J.U.R : Japan Underground Racing
- August 17, 2016
- JDM4iK
Get on Steam"J.U.R: Japan Underground Racing" is a cinematic space shooter game with an old-school night street racing atmosphere. It features drifting physics, a huge city map, and various tuning options, including body parts, rims, performance upgrades, and custom paints. The game also includes a career mode with over 200 missions, single race mode, and free ride mode. The physics are a mix of arcade and realistic, and the AI is smart and aggressive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers great customization options for cars, allowing players to personalize their vehicles extensively.
- Some players found the game to be strangely addictive and enjoyable, especially for fans of retro racing games.
- The story and characters, while simple, have been described as engaging and entertaining, adding a layer of enjoyment to the gameplay.
- The controls are often described as unresponsive and overly slippery, making it difficult to drive straight or navigate turns effectively.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including AI issues where opponents can get stuck or flip over, leading to unbalanced races.
- Many players criticized the lack of content, with only a few cars and tracks available, and the overall performance and graphics being outdated.
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story revolves around Toyoda Honda, the son of a legendary street racer, and emphasizes themes of perseverance and unexpected life challenges. While some players find the narrative engaging and worth the investment, others feel the game lacks depth in storytelling, focusing more on racing mechanics than a cohesive plot. Overall, the story has the potential to captivate those willing to overlook gameplay frustrations.
“The story has me completely hooked!”
“Like I said, I wasn't expecting much, but this story is 100% worth the 99 cents for this game, and I highly recommend it.”
“The game gets a 7/10 from me; it's nothing more than racing and it has no story whatsoever, but can be a time-killer if you really enjoy only doing races and listening to some dope music while customizing your dream JDM car.”
“Okay, so the story centers around 19-year-old Toyoda Honda, son of legendary street racer Datsun Honda.”
“Once you get past the controls, the story makes it totally worth it.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others criticize the lack of music during races and the limited track list, suggesting that it primarily serves as background for menu navigation. Additionally, there are complaints about the absence of quality music compared to other racing games, leading some to recommend alternative titles for a better auditory experience. Overall, the music is seen as a decent accompaniment for customization and casual racing, but not a standout feature.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I like the lobby songs; there are three basic beat songs.”
“The game gets a 7/10 from me; it's nothing more than racing and it has no story whatsoever, but can be a time-killer if you really enjoy only doing races and listening to some dope music while you're customizing your dream JDM car.”
“The sound - no music (or is it separately included?), and the sounds of our car were recorded with lawnmowers.”
“Guys, do not take this crap, get a torrent (faces are not sold unfortunately) NFSU/NFSU2/NFSMWBE/etc. if you want a quality analogue of this game with graphics, music, tuning, etc.”
“Music does not play in races, only in menus (might be for the best) can't overplay your limited track list, right?”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor car control and lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience, especially with narrow streets and erratic AI behavior. Players found the progression monotonous and felt that the game lacked a compelling narrative or incentive to invest time, making it less enjoyable overall. Despite some redeeming qualities, many reviewers do not recommend the game due to its tedious gameplay.
“The gameplay is engaging, with a variety of driving mechanics that keep things interesting.”
“I love the funny flip mechanics that add a unique twist to the racing experience.”
“The strategic elements in the gameplay make each race feel different and exciting.”
“The gameplay is very bad and not fun. I wish the car would not slide so much; it would be better if we could drift ourselves in turns.”
“Painstakingly monotonous gameplay was the last 85% of the career, to be honest though.”
“Not recommended because the gameplay is more boring and too expensive.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being outdated, with some users claiming they are 15 years behind current standards, while others appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of older titles like NFSU and NFSMW. The game lacks customization options and a functional settings menu, but it runs smoothly without significant frame rate drops. Overall, it may appeal to fans of classic arcade racing games, though younger players might find it unappealing.
“Outstanding graphics for this era and car customization is amazing too!”
“The game offers no graphic or other settings, but it runs smooth without FPS drops even though the engine feels a bit laggy at times.”
“I think younger gamers will be put off by the arcade style physics and old aesthetic, but if you're into the old NFS games, this should be worth a look.”
“Graphics are Unity standard (garbage/trash).”
“The game offers no graphic or other settings; the settings menu doesn't work (devs abandoned the game before introducing it), but it runs smooth without FPS drops even though the engine feels a bit laggy at times (Xeon 1231v3 and a GTX 970).”
“Graphics - only 15 years behind.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional comedic moments, such as amusing physics glitches like cars falling from the sky. Players find the game genuinely funny, even if some of the humor stems from its bugs, making it a worthwhile experience for its low price. Overall, the game offers a blend of intentional and accidental humor that enhances its entertainment value.
“There are bugs (the traffic system can be hilarious sometimes with cars falling from the sky or flying over your head) but I picked it up for 65 cents - I definitely got 65 cents worth of fun out of it and if they added controller support, I'd get at least a few dollars more!”
“Good game, funny as heck, physics need some work but really good. The game got released a week ago or something like that; if you search for fun, with a bit of difficulty, buy it!”
“It's unintentionally funny.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for significant performance issues, with frame rates fluctuating between 3 to 110 fps and frequent freezes reported by users. Additionally, players can easily purchase top-tier performance upgrades once they accumulate enough in-game currency.
“With the performance upgrades, you can instantly buy the best parts when you have enough cash.”
“The optimization allows for a wide range of performance, achieving anywhere from 3 to 110 fps.”
“Performance and optimization are lacking, with frame rates fluctuating between 3-110 fps and regular freezes occurring.”
“The performance upgrades allow you to instantly buy the best parts when you have enough cash, which feels unbalanced.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with performance fluctuating between 3 to 110 fps and frequent freezes occurring during gameplay.
“The performance and optimization are lacking, with frame rates fluctuating between 3 to 110 fps, and regular freezes occurring during gameplay.”
“Frequent freezes and inconsistent frame rates severely impact the overall stability of the game.”
“The game suffers from significant stability issues, making it difficult to enjoy the experience due to constant performance drops.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by an exhilarating night street racing vibe, immersing players in a thrilling and dynamic environment.
“The night street racing atmosphere is electrifying!”
“The atmosphere during the night races is absolutely thrilling!”
“I love the vibrant and immersive atmosphere of the night street racing!”
