SHOFER Race Driver

18%
Game Brain Score Based on 39 reviews
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  • music
  • gameplay
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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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  • Windows
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Reviews

18%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
music5 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique charm and offers a different experience compared to other racing games.
  • Some players found the driving model enjoyable, with decent handling and a fun arcade feel.
  • The soundtrack features local indie music, adding a unique flavor to the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes, bugs, and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
  • Graphics are outdated and not representative of modern standards, with many visual glitches.
  • AI behavior is often nonsensical, leading to unchallenging races and immersion-breaking moments.
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor optimization and outdated appearance, resembling titles from the early 2000s rather than a modern release. Many users report issues such as blurry textures, excessive brightness to mask low quality, and various graphical bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are deemed subpar, with some even likening them to early PlayStation 2 games, leading to a consensus that the graphics do not meet contemporary gaming standards.

    • “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.”
    • “Terrible optimization, constant crashes, graphics from the early 2000s, meaningless cut scenes and fillers that cannot be missed, the absence of any plot, features, alternatives, and I give this description as briefly as possible.”
    • “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), you got textures and shadow flickering, low quality textures and coloration, paper-like crowd (like in 2000 games), too much light reflection on cars and road.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game features a mix of indie tracks and local Middle Eastern influences, which some players appreciate for its originality, while others find it poorly integrated with the gameplay. The soundtrack includes a blend of genres, such as Arabic-inspired grunge metal and techno, but is often overshadowed by overpowering engine sounds, limiting the overall audio experience. Additionally, the lack of detailed audio options and artist credits has drawn criticism from users.

    • “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 program 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.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay features decent car controls and well-detailed scenery, but suffers from issues like rubber banding AI, lack of licensed vehicles, and simplistic race events. Players criticize the overall experience for poor graphics, unintuitive controls, and frustrating mechanics, leading to a negative impression of the game's quality.

    • “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).”
    • “There are a lot of freeware games available on the internet (games made in Unity) that surprisingly have zero bugs and pretty decent graphics and gameplay. However, with the racing freeware games, there is always tons of rubber banding AI CPU opponents.”
    • “Sadly, there are a lot of freeware games available all around on the internet (games made in Unity) that surprisingly have zero bugs (never hang) and actually feature pretty decent graphics and gameplay. However, with the racing freeware games, there is always tons of rubber banding AI CPU opponents. I suppose it's not a perfect world for gaming anymore.”
    • “- Gameplay: It's an arcade game with some simulation elements (weather affects the driving). There are no real licensed cars (the pictures are just lies). The cars in the game look like real cars except with different names (for example, the Peugeot 206 is called 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 the mouse to select buttons), poopy controls (arrow keys, not WASD), and poop gameplay (bad steering, bad feel). Overall, you should wipe and it should be flushed down the toilet.”
  • stability2 mentions

    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, likening its charm to that of less favorable titles in the series.

    • “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).”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is severely lacking, with frequent crashes and outdated graphics reminiscent of the early 2000s. Players also criticize the inclusion of unskippable cut scenes and fillers, alongside a notable 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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game has been widely criticized, with players expressing disappointment that it fails to deliver genuine comedic value, instead feeling like a poorly executed joke.

  • story1 mentions

    The story revolves around a driver striving to establish their reputation by winning races and gaining fans, reminiscent of themes in Grid 2, though critics feel it lacks depth and effective exploration.

    • “The plot revolves around a driver striving to make a name for themselves by winning races and gaining fans, reminiscent of Grid 2 but with more depth.”
    • “The story captures the journey of a driver who is determined to rise through the ranks and build a fanbase, creating an engaging narrative.”
    • “As you progress, the narrative unfolds, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a driver in the competitive racing world.”
    • “First of all, the plot is lacking; 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 exploited.”
    • “The story feels shallow and uninspired, failing to engage players beyond the basic premise of racing.”
    • “There is little character development or emotional depth, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
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