moto RKD dash
- June 3, 2016
- RKD zone
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 1980s arcade racers, with simple yet addictive gameplay.
- Graphics are colorful and visually appealing, providing a trippy experience at 60fps, complemented by a catchy soundtrack.
- It's an affordable game with a decent challenge curve, making it accessible for casual players while still offering replayability for achievement hunters.
- The game is relatively short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about replay value.
- Lacks multiplayer options and has minimal configuration settings, which may disappoint those looking for more depth.
- Some players experienced technical issues, particularly on Linux, and found the gameplay to be too simplistic for their tastes.
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are designed to evoke the nostalgic feel of 1980s and 1990s arcade racing games while utilizing modern 3D technology, resulting in a visually impressive experience, especially at 60fps on larger screens. Players appreciate the stunning and trippy visuals, although performance optimization is needed for Mac users, who report lower frame rates. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to a solid and enjoyable arcade racing experience.
“And one very good point is the graphic design with the choice to put the road in a perspective vision that is very trippy and impressive at 60fps, especially on a large screen.”
“The visuals are pretty to look at and the music is pretty catchy.”
“Controls are simple, the graphics are gorgeous (and also quite trippy), and it's just plain fun.”
“The graphics are similar to 1980's, possibly 1990's arcade racing games.”
“This game is trying to recreate the style of game design from before graphics as we know them even entered the scene, albeit in modern 3D graphics.”
“Runs great on Windows, but could use some optimization for Mac. I get 20-30 fps on the 'scooter' graphics preset on a Mac Mini 2014 with HD5000 graphics. I'm pretty sure that with the use of Metal and other optimizations, it can touch 60 fps at the 'scooter' setting.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, focusing on basic movements and gear shifts reminiscent of vintage arcade racers. While it offers a no-frills experience with only nine levels that can be completed quickly, the distinct scenery and soundtracks keep it engaging. Players may find the mechanics easy to grasp but challenging to master, appealing particularly to purists of classic arcade games.
“An extremely no-frills modern re-imagining of vintage mechanical curved track games such as Tomy Turnin' Turbo and Sega Moto.”
“There are few if any straightforward arcade racers like this today on PC, and fewer still that specifically seek to emulate the style of those vintage mechanical games.”
“Pure, simple gameplay.”
“The gameplay consists of moving the bike left or right and pressing the up and down arrows in order to shift gears like in Outrun.”
“The purists who enjoyed playing on arcade cabinets back in time will appreciate Moto RKD Dash at its true value, although the game is short (it has only 9 levels and can be finished within 20 minutes), and the gameplay doesn't vary especially during the trip.”
“Simple gameplay (gear up, gear down, left and right), but really hard to master.”
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a diverse mix of pop, techno, and dance genres that enhance the overall experience. Each of the nine levels boasts unique soundtracks, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that keeps gameplay engaging despite its brevity. Overall, the quality of the music is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's visuals and mechanics effectively.
“A very positive point for the trippy trance soundtracks, which are of great quality.”
“The music is incredible too, which makes the game even more amazing!”
“The visuals are pretty to look at and the music is catchy.”
“The purists who enjoyed playing on arcade cabinets back in time will appreciate Moto Rkd Dash at its true value, although the game is short (it has only 9 levels and can be finished within 20 minutes), and the gameplay doesn't vary especially during the trip. The really enjoyable aspect is that all levels have their own totally different scenery and soundtrack, which makes the game never boring.”
“Graphics, music, and gameplay mechanics consist of a solid arcade race experience!”
“The visuals are pretty to look at and the music is pretty catchy.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, particularly appealing to achievement hunters and high-score seekers. However, some players feel that it lacks sufficient replay value and hope for future updates to introduce new difficulty levels or game modes to enhance this aspect.
“It has a lot of replayability, especially if you are an achievement hunter or a high-score ranker.”
“Hopefully some updates will add difficulty modes or other game modes to give it a bit more replay value.”
“Replayability may be short for most.”
“Replayability may be short for most.”
“So, not a lot of replay value.”
“Hopefully, some updates will add difficulty modes or other game modes to give it a bit more replay value.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game performs well on Windows, but users report that it requires further optimization for Mac, particularly on older hardware like the Mac Mini 2014, where it struggles to achieve more than 20-30 fps at lower graphics settings. With potential improvements such as Metal support, there is optimism that performance could reach 60 fps on these settings.
“The game runs great on Windows, but it could use some optimization for Mac. On a Mac Mini 2014 with HD5000 graphics, I get 20-30 fps on the 'scooter' graphics preset. I'm pretty sure that with the use of Metal and other optimizations, it could reach 60 fps at the 'scooter' setting.”
“Runs great on Windows, but could use some optimization for Mac. I get 20-30 fps on the 'scooter' graphics preset on a Mac Mini 2014 with HD5000 graphics. I'm pretty sure that with the use of Metal and other optimizations, it could reach 60 fps at the 'scooter' graphics setting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly on Windows, but Mac users report performance issues, particularly on older hardware like the Mac Mini 2014, where it achieves only 20-30 fps on lower graphics settings. There is potential for improved performance on Mac with further optimizations, such as utilizing Metal.
“Runs great on Windows. It could use some optimization for Mac, as I get 20-30 fps on the 'scooter' graphics preset on a Mac Mini 2014 with HD5000 graphics. I'm pretty sure that with the use of Metal and other optimizations, it can reach 60 fps at the 'scooter' graphics setting.”
