SHOFER Race Driver

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SHOFER Race Driver is a single player racing game. It was developed by Zhoori Maang Entertainment and was released on June 30, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Shofer Race Driver takes you deep into Middle East. Real cars, real tracks and also … . Some local music. Unlock new cars and tracks by participating in series of races and don’t worry about anything, because you’ll never be left alone, your partner lady will contact you to get you out of any trouble. First time, revolutionary, amazing feature you can turn on is that you never get too far aback or…

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique charm and offers a different experience compared to other racing games, with decent handling once you get used to it.
The soundtrack features enjoyable local music, adding a cultural touch to the gameplay.
Despite its flaws, some players found moments of fun and adrenaline while racing, especially in the early levels.

The game is plagued by constant crashes, bugs, and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
Graphics and overall presentation are subpar, resembling outdated titles with flickering textures and low-quality models.
The AI is poorly designed, often behaving erratically and failing to provide a competitive challenge.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their outdated quality, resembling visuals from the early 2000s or even the 1990s, with many users noting issues like blurry textures, poor optimization, and excessive brightness that obscures details. Additionally, players have reported numerous graphical bugs and inconsistencies, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from gameplay. Overall, the visuals fall short of modern standards, leaving many feeling disappointed and frustrated.
- “Graphics for me is efficient (of course it could be better, but it also could be much, much worse).”
- “People seem to demand much, for example it's a game from around 2014 but graphics are more likely to be standard of 2006 or 2007 - that's not a problem for me.”
- “The graphics settings and difficulty are pretty nice, but lacking.”
- “The rain graphics are prevalent and make the game look sloppy and difficult to see at times.”
- “Visuals are nothing like what is shown on the store page; expect mostly washed out or way overexposed textures - the store page shots were clearly photoshopped.”
- “Graphically, it's really bad even for an indie game (looks like an early PS2 game even on ultra settings), with textures and shadow flickering, low quality textures and coloration, and too much light reflection on cars and road.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music in the game features a mix of local indie and regional sounds, with some players appreciating the unique blend of Middle Eastern music and techno elements. While the soundtrack has been described as both "amazing" and "horribly bad," it effectively promotes local artists. However, the audio options are limited, and the engine noise often drowns out the music, detracting from the overall experience.
- “What I'm enjoying here the most is indie music, because why not, it's an indie game after all, isn't it?”
- “It is a good game that advertises local music instead of copying music trends from other titles.”
- “The soundtrack is bloody amazing; it's some kind of Arabic Slavic grunge metal, mostly, and is horribly bad yet oddly good.”
- “Audio options have only a slider for music, which in-game is not really hearable due to the engine roaring.”
- “The game lacks sound options and you can only turn down what sounds like Middle Eastern music in the audio settings.”
- “They used a text-to-speech system for voice acting, and the Iranian/Persian music in the menus is a bad choice in my opinion. The house/dance/techno music during races is overshadowed by the engine sound, making it impossible to hear anything else.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses; while the car controls are decent and the scenery is well-detailed, issues such as poor lighting, lack of real licensed cars, and frustrating AI behavior detract from the experience. Players also criticize the absence of a reverse button, subpar graphics, and clunky controls, leading to an overall negative impression of the gameplay. Despite some arcade and simulation elements, many feel the game falls short compared to other free alternatives available.
- “The scenery detail is really well done, and the gameplay is not bad either. The control of the cars is actually quite decent compared to other Unity racers on the market and a couple of browser-based WebGL games I have played as well.”
- “Gameplay: it's an arcade game with some simulation elements (weather affects the driving). The cars in the game look like real cars except with different names (for example, the Peugeot 206 is 2006). Most of the race events are sprints (long straight roads with no challenge at all).”
- “The gameplay is engaging, and the controls feel responsive, making it enjoyable to navigate through the various racing events.”
- “The lighting during gameplay looks way too dark at times or too light, especially with some of the background imagery.”
- “Gameplay: it's an arcade game with some simulation elements (weather affects the driving), no real licensed cars (pictures are just lies). The cars in the game look like real cars except with different names (for example, the Peugeot 206 is 2006). Most of the race events are sprints (long straight roads with no challenge at all). AI cars sometimes hit you when you pass them, and there's no reverse button (seriously?!).”
- “Poopy graphics (like someone took a literal poop on it), poopy GUI (can't use mouse to select buttons), poopy controls (arrow keys, not WASD), poop gameplay (bad steering, bad feel). Overall, you should wipe and it should be flushed down the toilet.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story revolves around a driver aiming to establish their reputation by winning races and gaining fans, reminiscent of Grid 2 but lacking depth in its execution.
- “First of all, the plot revolves around you as a driver trying to make a name for yourself by winning races and gaining fans. It's reminiscent of Grid 2, but not as well exploited.”
- “First of all, the plot is very simplistic; you're just a driver trying to make a name for yourself by winning races and gaining fans. It's reminiscent of Grid 2, but not well executed.”
- “The story lacks depth and feels like a missed opportunity to explore more engaging narratives.”
- “Overall, the narrative is underwhelming and fails to draw players into the world of racing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous visual glitches and bugs, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these stability issues, some players still find enjoyment in the game, comparing its charm to that of less favorable titles like FlatOut 3.
- “Visual glitches everywhere.”
- “I'm going to finish this game, but throughout all of the bugs, glitches, lack of content, and overuse of assets, I somewhat enjoyed this game. It's got the same charm as FlatOut 3 (or whatever the bad one was).”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with frequent crashes and outdated graphics reminiscent of the early 2000s. Players criticize the inclusion of unnecessary cut scenes and fillers, alongside a complete absence of plot and meaningful features.
- “Terrible optimization, constant crashes, graphics from the early 2000s, meaningless cutscenes and fillers that cannot be missed, the absence of any plot, features, or alternatives. I give this description as briefly as possible.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been widely criticized, with players expressing disappointment that it fails to deliver genuine laughs, instead feeling like a poorly executed joke.