Racer 8

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Racer 8 is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by 30.06 Studios Ltd and was released on June 6, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

"Racer 8" is a retro-style racing game that challenges players to compete in high-speed races on various tracks. With a variety of cars to choose from and a range of game modes, players can test their skills and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced and exciting game. The game also features local split-screen multiplayer, allowing players to race against friends and family on the same screen.

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 453 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

gameplay17 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept of combining racing with puzzle mechanics, reminiscent of classic games like Pipe Mania.
The graphics are colorful and appealing, making it visually engaging for a casual audience.
It offers trading cards, which can be a fun incentive for players looking to collect and sell them.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to boredom after a short period.
The controls are clunky and frustrating, with the car moving automatically and tiles changing unexpectedly, causing frequent crashes.
It feels like a poorly optimized mobile port, lacking essential features like fullscreen mode and proper resolution options.

gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
61%
33%
The gameplay of this racing puzzler is widely criticized for being bland, repetitive, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting its slow pace and lack of engaging mechanics. Players find the core concept of rotating tiles to create paths uninspired and tedious, often leading to frustration due to bugs and poor design choices. Overall, the game fails to deliver a compelling experience, making it difficult to recommend over better alternatives.
- “Gameplay: you flip the road tiles to create a path to reach objectives and then get to the finish line.”
- “As you can see it has a pipe-type mechanic but in this case, you rotate the pieces of road to let the car go where you want. You can pick up power-ups along the way, and your goal is to cross the finish line.”
- “- core gameplay itself is as slick as ever.”
- “Bland racing puzzler with rotating tiles, lacking identity and repetitive gameplay.”
- “The bugs on top of the boring gameplay made the experience boring more than anything.”
- “The gameplay is really boring; all you have to do is move some tiles while the car is moving.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
61%
24%
The graphics of the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, generic, and lacking in options such as resolution and fullscreen. While some appreciate the cartoonish and whimsical style, others find the visuals to be poor and obscuring, with comparisons to much older games. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical quality, with several reviewers noting that even basic graphical elements fail to enhance the experience.
- “The aesthetic is almost cartoonish, but in a charming way.”
- “The game has pleasing, cute, simple almost cartoonish graphics.”
- “Slick retro graphics that are slightly improved and more vivid than the first.”
- “The graphics are outdated, the music is annoying, and the gameplay is repetitive and tedious.”
- “Graphics aren't that great.”
- “Terrible graphics - no resolution options and no full screen.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
56%
36%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as repetitive, annoying, and lacking variety. Players noted that the limited soundtrack, often consisting of a single looping track, detracted from the overall experience, and the inability to turn off or adjust the volume of the music further exacerbated their frustration. Overall, the music is seen as a significant flaw, contributing to a tedious and unengaging gameplay experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I love the music world this game has.”
- “Amazing soundtrack as usual.”
- “The graphics are outdated, the music is annoying, and the gameplay is repetitive and tedious.”
- “Also, the other thing that lacked effort is the soundtrack; the menu BGM is correct while being a bit loud, but the in-game soundtrack, the one the player is going to hear the most, is rather plain, boring, and repetitive.”
- “Laggy, boring, bland, and uncreative; the music is terrible (that actually ended within 4 minutes of gameplay. really, there's no looping music, but instead 4 solid minutes of the same note that then suddenly comes to an abrupt stop.)”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly in its quirky mechanics and lighthearted approach. Many describe it as a "funny little game" that offers a humorous twist on traditional puzzle and racing elements, making it an enjoyable leisure experience. Overall, the comedic aspects contribute significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “It's a funny little leisure game; I don't know why people don't like it.”
- “I like puzzle games, and this way to solve puzzles is just hilarious.”
- “Got this one free from Indiegala; it's a funny little tile-rotating racing game with power-ups.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The story aspect of the game is polarizing, with some players appreciating its moral lessons and clever writing, while others criticize the lack of coherence and depth, especially for newcomers unfamiliar with previous installments. Overall, the narrative is seen as either impactful or confusing, depending on the player's background and expectations.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Cleverly written and delivered story that isn't shoved down your throat.”
- “Story - 0”
- “Unless you've played Racer 1-7 first, the plot won't make sense.”
- “The whole map thing isn't explained; each mission differs from the others only because of snow and light, which I'm not even sure if they affect anything.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently describe the grinding in the game as tedious and repetitive, with slow progression that makes upgrades feel frustratingly out of reach. The lack of engaging gameplay elements and poor audio-visual presentation further exacerbate the grind, leading many to view it as a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the game's potential, making it feel more like a tedious task than a rewarding challenge.
- “The graphics are outdated, the music is annoying, and the gameplay is repetitive and tedious.”
- “- Blue tokens you use to buy the upgrades that make the game at all playable are accrued at an insanely tedious rate while each upgrade can be lost in an instant, setting you back dozens of games worth of collecting them each time.”
- “Probably one of the most tedious games I've ever played.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing frustration over the lack of in-game purchases for virtual items, despite the presence of ads. While the game is free on mobile platforms, it appears to offer a subpar experience, leading to criticism that the paid version does not effectively eliminate ads. Overall, players feel that the monetization model is poorly implemented and does not enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The game is free on the App Store (iPad and iPhone), but it offers in-app purchases.”
- “The shop gives the impression that the game was designed with microtransactions in mind, but they are not implemented.”
- “Hey producer, why not introduce in-game purchases for buying those virtual items?”
- “More likely this is one of those games that appear on the Google Play Store - play for free - with ads while you're playing, but the game itself just sucks.”
- “So here is the same completely smartphone game, except you pay €4.99 for all the ads you would get if you played this on your smartphone.”
- “The shop looks like the game was supposed to have microtransactions, but it doesn't.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some players experiencing numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, while others report a smoother experience without crashes or frame drops. Overall, the presence of frequent glitches suggests a lack of polish, leading to frustration among users.
- “The game also has many bugs and glitches that make it even more frustrating to play.”
- “It's the glitches here and there.”
- “Yes, essentially you can upgrade the game to play itself, which I take as a sign that even the developers knew nobody would want to play this buggy piece of garbage.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for being a poorly optimized port that feels more like a low-quality mobile game than a PC title, leading to a disappointing experience overall. Users find the gameplay dull and the sound effects irritating, further detracting from its value.
- “Badly optimized port of a somewhat bad game.”
- “This really seems like a free 'Android' game optimized for PC for a whopping $5 (yeah, this game ain't worth that).”
- “Gameplay is boring, sounds are annoying, and the game is not optimized for PC.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The atmosphere in the game is noted for its variability, influenced by day/night cycles and natural phenomena, though some users find it to be repetitive at times.
- “The atmosphere varies greatly between day and night, showcasing stunning natural phenomena.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and vibrant.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and detailed, creating a captivating world that feels both familiar and otherworldly.”
- “The atmosphere varies a lot in terms of day/night or natural phenomena.”
- “Repetitive atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
Players highlight the upcoming level editor as a key feature that promises near endless replayability and opportunities for experimentation, enhancing the game's longevity and creative potential.
- “The variety of choices and paths in the game ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “The upcoming level editor promises near endless replayability and experimentation.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with personal experiences of loss and familial connections, as illustrated by a poignant memory of a grandfather's struggle with smoking and the impact on his relationship with his grandchildren. However, this emotional engagement is contrasted by a sense of disappointment, with some players feeling that the game fails to deliver a meaningful experience.
- “My grandfather smoked his whole life. I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'You have to quit that immediately if you ever want to see your grandkids graduate.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”