Recharge

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Recharge is a multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Room Games and was released on July 28, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Recharge is a dynamic sim-cade RC racing game featuring realistic physics, masterful visuals, and deep customization. Race solo against AI or ghosts, or compete with up to 12 players online or local split-screen co-op and PvP modes. With broad controller support and diverse tracks, Recharge offers an authentic and thrilling RC racing experience for all playstyles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Recharge captures the excitement of racing remote-controlled cars with fun and creative tracks, providing a nostalgic experience.
The graphics are colorful and clean, and the car handling strikes a good balance between arcade and simulation, making it enjoyable to play.
The game has a solid foundation with potential for growth, especially with multiplayer features and customization options that enhance the gameplay experience.

The game is heavily unoptimized, leading to performance issues and graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel the game is incomplete, lacking essential features and content, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a polished product.
The physics and controls are inconsistent, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences that do not meet the expectations set by the game's visuals.

graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant visuals, impressive lighting, and clean design that enhance the overall experience. However, several users report significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and graphical glitches, which detract from the gameplay. While the visuals are often described as stunning and well-crafted, some critics feel the game lacks depth and polish, suggesting it may be more of a tech demo than a fully realized product.
- “The graphics are stunning, the physics feel incredibly realistic, and the tracks based on real-world locations are a joy to race on.”
- “The visuals are colorful and smooth, and the skate park track was especially enjoyable.”
- “The graphics are colorful and clean, and the sound effects—especially the tiny engine revs and checkpoint sounds—really add to the immersive feel.”
- “The content is nearly bare-minimum and the game already suffers from major graphical issues.”
- “Graphics look awful, motion blur cannot be removed.”
- “There’s also noticeable graphical jittering, and the game overall feels unfinished.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and addictive, particularly praising its smooth handling and competitive elements. However, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, suggesting that while the core mechanics show promise, significant improvements are needed to elevate the overall experience. Overall, the game has potential, but its current state may not satisfy all players.
- “The gameplay is easy to understand, engaging, and keeps you coming back for more.”
- “Addictive gameplay and smooth handling.”
- “The energy management mechanic adds strategic depth to the game, and when combined with fast-paced action sequences, it creates an incredible balance.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and becomes rather boring after just 2–3 sessions.”
- “The visuals are there, but the core gameplay falls short.”
- “A terribly raw game; I honestly don't understand why they released something like this at all. There is no physics, no gameplay as such, 0 optimization, and the variety of car models is somehow too little.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including low framerates and stuttering, especially on lower-end hardware. While the visuals are appealing, the lack of effective optimization leads to frequent frame drops and laggy controls, detracting from the overall experience. Despite some customization options, the game's technical shortcomings overshadow its enjoyable aspects.
- “Visually, the game is appealing and runs smoothly even with high settings enabled.”
- “There are occasional frame drops and minor performance issues on my RTX 4060, especially in busy races.”
- “The customization options are also a huge plus—you can truly make your car feel like your own, both in terms of looks and performance.”
- “The game itself is enjoyable, but its biggest issue is the lack of optimization.”
- “If you don't have good hardware, this game won't have a framerate higher than thirty with stuttering the whole time.”
- “Performance is currently a major issue: fps drops significantly when the camera points toward the larger parts of the map, even on DirectX 11 with all graphics settings turned to low.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the racing gameplay and enhancing the overall adrenaline-fueled experience. While some users express a desire for more music options, the existing tracks are fitting for the theme and atmosphere, particularly for streamers seeking non-copyrighted content. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's unique vibe.
- “The visuals, the music, the whole vibe is pure adrenaline.”
- “Decent graphics, decent music, and a one-of-a-kind game!”
- “Racing music that fits the gameplay (non-copyright would help streamers).”
- “The music is decent, but it doesn't really stand out or enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “While some people complain about the lack of music, it feels like the real experience of driving an RC car doesn't need a soundtrack.”
- “The racing music fits the gameplay, but having non-copyright options would really help streamers.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and clunky, with many users feeling it was released prematurely. While some players find the racing enjoyable despite the glitches, the overall experience is marred by a lack of polish and a subpar user interface.
- “It's bare-minimum and a bit buggy.”
- “The racing itself is fun, but it's a buggy mess that shouldn't have been released yet, not even in early access.”
- “The UI is buggy and clunky, and the whole game feels like it’s trying to hook you with visuals while hiding the fact that it’s a cheap, tacky flip underneath.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express mixed feelings about grinding, noting that while it can be enjoyable, it often requires significant time investment—such as an hour of repetitive gameplay to unlock a single new car. This balance between fun and frustration highlights the challenge of making grinding feel rewarding without becoming tedious.
- “I'm pretty sure the Supra is the same case, but there's no way I'm grinding for hours for that.”
- “It requires about an hour of grinding the same few tracks to get just one new car to add to the initial three cars.”
- “Grinding is fun.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging design, particularly in locations like the skate park, amusement park, and dirt road tracks, which encourage revisiting. Players also appreciate the immersive rainy ambiance, which enhances the overall experience and complements the captivating visual design and gameplay.
- “The skate park, amusement park, and dirt road tracks stand out for their design and atmosphere, making them enjoyable to revisit.”
- “I really enjoy the rainy atmosphere!”
- “The game's atmosphere, visual design, and especially its gameplay, draw you in at every moment.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as feeling exploitative, with many users perceiving it as a cash grab, especially when compared to other more polished titles at a similar price point.
- “Feels like a mobile cash grab.”
- “The price point is shocking; when you compare it to other, far more polished games at the same price, it honestly feels like a cash grab.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability due to the freshness of each turn and the extensive vehicle upgrade options, which contribute to prolonged engagement and enjoyment.
- “Every turn feels fresh, and the ability to upgrade each vehicle adds tons of replay value, keeping you hooked for hours.”