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Super Woden GP

Super Woden GP is a wonderful indie racing title. What's more, it captures the brilliance of 90s arcade games. I adored the aesthetics and the simple yet addictive gameplay. + Fantastic pixel graphics. + The isometric viewpoint worked perfectly. + The audio is high-adrenaline and oddly addictive. + Excellent controls. + Plenty of replay value. - It may be too repetitive for some. (Rating: PEGI 7 Implied Violence Release date: 09/11/2022 Price: £9.99) (Reviewed on the Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5)
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81% User Score Based on 146 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

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Super Woden GP is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by ViJuDa and was released on September 1, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Feel the excitement of the 90s with the isometric perspective, its huge number of vehicles and its brilliant soundtrack. More than 60 cars from six manufacturers from different countries to buy, an extensive campaign mode, dozens of circuits, rally stages, championships, and much more awaits you!

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  • Strong nostalgic appeal capturing the feel of 90s arcade and top-down racing games, with a Gran Turismo-style career mode and varied content.
  • Good graphics and visual style, with a wide selection of more than 70 unique cars, diverse and interesting tracks, and a standout Eurobeat/chiptune soundtrack.
  • Challenging but rewarding driving physics that balance arcade and simulation elements; mastering cars and tracks provides satisfying gameplay progression. Local split-screen multiplayer adds additional fun.
  • AI opponents are simplistic and on rails, exhibiting poor awareness which leads to frustrating collisions and unrealistic behavior that harms race immersion.
  • Camera is often too close and obstructive, making it difficult to anticipate upcoming corners and causing players to rely heavily on memorization or minimap scanning.
  • Progression can be slow and grindy, with repetitive races required to earn currency and unlock cars, compounded by tedious UI/navigation when selecting races and cars.
  • graphics
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a charming retro, isometric art style that blends nostalgic 80s/90s vibes with modern polish, delivering crisp and cohesive visuals reminiscent of classic racing titles. Reviewers consistently praise the attractive artistic design and smooth presentation, which perfectly complement the engaging gameplay and energetic soundtrack. Although modest in fidelity, the graphics effectively evoke a strong sense of style and atmosphere appropriate for the genre and price point.

    • “I've taken off all the graphic filters as well as the post-processing and the game looks absolutely gorgeous, super crisp and clean!”
    • “The graphics are niche but look fantastic with just the right amount of detail.”
    • “The menu graphics are kind of uncanny though.”
    • “There are a few issues I have: occasional graphical glitches where it stutters ever so slightly (GTX 1080ti).”
    • “Despite its modest graphical fidelity, the game’s presentation has a cohesive retro aesthetic, blending modern polish with old-school clarity.”
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic, retro-inspired eurobeat and chip-tune soundtrack that perfectly complements the visuals and gameplay, evoking 90s arcade vibes and nostalgic influences. While generally considered fun and engaging, some users note the soundtrack can become repetitive due to limited variety, though this is mitigated by the option to turn music off. Overall, the soundtrack is a strong highlight that enhances the racing experience and is even enjoyed outside the game.

    • “The music perfectly complements the visuals: a lively, synth-driven soundtrack channels 90s arcade energy, giving races an infectious sense of pace and momentum.”
    • “The tracks are a nice pack of tributes to old-school '90s melodic yet powerful game and arcade music, sometimes even reminding me of '80s C64 composer masterminds like Ben Daglish.”
    • “Along with its beautiful artistic design and stunning visuals, it features a fantastic soundtrack that complements its challenging gameplay.”
    • “If there's a downside the music can be repetitive due to a lack of variety - it's not bad exactly but a constant mix of chip-tunes and fairground-rave can get a bit tiresome after a while (but of course, you can turn it off!).”
    • “La música es mala y estridente, yo la tengo apagada. (The music is bad and screechy; I have it turned off.)”
    • “Apart from the small grind to build your collection of cars, better cars for the events, practicing more as some of the events are hard, you can even listen to the soundtrack in the menu.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its satisfying mechanics, challenging yet fair difficulty, and addictive arcade racing that rewards skillful vehicle handling over customization. While some highlight polished physics, a great variety of cars and tracks, and engaging progression, a few note persistent bugs, core gameplay flaws, and camera or AI issues that detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a nostalgic, competitive racing experience with compelling gameplay despite some rough edges.

    • “Every victory feels earned, not handed out through forgiving mechanics or rubber-banding opponents.”
    • “The game mechanics and physics are very polished, there is a wide collection of classic cars, and every car has its own feeling, and the best part you can wash your car to save your progress, top notch.”
    • “Really fun gameplay that hits my addiction receptors; that time improvement is always just out of reach and makes you strive to be better, loved it.”
    • “I'm glad I got it at 3€, but the game feels unpolished and suffers from many gameplay elements that I can't understand how they ended up in the game.”
    • “This game is horrible; it is filled with bugs, and the gameplay issues make it way harder than it should be. It's not even your fault, it just sucks.”
    • “Update: after many patches, the stuttering is fixed, but the core gameplay is still broken for me.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Optimization in the game has improved over time, with initial heavy stuttering issues largely resolved through patches. Performance is generally stable and smooth across different platforms, including Steam Deck, with no crashes reported. However, some users still experience minor persistent stutters and note a lack of tuning options affecting gameplay depth rather than optimization.

    • “It has full controller and keyboard/mouse support, is very reliable (never crashed once), and the performance/framerate has been absolutely fine.”
    • “In Tyool 2023, this game is completely solid performance-wise.”
    • “This also works great on Steam Deck, no stuttering or lag, easily the best way to enjoy this game too.”
    • “Heavy stuttering on startup that went away after a second turned into heavy stuttering that only went away when forcing windowed mode, to finally small stutters that won't go away no matter what I do as I grind out the last 250km.”
    • “Finally, I have been having weird performance issues the whole time while playing this game.”
    • “Update: after many patches, the stuttering is fixed, but core gameplay is still broken for me.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is enhanced by a fun local multiplayer mode that fosters social racing sessions, though the lack of online multiplayer limits competitive options. While slower car classes provide enjoyable gameplay, some late-game issues and car physics may affect long-term engagement, making it more appealing when purchased on sale. Overall, the game offers substantial replay value, especially for those who enjoy casual, local multiplayer experiences.

    • “The absence of online multiplayer is a notable limitation—it restricts competitive play to local sessions—but for those who appreciate a more personal, social racing experience, the local mode adds tremendous replay value.”
    • “The slow car classes are genuinely fun to mess around with despite somewhat heavy car physics, adding to the game's replayability.”
    • “+ plenty of replay value.”
    • “The absence of online multiplayer is a notable limitation—it restricts competitive play to local sessions.”
    • “Because of the late-game issues, I would only recommend buying this game on sale; hopefully, the developer improves faster car classes in the future.”
    • “The demos for this game were playable, but it's unclear how well the full game runs on lower-end hardware.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong nostalgia for classic supercar experiences on the Amiga, delivering an emotionally nostalgic ride. However, users note some frustration with car collision mechanics, where contact impacts the player’s car more than the other vehicles, affecting the emotional engagement.

    • “The only game that made me feel the good old super cars days of Amiga.”
    • “When cars come in contact, the car touching yours has as much control over your car as you do.”
    • “You are more affected by touching other cars than they are.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs well but experiences occasional graphical glitches and minor stuttering, even on high-end hardware. Collision detection can be overly harsh, sometimes causing frustrating spins that impact races. Despite these issues, overall stability is acceptable and the gameplay remains enjoyable.

    • “There are a few issues I have though, I get occasional graphical glitches where it stutters ever so slightly (GTX 1080ti), and at times the collisions seem to be very harsh for your car, often sending you spiraling into a spin that is a race ender.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is hindered by missing quality of life features, such as the inability to quickly repeat races, forcing players to navigate through the map selection each time. This makes repetitive attempts or grinding for cash tedious and time-consuming.

    • “Some quality of life features are missing; you can't repeat the race immediately after finishing it. Instead, you have to start from the map selection, which is awfully tedious and time-wasting.”
    • “I'm either trying a race too many times to be fun or grinding for cash because I haven't got the right cars to try any other races.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is minimalist and intentionally understated, aligning with its old-school focus on driving skill rather than narrative depth.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's diverse race courses, noting that they significantly enhance the overall atmosphere.

    • “The race courses are also pretty diverse and contribute nicely to the game's atmosphere.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, adding a fun and entertaining element that complements its challenging gameplay.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization is fair and not overly aggressive, reflecting the developer's genuine passion for the project rather than a focus on profit.

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Super Woden GP is a arcade racing game.

Super Woden GP is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 43 hours playing Super Woden GP.

Super Woden GP was released on September 1, 2021.

Super Woden GP was developed by ViJuDa.

Super Woden GP has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Super Woden GP for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Super Woden GP is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Super Woden GP 2, New Star GP, Old School Rally, Horizon Chase Turbo, Circuit Superstars and others.