SRX: The Game
- May 28, 2021
- Monster Games
"SRX: The Game" offers high-powered racing with legendary champions on 6 licensed short tracks, including Eldora Speedway and Knoxville Raceway. Compete in Career Mode with 305 Wingless Sprints, Stadium Trucks, and Dirt Late Models on over 50 additional dirt tracks to reach the SRX league.
Reviews
- The game captures the essence of stock car short track racing, providing a fun and immersive experience for racing enthusiasts.
- The physics and handling of the cars, especially in the Late Model competitions, are well-executed, making for an enjoyable racing experience.
- The game offers a good variety of tracks and car types, along with a solid career mode that allows players to progress and upgrade their vehicles.
- The multiplayer experience is lacking, with very few players online and frequent lag issues, making it difficult to find races.
- The AI can be overly predictable and sometimes unrealistic, leading to frustrating moments during races.
- There are technical issues, including crashes and bugs that can result in lost progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics34 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the realistic visuals, clean layouts, and solid performance, particularly on steering wheels. However, some users criticize certain aspects, such as the feeling of floating over tracks and the game's reliance on the Unity engine, which they feel limits its graphical potential. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are notable concerns regarding stability and the game's physics.
“Lot of fun with realistic graphics, sound, and action.”
“Huge number of dirt and paved tracks, four different car models, great graphics and sound.”
“Good graphics, realistic racing, and clean layout.”
“This game is absolutely horrible; graphically, it looks like you are floating over the track. The tracks themselves play like some of the really poor tracks that were in the original Dirt Track Racing, which still blows this game away.”
“At least I still have Dirt Track Racing 2 to keep playing, which has much better graphics and handling and is almost 20 years older.”
“The only real big issue is that the crash physics are still overly arcadey and just don't fit in with the rest of the game's aesthetic.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of SRX: The Game is praised for its variety of features, realistic mechanics, and intense racing experience, appealing to both seasoned gamers and racing fans. However, players have reported significant issues with crashes and lag in the main menu, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the solid graphics and fun gameplay. Many users express hope for fixes to these technical problems, indicating a strong desire to fully enjoy the game.
“With a variety of features, realistic mechanics, and intense gameplay, SRX: The Game promises an adrenaline-fueled experience for both seasoned gamers and racing enthusiasts.”
“The gameplay is the best of them, and so are the graphics, frame rates, and team management play.”
“Completely missed the mark on the driving mechanics.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“Best game out of this series by far with the overall gameplay and physics.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the addictive soundtrack and its nostalgic feel reminiscent of old NASCAR games, while others criticize it as a poor blend of pop country and emo. The soundtrack has expanded from eight to eleven songs, and while some tracks are well-received, players recommend turning off the race music to better appreciate the in-game sounds. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a notable but divisive element of the gaming experience.
“Realistic and authentic racing game, and the music is awesome!”
“Addicting earworm soundtrack that keeps you into it even in loading/menu screens, reminds of the old NASCAR games.”
“It's also a bit bigger than the last game, with 11 songs compared to 8, which is great considering you can turn music on while racing.”
“My only real complaint with the game is that it has the absolute worst music I've ever heard in my life as a soundtrack, a bizarre blend of pop country with the occasional dash of emo.”
“Other than that, this is literally mostly all American racing with a slightly better soundtrack, a small graphics upgrade and a welcome physics upgrade and the addition of a smattering of asphalt tracks.”
“Maybe, and the returning song from Heat 3, though I would've preferred a different Fire Fences song.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that there is no significant story present in the game, with users suggesting that the focus is instead on the gameplay or environment, specifically mentioning "the asphalt" as a notable element.
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some have encountered no glitches on their laptops, others experience frequent crashes and freezes on PCs, particularly when attempting to exit the game, leading to lost progress.
“Absolutely no glitches thus far!”
“On my laptop, there haven't been any problems, but on my PC, it always crashes or freezes when I try to exit, which doesn't save any of my career's progress.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players find it occasionally unoptimized, they still consider it a fantastic experience overall, especially in comparison to the frustrating aspects of previous titles in the series.
“The game can be a tad unoptimized at times, but other than that, it's a fantastic game!”
“Despite this, the game feels very different compared to the Heat series, and that's a good thing, considering most of the Heat games are quite annoying to play, such as stupid AI, ping-ponging, and poor optimization.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be a mixed bag, with some players finding it lacking or overshadowed by the game's complexity. While there are few glaring issues, the overall comedic elements may not resonate with everyone, leading to a less enjoyable experience for some.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game in the monster games series is characterized by deep, heartfelt storytelling that resonates with players, evoking strong feelings and personal connections to the narrative. Reviewers often highlight the game's ability to engage players on an emotional level, making their experiences memorable and impactful.