Race Arcade

About

"Race Arcade" is a top-down racing game with a retro feel and smooth gameplay, offering a wide selection of 60 diverse vehicles with distinct handling models. The game features extremely balanced gameplay, ensuring all vehicles remain competitive against each other. Its polished controls and car handling provide a high-quality racing experience.

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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
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
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

+28

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features a variety of visually appealing racetracks set in different biomes, providing a colorful and engaging racing experience.
The handling of different vehicle types adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to adapt their driving style to each car's unique characteristics.
The track editor offers creative potential for players to design their own tracks, enhancing replayability and customization.

Car handling is often criticized as poor, with many players experiencing issues like sliding off tracks and difficulty in turning.
The online multiplayer mode is largely inactive, making it difficult to find opponents and diminishing the competitive aspect of the game.
The AI is reported to be weak and unchallenging, leading to a lack of excitement in single-player modes and making races feel uncompetitive.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The graphics in the game are a mix of retro pixel art and bright, appealing visuals that some players appreciate, particularly those fond of old-school aesthetics. While the overall production values are considered good, there are criticisms regarding the collision models not aligning with the graphical representation. Additionally, the game features improved physics and responsive controls, enhancing the visual experience during online races.
- “On the plus side is nice old school graphics (if you like that sort of thing), car handling, lots of tracks and a track editor.”
- “Maybe it's not worth $12, given there are so many great games available, but still, it plays well, has nice bright graphics and good production values.”
- “Graphically, race online looks good and the controls are responsive whether you use the keyboard or a game pad.”
- “Lazy retro pixel graphics and flimsy/missing controls also contribute to the mess.”
- “Also seems that track obstacles or car's collision model isn't quite what the graphics show.”
- “Or maybe developers have played Turbo Sliders as the graphics and some of the tracks look similar.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, offering a fun and addictive experience reminiscent of classic arcade racing games, with well-designed tracks and a modern presentation. However, some users report issues with online play, including lag and optimization problems, which detract from the overall experience. While the game has potential, it lacks depth and may not satisfy those seeking gameplay similar to classic titles like Slicks 'n' Slide or Turbosliders.
- “Well, basically a good little 2D arcade racing game with good gameplay and lots of potential.”
- “Race online has the feel of these old racers, but with a modern, professional feel to the gameplay and presentation.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is fun and addictive.”
- “The game was mostly finished, but it seems to have been dumped onto Steam with a few missing options and next to no testing for some aspects of the game, with reports of the online gameplay being laggy and unoptimized to the point of being unplayable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game shows great potential and is enjoyable, players are experiencing significant performance issues, including frequent stuttering that severely hampers gameplay, leading some to seek refunds.
- “The game is fun and has loads of potential; however, performance is not optimized, and there is a stutter every second that makes playing and enjoying the game impossible. As such, I have requested a refund.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it ineffective or forced, while others feel that negative reviews do not accurately represent the game's current comedic tone. Overall, opinions on the humor vary significantly among users.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding for new cars and upgrades to be an artificial and tedious experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “The grinding aspect of acquiring new cars and upgrading their parts feels artificial.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel tedious and unengaging.”
- “I found the grinding for resources to be overly time-consuming and not rewarding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game features an engaging soundtrack filled with upbeat tunes that effectively enhance the racing experience.
- “The soundtrack gets you in the mood for racing with a great selection of uptempo tunes.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is carefully curated to match the intensity of the game, making every moment feel epic.”