Kart Chaser: The Boost VR
- January 25, 2017
- YJM VR
Get on SteamShout out to all racing fans! ‘Kart Chaser: The Boost VR’ has finally made it to the VR world! Immerse yourself in the virtual reality world, take the wheel and feel the thrill of the most realistic kart racing that you've ever seen!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive kart racing experience in VR, reminiscent of popular titles like Mario Kart.
- It's affordable and easy to learn, making it accessible for casual gamers who enjoy kart racing.
- The gameplay mechanics, such as boosting and drifting, work well, and the unlockable cars and tracks provide motivation to keep playing.
- The controls feel clunky and the game lacks a diverse roster of characters and karts, which limits its depth.
- There is no multiplayer mode, which detracts from the overall experience and replayability.
- The item mechanics are unbalanced and can lead to frustrating gameplay, with races often feeling more reliant on luck than skill.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this kart racer features standard mechanics like boosting, drifting, and item usage, which are generally well-executed, though some players find the boost to be underwhelming. While the core gameplay is highly rated, there is a desire for additional modes, particularly online play, to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is what you would expect from a kart racer – boost, drift, and use items to win races.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a 10/10 for me.”
“The boost and drift mechanics work well, but I found the boost to be a bit weak during my play session.”
“Since it is a karting game, I think having more gameplay modes or an online mode would add a lot to the gameplay.”
“Since it is a karting game, I think having more gameplay modes or an online mode would add a lot to the gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting that while the soundtrack is decent, it fails to stand out when compared to other kart racers. Overall, it lacks the memorable quality that could elevate the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is mediocre.”
“The graphics and soundtrack are decent, but not outstanding compared to other kart racers.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent but not exceptional when compared to other kart racers, with some players noting that they enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, while the visuals are satisfactory, they do not stand out significantly in the genre.
“Great graphics and gameplay! After 10 minutes, I jumped out to write my review. I will update if anything changes!”
“The graphics and soundtrack are decent, but not outstanding compared to other kart racers.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding for better cars to be manageable, though it primarily revolves around repetitive gameplay rather than skill improvement. Progression is linked to a license and money system, which can be easily exploited by repeatedly playing certain stages in time mode, allowing players to unlock content without significant challenge.
“Progress effectively amounts to grinding rather than actually getting better, with track unlocks and basic car unlocks tied to a license and money system that can easily be broken by just spamming a stage in time mode. Unlike item mode, you will always win by a mile as long as you drive decently.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game offers a stable and enjoyable experience, particularly in VR, enhancing the overall gameplay compared to traditional screen play. Users appreciate the seamless performance, which contributes to their positive perception of the game's stability.
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a smooth performance with no significant optimization issues, although some express concern about how the game would run on lower-end specifications.
“I never ran into any issues with performance, although I'd be kind of worried if I had given my specs.”
