Karting Superstars

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 127 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
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"Karting Superstars" is a racing game that captures the excitement and competition of karting, with a variety of single and multiplayer game modes. The game features tactile physics, kart and driver customization, and up to 12-player online multiplayer. With 6 tracks and 1

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews
emotional2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent handling and physics, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
  • Visually appealing with a charming art style, the game runs smoothly and performs well on various hardware, including Steam Deck.
  • The AI provides a challenging experience, and the game has great potential for future updates and content expansion.
  • The game feels incomplete with limited content, including only one kart and a small selection of tracks, leading to a repetitive experience.
  • Multiplayer functionality is lacking, with no active online community and issues like no collision in online races.
  • The AI behavior can be frustrating, often leading to collisions and poor racing tactics, detracting from the overall experience.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is praised for its solid mechanics and enjoyable controls, making it accessible yet offering depth, particularly in its arcade-sim racing style. Players appreciate features like tire degradation and track development, which enhance the racing experience, although some mechanics, such as the handling of curves, have drawn criticism for not aligning with real-life physics. Overall, while the game shows promise with its focus on gameplay and future content, some players feel the current offering may not justify its price.

    • “The game mechanics, the feel, the controls—everything feels great.”
    • “This game is an arcade-sim style racer, so it's very easy to pick up and play but has some cool depth to its mechanics and racing.”
    • “Circuit Superstars looks like a cartoonish, lightweight affair, but the tire degradation and track development mechanics are what keep you coming back to see if you can white-knuckle a slightly better track time.”
    • “I bought the game thinking it would be fun and it really is, the problem is the use of mechanics, touching the outside wheels on the side of the curve so that the car points better.”
    • “This is a type of mechanic that doesn't work in real life and should be corrected in the game, as it makes the experience less enjoyable.”
    • “Yes, the camera angle is different, and the mechanics and physics have likely improved for this release, but still, for €15.74 (on sale at launch), it's not enough.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as colorful and visually appealing, reminiscent of titles like Mario Kart. Players appreciate the game's performance, noting that even on older hardware, it runs smoothly at high frame rates. While the visuals are well-received, some users express a desire for additional content as the game is still in early access.

    • “Graphically pleasing and tons of fun with friends to race with.”
    • “Graphically it's colorful, a bit like Mario Kart. It's early access, so we can excuse a lack of content, but a few additional circuits would be nice.”
    • “I really like the art style, and it looks great on my Steam Deck.”
    • “Graphically, it's colorful, a bit like Mario Kart. It's early access, so we can excuse a lack of content, but a few additional circuits would be nice.”
    • “In terms of visuals and graphics, my PC is quite old (1060 GT), and I get over 100 frames in 1440p.”
    • “I really appreciate devs still building games for high frame gameplay over graphical fidelity.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is mixed; while some users report frequent freezes and crashes, particularly with online servers, others have found it runs smoothly on devices like the Steam Deck and Ally, offering good performance and battery efficiency.

    • “The game runs great on my Steam Deck.”
    • “The game runs great on my Ally as well and doesn't hard drain my battery, giving me extended play options.”
    • “The game is buggy and the online servers are often down.”
    • “I experienced frequent freezes and crashes.”
  • story4 mentions

    Users express a desire for a more structured story mode that includes meaningful progression, such as a regional championship. They find the side quests to be repetitive and lacking in purpose, often leading to frustrating scenarios where completing one quest contradicts another.

    • “I hope there was a story mode where you progress through a regional championship, something like that.”
    • “The side quests feel pointless to me personally.”
    • “Hit 3 pylons, which often results in a penalty, but another quest may want you to run a penalty-free lap.”
    • “But if you do hit 3 pylons, all you get is another quest to hit even more.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as wholesome and enjoyable, providing a positive experience for players. However, some users express frustration with certain mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Wholesome throughout.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often involves repetitive tasks without enough variety or engagement. There is a strong desire for more dynamic modes, such as an improved "kartcade" with diverse races and qualifying formats, to reduce the monotony of grinding.

    • “I spent much more time than I would admit grinding a map.”
    • “In the future, I feel that the game needs to have a far more engaging and variable 'kartcade' mode with more races per championship, different qualifying formats, etc., instead of just grinding the same thing over and over.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players highlight the game's strong replayability, particularly for those who enjoy improving their best times on tracks and facing increasingly challenging AI opponents. The ability to scale AI difficulty adds to the longevity and competitive nature of the gameplay.

    • “But if you're a fan like me of trying to improve your best time on a specific track, this game has both longevity and replayability.”
    • “The AI can be scaled above 100, which makes for endless replayability and close fights.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with many users feeling that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to a sense of it being a cash grab.

    • “Great idea, but sadly it currently feels like a cash grab.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable.

    • “This game is hilarious and incredibly fun to play!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever jokes throughout the game.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game currently features only one kart, with developers prioritizing performance and gameplay mechanics related to karting, while exploring various content options.

    • “The game focuses on performance, gameplay around karting, and exploring different avenues of content.”
    • “The developers are dedicated to optimizing the single kart available, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.”
    • “I appreciate how the optimization efforts enhance the overall gameplay and performance of the kart.”
    • “There is only one kart currently in the game, and they are focusing on performance and gameplay around karting, which limits the variety and optimization options for players.”
    • “The lack of optimization in the game's mechanics makes it feel unbalanced and frustrating.”
    • “Performance issues are rampant, and the game often struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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