Future Aero Racing S Ultra
- September 3, 2018
- NURENDSOFT: Jordi Ramon Games
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Reviews
- The game captures the spirit of classic AG racers like F-Zero, providing a fun and fast-paced experience.
- The track design is challenging and varied, with multiple difficulty levels and gameplay modes that offer good replay value.
- The eclectic music selection and colorful visuals give the game a unique identity, enhancing the overall racing experience.
- Controls are difficult and janky, making it hard to navigate tight sections of the tracks effectively.
- The game feels barebones with limited content, including only a few tracks and gameplay modes, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Audio elements, including music and sound effects, are often described as annoying and lacking personality, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics attempt to evoke nostalgia with brighter colors and cel shading, reminiscent of early 2000s racing titles like F-Zero and Wipeout. However, many players feel it falls short of capturing the essence of the genre, with visuals that are often described as unappealing and lacking in depth compared to other contemporary games. Additionally, the retro graphics option is locked behind progress, further detracting from the overall visual experience.
“Visuals: this game tries to capture the spirit of F-Zero by using brighter colors and some cel shading when on the track.”
“Captures the aesthetic of the early 2000s in a high-speed racer with elements of Wipeout, F-Zero, and Episode One: Podracer.”
“The aesthetic barely captures the nostalgia of the genre from previous generations, especially in comparison to other games that nail it perfectly.”
“All of the audio complaints combined make it so that the entire game is best played muted, leaving you with nothing but its visuals that only a mother could love.”
“Even the option to toggle retro graphics is locked behind progress as well, so all in all, I have nothing good to say really.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as an eclectic mix that adds a unique identity, allowing players to focus on the racing experience. However, some users find it discordant, repetitive, and lacking personality, with comparisons to low-quality tracks that become annoying due to their short loops.
“The music is an eclectic selection, giving this game further identity that separates it from the likes of Redout and BallisticNG, with a minimalist tinge that lets you focus on the race.”
“Its music is discordant, bare, and repetitive, with no personality.”
“The music is as annoying as crap; it sounds like one of those 2-star songs somebody made on Newgrounds, and loops every 3 seconds.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features boost pads that allow players to charge a secondary boost, enhancing the experience with solid mechanics and well-designed tracks that offer a good challenge. However, the campaign is limited to a single mode, which can be completed in just a few hours, and the controls are notably simple.
“The game feels great to play; there are some good mechanics, the track design is really good, and it's challenging.”
“Instead of a steadily charging boost, you have boost pads that charge up a secondary boost to use at your discretion.”
“Instead of Far's steadily charging boost, you have boost pads that charge up a secondary boost to use at your discretion.”
“There's only one gameplay mode in the campaign, so you'll be done with it in a couple of hours.”
“For gameplay, the controls, as stated before, are very simple.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably different from typical titles, placing a strong emphasis on performance rather than endurance, which has garnered mixed reactions from users.
“This is a unique change from other games, meaning performance is quite important, whereas most demand endurance and performance.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its visually appealing designs that draw inspiration from F-Zero GX/AX, presenting a cleaner aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
“The character designs are reminiscent of F-Zero GX/AX, albeit cleaner looking.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through various difficulty levels and progressively faster cars, appealing to players who enjoy revisiting challenges; however, those less inclined to replay may find the experience short-lived.
“There are a lot of difficulty levels, and your cars get incrementally faster, so there's great replay value.”
“The variety of challenges and unlockable content keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia and connection to the F-Zero experience. This emotional engagement enhances the overall gameplay, making it memorable and impactful.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a minor bug where vehicles amusingly dive into the ground during invincibility mode, creating a comical visual as players pass through the turbo track. While not game-breaking, this glitch adds a lighthearted element to the gameplay experience.
“There's a minor bug where your vehicle will dive into the ground when invincibility mode is activated (after being crashed). At that time, you pass through the turbo track. It's not fatal and won't ruin your game, but it's funny to look at.”
“The game's humor is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates slapstick comedy into the gameplay, making even the most frustrating moments entertaining.”
