Rhythm Race
- July 21, 2021
- BlueFront
Get on Steam"Rhythm Race" is a music-based racing game set in a neon-lit futuristic world. Compete against other players by matching colors and rhythms with the beat of 20 original songs from various genres like synth-wave, ambient, and heavy rock. Customize your gameplay with key remapping and difficulty settings.
PC
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of rhythm mechanics and racing elements, reminiscent of Guitar Hero, which many players find enjoyable.
- The synthwave soundtrack is well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere and appeal of the game.
- There is potential for future updates and improvements, with players expressing excitement for new content and features.
- The game suffers from low sound quality in some tracks and lacks a sufficient variety of songs, with only ten available.
- Controls can be finicky and the tutorial does not adequately explain how to handle certain gameplay mechanics, leading to frustration for players.
- Visuals are minimalistic and static, failing to create an engaging racing experience, and the racing aspect feels disconnected from the rhythm gameplay.
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some tracks being enjoyable while others feel out of place and suffer from low sound quality issues. Players appreciate the synthwave soundtrack and the potential for an engaging experience, but the limited number of songs and inconsistent gameplay mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while there are promising elements, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“It's kind of a mix of Guitar Hero and Top Gear with a synthwave soundtrack (that is pretty good, by the way).”
“Race and music, the things I like most in a game, the game seems to be very promising. Let's wait for the final version; until now, I highly recommend it!”
“It has an interesting variety of music and refers to a mixture of traditional rhythmic games and neon cars.”
“Musically, some songs are alright while others seem downright weird in the context. More importantly, the songs usually seem to have very low sound quality (problems with recording, mixing, compressing?), which doesn't bode well considering the type of game this aims to be.”
“It does sometimes feel like you are navigating the music (especially in the later songs), with dots, arrows, and rectangles following various notes at high speed. However, other times, it feels more like you are acting as a metronome, hitting a seemingly randomly chosen colored element once in a while.”
“While the principle is interesting and I believe there is potential, the game actually lacks songs (only 10) and the mechanics got very complicated very quickly. I'm too old and too bad to play it properly.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its interesting mechanics that draw comparisons to Guitar Hero, focusing on color matching, but it suffers from a limited song selection of only ten tracks. While some players appreciate the challenge and potential for mastery, others find the mechanics overly complicated and difficult to engage with, particularly for those less experienced. Overall, the game shows promise but may need further refinement to enhance accessibility and enjoyment.
“I loved the game... it has a good mechanic and it isn't easy to master.”
“While the principle is interesting and I believe there is potential, the game actually lacks songs (only 10) and the mechanics got very complicated and hard. I'm too old and too bad to play it properly.”
“I do take note that the game is supposedly undergoing many changes in mechanics and visuals.”
“I liked the game; it reminds me a little of Guitar Hero where we have to match the colors, but with a different gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking depth and detail, with users noting that there isn't much to impress visually. However, there is an indication that the game is expected to undergo significant changes in both mechanics and visuals in the future.
“The visuals... well sadly there isn't much really.”
“I do take note that the game is supposedly undergoing 'many changes in mechanics and visuals'.”
