Race for Tuning

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"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.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 237 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and extensive car tuning experience, allowing players to customize their vehicles in various ways.
Gameplay is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic racing games, providing a fun experience for car enthusiasts.
The game has potential for growth and improvement, with many players expressing hope for future updates and additional content.

The game suffers from a lack of active players, making it difficult to find races and progress in the game.
The upgrade system is frustratingly risky, with a low success rate that can lead to losing all upgrades.
Graphics and sound quality are subpar, contributing to an overall feeling of an unfinished product.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
59%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as groundbreaking and top-notch, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles.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 several still find them lacking or in need of improvement. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the game's strongest aspect, they are acceptable for its price point and potential for future updates.
- “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 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! We really need some race crowds, more tracks, etc.”
- “Bad graphics, bad physics; 'tuning' is ridiculous.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
23%
14%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the fun driving mechanics and the potential for growth in the game. However, issues such as lack of progression, bugs, and minimal audio-visual elements detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay engaging and reminiscent of other racing and simulation games, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth.
- “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 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”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 starting with limited funds. Although it can feel grindy, many players report being able to upgrade their cars without spending money, while others express frustration with the repetitive nature of earning in-game currency for upgrades. Overall, the grinding experience varies significantly among players, with some enjoying the challenge and others feeling it detracts from the fun.
- “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 and grindy that it doesn't feel finished.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The optimization of "Race for Tuning" is a mixed bag; while it allows for extensive customization and can run on low-end systems with reduced settings, it struggles with high-end performance, requiring powerful hardware for minimal visual improvements. Additionally, the performance upgrade system is criticized for being poorly designed, with diminishing success rates that detract from the overall experience.
- “Race for Tuning offers an incredibly customizable experience, allowing me to tweak and adjust my car to optimize its performance.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Yes, online is small, and many players criticize the optimization and approach to implementation.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 absence of music in the garage and races means it can get rather boring working/racing in silence.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative, such as a story mode that allows players to develop their racer's identity and includes side quests. Overall, the current storytelling is rated poorly, with a score of 1/10.
- “The story mode allows your racer to become a well-known figure in the racing world, adding depth to the gameplay.”
- “Incorporating side quests into the narrative would enhance the overall experience and provide more engaging content.”
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly during purchases. Many players have experienced run-time errors, leading some to seek refunds due to the persistent instability.
- “The game is buggy and laggy as hell; it's a cool game, but still needs improvement.”
- “During the game, I noticed a couple of bugs and glitches related to purchases.”
- “It's still a little buggy; I kept getting runtime errors, which caused me to request a refund.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more to enjoy the full experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much content is locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra money.”