Sunrise GP

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Sunrise GP is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Garage 5 and was released on August 27, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Sunrise GP is a classic take on arcade racers. Take on the challenges, check your results on the leaderboards and have a great time with your friends - racing with up to four people on the split screen. Sunrise GP features cars inspired by European classics and races through fantastic locations - among beaches, caves, mountains and lakes. Everything is designed to help you relax and soak up the l…

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Distinct and charming graphical style with bright, low-poly visuals and smooth performance even in split-screen mode.
Relaxed, accessible arcade racing gameplay with decent physics, easy handling, and a great synthwave/lofi soundtrack that complements the game's atmosphere.
Varied tracks and cars with extensive cosmetic customization and local multiplayer support that enhances the fun and social experience.

AI behavior is inconsistent and problematic, often aggressive and prone to crashing or getting stuck, leading to frustrating and sometimes boring races.
Limited content and progression with only around 20 tracks (some reversed variations), no vehicle tuning or upgrades, causing the game to feel shallow and lacking long-term engagement.
Technical issues such as crashes, broken achievements, and leaderboard problems detract from the overall polish and experience.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a distinct, cell-shaded style with bright, low-poly visuals that create a charming and cozy atmosphere, though texture pop-in can be distracting. The visuals complement the game's aesthetic well, enhancing the overall experience despite some simplicity in design.
- “The tracks are beautiful and the graphics are stunningly cell-shaded.”
- “Very charming (and low-poly) bright orange visuals, combined with 80s synth OST, make for a very cozy atmosphere.”
- “The graphics evoke positive feelings and are easy to digest.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game blends retrowave, synthwave, and lofi styles, creating a relaxing and charming atmosphere that perfectly complements its retro visuals and laid-back arcade racing. The in-game radio adds variety, enhancing the overall cozy and upbeat digital road trip experience.
- “The music is a good mix between both retrowave and lofi, with amazing vocals akin to synthwave.”
- “Sunrise GP feels like a digital road trip set to upbeat music and glowing skies, delivering a charming and cozy take on arcade racing that embraces fun above all else.”
- “I like that the handling is more focused on being simple and 'chill', it combines very well with the aesthetics and the fantastic music selection.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong optimization with consistently high frame rates, even in split-screen mode, ensuring smooth performance. However, some updates focus more on cosmetic enhancements than on mechanical or performance improvements. Overall, the game balances polished visuals with solid, optimized gameplay mechanics.
- “The game delivers optimized performance, easily maintaining steady high frame rates even while playing in splitscreen.”
- “The performance optimization is impressive, ensuring smooth gameplay throughout different modes.”
- “Challenge events and time-based modes complement the optimized performance by encouraging players to refine their skills and achieve better results.”
- “These changes are cosmetic rather than performance-based, reinforcing the game’s emphasis on style and expression rather than mechanical optimization.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The gameplay is straightforward and emphasizes skillful handling and taking good racing lines without complex mechanics like boosts or drafting. While primarily focused on style and expression, it offers some variety through different modes, though the overall depth and complexity may feel light for players seeking more advanced or competitive experiences. The controls and track design also support an accessible arcade-style play.
- “It is very straightforward, with no boosts, drafting, or power sliding mechanics; the gameplay focuses on taking good lines and handling the weighty feel of the cars.”
- “These changes are cosmetic rather than performance-based, reinforcing the game's emphasis on style and expression rather than mechanical optimization.”
- “These modes don’t radically change the gameplay, but they provide welcome variety and reasons to revisit tracks after completing the main progression.”
- “These changes are cosmetic rather than performance-based, reinforcing the game’s emphasis on style and expression rather than mechanical optimization.”
- “These modes don’t radically change the gameplay, but they do provide welcome variety and reasons to revisit tracks after completing the main progression.”
- “The overall depth of content is modest, and players seeking deep mechanics, extensive progression systems, or high-level competition may find the experience too lightweight.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Sunrise GP delivers a cozy, stylish atmosphere with bright, low-poly visuals and an 80s synth soundtrack, emphasizing relaxed, accessible arcade racing over realism or competition. Its breezy, enjoyable vibe creates a charming and inviting experience.
- “Sunrise GP is a bright, relaxed arcade racer that places atmosphere and enjoyment above competitive intensity, offering a breezy alternative to more demanding racing games.”
- “It is a stylish, easygoing arcade racer built around atmosphere, accessibility, and simple enjoyment rather than realism or competitive rigor.”
- “Very charming (and low-poly) bright orange visuals, combined with 80s synth OST, make for a very cozy atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs smoothly and is highly stable, performing well on the Steam Deck without any issues.
- “Fun little game runs great on the Steam Deck”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability through reverse layouts and challenge variants, but it is primarily designed for relaxed, short play sessions rather than extended, intense gameplay.