Super Toy Cars

There are some unfortunate bumps in the colorful road ahead.

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"Super Toy Cars" is a tabletop arcade combat racing game with spectacular visuals, featuring fast cars, impressive tracks made of everyday objects, and power-ups to destroy opponents. Supporting single-player, local 2-4 player split-screen, and online 8-player modes, players can collect 16 different cars, each with unique handling, and race on 12 tracks. The game also allows users to build and share custom tracks.

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Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

music5 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Fun and colorful racing game that appeals to casual gamers and children, reminiscent of classic titles like Micro Machines.
Includes a track editor and various game modes, providing replayability and creative options for players.
Runs well on lower-end hardware and offers a decent selection of cars and upgrades.

Frustrating collision detection and handling issues, leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
Limited content with repetitive tracks and modes, making it feel less engaging over time.
Online multiplayer features are often broken or unresponsive, diminishing the potential for competitive play.

music
23 mentions
22 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and not fitting the game's aesthetic. While some appreciate the ability to play their own music, others describe the soundtrack as forgettable and annoying, leading to frequent muting. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, with a few praising its quality but many suggesting it detracts from the overall experience.
- “The sound and music are competently done.”
- “Music sounds pretty good and sound effects are also pretty good.”
- “[good variety of car customization, great soundtrack, minefield races are a trip]”
- “Music doesn't really fit the game and there are only a few songs.”
- “The soundtrack is a few rather forgettable songs from some indie band you've invariably never heard of, and it will likely leave you muting it and playing your own choice of music instead.”
- “It's bland, repetitive, and the music never really changes beat. If I hear 'start to ignite' one more time...”
graphics
22 mentions
59 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the ability to customize settings for optimal performance, achieving impressive visuals even on lower-end hardware. While many appreciate the overall aesthetic and find the graphics appealing, others criticize them for being sub-par or lacking variety, suggesting that certain elements could benefit from improvement. Overall, the game offers decent graphics that can run well on a range of systems, but opinions vary on their quality and impact on the gaming experience.
- “I played around with the various options until I found the optimal settings for my graphics card and the game now looks great.”
- “The graphics are nice and fit the game well.”
- “The graphics look good and I can't wait for more people to pick this up so I can play online multiplayer.”
- “Sub-par graphics with awful colors.”
- “It could use better graphics though, it is a bit rough.”
- “All the opportunities to create a nostalgic experience were present, but its inspiration doesn't shine enough to resonate with anything due to lacking a concise and meaningful aesthetic.”
gameplay
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Super Toy Cars and its sequel is criticized for being clunky and mechanically flawed, with issues such as unbalanced cars, poor AI, and frustrating hitboxes. While the game offers a variety of camera views and can be entertaining with its over-the-top physics, the drifting and boosting mechanics are deemed broken, leading to an overall infuriating experience despite the enjoyable visuals and soundtrack.
- “Many hours of gameplay, especially when trying to win on every track with the Sputs Golem!”
- “Expect there to be some over-the-top physics and gameplay.”
- “Different camera views to suit your preference of gameplay (even a top-down view!)”
- “However, the gameplay was almost clunky at best; the drifting, as well as the rest of the stat balancing for each car, was not done too well.”
- “More than anything, the chunky hitboxes and punishing reset mechanics made for an infuriating experience.”
- “Gameplay stutters a lot, with invisible walls and bad collision detection. While the music is good, it just does not fit the aesthetic of the game.”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs and glitches, affecting both gameplay and features like the track creator. Users report issues with physics, controller support, and multiplayer functionality, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's enjoyable elements. Overall, it appears to be an unfinished product still in development, with many players preferring more stable alternatives.
- “The game itself is pretty buggy; sometimes I went too fast for the game to pick up what was going on, and I would reset and be from first to last place instantly.”
- “Buggy as hell, this is far from a finished product.”
- “However, a huge abundance of glitches ruin the overall gloss, as some walls or other environmental track obstacles are not programmed as solid, while trying to initiate a couch-multiplayer race is a most painful experience.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the funny maps and the comedic elements of gameplay, such as crushing opponents with a giant 8-ball. However, some users feel that the game could benefit from additional humorous sound effects to enhance the overall experience.
- “Funny, good racing game!”
- “There are a lot of funny maps.”
- “The game could maybe use a little bit of humor along with the gameplay. I mean, it is satisfying and hilarious to crush your opponents with a giant 8-ball, but maybe some 'ohh yeah!' sound effects.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that the option to play online or locally with others enhances the experience. The variety of gameplay elements also contributes to its overall replay value.
- “There is also the option to play online or locally with others, which provides extra replayability.”
- “The game features a variety of modes and challenges, ensuring a fair bit of replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new experiences and strategies, making it highly replayable.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on Linux using Steam Play (Proton 7.0-2), with excellent performance and no issues encountered.
- “I played on a Linux system using Steam Play (Proton 7.0-2) without any issues, and the performance was excellent.”