Little Racers STREET
- February 6, 2014
- Milkstone Studios
Little Racers STREET is a top-down racing game that combines fun-oriented simplicity with the excitement of street racing. Experience high speed races across two cities and over 60 tracks, with varied weather conditions that affect handling. Compete in the career mode, purchase or improve cars, and participate in online multiplayer mode for up to 12 players. The game features 40+ cars divided into 6 performance tiers.
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay reminiscent of classic top-down racers like Micro Machines.
- Offers a variety of cars and tracks, with customization options and a rewarding upgrade system.
- Challenging career mode with different difficulty levels and daily challenges to keep players engaged.
- Repetitive tracks and lack of variety in environments can lead to boredom over time.
- The damage system can be punishing, often resulting in reduced earnings and frustrating gameplay.
- Online multiplayer is largely inactive, limiting the competitive experience.
- graphics92 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them average or mediocre, particularly for a 2014 title, while others appreciate the retro-inspired visuals and detail given the game's low download size. Many users note that while the graphics are not cutting-edge, they are suitable for the gameplay experience and contribute positively to the overall enjoyment. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are decent but could benefit from improvements, especially in terms of realism and detail.
“The graphics are actually quite good for the download size and the requirements quite low.”
“Reminds me of some old school titles from the 90's, but with modernized graphics and more customization options.”
“The graphics, while not really complex, have some interesting details like weather effects or reflections.”
“The graphics look like something my 12-year-old son came up with while high on ketamine.”
“Also, the graphics are quite mediocre even for a 2014 game.”
“Good game fun not too hard but poor graphics.”
- gameplay76 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the fun and addictive mechanics, smooth controls, and rewarding progression systems, while others criticize the repetitive nature, grindiness, and poorly designed obstacles. Many note that the game feels dated and lacks originality, with calls for improved AI and track design. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant flaws prevent it from being a standout title in the racing genre.
“Great controls, fun gameplay [basically a modern day ignition]”
“Very enjoyable traditional loop of gameplay > reward > upgrade.”
“For the price it is, it has great gameplay with a high replay value.”
“My racing dreams crushed by wonky mechanics and poorly placed obstacles.”
“This game looks like it came out 20 years ago... absolutely no incentive to go on with the career mode, the collision, the gameplay, the track layout, the cars, everything is uninspired and bland.”
“Almost every race on a class either ends up in humiliating defeat or with you lapping the other cars several times over; close races are virtually nonexistent thanks to this mechanic.”
- music40 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and captivating soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced gameplay, while others find it forgettable and repetitive. Although there are mentions of a decent variety of tracks, some users feel the overall sound effects and music quality are bland and basic. Overall, the music is seen as a positive aspect for those who enjoy it, but it may not stand out for everyone.
“This game has a nice variety of cars, good circuits, and a decent soundtrack; also, it's cheap and can run on Linux.”
“The game is fast-paced, looks great, and has a surprisingly captivating soundtrack that does a fantastic job of pumping the game into high gear.”
“Plays superbly, excellent music and sound.”
“Looks like a freeware game from years ago, music is forgettable.”
“Music selection is limited/repetitive and car sounds and impacts are pretty basic to my ears.”
“This is also an ideal game to play if you like playing with the sound off while you listen to music; this makes it easy to recommend.”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it funny and entertaining, especially in a social setting. Many reviews highlight its quirky charm reminiscent of early 2000s games, though some express frustration with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the experience, making it enjoyable despite issues like low player activity.
“Dexter: [laughing] yeah, it's like they're trying to throw us off with geometry puzzles!”
“It's hilariously cool to play anyway, it feels like it was made in the early 2000's and I like that.”
“Summarizing, it's really funny and well done :)”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the impact of upgrades on car performance and the realism of vehicle damage affecting gameplay. However, many users have reported severe performance issues, including crashes, low frame rates, and the necessity of additional software for better performance, leading to an overall frustrating experience.
“Upgrades actually affect your ride's performance.”
“Damage from hitting other cars or the side of the track damages your vehicle and lowers its performance, adding a layer of realism.”
“Upgrading in four stats and racing in leagues that take the performance of your car into account enhances the competitive experience.”
“Terrible performance, the first few weeks the game wouldn't even open; it would get to a black screen and close.”
“I quit and tried to reload and play again, and now the performance is so bad it is unplayable, getting about 2 or 3 fps.”
“Ever smaller and tighter, more curves, sharp turns, jumps, etc., everything contrary to a high-speed performance vehicle.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight significant issues with grinding in the game, describing it as excessive and poorly designed, leading to a tedious experience, especially in the early stages. Players feel that the career mode lacks excitement and is overly focused on repetitive tasks, making the grinding feel more like a chore than an engaging gameplay element. While some note that the pace improves after certain challenges, the overall sentiment is that the grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“On the downside, it is very, very grindy and has some fairly punitive mechanics.”
“The game is riddled with poor design decisions that include some excessive grinding.”
“There is no story or anything exciting to mention in career mode, rather more of a 'grindy' career covering things like winning xx races, winning xx races with xx car - the same goes for most of the achievements.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of a traditional story mode, with players noting that it focuses more on gameplay and racing mechanics rather than narrative depth. While the graphics and car variety are praised, the career mode is described as repetitive and grindy, lacking any engaging storyline or excitement. Overall, the consensus is that a racing game doesn't necessarily need a story, but the absence of one may leave some players wanting more.
“Some players argued that this game lacks a story mode.”
“There is no story or anything exciting to mention in career mode, rather more of a 'grindy' career covering things like win xx races, win xx races with xx car - same goes for most of the achievements.”
“I say this without a shadow of humor intended since this is not a game with a storyline.”
- stability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally decent, running well even on older hardware, but players report occasional bugs and glitches, including issues with falling out of the map and fractured multiplayer experiences. While these technical problems can be frustrating, many users feel that the overall enjoyment of the game compensates for the instability.
“It runs great on my now somewhat-dated gaming rig.”
“There are bugs and glitches; most of them involve characters getting stuck or falling out of the map. They're rare, but they still happen.”
“It's technically multiplayer, but in its current testing state, that multiplayer experience is very fractured due to numerous glitches.”
“It can be a bit buggy at times, but the fun I've had far outweighs any frustration from the problems I've experienced.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging gameplay, diverse selection of cars and upgrades, and various difficulty classes. The inclusion of leaderboards enhances competition and motivation to replay, although some users feel that a larger online community could further boost replayability. Overall, the game offers significant value for its price, encouraging repeated play.
“For the price it is, it has great gameplay with a high replay value.”
“After each race, which is anywhere from 3 to 12 laps depending on the length of each lap, you can see how you ranked against the world. I love leaderboards, as they push you on and add some replay value.”
“Now that I've played the game a bit more, I just want to say I'm having loads of fun playing, and the only thing this game needs to have more replayability is a larger online community.”
“The wide selection of cars and upgrades along with the different difficulty classes adds a lot of replay value too.”
“Then after each race, which is anywhere from 3 to 12 laps or so depending on the length of each lap, you can see how you ranked against the world, which I think is great -- I love leaderboards, as they push you on and add some replay value.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that the current monetization strategy may not be effective, and there is a recommendation for an online advertising campaign to enhance revenue generation.