Race
- January 9, 2018
- RewindApp
Race is a simulation game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, supporting up to 2 players in local multi-player mode with split screen. Customize your vehicle and improve its performance while you compete in various circuits against AI or friends. The game features pretty decorations, different circuits, a customization system, and partial controller support, with plans to fix and improve multiplayer in an upcoming update.
Reviews
- Super fun with secret lore and enjoyable gameplay, especially for the price.
- Realistic driving simulation that some players found helpful for learning to drive.
- The game offers a fun experience for casual play, especially with friends.
- The game is an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, with poor graphics and physics.
- Many players reported issues with controls and map functionality, making it frustrating to play.
- The game has been criticized for being a cheap cash grab, with little effort put into development.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them subpar and reminiscent of an arcade style, while others praise them as stunning and well-executed. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the gameplay experience, particularly the fun of driving, outweighs the graphical shortcomings. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be top-tier, they do not detract significantly from the game's enjoyment.
“Great game and stunning graphics.”
“Overall, I would give the graphics a 9.9/10 due to the lack of decals on cars.”
“This game is really good... Gran Turismo + Forza combined with minimal graphics in an arcade game for a cheap price. This game is a must-have.”
“Wasn't actually that bad although the graphics and physics are pretty poor.”
“Most people would be like 'eww, these graphics are garbage.'”
“So what's the point of making it look good when your game is realistic with worse graphics?”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting that there is no narrative to engage with, and the gameplay feels repetitive due to the limited variety of cars and tracks. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience.
“There is no story; all tracks are the same, and you can only use one car without the option to buy more.”
“But there's even more ridiculousness to this story.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently express strong emotional responses to the game, indicating that it has a significant impact on their feelings and evokes deep emotional engagement.
“I felt a deep emotional connection to the characters.”
“The story evoked a powerful emotional response in me.”
“I was overwhelmed with emotion during the key moments of the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that optimization is a significant concern, with some users prioritizing performance over graphics quality. There is a sentiment that excessive focus on visual elements can detract from the overall performance of the game.
“Like I said before, why waste so much time on graphics when you can have performance.”
“As I mentioned before, why waste so much time on graphics when you could focus on performance?”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many graphical options that don't seem to improve performance at all.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, receiving a score of 9.8/10, primarily for its smooth mechanics and absence of frustrating elements like slippery surfaces that can hinder control.
“Overall, I would give gameplay a 9.8/10 due to its lack of banana peels that make your car slide.”
“So let's start off with gameplay.”
“Overall, I would give gameplay 9.8/10 due to its lack of banana peels making your car slide.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Rewindapp has been criticized for its unethical monetization practices, particularly for exploiting and repackaging others' work on Steam as a low-effort cash grab.
“Rewindapp has shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“In-game purchases are overpriced and often necessary to progress, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that the tracks are excellently designed and contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The music is great, and the tracks are very well designed.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is unique and adds a distinct atmosphere to the game.”