RC Cars

About

"RC Cars" is an arcade racing game that features radio-controlled toy cars with realistic physics and off-road capabilities. Compete in championships, quick races, or ghost races across 10 challenging tracks with three types of vehicles. Each of the 12 characters has unique skills and motivations, adding an extra layer of depth to the racing experience. The physics engine surpasses many car simulators currently available, making for a thrilling and authentic racing experience.

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Play Modes

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic classic that many players enjoyed during their childhood, providing hours of fun.
Once the frame rate is limited to 60 FPS, the game runs smoothly and offers enjoyable gameplay with decent graphics for its age.
The game features customizable controls and allows for local multiplayer, making it a fun option for playing with friends or family.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including slow menus, lag, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Many players report that the physics are poorly implemented, causing cars to bounce uncontrollably and making races feel unplayable.
The game lacks modern features and updates, leading to a dated experience that does not hold up well on current gaming systems.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally viewed as outdated, with many reviewers noting they would have been acceptable in 2003 but appear chunky and poor by 2024 standards. While some players find the visuals adequate for the game's age, others highlight performance issues and choppy graphics. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for older hardware, but they lack the polish expected in modern titles.
- “✔️ This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck.”
- “Graphically, it's pretty good for a game of its age with nicely detailed cars and tracks.”
- “The graphics are really good, and there are some amusing things like the people on the beach trying to kick your RC car out of the way, and a nice pumping soundtrack to get the adrenaline pumping.”
- “The graphics would have been okay for 2003, but they're chunky and bad to look at in 2024.”
- “Poor graphics and very choppy!!!”
- “Sounds effects play way faster than visuals.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the solid soundtrack that enhances the adrenaline of gameplay, others find it overwhelming or lacking, particularly noting issues with sound effects and voices being drowned out. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere but is marred by technical shortcomings and a sense of emptiness in the audio experience.
- “Championship mode is pretty solid, and the game comes with a good soundtrack.”
- “Also great music and fine clean graphics.”
- “The graphics are really good, and there are some amusing things like the people on the beach trying to kick your RC car out of the way, and a nice pumping soundtrack to get the adrenaline pumping.”
- “Turn the music off.”
- “RC Cars was my childhood game and I played a lot. Great maps and cool car physics, but the Steam version has a lot of bugs. The biggest mistake is that in the menu and in the game, you cannot hear the effects or the voices of the cars - you only hear music. Please fix it!”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance on Windows 11 after limiting the FPS, others experience significant lag, bugs, and freezing issues, particularly during loading screens. Overall, the game appears to have persistent stability problems that can hinder the gameplay experience.
- “Runs great on Windows 11; all I had to do was limit the FPS in the settings to avoid the slow menu.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
- “The whole thing is laggy, buggy, and extremely slow.”
- “Freezes at loading screen.”
- “Well, apparently I didn't remember that it was this buggy.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring impressive physics and a fun experience, especially for a low-budget racer. However, some players find it lacking in excitement and depth, with a sense of dullness despite the modern resolution during play. The main menu's restriction to 800x600 resolution is also noted as a drawback.
- “The gameplay is still fun and the physics are awesome.”
- “Music is okay, gameplay feels good for a very low budget racer but it feels also dull and empty.”
- “The main menu is locked to 800x600 resolution, but the gameplay itself does play at modern resolutions.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The career mode lacks a narrative, making it feel more like a series of challenges rather than a cohesive story. While the gameplay can be easy overall, players note that the final map presents a significant challenge.
- “The career doesn't have a story and can be challenging, especially the last map you race on, but overall the career is easy with some difficulty.”
- “No story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game struggles with optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which detracts from the experience on contemporary gaming PCs. However, it runs smoothly without the need for modding, outperforming some newer titles in this regard.
- “It works and it runs smoothly with no modding or messing about, which is more than can be said of some games newer than this.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging and punishing, often requiring significant time investment to progress, with some suggesting that it feels like a second life is needed to manage the grind effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is both rewarding and addictive.”
- “The grind is real, but the satisfaction of leveling up makes it all worth it.”
- “The championship is just hard, punishing, and grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it exploits nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it capitalizes on abandoned titles for profit.
- “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it ruins the overall enjoyment.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is perceived as potentially amusing, particularly through the absurdity of scenarios, such as the exaggerated concept of having 400% reaction time yet still struggling to drive. However, the effectiveness of the humor may vary among players.
- “I thought this might be quite funny initially, as what kind of moron can't drive a car with 400% reaction time?”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever puns and hilarious character interactions that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every mission feel like a comedic adventure rather than just another task.”