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.
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 has potential for growth and improvement, with players expressing hope for future updates and content.
- 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 high chance of failure leading to loss of progress.
- Many players report poor graphics, bugs, and a general feeling of abandonment by the developers.
- graphics28 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receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as groundbreaking and top-notch, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles.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 disappointment in the overall visual quality, describing it as "meh" or "rubbish," and some suggest that the graphics detract from the gameplay experience. Despite the criticisms, a few players acknowledge that the graphics are acceptable for an indie game and show potential for improvement over time.
“A absolute masterpiece of a game, groundbreaking graphics.”
“Rft is a very well made game with great graphics, great customizations, great extras, and good sounds.”
“For a 3 pound game the graphics are amazing and will improve within time.”
“The graphics are pretty shit and the soundtrack is nonexistent.”
“Not very good graphics, horrible sounds and terrible driving physics.”
“It's really rough in its present state (the graphics and models are hideous! and we really need some race crowds, more tracks, etc).”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players enjoying the fun driving mechanics and the blend of racing and car tuning elements. However, criticisms include a lack of progression, poor graphics and audio, and various bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some see potential in the game's concept, they note that significant improvements are needed for it to reach its full potential.
“Easy gameplay for any skill level.”
“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.”
“The game is okay, I guess. The controls are fine, the graphics are mediocre, but the gameplay is lacking. If you want to earn money in the game, it's pretty hard to do so, 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, resulting in recycled gameplay. They behave like real players, but this only works when your race doesn't have collisions. As soon as you enable collisions, no bots will join.”
“Gameplay 2/10.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's grinding aspect is mixed; while some players appreciate the minimal grinding required to max out cars, others find the progression slow and tedious, especially when relying on in-game currency. Although it can feel grindy, many users report being able to upgrade their vehicles without spending money, suggesting that the experience varies based on player expectations and playstyle. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment for some players.
“Money pool is too small after races, making this game feel grindy right from the start.”
“The game progression is slow and tedious but still remains fun.”
“This game is so boring it's not fun to play; it's so slow that it feels like grinding and doesn't feel finished.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % 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 overly reliant on cosmetic changes and having a frustrating success rate for upgrades.
“Race for Tuning offers an incredibly customizable experience, allowing me to tweak and adjust my car to optimize its performance.”
“The game 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.”
“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 settings.”
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users highlighting a complete absence of a soundtrack during gameplay, leading to a dull and silent experience. This lack of music, particularly in key areas like the garage and races, contributes to an overall sense of disappointment regarding the game's content and polish.
“The graphics are pretty bad and the soundtrack is nonexistent.”
“No music.”
“The lack of content and polish is a bit disappointing to say the least. The lack of music in the garage and races means it can get rather boring working and racing in silence.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users suggesting the addition of a story mode that allows players to develop their racer's identity, yet overall ratings indicate dissatisfaction, scoring it a low 1/10.
“The story mode allows players to experience the journey of their racer as they rise to fame and recognition.”
“I loved how the narrative intertwined with the racing, making every victory feel meaningful.”
“The character development throughout the story kept me engaged and invested in the outcome of each race.”
“The story is incredibly shallow and fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth.”
“There is no character development, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, lag, and run-time errors that have led some to seek refunds. While the gameplay is appreciated, the technical problems detract from the overall experience.
“The game is buggy and laggy as hell; it's a cool game, but the stability issues are frustrating.”
“It's still a little buggy; I kept getting run-time errors, which ultimately led me to request a refund.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game heavily relies on microtransactions, reflecting a trend where it is treated as a live service, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
“The game sadly leans heavily on microtransactions, reflecting the trend of treating games as live services.”
“It feels like the developers prioritize profit over player experience with their aggressive monetization strategies.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
