how to play them yet, :( ) and some background cosmetics for the menu screen.”
“If I knew how to play the music tracks we got from the vending machine, maybe my rating would be higher.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many criticizing its simplicity, poor controls, and unbalanced design, making it unsuitable for both children and adults. However, some players appreciate the unique mechanics that allow for strategic play, particularly the effective handling and drifting system. Overall, the gameplay seems to cater primarily to a younger audience but falls short in delivering a satisfying experience for a broader demographic.
“It perfectly merges a grippy handling style with a pseudo brake to drift mechanic so well.”
“Unique game mechanics mean some strategy.”
“Unclear on who this is for, as children won't know Fast & Furious well and adults won't be satisfied by the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is simple and easy, which is somewhat expected considering its target audience is kids.”
“Blur has mediocre gameplay, childish presentation, bad weapon balance, and less content.”
- stability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R" demonstrates strong stability, with players reporting no crashes, freezes, or significant technical issues. While some minor glitches exist, the game runs smoothly on various platforms, indicating a solid effort from the developers to deliver a polished experience.
“The game runs great on macOS using the Crossover app.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my gameplay.”
“The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
“What Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of Sh1ft3r lacks in its production values, especially with odd couple glitches here or there, it makes up in the effort 3DClouds put into making this fun to play: courses have different approaches, including shortcuts, each car has unique handling and the AI provides an appropriate challenge (if you want it to).”
“I have not run into any glaring technical issues, or glitches in the game with vehicles, physics, weapons, etc. It seems like the developers really cared to make this a finished product right out of the gate.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a stable experience with no crashes or performance issues on certain platforms, particularly on PC. However, the Switch version has been criticized for poor optimization, leading to a subpar experience. Despite the improvements on PC, some users feel the game does not justify its asking price.
“I got this on Switch, and it was a bad performance port. Now I bought it on PC, and it's much better, but it's still not worth the asking price.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has extremely limited replayability, as the unlocks do not provide compelling incentives for players to return. However, some users find value in the time attack mode as a way to enhance replayability.
“The time attack mode adds significant replay value, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“The variety of unlockable content encourages players to dive back in for more.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put the game down.”
“Extremely limited replayability due to unlocks not really unlocking anything that entices you to play more.”
“Time attack mode offers some replay value, but it's not enough to keep players engaged.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and absurd tone, with references to pop culture figures like Vin Diesel and a comedic take on the characters' youthfulness. This blend of irreverent commentary and lightheartedness contributes to an entertaining experience.
