Race

About

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.

Genres & Tags

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging racing experience, especially for its low price.
Driving mechanics are enjoyable, allowing for drifting and customization of cars.
Some players found the graphics and details impressive, contributing to an immersive experience.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and depth.
Graphics and physics are often described as poor, detracting from the overall experience.
Many reviews mention frustrating controls and bad AI, leading to a lack of challenge and enjoyment.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
62%
24%
The story in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its emotional depth and well-crafted graphics, while others criticize it for being dull and formulaic. The main narrative follows Bayek and Aya's quest for revenge, but many find the missions repetitive and forgettable, with only a few standout moments. Overall, the storytelling suffers from a lack of engaging side quests and character development, leading to a disappointing experience for some players.
- “This game has brought me to tears from the immaculate details of the graphics and intensely written storyline.”
- “The main story follows Bayek and his wife, Aya, as they exact their revenge on the Order by killing its members who are responsible.”
- “However, the final missions are actually not that bad, and the final cutscene was brilliant.”
- “I'm going to be upfront about this, the story is terrible.”
- “However, most of the missions for killing each member are so dull and forgettable.”
- “The awful grind, combined with the dull storytelling and forgettable side quests and lackluster characters really let this game down.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and intricate details, while others criticize the quality and physics as subpar. Despite the varying opinions, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, with some even stating they are "next level" and immersive. However, a few players emphasize that gameplay and performance are more important than graphical fidelity.
- “This game has brought me to tears from the immaculate details of the graphics and intensely written storyline.”
- “This game blew my socks clean off with how good it was; next-level physics and gameplay, the graphics are on another level beyond real, some would say.”
- “Race also has incredible graphics without using RTX.”
- “Wasn't actually that bad although the graphics and physics are pretty bad.”
- “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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players frequently express strong emotional reactions to the game, highlighting a deep connection to the characters and their journeys. The nostalgia evoked by the characters' development and the establishment of their creed resonates powerfully, enhancing the overall emotional experience.
- “Seeing how the main characters created the creed which would be seen in later games made me feel nostalgic.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay of the racing simulator is praised for its realistic car mechanics and challenging AI, earning high ratings from some users. However, others criticize the game for its limited content and poor controls, suggesting a mixed overall experience.
- “This is the only simulator racing game you need in your life, especially with the very lifelike car mechanics and artificial intelligence giving you an exceptional challenge.”
- “So let's start off with gameplay.”
- “Bad AI, gameplay, controls, etc.”
- “Well, there is like 10 minutes of gameplay and that's about it... Is the gameplay good?”
- “Overall, I would give gameplay 9.8/10 due to its lack of banana peels making your car slide.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews indicate that optimization in the game is a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the focus on performance over graphics, others feel that certain performance improvements, such as vehicle enhancements, do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, there seems to be a call for better balance between visual fidelity and performance efficiency.
- “Like I said before, why waste so much time on graphics when you can have performance.”
- “Vehicle performance improvement purchases don't make much difference at all.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and well-designed tracks, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users feel that while the music is good, it may not be exceptional.
- “The music is great and the tracks are very well designed.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is notably lacking, with one character appearing only four times and failing to undergo any growth or change throughout the game.
- “You only really see her four times, and there's no character development at all.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any interesting way.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players consistently express frustration with the game's grinding mechanics, indicating that it feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game has a grinding problem.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but it felt like I was getting nowhere.”