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Racecraft

32%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
optimization, stability
32% User Score Based on 246 reviews

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Racecraft is a sport game that supports 2-player local and multi-player online co-op and single-player modes. It's the first eSport racing game with procedural technology, offering new challenges on generated racetracks every day. The game includes championships, tournaments, and special events, with metrics and statistics to help players understand their performance. It supports advanced FFB steering wheels and is also enjoyable with a keyboard or joypad, regulated by the Racing Authority.

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32%
Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The procedural track generation is a unique and interesting feature that keeps gameplay fresh.
  • The game has potential for fun, especially for those who enjoy racing with friends in a casual setting.
  • The graphics are clean and the game runs smoothly on high settings for some players.
  • Most of the content is locked behind a premium paywall, making the free version nearly unplayable.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • Development has been stagnant for years, with many players feeling the game is abandoned and not worth the investment.
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users praising them as "clean and slick" and noting smooth gameplay, while others criticize the quality as poor, especially on lower-end systems. Despite some technical issues, particularly with crashes on certain hardware, many players appreciate the overall visual quality and anticipate improvements as the game progresses in early access.

    • “Positives from the game so far, however, are that the graphics and sound are coming along quite nicely, the track tips are excellent, without giving too much away and enough to allow you to learn tracks quickly.”
    • “However, graphics are quite nice and gameplay is real smooth.”
    • “The graphics were very nice.”
    • “For reference, my computer can run Raceroom on some pretty okay graphics, but can't get more than 5 fps on this game.”
    • “There is no vehicle damage and the graphics are poor because they are free.”
    • “I don't know how the game is because it comes standard to run with the Intel HD graphics, and every time I run it with my NVIDIA the game crashes on the first loading screen, so don't spend 20€ on this.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is criticized for its lack of customization and AI cars, limiting it primarily to time attack racing. Users report issues with input lag and long loading times, although some appreciate the smoothness of the graphics and the refined simulation-arcade blend. Overall, the gameplay feels incomplete and in need of significant improvements.

    • “However, graphics are quite nice and gameplay is really smooth.”
    • “Its gameplay is based in simulation with some arcade modifications to it, a formula that worked very well in Victory and has been refined in Racecraft.”
    • “It has similar gameplay to Victory, but with a procedural sandbox.”
    • “Because I can't create a custom lobby to test with friends, I can't say how well the game runs in actual gameplay, but if the menus are anything to go by, then I won't be able to even turn a corner without it dropping inputs.”
    • “The gameplay is very lacking; AI cars that you can just drive right through and a very serious lack of customization leaves me wanting more out of this game. As it is right now, all Racecraft has going for it is time attack racing, and that's it. I would add more, but I just literally cannot play this game at all; however, it did work about 4 updates ago.”
    • “- Gameplay loading takes an eternity.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting poor performance and sluggish UI, making it difficult to run smoothly even for short periods. Overall, the optimization problems contribute to a negative perception of the game's quality.

    • “However, one gripe I have with this game is optimization.”
    • “The optimization issues are significant; even the UI is sluggish.”
    • “One major gripe I have with this game is its optimization.”
    • “The performance is pretty poor.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting frequent low FPS, random freezes, and significant battery drain on high-end laptops. Additionally, the menu navigation is slow and unintuitive, complicating settings adjustments and leading to multiple game resets. While some glitches are expected in early access titles, the extent of these issues has frustrated players.

    • “As I go further on the menu, there's no intuitive way to change your settings, and I had to reset the game multiple times because it got buggy.”
    • “The biggest problem is that I have a really good gaming laptop and this game managed to have a lot of low FPS moments, random freezes, and it drained 50% of my battery in 3 minutes (I'm not even exaggerating).”
    • “I use an Xbox One controller and the calibration always freezes when trying to calibrate the brake setting, meaning I cannot ultimately set my controls how I want them, i.e., not using Y to change gear, etc. Alongside this, the menu and UI are incredibly slow and irritating to navigate, especially when driving on the track.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find grinding to be enjoyable, especially when done with friends, but it can be time-consuming enough that some feel it requires a significant investment of time or even a second life to fully engage with.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users expressing confusion or a lack of engagement with the narrative. Overall, the storytelling seems to be a weak point in the game, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence.

  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of charging $20 to access single-player content, which players find ironic given the developers' supposed passion for racing games. This critique highlights a disconnect between the game's monetization strategy and the expectations of its fanbase.

    • “It's also got the hilarious idea that locking all single player content out for $20 is a great idea.”
    • “Funny because I thought you were fans of racing games.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users expressing disappointment and frustration over what they perceive as exploitative practices. Overall, players advise potential users to avoid the game due to its aggressive monetization tactics.

    • “I feel like this is a cash grab, and nothing but a scam, which makes me sad people would seriously do such a thing.”
    • “Tl;dr [spoiler] cash grab, stay away!!!”
    • “Tl;dr [spoiler] cash grab, stay away!!!”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the emotional impact of strict validation rules in the game, as even minor mistakes can lead to invalid laps, diminishing the sense of achievement and enjoyment. This has led to feelings of disappointment and discouragement among users.

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