Race.a.bit

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Race.a.bit is a single player racing game. It was developed by Aesir Interactive and was released on March 10, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A retro racing on crazy tracks - completely in the style of 8 and 16-bit classics. Enjoy the reinterpretation of old-school gameplay in combination with perfect controls and driving beats!

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun little retro racer with a nice level of challenge and the ability to create and share custom tracks.
Simple controls that are easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual players while still offering depth for those who want to master it.
Nostalgic graphics reminiscent of 8-bit and 16-bit games, combined with a decent soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.

Misleading trailer that does not accurately represent the gameplay, leading to disappointment for some players.
Limited single-player experience and buggy UI, with issues like account registration errors and poor controller support.
Repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth in the track editor, making it feel more like a cheap flash game than a polished title.

music
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and engaging. It enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to linger and appreciate the tunes. Overall, the original soundtrack is considered a standout feature.
- “One thing that truly shines in this game is the music.”
- “The OST is very nice and made me stay a little longer, if only just to jam to some music.”
- “Some pretty good music.”
- “The soundtrack is just alright.”
- “The music doesn't really stand out or leave a lasting impression.”
- “The audio quality of the music is disappointing and feels outdated.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, featuring precision steering mechanics that can be challenging to master. While the single-player experience may lack polish, the overall controls are responsive, and the core racing mechanics involve racing to checkpoints, despite some minor issues with car physics clipping through barriers.
- “The gameplay is solid and the controls responsive.”
- “As for gameplay... it's okay, the only weird thing is that the car's physics can clip through some of the barriers (albeit very slowly) if you hit them fast enough; other than that, it's simply just race to the checkpoints and to the line as fast as you can.”
- “While I'm still not quite impressed with the single-player gameplay, I've gotten somewhat used to it, and I hope that the dev can really bring out the polish that this game deserves.”
- “As for gameplay... it's okay, the only weird thing is that the car's physics can clip through some of the barriers (albeit very slowly) if you hit them fast enough. Other than that, it's simply just race to the checkpoints and to the line as fast as you can.”
- “Gameplay: simple to use, but hard to master precision steer tapping (if you know how to steer tapping).”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for being simplistic and unappealing, with an aerial view that contributes to a lack of engagement and excitement in the gameplay. Overall, players find the visual presentation to be subpar and uninspiring.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in incredible detail.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, with vibrant colors and realistic textures that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character models are incredibly lifelike, making the interactions feel more immersive and engaging.”
- “All you do is drive around the simplest tracks with an aerial view; the graphics are trash and it's boring as hell.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect gameplay.
- “The game is plagued with bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that make it unplayable.”
- “There are numerous stability issues that ruin the overall experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is generally straightforward, with levels designed to be accessible for players aiming for gold medals, though some may find them confusing. The car performance is fixed, limiting variety, and the track editor is criticized for its lack of flexibility and community engagement, which may hinder creative course design. Overall, while the game is easy to navigate, its optimization features could benefit from more depth and community support.
- “The official levels range from very easy to occasionally confusing, but I found them all manageable enough to earn a gold medal. The ghost feature is a great way to improve your time, although the bronze ghost system could use some work. The car unlocking system is tied to your achievements, which adds a nice layer of motivation.”
- “The car's performance is consistent, with a base speed of 229 km/h (142.3 mph), which keeps the gameplay balanced. However, the track editor has its limitations, lacking diagonal straights and offering only one background that can be color-changed. This can make recreating specific designs a bit challenging.”
- “While the game's community isn't very large, I appreciate the effort to encourage players to create courses. It can be frustrating for newcomers, but the potential for creativity is there if you're willing to navigate the limitations.”
- “The car unlocking system is based on how many achievements you have in progress, but the car's performance doesn't change since its base speed is set to 229 km/h (142.3 mph).”
- “The track editor might not be the best since it's very limited, lacking diagonal straights and only one background that can be changed in color. If you want to recreate something with a different background than you envisioned, you have to use the main one with a specific color.”
- “The official levels can range from very easy to confusing at times, but all of them were easy enough for me to get a gold medal on. However, the bronze medal system is honestly dumb.”