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Formula Retro Racing: World Tour

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60%Game Brain Score
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music, graphics
73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by CGA Studio and was released on March 31, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is a retro-style arcade racing game with modern physics and split-screen multiplayer. Compete in four game modes across iconic global locations, with new tracks and car types for added depth. Master the racing lines, hug the apexes, and strive for victory with responsive handling and realistic crashes.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions

  • The game features solid and satisfying driving mechanics, providing a fun and challenging experience, especially on expert mode.
  • It offers a nostalgic retro racing vibe with a variety of tracks and different game modes, appealing to fans of classic arcade racing games.
  • The graphics are praised for their low poly style, reminiscent of classic titles like Virtua Racing, and the game is enjoyable to play with friends.
  • The game suffers from poor driving and turning mechanics, making it frustrating to control the vehicles.
  • There are significant issues with sound effects and music, which are described as generic and repetitive.
  • Many players feel the game is abandoned and unfinished, with no plans for further development, leading to disappointment regarding its early access status.
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and generic, while others appreciate its nostalgic quality and enjoy the soundtrack. There are suggestions for improvement, such as increasing the intensity of the music during critical moments like the last lap. Overall, while some players find the music engaging, others criticize it as lacking depth and originality.

    • “It would be great if the music sped up (or got more intense in any sort of way) during the last lap.”
    • “I had already tried the demo in 2022 and liked it; the retro graphics are very crunchy and give that nostalgia of playing Daytona USA. The soundtrack is good, and I found myself moving my head at several times.”
    • “The soundtrack is good, found myself moving my head at several times.”
    • “My only criticism would be the music, which is repetitive and generic.”
    • “The controls feel super slippery on both car classes, drifting feels boring, the music is royalty free garbage.”
    • “I also wish there was a way to disable the announcer's voice and the UI sounds, as you can disable the music and SFX.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed feedback, with some praising the nostalgic retro and low-poly visuals reminiscent of classic racing games like Daytona USA, while others noted that the graphics are not groundbreaking and fall short of being at the forefront of modern driving games. Overall, the aesthetic appeals to fans of retro styles, but may not satisfy those seeking cutting-edge visuals.

    • “The retro graphics are very crunchy and give that nostalgia of playing Daytona USA.”
    • “The low poly graphics is the cherry on top, having that virtual racing or Stunt Race FX vibe I love.”
    • “Great graphics, great sound, great gameplay!”
    • “Yes, it's not earth-shattering graphics and yes, it isn't at the forefront of driving games.”
    • “The controls feel super slippery on both car classes, drifting feels boring, the music is royalty-free garbage, graphics?”
    • “The low poly graphics is the cherry on top, having that virtual racing or stunt race FX vibe; I love it.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the solid and satisfying driving mechanics and graphics, while others criticize the driving and turning mechanics as poor. The drifting mechanics, particularly with Daytona cars, received mixed feedback, with some players finding them unclear. Overall, there is a desire for modern games to capture the classic feel of older racing titles like Virtua Racing.

    • “The driving mechanics are solid and very satisfying.”
    • “Great graphics, great sound, great gameplay!”
    • “That is really typical of the Virtua Racing gameplay feel, and since it's no longer supported, it would be cool to find something similar in modern releases.”
    • “Bad driving/turning mechanics.”
    • “Drifting mechanics with the Daytona cars: I tried the old brake and gas trick; it seemed to work but wasn't too clear for me.”
    • “If you want retro racing visuals on the Switch, check out Sega Ages Virtua Racing, which does better in gameplay, feedback, and visuals, albeit with less content than a remake of a game from '92.”
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Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is a arcade racing game.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour was released on March 31, 2023.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour was developed by CGA Studio.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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