Parking Garage Rally Circuit

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Retro Arcade-style Rally Racing in repurposed Parking Garages in big cities across the USA You said "Parking Garage"?The “Parking Garage Rally Circuit” tour comes into a city, selects a parking garage, and temporarily turns it into an exciting rally course for a week-long competition. Each track in the game is styled as a unique parking garage that has been turned into a race course…

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 936 reviews

music118 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features tight and responsive controls, making drifting and boosting feel satisfying and rewarding.
The retro aesthetic and catchy ska soundtrack evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of classic Sega Saturn games.
The level design is creative and varied, with unique gimmicks for each track that enhance replayability.

The game is relatively short, with only eight tracks and three cars, leading to a sense of limited content.
Physics can be inconsistent, causing frustrating moments where players may get launched off the track unexpectedly.
The track selection menu is hard to navigate, making it difficult to choose specific tracks without visual thumbnails.

music
256 mentions
46 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its catchy ska soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay and retro aesthetic. Many players find the tracks to be energetic and memorable, enhancing the overall experience, although some have noted issues with the default low volume and occasional repetitiveness. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding significant charm and nostalgia to the game.
- “The ska soundtrack by the Holophonics is icing on the cake, somehow breathing character into each stage while still being energetic enough to keep the gameplay tense.”
- “The soundtrack is an absolute gem, perfectly complementing the fast-paced action on-screen.”
- “It's classic 90s arcade racing with a great ska soundtrack.”
- “The music is total ass though, and restarting the current track when restarting the race is its own level of hell.”
- “100% music issue: the watered down Christian rock grossness of the vocals and annoying horn MIDI pre and post race was psychologically affecting me.”
- “That's okay because the nature of having the same music sounds for every song and music element gets old fast.”
gameplay
198 mentions
43 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Parking Garage Rally Circuit" is characterized by its engaging drift-to-boost mechanic, allowing players to achieve high speeds through skillful chaining of drifts. While the controls are intuitive and accessible, the game offers a high skill ceiling, making it easy to learn but challenging to master. Overall, players find the gameplay to be a satisfying blend of fun, nostalgia, and competitive time-trial elements, enhanced by well-designed tracks and a vibrant soundtrack.
- “Fantastic gameplay with an even better soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay loop revolves around constantly chaining drifts and boosts together, creating a natural progression through each race in which the balance of speed and control is constantly changing.”
- “The power sliding mechanic to chain boosts is an ingenious inclusion and something that absolutely elevates the game, feeling like some of the best drift mechanics you would find in simpler racing games like Mario Kart DS.”
- “It can be very frustrating and the physics also add a lot of inconsistency to the feel of the game, but if you can figure out how to properly handle the cars it gets really satisfying once you start to master both gameplay and the layout of the tracks.”
- “For something centered around time attack gameplay, its physics and level design work so vehemently against the player, that any semblance of fun I was having with the drifting was being quickly voided by the game arbitrarily deciding to yeet the car into the shadow realm.”
- “The late game tends to lean a little too much towards the punitive and tryhard side of gameplay compared to my current state of mind.”
graphics
190 mentions
40 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their authentic retro aesthetic, successfully capturing the Sega Saturn and PS1 era visuals, which evoke nostalgia among players. Reviewers appreciate the customizable graphical options that enhance the experience, alongside the game's smooth performance and charming art style. Overall, the visuals are described as a meticulously crafted homage to classic arcade racing games, contributing significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The arcade style racing and presentation along with the very Saturn-esque visuals, this game is both charming and nostalgia-inducing.”
- “Graphics: 10/10 - a very meticulously handcrafted visual aesthetic I absolutely love.”
- “The game grabs your attention with its attractive Sega Saturn aesthetics, but it wins you over when you make your first drift, thanks to its comfortable and well-crafted gameplay.”
- “The saturn graphics work really well, but after a while I'm happy to switch to 'PC port'.”
- “Only complaint: on 'PC port' graphics setting, the resolution should be native, and there should be no texture warping.”
- “The aesthetics are great, but the physics really ruin the experience.”
humor
36 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in this arcade racer is primarily derived from its absurd physics, which lead to comical fails and unexpected moments, such as cars barrel rolling or dive-bombing opponents. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted approach, with funny scenarios arising from both single-player time trials and multiplayer interactions, creating a consistently entertaining experience. Overall, the game's quirky mechanics and charming aesthetics contribute to a fun and laughter-filled atmosphere.
- “The physics engine makes you sign a blood pact where it will confiscate your car and send it to another solar system if you dare drift with even one wheel not touching the floor, which makes for some hilarious fails.”
- “I had a really funny moment in a lobby where I was racing and an opponent flew through the air and dive bombed me like an airstrike, which made me laugh for a good 5 minutes straight.”
- “While the physics might be frustrating for some, for me, they led to some of the most hilarious moments during my playthrough.”
replayability
24 mentions
42 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability despite having only eight tracks, primarily due to its engaging leaderboard system and tight controls that encourage players to improve their scores. While some players noted the content feels a bit limited, the fun and addictive nature of the gameplay, along with multiplayer options, ensures that many will return for quick sessions in the future. Overall, it’s a rewarding experience that appeals to racing fans looking for a fast-paced challenge.
- “The replayability of this is off the charts, too!”
- “Super unique concept that just works, and the Trackmania-esque replay ghosts make for a lot of replayability.”
- “The tight controls and mechanics really lend themselves well to replayability mixed with the leaderboards function; there will always be a better time to get unless you're the world record holder.”
- “Having 100% the game in a little over a few hours, your mileage may vary on replay value after the credits roll, but I had an absolute blast playing the parking garage rally circuit.”
- “Only major criticism is the amount of content is a bit lighter than I would like; it doesn't bother me too much due to how replayable it is, but if it bothers you, it might be worth waiting for a sale.”
- “Only took me 3.5 hours to 100%, so it's not too long, but there's replayability in trying to beat your own score or your friends/other players, and it has multiplayer lobbies which is a plus.”
grinding
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly due to the engaging soundtrack that enhances the experience of racing through different levels. The medal times are well-balanced, allowing both newcomers and seasoned players to achieve their goals without excessive grinding, making it appealing for those who enjoy improving their performance and leaderboard standings. Overall, the game is highly recommended for fans of arcade racing and time trials.
- “Each race has a different song associated with it, and they are all perfectly scored, which makes grinding the individual levels a lot more satisfying.”
- “[*][b]Fair medal times[/b]: the time for each of the medals is spread out enough to make it so most anyone can achieve bronze as long as you know the mechanics, while more experienced players can get gold without hundreds of hours of grinding.”
- “Highly recommend if you like arcade racers and grinding to shave seconds off your personal best!”
atmosphere
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its inviting arcade vibe, enhanced by appealing graphics, menus, and a unique ska soundtrack. However, this strong atmosphere struggles to compensate for the game's janky and frustrating handling system, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game produces an inviting, pick up and play, arcade atmosphere through its graphics, menus, and music.”
- “The music also does a great job building upon the atmosphere due to a somewhat unique choice in ska.”
- “Pgrc has a great atmosphere and vibe that unfortunately does more than its fair share of heavy lifting to support a game that can’t bear the weight of its janky and erratic handling system past the first hour.”
- “As much as I love the atmosphere, vibes, and concept, I've never played a game that felt so janky and so frustrating to play at a decent level.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of frustration and humor, as players experience the high stakes of the physics engine that punishes even the slightest mistakes with comical consequences. This creates a rollercoaster of emotions, from the thrill of racing to the hilarity of unexpected failures.
stability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, but players have reported significant bugs when attempting to achieve higher scores, indicating that the game struggles with increased speed and complexity.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Don't try for a higher score, as the game becomes very buggy at that point; it can't handle that type of speed.”
- “Don't try for a higher score, as the game becomes very buggy at that point; it can't handle that type of speed.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect is positively received, with users appreciating the well-designed elements that include promotional posters for other indie games, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, offering deceptively simple mechanics that provide significant depth for players focused on time optimization. Overall, it delivers a fantastic arcade racing experience that balances accessibility with complexity.
- “This game is fantastic, an incredible arcade racer with deceptively simple mechanics, but it offers a lot of depth for time optimizations.”