Super Retro GP

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Inspired by SEGA's Virtua Racing, Super Retro GP is a modern retro arcade racing game featuring a clean flat shaded polygon retro aesthetic with modern lighting effects to help it stand out without losing the retro charm. Current available features are: 4 unlocked cars with Different Handling Characteristics: Choose from a variety of vehicles, each with unique handling. 4 unlocked cour…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Super Retro GP is a fantastic homage to Virtua Racing, capturing its charm with modern graphics and gameplay mechanics that feel like a true sequel.
The game offers a variety of cars with unique stats, allowing for different playstyles and strategies, which enhances replayability.
Despite being in Early Access, the game shows great potential with its engaging arcade racing experience and well-optimized performance across various platforms.

Currently, the game suffers from limited content, with only a few cars and tracks available, which may not justify the price for some players.
The AI behavior can be problematic, often leading to unrealistic collisions and aggressive driving that detracts from the overall racing experience.
Handling can feel overly twitchy and difficult to control, requiring players to adjust settings to find a comfortable balance.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of "Super Retro GP" are characterized by charming early 3D polygon visuals that pay homage to classic titles like Sega's "Virtua Racing." While still in early access, the game successfully captures the nostalgic aesthetic of older console generations, blending modern touches with low-poly designs that enhance its overall presentation and atmosphere. Players appreciate the game's faithful recreation of the iconic visual style, making it a standout in its genre.
- “Super Retro GP focuses on keeping the physics as close to realistic as possible whilst maintaining the charming early 3D polygon graphics that are faithful to its inspiration.”
- “It should be quite obvious that Super Retro GP takes to heart the iconic visual style that makes Virtua Racing memorable, as the polygonal graphics truly resemble Sega's legendary racing cabinet from 1992!”
- “A modern take on the low-poly aesthetics, with little details that are reminiscent of Virtua Racing, providing a modern touch that feels like it belongs and never feels out of place.”
- “Before going too far into the technical details where gameplay and graphics go among others, I should emphasize that this is currently in early access and, as a result, a fair amount of the game is still a 'work-in-progress'.”
- “However, this review wouldn't amount to much if I kept beating around the bush. With that being said, Super Retro GP focuses on keeping the physics as close to realistic as possible whilst maintaining the charming early 3D polygon graphics that are faithful to its aforementioned inspiration.”
- “A modern take on the low-poly aesthetics, with these little details that are reminiscent of Virtua Racing with a modern touch that feels like it belongs, and never out of place.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is characterized by a learning curve that players may find challenging initially, but it becomes more manageable as they adapt to the mechanics. Currently in early access, the game offers a highly-refined experience focused on precise driving and tight turns, appealing primarily to racing fans. However, some players have noted issues with unrealistic physics, particularly regarding how competing cars interact on the track.
- “I had a tricky time playing it at first, but I got used to the mechanics.”
- “Highly refined gameplay focusing on precise driving and careful tight turning in the highly competitive motorsports scene.”
- “Before going too far into the technical details regarding gameplay and graphics, I should emphasize that this is currently in early access and, as a result, a fair amount of the game is still a 'work-in-progress'.”
- “My only issue concerning this game is how the physics of Super Retro GP is handled, as sometimes competing F1 cars coming up behind you will shove your car out of the way in a manner that is both annoying in terms of gameplay and unrealistic compared to how actual motorsports play out in the real world.”
- “Back to gameplay and handling: this basically feels like a sequel should.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly on lower-end computers, thanks to adjustable resolution and quality settings. Previous performance issues in earlier demo versions have been significantly improved, showcasing the developers' commitment to enhancing the game's performance.
- “The game is very well optimized and will run fine on smaller computers, with both resolution and quality options that allow for flawless performance regardless of the machine you have.”
- “An earlier version of the demo had some questionable performance, but the developers have clearly done a lot of optimization since then.”
- “An earlier version of the demo had some questionable performance, but DDI has clearly done a lot of optimization since then.”
- “An earlier version of the demo had some questionable performance, but DDI has clearly done a lot of optimization since then.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the game's collision mechanics can be frustrating, as certain walls can abruptly stop the car instead of allowing for a smoother grinding motion, disrupting the flow of gameplay.
- “The game handles collisions poorly; certain walls in the courses can completely stop your car instead of allowing it to grind alongside them.”
- “Grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the gameplay.”
- “The grinding mechanics are frustrating, as they often lead to unexpected stops and disrupt the flow of racing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its charming and nostalgic quality, enhanced by early 3D polygon graphics that evoke the classic feel of older console generations.
- “A lovely atmosphere that oozes charm, using early 3D polygon graphics reminiscent of the glory days of older console generations.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the brief musical clips that play upon passing checkpoints, but many feel they end too quickly, resulting in a lack of sustained musical engagement and leaving only the sound of the engine.
- “The short clips of music that play once you pass a checkpoint end much too soon, leaving you with just the sound of your engine.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and detracting from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Reviewers highlight that the game offers a familiar yet sophisticated experience, suggesting a strong potential for replayability.
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
- “You are in familiar territory, but you can feel a little more sophistication, which really indicates how much replay value there is going to be with this one.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “While the initial playthrough was enjoyable, I quickly realized that there are no significant choices or branching paths to encourage multiple runs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's focus on pure racing without the distractions of a tedious story mode or unskippable cutscenes, allowing for an emotionally engaging experience that prioritizes excitement and immersion over narrative.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is praised for its engaging approach, avoiding tedious story modes and unskippable cutscenes, allowing players to focus solely on the racing experience.