NeoSprint
- June 27, 2024
- Headless Chicken Games
Though it controls well and has some unique qualities among modern racers, NeoSprint's lack of charisma will make its multiplayer and track creating tools difficult to shine in the long run.
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Reviews
- NeoSprint is a fun and enjoyable arcade racer that is easy to pick up but challenging to master, making it suitable for both casual and competitive players.
- The graphics are bright and colorful, capturing the nostalgic feel of classic arcade games, and the track-building feature adds significant replay value.
- Multiplayer mode is chaotic and entertaining, allowing for up to seven players to race on one screen, enhancing the overall fun of the game.
- The game is considered too expensive for what it offers, with some players feeling that the content does not justify the price.
- The AI can be unchallenging, even on higher difficulty settings, leading to a lack of excitement in single-player modes.
- Sound design is repetitive, with limited music tracks that can become grating over time, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its charm and fun factor, especially when played with friends, though it lacks significant innovation in mechanics and modes. It features easy-to-learn yet challenging mechanics that can become repetitive during extended play sessions, but the inclusion of a track builder adds considerable replay value. Overall, it offers a classic and addictive experience that appeals to both new and returning players.
“But when playing, it does have some of the charm in its gameplay, and with friends, it can be a lot of fun.”
“That aside, this is a decent revival of the franchise so far, with simple yet challenging gameplay, and the track builder will provide a lot of replay value.”
“It doesn't really innovate that much in its gameplay mechanics or game modes, but it delivers a quite fun and enjoyable experience.”
“Gameplay mechanics may get repetitive or too easy if you plan on playing in long sessions (1+ hour non-stop); it's a game that's.”
“Classic and addictive gameplay mechanics.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through user-created courses, various modes like grand prix and time trials, and a robust track builder that encourages community engagement. While the tight controls and diverse car handling enhance the experience, the addition of online multiplayer could elevate replay value even further. Overall, players can expect nearly endless content and challenges to explore.
“That being said, there's lots of added challenge and variety in the user-created courses and the obstacle course mode, which adds a lot of replay value. The controls are tight, and each car handles differently, so picking the right car for the course helps.”
“What would be nice, would be an online multiplayer in addition to local - playing online on user-generated courses would add a lot of replayability and challenge and would bring the game from good to great.”
“The ability to share and rate custom-built tracks with the community ensures that there’s always something new to try, giving the game almost endless replayability.”
“There are also alternate modes like grand prix, obstacle courses, and time trials, all of which add extra replay value.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their vibrant colors and nostalgic arcade feel, featuring well-implemented artistic direction and charming visuals. Players particularly enjoy the nighttime tracks adorned with lights, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“The graphics are fantastic and the game runs brilliantly, and creating courses is a lot of fun.”
“The graphics are bright and colorful, instantly capturing that old-school arcade feel.”
“The graphics are super cute; I love the tracks that appear to be at night with lights all around the track.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some find it entertaining and appreciate the variety of modes, others criticize the repetitive nature of the tracks, which lack distinctiveness and fail to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the victory song is noted as feeling somewhat out of place.
“The music is pretty entertaining and it has so many modes; I think it might take me a couple of days to finish it.”
“The music and sound design leaves something to be desired; the same 3/4 tracks are repeated over and over again. While the tracks are good, they become monotonous quickly and fail to give each track or cup any sense of personality.”
“The victory song feels a bit out of place.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on PC and consoles, making it accessible to a wide audience.
“It runs smoothly on PC and is also available on consoles, so it’s accessible to everyone.”
“The game is well-optimized, providing a seamless experience across various hardware configurations.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, ensuring minimal lag and quick load times.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, often leaving them feeling vulnerable or deeply affected by the experience.
“Sorry, I'm a little bit emotional now…”
Critic Reviews
NeoSprint Review – Behind The Curve
Though it controls well and has some unique qualities among modern racers, NeoSprint's lack of charisma will make its multiplayer and track creating tools difficult to shine in the long run.
50%NeoSprint Review – Tiny Racers Going Fast
NeoSprint has some good things that arcade racing fans will appreciate. It’s a refreshing take on a very classic series for Atari. Getting into a race alone or with others is easy, and there’s plenty of racing to be done. But a lack of online multiplayer and a slim picking of items at the start can be a real drag. But there’s a variety of tracks and an interesting track editor that will keep players busy for a long while.
60%NeoSprint Review
At its core, NeoSprint is fun to pick up and play and managed to leave us itching for 'one more race', making it a good recommendation for retro arcade racing fans and Atari enthusiasts. That said, we feel the asking price is a tad steep given the omission of online play options, particularly when stacked against free-to-play retro racing competition like F-Zero 99. But if you’re sold on its well-crafted campaign and solid track-building elements, there’s plenty to enjoy here.
70%
