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HoverRace

72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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HoverRace is a racing video game created by GrokkSoft in 1996.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • HoverRace is a nostalgic experience that appeals to players of all ages, providing fun and competitive racing gameplay.
  • The game is completely free, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and offering a genuine value to players without hidden costs.
  • Despite its age, the game has a unique gameplay mechanic that is easy to learn but hard to master, keeping players engaged and coming back for more.
  • The graphics are dated and mediocre, which may deter many modern gamers from trying the game.
  • The multiplayer servers are reportedly non-functional, limiting the game's appeal and online experience.
  • The game has received a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of interest in the title.
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Hoverrace," an old shareware game from 1996, is described as unremarkable and lacking innovation, with users noting that it does not stand out in the context of earlier multiplayer games. The developers' claim of it being the first online multiplayer game is viewed as misleading, as other titles had already established online gameplay prior to its release.

    • “Hoverrace is an old shareware game from 1996 developed by rather oblivious developers who claim this was the first online multiplayer game ever. This is clearly a fabricated lie, as Doom had online multiplayer years before this was released, and many other games featured internet and modem gameplay before that, from BBS games and beyond.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered mediocre and dated, which has deterred many gamers and contributed to the game's inability to attract a larger audience, despite its lack of upfront cost.

    • “Visually, this has some fairly mediocre and dated-looking graphics that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.

    • “There is no story to speak of.”
    • “The narrative is completely absent.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
    • “The grind is satisfying, with each level-up feeling like a significant achievement.”
    • “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels tedious and always keeps me engaged.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”

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