Racecraft

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Racecraft is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Sandbox Games and was released on March 4, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

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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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The procedural track generation offers a unique and refreshing gameplay experience, providing endless track variety.
The game has potential with its concept and features, such as car customization and dynamic racing.
Some players find the game enjoyable for casual racing and appreciate the graphics and sound quality.

The game is heavily criticized for being locked behind a paywall, with most features requiring a premium account to access.
It has been in early access for several years with minimal updates, leading to frustration among players regarding its development progress.
Many users report frequent crashes, poor optimization, and a lack of basic functionalities like mouse support in the menus.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users praising the visuals as "nice," "clean," and "slick," while others criticize them as poor, especially when running on lower-end hardware. Despite some technical issues and the game's early access status, many players appreciate the smooth gameplay and potential for improvement in future updates.
- “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.”
- “It's early access, so it's obviously missing features, but I'm sure you won't regret: stable client, fresh graphics, smooth animations, good sounds, high quality overall, and lots of fun of course... can't wait for the cool features.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is described as lacking depth, with issues such as unresponsive controls and a lack of AI cars, which detracts from the overall experience. While it features a smooth simulation with some arcade elements, the absence of customization options and the inability to create custom lobbies limit its appeal. Additionally, long loading times further hinder the gameplay experience.
- “However, graphics are quite nice and gameplay is really smooth.”
- “Its gameplay is based on 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 literally cannot play this game at all; however, it did work about 4 updates ago.”
- “- Gameplay loading takes an eternity.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including sluggish UI and overall poor performance that detracts from the experience. Many feel that these problems indicate a lack of care in development, leading to frustration among players.
- “However, one gripe I have with this game is optimization.”
- “The optimization issue is significant; even the UI is sluggish.”
- “However, one gripe I have with this game is the optimization.”
- “The performance is pretty poor.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting frequent bugs, low frame rates, and random freezes, even on capable hardware. Navigation through the menu is slow and frustrating, and calibration issues with controllers further hinder the experience. While some glitches are expected in early access titles, the extent of these problems significantly impacts gameplay.
- “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, even on a good gaming laptop, this game has a lot of low FPS moments and random freezes.”
- “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, such as not using 'Y' to change gear. Alongside this, the menu and UI are incredibly slow and irritating to navigate, especially when driving on the track.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find grinding to be enjoyable, especially when done with friends, though some feel it can be time-consuming enough to warrant a second life for more efficient progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with users questioning the presence or quality of the narrative. Overall, there seems to be uncertainty or dissatisfaction regarding the story's development or significance in the game.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic and absurd decision to charge $20 to access all single-player content, which users find amusing given the developers' supposed dedication to racing games. This critique reflects a broader sense of humor that pokes fun at the game's monetization strategies.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment and frustration over perceived exploitative practices. Many feel that the approach detracts from the overall experience and label it as a scam.
- “I feel like this is a cash grab, and nothing but a scam, which makes me sad that people would seriously do such a thing.”
- “Tl;dr: cash grab, stay away!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the emotional impact of invalid laps due to minor mistakes, highlighting a sense of disappointment and discouragement when their efforts are undermined by strict game mechanics.