RaceLeague

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RaceLeague is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Oversteer Studios and was released on July 26, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"RaceLeague is a realistic sports racing game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, featuring a track editor for designing and sharing custom tracks. The game offers realistic physics, dynamic weather and time of day, wheel support with force feedback, and a sophisticated damage system. Join the official Discord channel to stay updated on development."

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Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique track builder that allows for creative freedom in designing custom tracks.
The crash physics and vehicle damage model are well-implemented, providing an enjoyable and realistic racing experience.
The community is supportive and active, with the developer being responsive to feedback and continuously working on improvements.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, especially in the track editor, which can be frustrating and counterintuitive to use.
AI behavior is poor, often resulting in collisions and making races less enjoyable, as they do not seem to react realistically to player actions.
The game lacks sufficient content, with only a few cars and tracks available, making it feel incomplete for the current price point.

stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game is widely reported to be extremely buggy, particularly in its track editor and user interface, leading to frustrations among users. While many appreciate the potential and depth of the track creation tools, the frequent glitches and performance issues detract significantly from the overall experience. As the game is still in early access, players expect some instability, but the current level of bugs has led to mixed reviews regarding its value for money.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major glitches, making for a seamless racing experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the online multiplayer is; I rarely encounter lag or disconnections.”
- “The developers have done a great job ensuring that the game remains stable even during intense racing sessions.”
- “It is incredibly buggy, especially the track editor, but the choice of assets in it is fantastic.”
- “Although it does have its occasional bugs and glitches like issues with the track builder and some issues with multiplayer, it is worth every penny in my opinion.”
- “The game is buggy and absolutely not worth its current price.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the impressive visuals and charm, particularly in the context of an indie title, while others criticize the poor optimization, buggy UI, and inconsistent quality. The track editor is highlighted as a strong feature, but issues like shader problems and a lack of customization options detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they are hampered by technical flaws and varying quality.
- “A very impressive indie/racing game with good physics and surprising graphics.”
- “Visually, Raceleague impresses with its top-notch graphics.”
- “The graphics: while no Forza Horizon 5, this game's graphics give it a little charm in my opinion, and I absolutely love it.”
- “Partly because the posted screenshots lie a bit regarding how the graphics really are.”
- “The visuals are terrible, the menus are buggy, and the overall UI is horrific.”
- “Graphics are very poor; the UI looks like a mobile game and pop-in is especially bad.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
53%
29%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including lag spikes, freezing, and low frame rates, even on capable hardware. While the core gameplay and features show promise, the current state is marred by numerous bugs and inefficient resource usage, particularly in menus and multiplayer modes. Many users express hope for improvements in future updates, acknowledging the game's early access status but emphasizing the need for substantial optimization to enhance playability.
- “Optimization: obviously early access means this game has not been polished.”
- “However, there is a fantastic foundation for a super good game once it's more well optimized and some more features are added.”
- “If anything, it is definitely worth $30 once bugs and optimizations are resolved and it is out of early access.”
- “After only 5 minutes of building the track, I alt+F4ed and uninstalled the game because it is so poorly optimized that I had lag spikes and my game kept freezing after building a portion of the track.”
- “The bugs are numerous, and the game is poorly optimized, so my computer, which can run most AAA titles on ultra graphics, struggles with any AI in the game and cuts my frames in half.”
- “Despite being a 2GB game, loading times are very slow even on an SSD. It really needs some serious optimization.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The gameplay experience is immersive, featuring impressive crash physics and detailed environments, though it is marred by some minor bugs typical of early access. While the potential for user-generated content and a strong community could enhance longevity, the driving mechanics have received criticism for being difficult, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows promise but may not currently justify its price for some players.
- “One of the key things that made me buy this game was the crash physics; they are on par with iRacing and the official F1 games. You know the mechanics are good when you actually get annoyed when you crash and break a wheel.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments and vehicles is stunning, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.”
- “User-generated content can elevate a game from tens of hours to thousands of hours of gameplay.”
- “At least for the moment, it's not worth the money gameplay-wise.”
- “The driving mechanics are really bad too; it's hard to take a corner without spinning out.”
- “The game has got some bugs as it's still in early access, but they're minor and shouldn’t interfere with your gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing physics and damage system, which contribute to entertaining moments, especially in multiplayer settings. While players enjoy the comedic aspects of racing with friends and engaging in community leagues, some technical issues, such as broken AI and poor netcode, detract from the overall experience.
- “In addition to some hilarious moments with friends or randoms from the community, there are also multiple leagues that you can join to have some competitive racing.”
- “Funny game”
- “Funny soft body”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding in the game is extensive, often requiring significant time investment akin to having a second life. The grinding involves participating in various races, including side-by-side dirt races and rally cross tracks, to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Get side-by-side door grinding dirt races and race to the final jump on a rally cross track.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the raceleague community is characterized by its friendliness and supportiveness, fostering a welcoming environment for players of all skill levels.
- “The raceleague community is known for being friendly and supportive, creating a welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the overall experience.
- “The music of the game is pretty nice.”