Super Arcade Racing
- October 15, 2019
- OutOfTheBit Ltd
"Super Arcade Racing" is a story-driven racing game where you enter the world of underground car racing to save your brother. The game features 60+ tracks across 5 biomes and customizable cars with over a billion combinations. Compete in online cross-platform multiplayer or local multiplayer, and strive for the best time in the world on each track.
Reviews
- Super Arcade Racing is a fun homage to classic top-down racers, reminiscent of games like Micro Machines and Super Cars, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- The game features enjoyable gameplay with a good balance of challenge, allowing players to upgrade and customize their cars, which adds depth to the racing experience.
- The pixel art graphics and catchy music contribute to the overall charm of the game, making it visually appealing and engaging for casual play.
- The game suffers from a lack of options, including unchangeable controls and a limited variety of tracks, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
- The close-up camera view hinders visibility, forcing players to memorize tracks rather than allowing for a more dynamic racing experience, which is a significant flaw for a racing game.
- The story is generic and unoriginal, and while it adds some context, it does not enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- story21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally viewed as unoriginal and generic, with some players finding it cheesy yet enjoyable. While it doesn't significantly enhance the racing experience, it offers a nostalgic touch and a few unexpected twists that some players appreciated. Overall, the narrative is considered a light addition to the gameplay, serving more as a backdrop than a focal point.
“It's a wonderful little homage to classic top-down racers, with a rather cheesy story to boot!”
“The storyline is better than what I expected from a retro racer.”
“The story has several twists that I didn't expect.”
“The story is unoriginal, generic, and incredibly stupid.”
“Story is something out of a children's book though, very forgettable or in my case laughable.”
“While the story of the campaign feels a bit unnecessary, the racing itself is all the fun you wish for from a racer like this.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel-art style that evokes nostalgia, combining elements from classic games with detailed animations and interactive environments. While some reviewers note inconsistencies in the art style, the overall aesthetic is praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, making it appealing to fans of old-school visuals. Despite not being cutting-edge, the graphics effectively complement the game's engaging mechanics and nostalgic feel.
“I love the graphics, the tracks, the detailed, animated pixel art, and how much our car can interact with so many obstacles on the tracks, including smashing into other cars to knock them out of the way.”
“Packed with a bonkers plot, lovely pixel graphics, great tunes, and fun, addictive gameplay, it's hard to point to much wrong with it.”
“The controls, retro graphics, and retro music all gel together for a great modern take on arcade racing.”
“Inconsistent art style (top down and isometric pixel art).”
“This is a racing game that combines the visuals of GTA (1)'s cars with SNES RPG backgrounds and the gameplay of Micro Machines or similar top-down racing games.”
“Simple little retro racer with pixel graphics and jaunty music.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and variety, featuring challenging races and unique boss fights that break away from traditional formats. Players appreciate the refined driving mechanics and the smooth flow of races, enhanced by beautiful retro graphics and an addictive experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and immersive, with a good balance of challenge and enjoyment.
“It is not only a game with retro art style; the gameplay is actually pretty good.”
“These races also add variety to the gameplay loop. Instead of the usual 3-lap race, the boss fights consist of gunning it from point A to point B on beefed-up set pieces that provide a decent challenge.”
“Packed with a bonkers plot, lovely pixel graphics, great tunes, and fun, addictive gameplay, it's hard to point to much wrong with it.”
“Gameplay is not a piece of cake; you need to focus to finish in first place.”
“These races add variety to the gameplay loop. Instead of the usual 3-lap race, the boss fights consist of racing from point A to point B on beefed-up set pieces that provide a decent challenge.”
“Sar isn't super fast in terms of gameplay, but the races are neat, quick little bits that create a nice flow, being fully relieved from the heavy loading times of the 16-bit era.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy and fitting, complementing the retro graphics and controls to create an enjoyable arcade racing experience. While some find it inappropriate, many appreciate the effort put into the musical detail, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
“The controls, retro graphics, and retro music all gel together for a great modern take on arcade racing.”
“Tons of achievements, the customization is nice, making money isn't a pain, and the music is good, showing that the creators actually cared.”
“The music is inappropriate but annoyingly catchy.”
“Simple little retro racer with pixel graphics and jaunty music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ability to customize their cars, which enhances both aesthetics and performance, contributing to a more personalized and optimized gaming experience.
“You can customize your car for improved looks and performance.”
“The optimization options allow for a perfect balance between speed and handling.”
“I love how the game lets you fine-tune every aspect of your vehicle to suit your driving style.”