Musclecar Online
- February 8, 2015
- Psychic Software
Online indie top-down racing game with a new player-designed racetrack every day. Design your own tracks and race against the ghost recordings of thousands of players around the world. Includes daily and monthly championships, achievements, and leaderboards.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic racing games, providing quick and engaging gameplay perfect for short sessions.
- Players can create and vote on tracks, adding a community-driven aspect that enhances replayability and competition.
- The game emphasizes skill over grinding, with a focus on improving lap times and mastering different cars and tracks.
- The graphics are not impressive, and the driving controls could use improvement, which may detract from the overall experience.
- There are issues with the leaderboard functionality, leading to frustration among players regarding competition fairness.
- Some players have experienced technical issues, such as the game not responding, which can hinder gameplay.
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered subpar, but they do not detract from the overall fun and active gameplay experience. Players note that while the visuals may not impress, the enjoyment of the game remains intact, though some mention that driving controls could be improved.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding in this game is not focused on traditional elements like accumulating gold for gear or leveling up characters, suggesting a different approach to progression that may not rely heavily on repetitive tasks.
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for being budget-friendly and free of microtransactions, making it an appealing choice for players seeking an online experience without additional costs.
“If you want a budget game that has no microtransactions and online play.”
“If you want a budget game that has no microtransactions and online play, this isn't it.”
“The monetization model is frustrating and feels exploitative.”
“It's disappointing to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without them.”