Formula Evolution 2024
- June 3, 2024
- Petr Šimůnek
Get on SteamI have been creating this game since high school and have worked hard through my studies at Charles University in Prague. My aim for this year is to carry over my Ph.D. research about procedurally generated terrains into my game. I aim to capture 150 years of racing in a game one day. Formula Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to those of World of Tanks. With eac…
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Reviews
- The game is fun and offers a lot of entertainment, especially when played with friends.
- For a free game developed by a single person, it shows great potential and has a decent tech tree for vehicle upgrades.
- The multiplayer aspect is enjoyable, and the races are quick and engaging, making it easy to jump in and out.
- The driving physics and handling are poorly implemented, making the cars feel unresponsive and difficult to control.
- The penalty system is inconsistent, often punishing players for actions that should not warrant a penalty, leading to frustration.
- There are numerous bugs and connection issues, which can severely impact the gameplay experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its immersive and accurate driving mechanics, while others criticize the car handling and techtree system as underdeveloped and frustrating. Players appreciate the game's free access and potential for improvement, but many express concerns about the need for better tracks and mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
“Awesome gameplay, must give it a try.”
“Accurate driving mechanics and immersion.”
“Great mechanics, realistic but not crazy difficult in that regard.”
“Car mechanics are extremely underworked; Unreal Engine presets have better handling.”
“The tech tree mechanic is really bad, and you can buy cars with real money to get an advantage.”
“First of all, it is definitely a good thing that it is free, so it can reach many players, but I think the car turning mechanics in the game are very weak.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant lag even on recommended settings, forcing them to switch to ultra-lightweight graphics for smoother gameplay. While others appreciate the picturesque visuals and report good performance with high frame rates on decent hardware, the overall consensus suggests that the graphics are basic and could benefit from further enhancements and optimizations.
“I think the premise is great, the graphics are picturesque, and it's massively multiplayer.”
“Graphics is good, sound is okay, physics could use some more work, and more quality of life updates are needed.”
“Getting an average of around 120 - 150fps in random multiplayer races, running an i7-8700 with a GTX 1080 Ti on the 'pretty' graphics preset.”
“My only issue is that it lags hard on the recommended graphics; I have to use ultra-lightweight graphics to play normally.”
“The graphics aren't that crazy; it's a very basic game. Why can't my effectively supercomputer, in comparison to the hardware needed for this game, hold a connection?”
“Graphics and gameplay are mediocre.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over intrusive ads, including those for online casinos and other controversial content, which disrupt gameplay and menu navigation. Many users feel that the presence of such ads detracts from the overall experience and reflects poorly on the developer's priorities.
“The game also includes ads in the menu up until race start, so it can be very annoying to see an advertisement of various things that no one asked for glare into one's eyes while browsing the menu.”
“I just saw in another review that the developer is willingly running ads for online casinos within the game. I didn't play for long enough to see any, but anyone running sponsorship ads for such harmful online casinos deserves nothing more than capital punishment!”
“The game keeps showing online sex trafficking ads, which I support but are annoying when gameplay is in motion.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the optimization of time penalties in the game, noting instances where penalties were applied unfairly. Additionally, despite hardware upgrades and a performance patch, some players still experience issues with maintaining a stable framerate.
“I hope time penalties get optimized because when I still had two wheels in front of the white line, I sometimes received a time penalty.”
“I hope time penalties get optimized because when I still had two wheels in front of the white line, I sometimes still received a time penalty.”
“I got a new GPU, doubled my RAM, and the game had a performance patch, so I was excited to play at a normal framerate.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the frustration players feel when interacting with the environment, particularly when touching the grass, which significantly hinders their progress and can lead to a sense of helplessness. This mechanic evokes strong feelings of annoyance and disappointment, as it disrupts the flow of gameplay.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its depth and engaging narrative. Many highlight the character development and plot twists as standout features that enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel that certain story elements could be more cohesive or better integrated into gameplay.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
