Retro Rally

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Retro Rally is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by StopMountain Studio and was released on October 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Retro Rally takes you on a journey through the dusty roads of the past, whether you're a seasoned racer or a newcomer eager to dive into this legendary world. Prepare for a ride full of speed and excitement, as you push your limits against iconic cars and tough competitors! Experience the passion of rally with 18 legendary playable rally cars and 14 different maps! Each car will push you …

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is fun and relaxing, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of old rally games.
It's very accessible and offers a variety of vehicles, each with their own unique feel and sound.
The developer is actively involved and has made recent improvements, showing promise for future updates.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor controls, bad UI, and lack of controller support.
There is a significant lack of content, with many players reporting less than an hour of gameplay.
The game features repetitive music and poor translations, detracting from the overall experience.

music
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users noting the lack of variety, as it features only one track during races, leading to moments of silence and a repetitive experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic intent behind the music, others find it annoying and suggest that a broader soundtrack would enhance the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant area for improvement.
- “I like that the developer wanted to recover the nostalgia of the arcades, the old graphics of the consoles, and the old cars that were the icons of the rally, and combine them to create a little game that, even if it's short, I liked a lot. In my opinion, it's very nice to play it with phonk songs or rally songs in the background.”
- “There really, really, really needs to be more than one music track in the game.”
- “If I had better music, car sound, and slightly brighter maps, I might've enjoyed it more than I did.”
- “- There really, really, really needs to be more than one music track in the game.”
- “- Repetitive and annoying music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are appreciated for their nostalgic appeal, effectively evoking the charm of classic arcade games and retro consoles. Players find the visual style enjoyable, particularly in the context of a laid-back gaming experience, enhanced by the right music.
- “Before the update, I think the graphics are cool for a chill game.”
- “I appreciate that the developer aimed to recapture the nostalgia of arcades, the old graphics of consoles, and the iconic cars from rallying. They combined these elements to create a little game that, even if it's short, I enjoyed a lot. In my opinion, it's very nice to play it with phonk or rally songs in the background.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “While the game attempts to evoke nostalgia, the visuals are more reminiscent of early 2000s titles than anything contemporary.”
- “The character models and environments are poorly designed, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is effectively crafted, capturing the essence of retro rally games with its quirky elements, such as crunchy voice lines, overt checkpoints, and wacky physics. Users appreciate the nostalgic feel, enhanced by unique features like fire breath checkpoints and motor noises, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “It very much nails this atmosphere, down to the crunchy directional voice lines and signs, the super overt checkpoints, the cheesy setting including fire-breath checkpoints (haha), the motor noises, and the wacky physics.”
- “The atmosphere very much works as intended for me, and it's a clear throwback to the retro rally games you want to emulate.”
- “The atmosphere nails it, from the crunchy directional voice lines and signs to the overt checkpoints, cheesy settings like fire-breathing checkpoints, motor noises, and wacky physics.”
- “The atmosphere works as intended for me; it's a clear throwback to the retro rally games it aims to emulate.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised as enjoyable, but players are experiencing frustrating bugs, such as being unable to purchase cars despite having sufficient in-game currency.
- “The actual gameplay is awesome, don't get me wrong!”
- “The gameplay mechanics are smooth and engaging, making every session enjoyable.”
- “I love how the gameplay keeps me on my toes with unexpected challenges and rewards.”
optimization
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The optimization in the game varies significantly between level types; flat levels offer generous time limits, while mountainous levels impose strict time constraints, even for top-performing vehicles.
- “The flat levels have generous time limits, while the mountainous levels present extremely tight times, even for the highest performance cars.”
- “The optimization of time limits across different terrains adds a thrilling challenge to the gameplay.”
- “Balancing performance and time constraints in various levels keeps the gameplay engaging and dynamic.”
- “Flat levels have generous time limits, whereas the mountainous levels have extremely tight times for even the highest performance cars.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during intense moments.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to jump back into the action.”