JDM Tuner Racing
- June 3, 2016
- JDM4iK
Get on Steam"JDM Tuner Racing" is a 2D drag racing simulation game that offers a realistic physics engine and the ability to fully upgrade your car's performance and visual details. Enhance your car's aerodynamics with body kits and wings, or boost engine power with upgraded heads, exhausts, intake systems, and turbochargers. The game also features unpredictable opponents for added challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly cheap, providing a few hours of fun for a minimal investment.
- It offers a simple and enjoyable racing experience, especially for those who appreciate car tuning.
- Some players found it uplifting and a source of joy during difficult times, helping them to cope with personal struggles.
- The game lacks depth, content, and features compared to similar titles, making it feel like a basic clone.
- There are no tutorials or guidance, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and progression.
- Many players reported technical issues, such as freezing during races and a clunky interface.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in jdmtr is criticized for being extremely limited, primarily relying on keyboard controls for basic interactions and mouse navigation for menus. Reviewers describe it as lacking depth and engagement, with custom parts and vinyl designs perceived as poorly executed, leading to a consensus that the game offers little value compared to alternatives.
“The actual gameplay is extremely limited and, as far as I can tell, is entirely keyboard-only except for navigating the menus, which uses the mouse.”
“Aside from clicking on menus, that's all the gameplay present in JDMTR.”
“Pointless game that doesn't offer any gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered passable but static, with many reviewers noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of designs from over a decade ago. While some users express a desire for better visuals, they also acknowledge that the graphics are not the primary concern in evaluating the game's overall quality.
“Better graphics.”
“The graphics are passable, but static and look at least a decade out of date, if not more so.”
“Honestly, the graphics in jdmtr are the least of its issues, which doesn't say much for it.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing while others criticize it as terrible. Additionally, there is a call for adjustable volume settings to balance the music with sound effects, as the car sounds are generally well-received.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but many players feel let down by its execution, noting that the story mode concludes too early at level 6, despite the game continuing to level 30+. Overall, while the theme is meaningful, the narrative depth and pacing leave much to be desired.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Honestly, yes it was 99p; I wasn't expecting anything amazing, but I can't help but feel let down by this game. The 'story mode' is completed at level 6, but the game finishes at level 30+.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users affirm that it runs well, others criticize the quality of custom parts and vinyl designs, describing them as poorly executed and lacking originality. Overall, players suggest that investing in additional content, like the performance DLC for Car Mechanic Simulator, may provide a better experience.
“It is optimized!”
“A huge car guy will say that the custom parts are rice instead the only thing I was thinking while I was playing this was 'welcome to the rice farm.' The vinyls for the cars look like they were copy and pasted. If I were you, I'd save your dollar and buy the performance DLC for Car Mechanic Simulator.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes during race mode.
“This game freezes constantly during race mode.”
