Formula Evolution 2024

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I 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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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 298 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game is fun and offers a lot of good tracks, making it enjoyable for casual play.
For a free game developed by a single person, it shows great potential and has an engaging tech tree system.
Multiplayer can be entertaining, especially when playing with friends, and the game is easy to pick up.

The driving mechanics and physics are poorly implemented, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The penalty system is inconsistent, often punishing players unfairly while allowing aggressive driving from others.
There are significant issues with server stability and connection quality, impacting the overall multiplayer experience.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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42%
33%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses. While some players praise the accurate driving mechanics and immersive experience, others criticize the car handling, particularly the turning mechanics, and the underdeveloped tech tree that allows for pay-to-win advantages. Overall, the game shows potential, especially considering its early access status and the fact that it is developed by a single individual.
- “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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and picturesque, with some players experiencing significant lag even on recommended settings, forcing them to switch to ultra-lightweight graphics for smoother gameplay. While some users report decent frame rates on higher-end hardware, there are calls for improvements in physics and overall quality. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate but not groundbreaking, with room for enhancement.
- “I think the premise is great, the graphics are picturesque, and it's massively multiplayer.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics is good, sound is okay, physics could use some more work, and more quality of life updates are needed.”
- “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, not hold a connection?”
- “Graphics and gameplay are mid at best.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to the inclusion of intrusive ads, including those for online casinos and other controversial content, which disrupt gameplay and menu navigation. Players express frustration over the frequency and nature of these advertisements, suggesting they detract from the overall experience and reflect 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 harmful online casinos deserves nothing more than capital punishment!”
- “Game keeps showing online sex trafficking ads, which I support but are annoying when gameplay is in motion.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for improved optimization, particularly regarding time penalties, which seem inconsistent even when players are within the boundaries. Despite hardware upgrades and a recent performance patch, some users still experience issues with framerate stability.
- “I hope time penalties get optimized because when I still had two wheels in front of the white line, I sometimes still got 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.”
- “Got a new GPU, doubled my RAM, and the game had a performance patch, so I was excited to play at a normal framerate.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of frustration and tension, as players feel penalized for veering off track, particularly when touching the grass, which significantly hinders their performance. This mechanic evokes a heightened awareness of risk and consequence, contributing to an intense gaming experience.
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with users appreciating its depth and character development. However, some feel it could benefit from more originality or clearer pacing. Overall, the narrative is a strong point of the game, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”