GRAL
- September 24, 2018
- Three Souls Interactive
GRAL is a futuristic racing game with combat elements, a tribute to the 90s games such as Megarace, POD, DethKarz. Rides on solid speeds that spin 500Kmh on articulated tracks with shortcuts, jumps, parabolic and death rides! 5 stables with unique features coming from 5 planets whose predominant element also affects attack and defense weapons. Possibility to blend power-ups together to create a ne…
Reviews
- The game offers a unique racing experience with innovative features like power-up sharing and a variety of game modes.
- Visually appealing graphics and well-designed tracks enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- It can be a fun party game, especially in splitscreen mode, allowing for cooperative play with friends.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, including issues with car physics and menu navigation.
- Lack of a proper tutorial and confusing controls make it difficult for new players to grasp important mechanics.
- The game feels incomplete with unfinished elements, limited customization options, and a low number of maps.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this fast-paced arcade racing game are highly praised for their advanced quality and attention to detail, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Players appreciate the well-designed tracks and overall visual appeal, making it a standout feature of the game.
“It's a fast-paced arcade racing game that, in its early access phase, allows you to enjoy well-designed tracks and advanced graphics.”
“We had a lot of fun, and it's already enough; then add that the graphics and everything seemed to be taken care of in detail... for me, absolutely the best buy!”
“The graphics are very good visually.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of tutorials for key mechanics and notable bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for some players. Despite these issues, the game offers a unique vision for racing that some hope will inspire future titles. However, many users feel it is currently underdeveloped and feels more like an early access title than a polished product.
“The gameplay offers a unique experience that stands out in the racing genre, despite some bugs and a lack of tutorials for important mechanics.”
“I appreciate the innovative vision behind the gameplay, and I hope this approach to racing games gains more popularity in the future.”
“While there are some issues with tutorials and bugs, the overall gameplay is refreshing and provides a distinct experience.”
“The screenshots may seem nice, but the game is a bare-bones, dead-before-release early access, with bugs and poor mechanics.”
“Lack of tutorial for some of the important mechanics, and it's not without its bugs as other users have mentioned.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as players wiping out upon contact with opponents. However, those with higher-end gaming rigs, like a GTX 1050 Ti, experience improved performance, particularly on extreme settings.
“This is a great game; it never played well on my standard computers, so I thought I'd give it a shot on my gaming rig, which has a GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB. It runs great on extreme settings.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, providing a stable experience throughout my playtime.”
“I've been playing for hours, and I've yet to encounter any stability issues. The performance is consistently reliable.”
“Difficulty cannot be set, races are hard, amplified by the many glitches (e.g., wiping out when an opponent touches you).”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the tracks is perceived as lacking originality, creating a sense of urgency rather than an immersive or engaging experience.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting its superiority over the sound effects, contributing significantly to the overall sound ambience.
“The sound ambience also stands out, showcasing the superiority of the music over the sound.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing significant lag in areas where smooth performance is expected, indicating a lack of effective optimization efforts.
“There is significant lag in areas where there shouldn't be, indicating poor optimization.”
“The game suffers from frequent performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“Optimization seems to be lacking, as I encounter frame drops even in less demanding sections.”