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Karting

87%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, gameplay
87% User Score Based on 380 reviews

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"Karting" is a simulation game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete against AI or friends in crazy races across various maps. With over 14 maps and 5 karts to choose from, players can experience addictive game physics and live chat with others. Compatible with Xbox controllers, players can strive for victory by taking the most risks.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 380 reviews
graphics13 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and dynamic environments that create an immersive experience.
  • It's a fun and enjoyable game to play with friends, offering a variety of tracks and karts.
  • The game provides a unique blend of casual and realistic racing, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
  • The driving mechanics are often criticized for being floaty and unresponsive, making it difficult to control the karts.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with AI behavior and track boundaries.
  • The game lacks depth in terms of content, with limited tracks and karts, and could benefit from more customization options.
  • graphics
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and immersive environments, while others find them average or lacking in quality. Many appreciate the artistic design and nostalgic feel, but there are also criticisms regarding the overall graphical fidelity and menu systems. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for some, but not universally acclaimed.

    • “Karting is a visual marvel, boasting stunning graphics that catapulted me into a mesmerizing world of dynamic environments and eye-catching aesthetics.”
    • “The game's graphical fidelity, coupled with vibrant colors and visual effects, creates an immersive experience that kept me glued to my screen.”
    • “This is a remarkable feat of graphic design and code.”
    • “Graphics are pretty average.”
    • “The graphics leave much to be desired, but if this is not a problem for you, then you can safely buy.”
    • “Poor menu systems, poor graphics, poor everything.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and fitting for the game's vibe, others criticize it as lacking or annoying, preferring to replace it with their own choices. Notably, a specific track, "Fading" by Sappheiros, has been highlighted for its emotional impact. Overall, the in-game music is seen as enjoyable by some, but not universally appreciated.

    • “I am often deeply moved by music and this song somehow made me reflect on pretty much everything I had done.”
    • “The in-game music is fun and fits with the vibe of the game quite well.”
    • “Good music choices.”
    • “Music, turn that off ASAP.”
    • “The sound effects are a bit annoying and the music isn't the best, but I just turn them down and blast some eurobeat, and it's a way better experience.”
    • “Now onto the review, not all the race maps have game music in any way, shape, or form.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is unexpectedly profound for a karting game, featuring a powerful moral about perseverance and resilience, culminating in a mind-blowing plot twist that surprised many players. However, some reviews noted a lack of story elements, suggesting a mixed reception regarding narrative depth.

    • “The plot twist at the end was mind-blowing; I didn't expect such depth and story from just a karting game.”
    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The plot twist at the end was mind-blowing; I didn't expect such depth and story from just a karting game.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “The plot twist end was mind blowing, I didn't expect such depth and story from just a karting game.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is enjoyable and visually appealing, but players feel it could benefit from enhancements to the driving mechanics, improved AI, and the addition of more maps and vehicles. Overall, the driving mechanics are considered basic and could use further development.

    • “It's a great game with cute graphics, but it might be better with some tweaks in the driving mechanics, improving the AI and adding more maps with new cars.”
    • “It's a great game with cute graphics, but it might be better with some tweaks in the driving mechanics, improving the AI, and adding more maps with new cars.”
    • “The driving mechanics aren't too advanced.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to be quite buggy, with players experiencing significant glitches, such as being stuck against guard rails or walls after collisions with other racers. These issues detract from the overall stability and gameplay experience.

    • “The game is incredibly buggy.”
    • “Other glitches include when other racers bump into you and you're slammed into a guardrail, making it impossible to get off the rail, wall, or other terrain.”
    • “The game is filled with bugs.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it runs exceptionally well even on low-end hardware, allowing for smooth gameplay at extremely high frame rates.

    • “Optimization: Best, you need a potato to play at 5,000,000 frames.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

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