Race for Tuning
- April 19, 2019
- A. Strazhev
Get on Steam"Race for Tuning" is a racing simulation game that challenges players to build and upgrade their cars for high-speed competitions. With various tracks and weather conditions, players must master drifting, cornering, and acceleration techniques to win. The game also features a multiplayer mode for up to 16 players to compete against each other online.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable car tuning experience with extensive customization options.
- Many players find the gameplay fun and reminiscent of classic racing games, providing a nostalgic feel.
- The game is relatively cheap, making it accessible for players looking for a casual racing experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of active players, making it difficult to find races and progress.
- The upgrade system is frustratingly risky, with a low success rate that can lead to losing progress.
- The graphics and overall polish are lacking, leading to a perception of the game as outdated and unfinished.
- graphics56 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as groundbreaking and top-notch, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Many users express that the graphics are not a priority compared to gameplay and customization, but a significant number also highlight the need for improvements and optimization. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the strongest aspect, they are acceptable for the game's price point and potential for future updates.
“A absolute masterpiece of a game, groundbreaking graphics.”
“The graphics are top notch, the controls are super easy.”
“Rft is a very well made game with great graphics, great customizations, great extras, and good sounds.”
“The graphics are rubbish and the gameplay is glitchy; you can't race as there is only one server available.”
“It's really rough in its present state (the graphics and models are hideous! and we really need some race crowds, more tracks, etc).”
“Bad graphics, bad physics; 'tuning' is ridiculous.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the fun physics and driving mechanics, while others criticize the lack of progression, poor graphics, and audio. Many appreciate the game's potential and unique blend of racing and car mechanics, but note significant bugs and gameplay flaws that need addressing. Overall, while the concept is promising, it requires further development to fully realize its potential.
“The driving is very fun, and the overall gameplay is enjoyable.”
“Love it, decent graphics and good gameplay. I love how hard you have to grind for money in this game.”
“Awesome mechanics.”
“The game is okay, I guess. The controls are okay, graphics are meh, and gameplay is not great. If you want money, it's pretty hard to get it, and the audio is bad. Not even worth 99 cents.”
“- Often playing against bots. They are well disguised, so you won't notice right away. It's like a prerecorded player race that will race next to you, a recycled gameplay. They behave like real players, but this only works when your race doesn't have collisions. As soon as you enable collisions in your race, no bots will join.”
“Gameplay 2/10”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the minimal grinding required to max out cars, others find the slow progression and limited rewards after races tedious and boring. Although it can be enjoyable for those who play casually and avoid microtransactions, many feel that the game lacks excitement due to its grind-heavy nature, especially in the online racing scene. Overall, the experience can vary significantly based on individual expectations and playstyle.
“Money pool is too small after races, making this game feel grindy right from the start.”
“This game is so boring it's not fun to play; it's so slow it's grinding and doesn't feel finished.”
“Has tons of potential, but the main online racing scene can get boring with constantly grinding to earn dollars to upgrade.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of Race for Tuning is mixed; while it allows for extensive customization and can run on low-end computers with reduced settings, it struggles at higher settings, requiring a powerful graphics card for minimal visual improvements. Additionally, the performance upgrade system is criticized for being largely cosmetic and having a frustrating tiered success rate.
“Race for Tuning offers an incredibly customizable experience, allowing me to tweak and adjust my car to optimize its performance.”
“- It can run on a very weak computer if you turn down all the settings, although I wouldn't call it optimized once you turn everything up. You need a high-end graphics card for a simple effect that doesn't even look any better than the minimal.”
“- The upgrade system is almost all cosmetic, and when you do get into performance upgrades, it is based on the worst system I've ever seen in a racing game. Performance upgrades come in stages, and each stage has a lower success rate than the last.”
“- The upgrade system is almost all cosmetic, and when you do get into performance upgrades, it is based on the worst system I've ever seen in a racing game. Performance upgrades come in stages, and each stage has a lower success rate than the last.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users highlighting a complete absence of a soundtrack during gameplay, leading to a dull and silent experience. This lack of music in both the garage and racing environments contributes to an overall sense of disappointment regarding the game's content and polish.
“The soundtrack is nonexistent.”
“The lack of music in the garage and races means it can get rather boring working/racing in silence.”
“The lack of content and polish is a bit disappointing to say the least.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users express a strong desire for a story mode that allows players to develop their racer's identity and gain recognition, indicating that the current narrative elements are lacking and unsatisfactory, with ratings as low as 1/10.
“The story mode allows your racer to gain recognition and evolve throughout the game.”
“The narrative is engaging, making you feel invested in your racer's journey to fame.”
“The character development in the story mode adds depth to the racing experience.”
“The story is incredibly lacking, I would rate it a 1 out of 10.”
“There is no depth to the narrative; I would give the story a 1 out of 10.”
“The game desperately needs a story mode to give the racer some recognition.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs, lag, and frequent run-time errors that have led some to seek refunds. Despite its enjoyable elements, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience.
“The game is buggy and laggy as hell, but it's still cool.”
“It's still a little buggy; I kept getting run-time errors, which caused me to request a refund.”
“The game is buggy and laggy as hell, but it's still cool.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game heavily relies on microtransactions, reflecting a trend in the industry where titles are increasingly treated as live services. This approach has drawn criticism from users who feel it detracts from the overall experience.
“The game sadly biases towards microtransactions, reflecting the trend of games being viewed as live services.”
“The game heavily relies on microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience.”
