Sprint City

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Sprint City is a single player and multiplayer open world platformer game. It was developed by Second Stage Studio and was released on March 31, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Sprint City is a competitive 2D racing platformer from the creators of SpeedRunners, made for quick and easy fun with your friends!Race, jump, and grapple through a city built around speed while battling your friends for the fastest times. Getting your friends into the game is effortless: invite up to 7 friends to play for free directly through their browser. In Clockout, Sprint City’s signatur…

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Smooth and fluid movement with deep, skill-expressive mechanics and grappling that allow creative momentum-based play.
Great multiplayer experience with easy friend invites via browser link, no-download required, and short, intense matches perfect for social and casual fun.
Open-world exploration mixed with racing and daily challenge modes adds variety and keeps gameplay fresh and addictive.

Low player population makes finding matches difficult without friends, leading to reliance on time trials or solo play which is less engaging.
User interface and absence of local multiplayer options hinder the overall experience.
Performance issues and occasional stuttering occur even on moderately strong PCs, detracting from smooth gameplay.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay builds on the foundation of its predecessor but introduces significant and thoughtful changes that create a fresh and engaging experience. While some mechanics are simplified, new physics and strategic elements add depth and variety, making it a fun and approachable social game that stands on its own rather than merely copying past successes.
- “Unlike another game, it doesn't simply try to copy SpeedRunners and be a cheap sequel, but rather makes significant changes to the gameplay to create an experience that is familiar yet different enough to justify having both games installed on your PC. I especially love the improvements made to the physics; while at first it may seem like a downgrade since there isn't as much advanced tech compared to SpeedRunners, you have to be much more aware of the physics and environment, allowing you to do a lot more cool things with them. In SpeedRunners, the most efficient way to complete a track is often just to spam the grapple button.”
- “While being a spiritual successor to SpeedRunners, the developers managed to totally reinvent the gameplay and game feel.”
- “Some elements of SpeedRunners have been simplified, while new mechanics are just as deep and technical.”
- “The clockout mechanic feels like a step down too; winning gives you an inherent advantage and leaves no room for error for the losers. Winning and losing stacks and compounds.”
- “Some elements of Speedrunners have been simplified, while new mechanics are just as deep and technical.”
- “Unlike another game, it doesn't simply try to copy Speedrunners and be a cheap sequel, but rather makes significant changes to the gameplay to create an experience that is familiar yet different enough to justify having both games installed. However, at first it may seem like a downgrade since there isn't as much advanced tech compared to Speedrunners, and you have to be much more aware of the physics and environment.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its high quality and energetic vibe, featuring 20 official tracks at launch that evoke the style of Hideki Nakamura. The soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “A banging soundtrack that feels like it came from Hideki Nakamura.”
- “Hyper polished and filled with 20 official tracks at launch.”
- “A seamless open-world that blends exploration and racing, accompanied by smooth netcode that handles high ping remarkably well.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game shows strong potential but suffers from poor optimization, with particularly bad performance on older PCs, leading to a less smooth experience for those with outdated hardware.
- “However, while I think this game is very good and has a lot of potential, it is quite unpolished; the performance specifically is terrible.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a sleek street race aesthetic that provides a fresh contrast to the previous comic book style, enhancing the game's charm. Additionally, the game runs very smoothly even on low-end laptops, contributing to a seamless visual experience.
- “Game runs super smooth (even on low-end laptop), love the graphics and flow of the game!”
- “Also, the street race aesthetic is a nice change from the corny comic book style of SR. I'm not saying the aesthetic is corny, I'm saying the game is supposed to be corny; it's part of its charm.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is focused on time trial challenges and daily trials, appealing to competitive players who enjoy striving for world records and top leaderboard positions. The speed run community is well-established, making it challenging to secure the very top spots but still rewarding for dedicated grinders.
- “Sprint-maniacs will enjoy grinding the time trial challenges, including the daily trials where players fight tooth and nail to get the world record.”
- “Still grinding for that #1 spot, but it seems like the speed run community is already established and I'm out of luck. Did manage to get a top 100 position.”