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Re-Volt

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88% User Score Based on 910 reviews

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Re-Volt is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Acclaim Studios Teesside and was released on July 29, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Re-Volt is an arcade-style racing game featuring local multiplayer for up to 2 players and a variety of single-player modes. Players control remote-controlled cars as they race through oversized environments, with 28 cars and 13 tracks to choose from. The game offers good mechanics, pretty visuals, and a sensational music, with additional digital extras including artworks, manual, quick reference card, and soundtrack.

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music46 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions
  • Re-Volt is a nostalgic classic that brings back fond childhood memories for many players.
  • The game features a variety of well-designed tracks and unique RC cars, providing a fun and engaging racing experience.
  • The soundtrack is highly praised, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The controls can be twitchy and difficult to master, leading to frustration for some players.
  • The Steam version lacks significant updates and features compared to community versions like RVGL, which offer better support and additional content.
  • Multiplayer functionality is reportedly broken or non-existent, which diminishes the experience for those looking to play with friends.
  • music
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and catchy soundtrack, often described as iconic and reminiscent of the late 90s and early 2000s techno scene. Players appreciate how well the music complements the fast-paced gameplay, with many considering it one of the best soundtracks in racing games. However, some users note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, but overall, it significantly enhances the gaming experience.

    • “This game puts the 'fun' in fun racer and the music goes far harder than it has any right to!”
    • “The soundtrack is still to this day one of the best in any racing game in my opinion.”
    • “In conclusion, I would give a fair recommendation to Re-Volt in its rerelease here for offering a unique racing experience not seen elsewhere, as it only helps that the music for its time is a genuine banger to listen to, with some particularly amazing techno tracks that only the 90's can produce.”
    • “Decent soundtrack for the most part, it does get repetitive sooner rather than later though.”
    • “Btw what the hell is this cheesy music they've added to the game.”
    • “Extracted low res (256x256px) artworks that's already included and can be viewed in-game, og manual that can be downloaded from anywhere at this point, and a soundtrack that's capped in 192kbps mp3 and 342kbps ogg.”
  • graphics
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game, originally released in 1999, have aged surprisingly well, with many players praising the vibrant colors, detailed environments, and solid performance on modern hardware. While some suggest that a graphical overhaul could enhance the experience, the charming art style and attention to detail continue to evoke nostalgia and maintain a pleasing aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive for their time and still enjoyable today, despite some limitations.

    • “The graphics are insane for a game of its time, especially on modern hardware, and it's only $5.99.”
    • “When I first saw this game on the Dreamcast, I thought the graphics were indistinguishable from real life.”
    • “The graphics have also aged very well in my opinion given how old the game is (1999).”
    • “The game has graphics and shadows which are truly out of another time.”
    • “Graphics are set low at first, so you'll want to up those.”
    • “Could it benefit from a graphical overhaul / remaster?”
  • gameplay
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, versatility, and nostalgic appeal, offering a variety of racing modes and a good selection of vehicles, power-ups, and a catchy soundtrack. While many find it addictive and enjoyable, some criticize the controls as slippery and the overall mechanics as generic. Overall, it provides a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of arcade-style racing games.

    • “The gameplay is very versatile with a nice range of different racing/arcade or realism modes, a good selection of vehicles with varying performance attributes, power-ups, weapons, and some real funky EDM soundtracks to spice up the gaming experience.”
    • “With its smooth gameplay, catchy soundtrack, and variety of cars, it offers a unique racing experience.”
    • “A fully enjoyable game, filled with fun car and map mechanics and power-ups to blast your opponents with.”
    • “But the mechanics were terrible for me.”
    • “Seeing as the first thing that stands out gameplay-wise is how this game handles its physics where driving these RC cars are concerned, since this is a critical point for those who do not like Re-Volt for its 'slippery' controls and how easy it is to lose control of your car.”
    • “After around 15 years the game still maintains a fun and unique atmosphere, but for some people, gameplay is quite generic and banal.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional, cohesive story, but this absence does not detract from the overall enjoyment. Players can create their own narratives connecting the various racing locations, and the unofficial backstory involves a fictional company, Toy-Volt, that produces advanced RC cars capable of racing autonomously.

    • “While there is no story to follow in this game, it does not take away from the overall experience.”
    • “While there isn’t a singular, cohesive narrative behind Re-Volt, it’s easy to pick up the pieces and fantasize about your own story linking the racing locations to one another.”
    • “The official story (though it never gets brought up in-game) is that a fictional company called Toy-Volt created highly advanced RC cars, which had a 'mind of their own' and could race without human assistance.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and minimal bugs, particularly on the Steam Deck. While some minor glitches were noted, they did not significantly impact the gameplay experience. However, there are concerns about the lack of effort from the publisher regarding potential bugs and patches.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “This still runs great.”
    • “Bug free (almost)”
    • “Not that I was expecting much to begin with, but I did expect some form of effort from the publisher for a working port (however buggy or patchless it may have been).”
    • “While there were some minor glitches and bugs that I encountered while playing, they did not detract from the overall fun I had with Re-Volt.”
    • “☐ bug free”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players reporting smooth performance and no significant bugs on modern systems. However, some users have experienced severe stuttering and unplayable performance, indicating inconsistencies in optimization across different setups. Overall, while the gameplay mechanics and variety are praised, the optimization experience can vary significantly among players.

    • “The developers have done a very good job; I have not experienced any bugs or performance issues.”
    • “The game play is very versatile with a nice range of different racing/arcade or realism modes (to adjust the game play mechanics), a good selection of vehicles (with varying performance attributes), power-ups, weapons, and some real funky EDM soundtracks to spice up the gaming experience.”
    • “That Steam version runs smoothly on modern systems, but it's pretty barebones.”
    • “Terrible stuttering and unplayable performance.”
    • “>properly optimized”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy for the "Re-Volt" series has drawn significant criticism, as the developers initially released a free ad-supported version but later stripped content to sell it back as microtransactions in "Re-Volt 2." This approach has been described as predatory, particularly in the mobile-exclusive "Re-Volt 3," which continues the trend of monetizing content that was once freely available. Overall, players feel that the series has devolved into a cash grab, undermining the nostalgia associated with the original game.

    • “The company which outsourced an iOS/Android port of the game released that in the broken state they were in, took that broken port, filled it with microtransactions, and released it as Re-Volt 2.”
    • “Initially, they released a straightforward ad-supported port of Re-Volt, and this was fine enough, but after that, they stripped out a significant amount of content from it and started selling it again with the content added back in as microtransactions and called it 'Re-Volt 2'.”
    • “It's an RC car racing game full of predatory microtransactions exclusively on a mobile platform.”
    • “So today I wanted some of that OG PlayStation nostalgia injected directly into my retinas and so I bought this disappointment of a cash grab repack.”
    • “The company which outsourced an iOS/Android port of the game released that in the broken state they were in, took that broken port, filled the game with microtransactions, and released it as Re-Volt 2.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently note that the grinding in the game is extensive, often requiring 60 to 100 hours to progress significantly. Many feel that the time commitment is so substantial that it could necessitate a "second life" to fully engage with the content.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grindy (60 - 100 hours).”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers average replayability, estimated at 10 to 20 hours, but features like LAN PvP and a track editor provide opportunities for infinite replay value. While it may not be groundbreaking, its intuitive design enhances the overall experience.

    • “Replay value through LAN PvP and track editor adds a lot of depth to the game.”
    • “Average playtime is around 10 to 20 hours, but the game is infinitely replayable.”
    • “The intuitive design enhances the replay value, making it enjoyable to return to.”
    • “It's nothing mind-blowing, trackmania-style, but it's still intuitive and could potentially enhance the replay value.”
    • “+ Replay value through LAN PvP & track editor.”
    • “It's nothing mind-blowing, trackmania-style, but it's still intuitive and could potentially enhance the replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its strong and unique atmosphere, which has endured over 15 years, with graphics that still hold up well. While many consider it a gem of its time, some players find the gameplay to be somewhat generic and unremarkable.

    • “A very atmospheric and good game, a gem of its time.”
    • “After around 15 years, the game still maintains a fun and unique atmosphere. The graphics are on the same level as I remembered it; for some people, gameplay is quite generic and banal.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the quirky mechanic of driving over lightning/thunder symbols, which grants players one of ten amusing items for their vehicles, adding a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.

    • “By driving over a lightning/thunder symbol, your vehicle will be equipped with one of ten funny items.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a strong emotional response to the game, with one reviewer noting that they were nearly brought to tears just from viewing its store page. This suggests that the game has a powerful emotional impact even before gameplay begins.

    • “My eyes nearly welled up when I saw this on the store page.”
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Re-Volt is a arcade racing game.

Re-Volt is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Re-Volt.

Re-Volt was released on July 29, 2022.

Re-Volt was developed by Acclaim Studios Teesside.

Re-Volt has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Re-Volt is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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