Mantis Burn Racing

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Mantis Burn Racing is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by VooFoo Studios and was released on October 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Mantis Burn Racing is a top-down, arcade-style racing game with tactical gameplay and intuitive controls. Compete in various events and championships with customizable vehicles across different surfaces and environments. Experience single-player and multiplayer modes, including split-screen, online multiplayer, and competitive esports series.

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gameplay14 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features well-presented graphics and fluid driving mechanics, making it enjoyable to play.
The AI is well-implemented, and the upgrade system for cars adds depth to the gameplay.
Mantis Burn Racing offers a fun campaign mode and a variety of cars, appealing to both casual and hardcore racing fans.

The game suffers from painfully long load times, especially when accessing menus or starting races.
There is a lack of variety in tracks and game modes, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The driving mechanics can feel odd due to an invisible assist, and the absence of a time-trial mode is a significant drawback.

gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun and addictive mechanics, responsive controls, and engaging racing experience, particularly in its campaign mode. However, criticisms include a lack of basic settings, poor UI, and inconsistent track design, leading to a perception that it falls short compared to other racing titles. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable, it requires further refinement and attention to mechanics.
- “Controls and gameplay are amazing.”
- “Hitting jumps over winding rivers and drifting under the flowing waterfalls, each stage of the campaign offered something new both in gameplay and incredible set pieces.”
- “The race is on in Mantis Burn Racing, where fast-paced bumper-to-bumper racing combines with intuitive, tactile gameplay and stunning visuals in one of the best-looking and immersive top-down racers around.”
- “Additionally, there is a very strange driving assist mechanic going on under the hood when you go around corners that is kind of like an invisible force pushing you around as you go.”
- “Not only is it not that, but it is also a terrible game... sorry for the devs, but that game is just bad: ugly UI and menus, mediocre track design, very poor music and sound design, terrible gameplay... a huge disappointment.”
- “The included DLCs make it a little bit better, but the overall complexity and gameplay is still at the same level or even below games such as 'Aerial Racers' or 'Super Cars International'.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers noting the visually rich environments and realistic color tones that enhance the driving experience. However, some players experienced performance issues on lower-end hardware, struggling to maintain smooth frame rates even at reduced settings. Overall, the game is recognized for its stunning visuals that contribute to an immersive racing atmosphere, despite limited customization options for graphics settings.
- “Good driving, good physics, beautiful graphics; this game absolutely deserves more audience!”
- “Graphically, the realistic color tones and the depth of field blur on the already beautiful, highly detailed track scenery make for some visually rich and varied driving locations.”
- “The race is on in Mantis Burn Racing, where fast-paced bumper-to-bumper racing combines with intuitive, tactile gameplay and stunning visuals in one of the best-looking and immersive top-down racers around.”
- “I couldn't play it perfectly smooth with my previous GPU, GTX 750, 1GB, unless I put it on a low graphics setting.”
- “I can run the new Doom at over 60 fps, but this game struggles to run at 50 fps with all the graphics settings turned to their lowest.”
- “- very few options to customize graphics”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack by Robert Paul Allen and Jon Bates as enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and unengaging. Although the sound design is described as mediocre, some players find it acceptable enough to play alongside their own music. Overall, the limited selection of tracks tends to detract from the gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack by Robert Paul Allen & Jon Bates was actually pretty good.”
- “The limited number of tracks gets boring pretty fast, but the driving is good enough to make you want to play just one more race (while listening to a good soundtrack).”
- “But it's great to play with the sound off, play your own music, and enjoy.”
- “Sound design is mediocre at best and the music is repetitive.”
- “Music selection is fairly limited as well, it’s alright, but didn't get me too pumped to race hard.”
- “The arenas are pretty empty, the stages look the same and the music gets repetitive rather quickly.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a significant focus, with players often needing to replay races to earn currency and unlock new vehicles. While some view this repetitive gameplay as a form of practice, many find it frustrating and excessive, particularly when it comes to unlocking the best cars. Overall, the grind can be enjoyable for fans of the genre, but it may deter those seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “And yes, it is definitely grindy; you will find yourself replaying through races you already won just to reach that extra money (or gears) so you can buy the next sub-class vehicle or meet the requirements of gears to progress to the tournament.”
- “As if the variety issue wasn’t enough, I was disheartened by how much grinding is required in order to unlock the best cars within Mantis Burn Racing.”
- “The grinding can be a bit annoying, as only success provides the necessary cash awards.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting significant slowdowns on specific tracks that detract from the overall experience.
- “I don't think it's very optimized; this game shouldn't slow down the way it does on certain tracks.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating, especially during intense moments where the game lags significantly.”
- “I've experienced frequent frame drops, which really detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its striking contrast between the bright, warm desert days and the cool, dim city nights, creating a dynamic and immersive experience that resonates with a diverse range of players.
- “The transitions from the bright and warm daytime of the desert to the cool and dim visuals of the city night sky make you feel like you're playing an almost entirely different game, creating a genuinely immersive atmosphere for all kinds of drivers.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, with every location feeling unique and alive, drawing you into the world and making you want to explore every corner.”
- “The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making every moment feel impactful and engaging.”
- “The switches from the bright and warm daytimes of the desert to the cool and dim visuals of the city night sky make you feel like you're playing an almost entirely different game, and give a seriously genuine atmosphere for all kinds of drivers.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game, currently in early access, experiences some glitches, though they are relatively few and generally fixable. Overall, it runs smoothly and delivers an enjoyable driving experience, despite the occasional annoyance from bugs.
- “The game looks great, runs great, and the driving feels really good in that slide-around-corners arcadey way you want from a game like this.”
- “Being an early access game, it does have its share of glitches, but they are few and most can be fixed.”
- “Glitches can be annoying.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability through various extra race conditions and objectives, appealing to players who enjoy completing challenges for rewards. While the overall difficulty is manageable, perfectionists will find additional replay value in striving to achieve all objectives.
- “Some of the extra race conditions - like a clean lap, using a specific car, setting a quick lap time, or breaking a certain amount of objects add something fun and will significantly enhance replayability for those who want all the rewards on offer.”
- “[b]mbr[/b] is rather easy overall, although achieving all the objectives offers a higher challenge and replayability for perfectionists.”

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Mantis Burn Racing is a casual role playing game.

Mantis Burn Racing is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Mantis Burn Racing was released on October 12, 2016.

Mantis Burn Racing was developed by VooFoo Studios.

Mantis Burn Racing has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Mantis Burn Racing is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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