First Racer

About First Racer

First Racer is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Perfect Games and was released on April 5, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"First Racer" is an arcade racing game that puts you behind the wheel of racing cars. With intuitive controls and a wide selection of vehicles, you'll need quick reactions and a competitive spirit to become the winner. The game features fast-paced races filled with adrenaline on various tracks, each with its own unique features. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer to the r…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Engaging arcade-style racing gameplay with responsive controls and enjoyable drifting mechanics.
Good car customization and upgrading system that impacts performance meaningfully.
Supports local split-screen multiplayer and various racing modes, adding value and replayability.

Limited track variety and somewhat repetitive environments which can lead to boredom in longer sessions.
AI can be overly aggressive and sometimes unfair, reducing enjoyment in competitive races.
Sound design, especially engine and tire sounds, is weak and distracting, detracting from immersion.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as clean, smooth, and functional with a colorful, slightly cartoonish art style that suits the game's arcade tone. While not groundbreaking or highly detailed, the visuals ensure good performance across systems and complement the gameplay, though some users note a lack of variety and certain graphical effects. Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their balance between simplicity and visual appeal.
- “The graphics are superb.”
- “The graphical quality is clean, the performance is smooth, and the game modes are very enjoyable.”
- “A relaxing game that runs very smoothly thanks to its minimalist, but still sufficiently detailed graphics.”
- “The art style is okay, but with generic rides, there is basically nothing noteworthy to say about the cars.”
- “Graphics have this late 2000s look but with higher resolution and nicer anti-aliasing.”
- “Despite lackluster audio punch and graphics, handling is quite nice and dirt cheap.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The gameplay is polished, smooth, and accessible, focusing on fast-paced racing with rewarding progression and strategic boost mechanics. While drifting is fun though somewhat exaggerated, the overall experience is solid but could benefit from deeper mechanics and more content to increase its value.
- “Just about all of the game mechanics are polished and smooth.”
- “It presents itself as an accessible entry point into the racing genre, emphasizing fast-paced competition, straightforward mechanics, and a sense of progression that feels rewarding without becoming overwhelming.”
- “Boost mechanics add another layer to races, allowing for strategic bursts of speed that can turn the tide during critical moments.”
- “I don't know if there was ever an intention to deepen the drift mechanics or to add a couple other off-road tracks, but as is, it's underwhelming.”
- “For this price and quality of gameplay I have no serious negatives; only recommendations to broaden the game's features and increase its value.”
- “The game isn't very long, but the gameplay is solid - especially the drifting aspect, while it may be a bit over exaggerated, it's fun as hell.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 11% neutral mentions, 22% negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being engaging, energetic, and supportive of the racing action, with several users describing the soundtrack as solid and enjoyable. However, some find the engine sounds overpowering and opt to mute the music. Overall, the soundtrack effectively maintains momentum and complements gameplay.
- “Sound design supports the action with energetic music and functional engine audio, helping maintain momentum during races even if it doesn’t strive for authenticity.”
- “Updates keep on coming, and the soundtrack slaps too.”
- “The music is chill and engaging.”
- “Soundtrack is alright, it gets the job done, but the fact you have an upgrade system and ability to make your RWD car into AWD (actually a big deal, annoying), buying this at the summer sale got me skeptical about the suspicious heavy discount.”
- “Additional notes: mute music, too loud and overpowering engine vroom vroom... vroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm phsssss vroooooooooooooooooooo”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The game offers smooth performance and solid optimization, running well on mid-range hardware with steady frame rates even at high settings. Clear visuals prioritize responsiveness over excessive detail, contributing to a stable and enjoyable experience. Additionally, vehicle customization and upgrades enhance both performance and player engagement without compromising optimization.
- “Cars and environments are clear and readable, prioritizing performance and responsiveness over flashy detail.”
- “I have not played much but I played the demo before which didn't give me much hope initially but it intrigued me a bit. I decided to get the game going for a bit and the fact this game runs on an i7-3820, 16GB DDR-1600 RAM and my lil' robust 750ti superclocked, default ultra settings, not going below 30 fps is already impressive. The optimization on this game ain't bad... I need to turn down a few settings though.”
- “Game runs smooth with no performance issues.”
- “+a car upgrade system besides the basic handling tuning, comprising performance options like turbos, engine upgrades and switching your car's drive wheels.”
- “Full disclosure: I have assisted in a patch that improves the English translation in this game and performance on the Steam Deck.”
- “+ game runs smooth no performance issues”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers significantly high replayability, with potential for even greater engagement through features like a time attack mode with ghost cars.
- “The replay value is significantly high.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding is considered tedious and inefficient, as upgrading starter cars offers little advantage against opponents with superior vehicles, making it more practical to save money for purchasing better cars rather than investing in cheaper ones.
- “Don't bother upgrading your starter cars too much; it's basically impossible to win races with them later because opponents have supercars. It's better to farm money for a good vehicle instead of upgrading the cheap ones.”