- July 16, 2024
- Zero Games Studios
- 6h median play time
Hot Lap Racing
Platforms
About
"Hot Lap Racing" is a thrilling "simcade" racing game featuring a dynamic physics engine and over 50 licensed and customizable cars from various motorsport classes and eras. Compete in over 70 track layouts spanning GT to Formula 1, including real-world circuits like Zolder and Salzburgring. Embark on a career as a young driver, challenge real champions, or race against friends and online opponents in this immersive motorsport experience.






- The game features a great selection of cars and tracks, including some rare models, which adds to the overall appeal.
- The sense of speed is well-executed, making the racing experience feel thrilling and engaging.
- The local multiplayer mode allows for fun couch racing with friends, which is a rare feature in modern racing games.
- The AI is poorly designed, often crashing into players and making races frustrating due to their lack of awareness.
- The graphics are subpar, with environments and trees looking outdated and poorly rendered, detracting from the overall visual experience.
- The handling feels inconsistent across different car classes, leading to a frustrating driving experience that lacks the desired arcade feel.
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users comparing them to outdated PS2-era visuals and even stating that some Roblox games offer better quality. While car models and cockpit designs are noted as decent, the overall graphical fidelity is marred by low-quality environmental elements, particularly the trees, which detract significantly from the experience. Many players express a strong desire for graphical improvements, indicating that the current state is a major concern for their continued enjoyment of the game.
“The game is mainly built for the Nintendo Switch, but despite that, I don't mind the graphics of the game.”
“If the game were to receive graphical improvements, the trees would absolutely change the look of the game for the better.”
“Please improve the graphics or saw lines.... super fun now after the last update.”
“Graphics are generally poor; environments look straight out of the PS2 era, even if the car models and cockpits are pretty good.”
“The trees are mainly just low-quality sprites, and while serviceable, they dent the graphical fidelity of the game much more than one would think.”
“The visuals make my eyes burn (for lack of a more detailed explanation), and the camera makes every car feel uncontrollable.”