Hydroplane: Riptide Racers
- March 25, 2024
- Flaming Monkey
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Get on itch.io StoreRace through the streets of Nautica as the newest member of a canal racing crew. Be careful out there, it's not all hydro boosts and mag harpoons sometimes you've gotta outrun the law! Race with your new crew and make a name for yourself. Hydroplane: Riptide Racers was made for the Greenlight Jam 2023. Greenlight Jam is a 5 week game jam built to bring a game all the way through production and hav…
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Reviews
- The game features smooth controls and a variety of interesting tracks, making it enjoyable and easy to pick up.
- Customization options are fun, and the game's aesthetic evokes a sense of nostalgia.
- The music is relaxing and enhances the overall experience, making it a great game for casual play.
- The AI can be overly aggressive, often bombarding players with multiple attacks in quick succession.
- Items overwrite each other, preventing players from holding onto their preferred abilities.
- There are occasional issues with racers disappearing during races, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being pleasant and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, it evokes a sense of nostalgia, complementing the fun map design and gameplay.
“Great music, and map design make for a very fun game all around!”
“Very relaxing music playing.”
“The music is pleasant, and the Cubeworld look evokes a feeling of nostalgia.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting the absence of any story elements or even sound to enhance the experience.
“There is no story to speak of, not even any background sounds to immerse you.”
“The narrative is completely absent, leaving players feeling lost and disconnected.”
“The lack of a coherent story makes the game feel empty and unengaging.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and the variety of track designs, which contribute to an engaging visual experience.
“There's a nice variety of tracks with some interesting variations, and I am personally a fan of the game's aesthetic.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, with reviewers noting that it runs smoothly with minimal to no performance issues, especially impressive for a debut title.
“Few developers can pull off a game that easily captures your inner racer like this, and even fewer can boast that their first game has few to no performance issues.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly on a variety of systems without sacrificing visual quality.”
“I was amazed at how well the game performed even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“The game is riddled with performance issues that ruin the experience.”
“Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“Despite its potential, the game struggles to run smoothly on even mid-range hardware.”
