Kart Racing Pro

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Kart Racing Pro is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by PiBoSo and was released on July 14, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Kart Racing Pro" is a realistic karting simulator that aims to provide an accurate driving experience, utilizing a physics engine that simulates kart dynamics and setup options. The game supports online races with matchmaking and data collection for statistics, but lacks AI and career mode. Standout features include a tyre model based on automotive industry standards, dynamic track surface groove buildup, and telemetry data output for analysis. A steering wheel is recommended for optimal gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 527 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic karting experience with great physics and handling, making it enjoyable for both casual players and serious kart racers.
It has a strong modding community that enhances gameplay with additional tracks, karts, and features, significantly increasing the game's content and replayability.
Multiplayer functionality allows for competitive racing with friends, and the game is particularly fun when played in VR.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor VR support, difficulty in setting up various racing wheels, and frequent crashes, making it frustrating for many players.
There is a lack of AI opponents, which limits single-player gameplay options and can lead to empty online lobbies, reducing the overall experience for those who prefer not to race against others.
Graphics and user interface are considered outdated, and many players feel the game is overpriced given the limited content and ongoing bugs.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as outdated or "potato" quality, particularly in comparison to other racing titles. While some appreciate the realistic physics and find the graphics acceptable, others feel that the visuals detract from the overall experience, especially given the game's price point. A few users noted that the graphics can be enhanced through mods, and there are positive mentions of the game's performance in virtual reality, though overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical fidelity.
- “Graphics are amazing and everything about this game is beautiful.”
- “Polished and good graphics, maybe not the best I have seen in a VR racing game, but still very pleasing.”
- “Good graphics, good sound effects, full support for steering wheels and force feedback, realistic kart handling and the sense of speed is awesome playing this in virtual reality.”
- “Realistic physics with potato graphics.”
- “Incredible physics, graphics are garbage and models are quite old, like Tony Kart is from 2015 and we are in 2022.”
- “No AI (bummer), and graphics are quite outdated.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, glitches, and bugs, particularly when setting up peripherals like racing wheels. While players enjoy the gameplay, they express a strong desire for improvements to the game's stability and interface responsiveness.
- “Nice game, but sometimes buggy.”
- “Extremely buggy when setting up the Fanatec wheel, which works perfectly with six other racing games.”
- “Fun, but not too realistic; hard to learn, and the game is buggy with frequent crashes and glitches.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its accuracy and immersive features, particularly in the kart simulator experience. Users report smooth performance even at high graphical settings, highlighting the game's realism and stability during recording sessions.
- “Love the accuracy and gameplay!”
- “Lots of cool and fun features that make gameplay very immersive.”
- “I made a first VR gameplay video on HTC Vive in single player mode only, to show you the features and what you can expect from this kart simulator graphic-wise and in terms of realism.”
- “I turned up the SteamVR supersampling to 1.4x, and in-game anti-aliasing to 4x and all quality settings on max, and could still play without any frame loss and re-projection even when recording the gameplay with OBS at the same time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly in the context of its gokart gameplay.
- “Hilarious moments throughout the game!”
- “This go-kart game is packed with humor!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Kart Racing Pro is promising, with users noting the ability to adjust graphical settings to suit various PC setups. However, performance with multiple opponents on the track remains untested, leaving some uncertainty about its scalability in more demanding scenarios.
- “So far, I have only tested Kart Racing Pro in VR and single-player mode, doing some 'test races' against a ghost kart (my last lap performance), and all I can say is that this game has loads of potential.”
- “I don't know how the game performs when you have, let's say, 10 opponent karts on the track, but the graphical settings can be adjusted and optimized a lot to meet your PC setup.”
- “PC performance:”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the sim is reminiscent of karting, which users find appealing and worth the investment despite existing issues. Many express optimism about its potential for improvement.
- “There's a karting atmosphere to this sim, and that's why I don't regret spending my money on something that has problems. I can see what it can be, and I'm hoping it gets there.”
- “There's a karting atmosphere to this sim, and that's why I don't regret spending my money on something that has problems because I can see what it can be, and I'm hoping it gets there.”