GeneRally 2

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GeneRally 2 is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Curious Chicken Games and was released on May 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

GeneRally 2 is an Early Access arcade racing game, offering single-player, local multiplayer, and a track editor. With over 60 objects, 12 surface types, and a growing selection of community-created tracks, it's a friendly and customizable racing experience. The game is a sequel to the popular 2002 title, GeneRally, and aims to continue its legacy with enhanced features and content.

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Improved graphics and visual design while maintaining the original's charm.
Enhanced track editor with quality of life upgrades and easy sharing via Steam Workshop.
Online multiplayer functionality adds a new layer of enjoyment, especially for local play with friends.

Car handling and AI performance are significantly worse than in the original GeneRally, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The user interface is clunky and lacks essential features from GR1, making it less intuitive.
The game feels incomplete with missing features, high price point compared to the free original, and performance issues.

gameplay
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The gameplay in the game has seen improvements in car variety, offering diverse mechanical and visual customization options. However, the AI remains a weak point, with poor intelligence and inconsistent fuel/tyre consumption affecting race dynamics. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple yet addictive, providing engaging racing experiences across various challenging tracks, though some players seek deeper strategies like pit stops for a more satisfying experience.
- “Car variety has been improved both in mechanical terms (i.e. more variety in how each car controls) and visual terms (notably with 3 patterns on each type for more baseline customization).”
- “Generally, it is a racing game with simple yet addictive gameplay; players can engage in races while maneuvering through a variety of challenging tracks.”
- “Nostalgic, fun physics, and addictive gameplay.”
- “The AI and gameplay/physics are still pretty rough; the AI is not very smart, and their fuel/tyre consumption is different from yours, making races where you have to pit just not fun.”
- “I'm going to do Formula 1 cars as I did in GR1, and only after that will I be satisfied with gameplay on long tracks with pit stop strategies involved.”
- “Simple and 'easy' gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game have been notably improved compared to the original, offering a more visually appealing experience while maintaining similar gameplay mechanics.
- “The game features significantly improved graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “Generally, it plays nearly the same as the original but with better graphics.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly elevate the gameplay.”
- “Generally, it plays nearly the same as the original but with 'better' graphics (the original game is still available for download).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as light and casual, providing a fun experience for players. However, there is anticipation that future updates, particularly the car editor, could elevate its comedic value to legendary status, reminiscent of the earlier game, GR1.
- “It's a funny little game to play casually, and after the car editor, it will be as legendary as GR1 was/is.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and light-hearted.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios that keep me laughing throughout.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its significant shifts and unexpected developments, suggesting a narrative that evolves in surprising ways. Players seem to appreciate the depth and complexity of the plot, which keeps them engaged throughout the experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues and a clunky user interface. Many players struggle to achieve smooth gameplay even on high-end systems, with some noting that it runs poorly compared to its predecessor, despite meeting minimum requirements.
- “The first game generally ran smoothly on a low-end PC, but for this one, you'll need access to a NASA supercomputer.”
- “Jarring performance issues with a clunky and unoptimized UI.”
- “There's a lack of optimization; despite meeting the minimum requirements and using every trick I know, I can't get it to work at 60 FPS even without AI cars. The game looks ten times worse than GR1.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, making the gameplay experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, noting frequent glitches and crashes, particularly when attempting to import maps, which often fail to work properly.
- “But the only problem is that it just glitches and crashes way too much.”
- “Able to import generally 1 map, but it usually doesn't work or has glitches.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt tribute to its predecessor, evoking nostalgia and creating an exhilarating journey for players who have followed the series for two decades.
- “After two decades, the game pays a heartfelt tribute to its predecessor and proves to be an exhilarating journey down memory lane.”