Forklift Racer

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Forklift Racer is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Team Wulinshu and was released on July 17, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

On Your Mark! Strap in and get ready for Forklift Racer; an all-new, online multiplayer forklift racing simulation. Customize your forklift, play with friends, and beat your personal best as you speed around the local harbor!Go! Race around tracks located in the industrial district of Japan & Hong Kong Play online or with friends in 8-player multiplayer or compete against AI in singlepla…

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Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous take on racing with forklifts, providing some laughs and fun moments, especially when played with friends.
Graphics are surprisingly decent for a free game, and the concept of racing forklifts is entertaining and quirky.
Some players feel that the game has potential and could become a fun experience with further updates and improvements.

The game is plagued by performance issues, including low frame rates and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Many features are either broken or poorly implemented, such as the multiplayer functionality and the unintuitive menu system.
The game feels abandoned and lacks meaningful content, with players noting that it quickly becomes repetitive and unengaging.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are surprisingly good for an early access title, though some users suspect that assets may have been borrowed from other sources, such as asset stores or even GTA IV. While the visuals have received praise for their quality, there are concerns about the game's engine performance, particularly on lower-end hardware. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect.”
- “This is a great copy of Barji Kart; I enjoyed it and the graphics are better.”
- “10/10 Bitcoin miner, graphics quality = real life.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “The game engine is understandably poor for early access and the graphics were stolen from GTA IV.”
- “10 / 10 bitcoin miner, graphics quality = real life.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that it provides plenty of laughs, especially in its janky moments. It's described as a fun, lighthearted experience suitable for short play sessions with friends.
- “I've heard they worked on it a lot, and even in the early days, we had a great time laughing at the jank.”
- “For this early access, I would say it's quite a funny, but not too laggy, minigame that you and your friends could play for like half an hour.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Forklift Racer is notably poor, with users reporting a sluggish average of 51 fps and significant drops to around 15 fps when enabling advanced features like lumen, even on capable hardware such as the RTX 3060 Ti. Many players feel that quality updates are necessary to improve performance and overall gameplay experience.
- “Forklift racer's performance is a sluggish 51 fps, further compounding the issues in this clunky mess of a game.”
- “Performance is not great; turning on Lumen takes the game to about 15 fps (using an RTX 3060 Ti), and the overall fps is not great.”
- “A few quality updates to increase game performance, add new levels, and fix some rough mechanics would make this one of the best free games on Steam.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its slow pace, which some players find frustrating, though there is potential for improvement through updates that could enhance performance and mechanics. After an hour of play, users note both positive and negative aspects, indicating a mixed experience overall.
- “A few quality updates to increase game performance, add new levels, and fix some rough mechanics would make this one of the best free games on Steam.”
- “The gameplay is so slow, it feels like a joke.”
- “After 1 hour of gameplay, I have a few pros and cons.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently described as solid, indicating a reliable and enjoyable auditory experience that complements the gameplay.
- “The music is solid and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its poor stability, with users reporting significant bugs and high CPU usage, leading to suspicions that it may be functioning as a cryptocurrency miner.
- “Buggy mess and maxed out my CPU; it probably is just a Bitcoin miner in disguise.”