Grand Prix Story

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Grand Prix Story is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on October 10, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Grand Prix Story" is a racing team simulation game where you hire drivers, develop vehicles, and enter Grand Prix races to become the best in the world. You can customize your vehicles and parts, with no prior knowledge of motorsports required. The game lets you give instructions to your drivers and mechanics for training, developing new vehicles, and entering races to win prize money. Your goal is to make it to the winner's circle and dominate the competition.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

story34 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and engaging, providing hours of fun and replayability.
The intuitive UI and helpful hints make it easy for players to jump right in, even if they're not familiar with the genre.
It offers a nostalgic old-school look and feel, reminiscent of classic games, while maintaining a solid management gameplay experience.

The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially during races, which can be frustrating for players.
There is a lack of depth and complexity in gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience after a few playthroughs.
The game has issues with battery drain and performance on certain devices, making it less enjoyable for some users.

story
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
63%
3%
The story aspect of Kairosoft's games, particularly "Grand Prix Story," is often compared to their hit "Game Dev Story," with many players finding it equally or more engaging. While some reviews note that the narrative feels familiar or recycled, the overall consensus is that the game offers a fun and addictive experience, with a satisfying depth that enhances gameplay. However, a few users express a desire for longer storylines and more varied content, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, it could benefit from further development in its narrative structure.
- “Kairosoft games are so deep, but this one and Game Dev Story are the ones that I find the most rewarding and fun.”
- “This was my first taste of Kairosoft's 'story' series, and I absolutely couldn't put my phone down.”
- “Incredible game, better than both Game Dev Story and Hot Springs Story.”
- “It's alright... just another 'story' game from this dev that they cut and paste, then charge you $6.50 for a cheap mobile game.”
- “I would prefer to have a longer story, more GP's instead of reruns with high scores.”
- “Fun game but it really feels like a copy/paste of game dev story without some features.”
replayability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting its addictive nature and the enjoyment derived from multiple playthroughs. While some newer titles in the series are noted to lack this quality, the classic design of this game is celebrated for providing substantial replay value. However, a few users mention a lack of replayability in certain aspects, indicating a mixed experience for some players.
- “This game is more simple than its later games, but you pay once to play, and I believe it has great replay value in my opinion.”
- “Amazing game, hugely addictive, great replay value.”
- “Supremely addictive and insanely replayable.”
- “Fun and addictive but with no replay value.”
- “Barely any replayability.”
- “Lacks the replayability of game dev.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive nature, with many users highlighting its depth and engaging mechanics reminiscent of other popular titles. However, some players express frustration over unclear explanations of game mechanics and issues with randomization, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is considered enjoyable, with appealing graphics and a solid foundation for future improvements.
- “Just finished 2 hours of gameplay and love it.”
- “The gameplay is so much fun.”
- “Good game, great cartoon graphics, reasonably deep gameplay, hours of goodness, looking forward to a sequel!”
- “It's a good game in principle, but it gets frustrating when it becomes clear a lot of the game mechanics aren't explained properly, like why does my team tech only increase by a fraction of the mechanic's level up, but by 100% for driver level ups.”
- “Kairosoft: the company that re-skins the same gameplay dozens of times and somehow keeps it from getting stale.”
- “Gameplay is more like game dev than hot springs.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoonish style reminiscent of 16-bit retro visuals, which many players find engaging and suitable for a wide range of devices. While some users note limitations in high-resolution rendering on certain hardware, the overall aesthetic is described as cute and fun, contributing to the game's addictive gameplay. Despite not being cutting-edge, the graphics are generally well-received and enhance the overall experience.
- “Great fun, plus the graphics are really cute!”
- “Brilliantly addictive game, I love the fun cartoon graphics!”
- “Good game, great cartoon graphics, reasonably deep gameplay, hours of goodness, looking forward to a sequel!”
- “The NVIDIA is a terrible chip with crappy graphic rendering.”
- “Any chance that the graphics problem will be solved on JB?”
- “Can't run high graphics and fast speed on Xoom?”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing freezing issues, particularly after recent Android updates, while others report smooth performance on various devices. Overall, many players find the game runs well, especially on older models, but there are notable concerns about bugs and lack of a changelog.
- “Runs great now!!”
- “Awesome game, don't rate one star because of lack to SD, it's a solid game and runs bug free - HTC Thunderbolt”
- “No glitches and amazing gameplay!”
- “Unfortunately, since the last Android update, this now freezes mid-race; very disappointing.”
- “But after about 15 to 30 seconds in on my Samsung Galaxy S7, it completely freezes up.”
- “It's so addictive, yet so buggy.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting performance issues on various devices, particularly on older models like the Nexus 4 and HTC Sensation. While some players note that it runs well on Qualcomm systems with performance graphics mode, overall, many express a need for better optimization to enhance gameplay experience.
- “I cannot confirm this with other Tegra devices, but it runs just fine on a Qualcomm system with performance graphics mode.”
- “3 stars until performance comes back; otherwise, it would be 5 stars all day long.”
- “But please do some optimization!”
- “3 stars until performance comes back; otherwise, it would be 5 all day long.”
- “Good game, but performance isn't great even on a Nexus 4.”
- “Not optimized - I get lag on my HTC Sensation sometimes.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and ads, highlighting the game's fun and addictive nature. Many express a desire for a sequel with a reasonable price point, emphasizing their preference for a straightforward purchase model over in-app purchases. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a positive aspect, reminiscent of older gaming experiences.
- “Loads of fun and no microtransactions!”
- “Good game on iOS too, and no in-app purchases is great!”
- “No ads, no annoying running in the background, just a well-written, fun, addictive game.”
- “And no microtransactions to take more of my money.”
- “One of the good old ones before Kairo Games ruined their games with microtransactions.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is criticized for being subpar and not enhancing the racing experience, with some users noting a lack of engine sounds during races. Additionally, there are technical issues where the music stops playing when certain dialog popups occur.
- “The music keeps going, but the game doesn't.”
- “My only gripe is the lack of engine sounds during the race and the somewhat poor music.”
- “Same bug as the hot springs story; the music stops once you get a sound cue in a dialog popup.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and occasionally boring, with some noting that while the management gameplay is enjoyable, the level grinding can detract from the overall experience. However, the track simulation and the racing-line attempts are praised for their quality.
- “Though level grinding can cause boredom sometimes, the track simulation is so good that I enjoy watching them attempt the racing line.”
- “This game feels sluggish and quite tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features subtle humor that enhances the overall enjoyment, leaving players eager for more after completing it.
- “This game had a lot of subtle humor that made it that much more enjoyable!”
- “Love the humor! I beat it though, what's next?”