Stock Car Extreme
- February 11, 2015
- Reiza Studios
Get on Steam"Stock Car Extreme is a popular racing simulator for PC, featuring the Brazilian Stock Car V8 series and other disciplines. Offering realistic gameplay and continuous free updates, it's known for its immersive experience and minimal system requirements. A must-try for racing enthusiasts."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Stock Car Extreme offers a great variety of cars and tracks, providing an immersive racing experience.
- The game features excellent physics and force feedback, making it enjoyable for sim racing enthusiasts.
- It is highly moddable and runs well on low-end systems, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The graphics are outdated and do not compare well to more modern racing sims.
- Controller support is poor, making it difficult to play without a proper racing wheel.
- Multiplayer functionality is lacking, with few players online, which diminishes the competitive aspect of the game.
- graphics82 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and not on par with modern titles like Assetto Corsa or Project Cars, with many users noting poor resolution and a need for extensive configuration to achieve satisfactory visuals. However, some players appreciate the game's focus on simulation over aesthetics, finding the graphics acceptable for gameplay, especially on older hardware. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience for those who prioritize performance and realism.
“Graphics are very good too, not as good as Assetto Corsa, but you can easily run them in 4K (DSR mode on a 1080p display looks stunning).”
“It exceeds expectations on the old rFactor engine, adding graphical and physical improvements.”
“Plus the devs are about to add a whole bunch of new content including updating the graphics, improving the already more than perfect FFB (not sure how it can be better, but looking forward to it), adding more cars, trucks, dirt tracks, and more.”
“Bad resolution, worst graphics ever, (even for a game from 2015).”
“Then there's the graphics... omg do they look shitty.”
“Graphics are dated, and a newer version of this exact game is out, so buy that instead :)”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its smoothness and fun factor, with many reviewers emphasizing that it remains compelling and enjoyable, especially for players using pedals and a wheel. Overall, it is recommended as a valuable addition to any collection due to its rich content and engaging mechanics.
“Still shines brightly in the gameplay department in 2018, and if you have pedals and a wheel, you're really doing yourself a disservice not adding this to your collection.”
“Minor things, but the gameplay is fantastic, runs smoothly, and I highly recommend it.”
“Tl;dr: SCE has tons of great content and compelling gameplay and is worth your time and money.”
- stability8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability varies among users, with some experiencing occasional freezes due to compatibility issues with their system configurations, particularly between 32-bit and 64-bit systems. However, many players report that it runs smoothly on older hardware, including low-spec computers, which is a positive aspect for those with less powerful setups.
“It runs great on my i5 and a used G27 I picked up from Amazon.”
“Though this is a pro too as it runs great on old hardware.”
“Loads of uncommon tracks, amazing cars (including V8 supercars, yay!) and runs great on potato computers.”
“My game frequently freezes due to my Windows being 32-bit while my processor is 64-bit. I know it's focused on Brazilian stock car tracks, but there aren't many tracks available, and I can't mod without help.”
“The game has stability issues, often freezing during play. It's frustrating, especially since it primarily focuses on Brazilian stock car tracks, which limits the variety.”
“I experience regular crashes and freezes, making it difficult to enjoy the game. The limited track selection, mainly Brazilian stock car tracks, adds to the disappointment.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its smooth gameplay and efficient use of the engine, with reviewers noting that Reiza has effectively maximized performance. While there are minor issues, the overall experience is highly recommended.
“Minor things, but the gameplay is fantastic, runs smoothly, and I highly recommend it.”
“The gameplay is fantastic, runs smoothly, and I highly recommend it.”
“Reiza did manage to squeeze every drop from the game's engine, and in areas, the optimization can be seen very clearly.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that enhancing the game's replayability could be achieved by adding a joypad profile option in the settings, which would improve accessibility and enjoyment for a broader range of players.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, suggesting that the game prioritizes profit over player experience by heavily relying on advertisements and aggressive cash extraction from players.
“This game feels like a cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience with constant ads and overpriced in-game purchases.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it seems designed to exploit players rather than enhance the gameplay.”
“It's disappointing to see such a great concept ruined by aggressive monetization tactics that make it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
