Radial-G : Racing Revolved
- March 28, 2016
- Tammeka Games
Get on SteamRadial-G: Racing Revolved is a futuristic anti-gravity racing game for VR, with intense single and multiplayer action. Race on tubular tracks with twists, jumps, and inversions, across three regions and nine courses. Features customizable race craft, EDM soundtrack, and career mode with trophies.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Xbox One
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Xbox
Reviews
- The game offers a great sense of speed and is visually stunning, especially in VR.
- It has a solid amount of content and is easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have plans for future updates, which shows promise for the game's evolution.
- Many tracks feel repetitive and lack variety, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.
- The multiplayer experience is largely dead, making it difficult to unlock certain content and diminishing replayability.
- The controls can feel unresponsive or broken, particularly with certain controllers, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics20 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and coherent aesthetic that enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in VR. However, others criticize the graphics for being reminiscent of early VR titles, suffering from poor textures and a lack of depth, which detracts from the overall immersion. Overall, while there are highlights in visual quality, inconsistencies in graphical fidelity leave some players disappointed.
“Awesome game, great quality, music, graphics; one of the best games on VR and now works with SDK 1.3. I rate this game 9 out of 10, well worth every penny.”
“The graphics look amazing and the gameplay is hypnotic!”
“The menus are wonderfully polished, the neon graphics look beautiful, and the controls are right there!”
“The presentation is also lackluster - the visuals suffer from very crude textures plagued by 'coder color' syndrome, and no lighting/shadows making everything look very flat and dull.”
“The graphics look terrible and it's very hard to tell where you're going.”
“Graphics are like you can expect from a really early VR game with graphics done by coders...”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, particularly due to simple racing mechanics and similar track designs. However, others appreciate the unique features like the boosting mechanic and gravity reversal, suggesting that these elements could enhance the experience if further developed. Overall, while the visuals are praised, many feel that the gameplay needs more variety and complexity to keep it engaging.
“The boosting mechanic, when used, takes away shield strength, so optimal usage is important. Like F-Zero, there are shield charging stations.”
“I like how you can reverse gravity too; definitely a cool mechanic that needs to be utilized in a wider variety of scenarios.”
“The graphics look amazing and the gameplay is hypnotic!”
“Gameplay is boring and very repetitive.”
“The racing mechanics are very simple and the tracks all feel the same.”
“Awfully flat, both visually and in terms of gameplay.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is primarily techno, with some users finding it typical and repetitive after a few races, while others appreciate its fitting and immersive qualities that enhance the overall experience. Some players enjoy the soundtrack, noting its quality and how it complements the fast-paced gameplay, although opinions vary, with a few expressing a lack of enthusiasm for it. Overall, the music is seen as a solid but not groundbreaking aspect of the game.
“I love the soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack consists of very fitting and quite tasteful techno/electro tracks and seems to be updated with new additions as well.”
“The speed, the music, the tracks, and flying around in a hovercraft just adds up to an amazing experience.”
“But that's it, the GUI is sturdy as hell, the music is quite boring after a few races, with no customization whatsoever, and multiplayer is empty.”
“I'm not a fan of the game's soundtrack, but I can't really complain about it because it isn't that bad.”
“The 'techno' music has its moments, though.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has significantly improved, with users reporting a tenfold increase in performance, eliminating issues like stuttering and slowdowns.
“The optimization updates have significantly improved the game's responsiveness and frame rates.”
“I am amazed at how smooth the gameplay feels after the latest optimization patches.”
“Performance is tenfold better now compared to when I wrote my last review.”
“No more stuttering or slowdowns.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Vive, even with lower-end hardware like the GTX 970, indicating a stable performance overall.
“It runs great on Vive with my GTX 970.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I've had no crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is likened to a blend of the rhythmic, immersive experience found in Audiosurf and the high-speed, futuristic vibe of F-Zero, creating a unique and engaging environment.
“It reminds me of a blend between the atmosphere of Audiosurf's tracks and the intensity of Captain Falcon's F-Zero.”
“It reminds me of a mix between the atmosphere of Audiosurf's tracks and Captain Falcon's F-Zero.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express excitement for future updates and additional content, particularly in relation to the story mode and new zones, indicating a strong interest in the narrative development of the game.
“I can't wait for further updates, other zones, story mode, etc.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
