Super Woden GP 2
- November 10, 2023
- ViJuDa
- 30h median play time
Get on Steam"Super Woden GP 2" is an arcade-style racing game with a wide variety of competitions, including championships, rallies, and endurance races. The game features over 180 vehicles from 9 different manufacturers, which can be customized in the garage and paint shop. With a vibrant graphic style and local multiplayer for up to 4 players, this game aims to provide a unique and immersive motor sports experience.
Reviews
- Great nostalgic feel reminiscent of Gran Turismo, with a fun arcade racing experience.
- Variety of cars and tracks, along with a solid progression system that keeps players engaged.
- Easy to pick up and play, but challenging enough to keep players coming back for more.
- Fixed camera angle can make it difficult to anticipate turns, especially at higher speeds.
- Grindy progression system requiring players to repeat races to earn stars and unlock new content.
- User interface can be tedious and confusing, making it hard to navigate between races and car selections.
- music52 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and retro-inspired soundtrack that enhances the racing experience. However, some players find the music repetitive and annoying after a while, though the option to play custom tracks is appreciated. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to its atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The retro graphics and catchy soundtrack add a nice touch.”
“Absolutely fantastic retro-inspired soundtrack that fits the game perfectly!”
“From the banging soundtrack to the awesome artwork and excellent physics, it is a feast for the senses.”
“The music starts to grate and become repetitive fairly quickly; I think there is a way to add custom tunes, but I cannot be bothered with that. I guess you could just switch the music off and listen to Spotify in the background if you want.”
“The soundtrack is fine but gets annoying quickly; there are a few songs I'm not a fan of.”
“Driving can be hard for a beginner, sometimes you'll have to grind a bit to buy the right car to participate in an event, the warnings' timing for the corners can sometimes be problematic (too soon or too late), the music is not great (but you can use your own custom playlist).”
- graphics50 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro aesthetic, with many users appreciating the nostalgic 2D art style and handmade visuals. While the resolution does not reach 4K, the graphics are considered visually appealing and well-suited to the gameplay, with various filters available to enhance the retro feel. However, some players noted performance issues, suggesting that the game's graphical demands could be optimized better for a smoother experience.
“The game has beautiful, nostalgic graphics and very precise arcade controls.”
“Aside from that, it has beautiful, handmade and homemade lo-fi graphics.”
“From the banging soundtrack to the awesome artwork and excellent physics, it is a feast for the senses.”
“I have a pretty good graphics card, good enough processor, and lots of RAM... and a game with such low-resolution graphics shouldn't be 'benchmarking' my system.”
“Serviceable graphics; the lighting is a bit flat.”
“The problem isn't the game itself so much as the art style, or more specifically, the point of view.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of nostalgic arcade racing and modern mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of classic titles like Gran Turismo and Lotus Turbo Challenge. While many players appreciate the straightforward controls, variety in events, and the ability to tune cars, some criticize the driving mechanics for being buggy and frustrating over time. Overall, the game successfully captures the charm of retro racing while providing enough depth and challenge to keep players invested.
“It's got a cool mix of old-school vibes and modern gameplay.”
“The gameplay loop is really fun; the tuning, racing, and even rallying, and everything in between oozes love and creativity.”
“Great arcade driving/drift game in top-down view, works great on Steam Deck, same joy and vibe as playing early Gran Turismo and Sega Rally.”
“The driving mechanics are poor and have bugs that make the experience frustrating.”
“Fun for the first few hours but gameplay hits a wall as all of the poor controls and lack of visibility come through.”
“At first the gameplay was very promising but instead of getting funnier with every new car you get, it gets more frustrating.”
- grinding27 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly in the early stages where repetitive races are necessary to earn funds for new cars. Many reviewers express frustration with the game's progression system, which requires multiple repetitions of events and is compounded by high car prices and poor trade-in values. While some players appreciate the challenge and see grinding as a means to improve their skills, the overwhelming consensus is that the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The camera doesn't allow you to see enough of the track to drive fast, and the career mode is very grindy, requiring you to repeat the same races over and over again in order to unlock enough stars and credits to progress.”
“Cars are pretty expensive and if you don't like a car you bought, have fun grinding for another one because selling them gives you a tiny fraction of what you've spent.”
“It is very grindy though and kind of wears out its welcome after a while as it becomes what feels like overly difficult with the higher-end cars and events needed to complete before being able to progress.”
- stability8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its stability, being largely bug-free with only minor glitches and occasional frame drops during races. It runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, making it an enjoyable experience, although some users noted performance issues at higher refresh rates. The developer's active engagement with the community further enhances the game's reliability.
“All in all, it's a polished, bug-free game that has a fun career mode.”
“To anyone looking to pick this game up, there's a great amount of content for the asking price of $12. The developer seems very active in the community, which I always appreciate, and it runs great on the Steam Deck, which I feel is the perfect way to play this game.”
“Just started to play this on the Deck, runs great!”
“There are a couple of other very minor glitches, a recurring but infrequent frame-drop issue in races, and some clunky navigation in my opinion, but they don't detract from the game.”
“And the best part is... it's not a buggy, unfinished mess like everything else releasing currently.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users reporting significant performance issues, particularly during certain conditions like rain and on platforms like the Steam Deck. While some players suggest adjustments like lowering screen refresh rates to mitigate stuttering, there is hope for improvements through future updates.
“I just wish for a little more performance on Steam Deck, but I'm sure it will improve with updates.”
“It is almost perfect, but there are significant performance issues at times, especially during rainy stages.”
“It's very fun, but it has some performance issues, though.”
“The only issue I have is with performance.”
“I just wish for a little more performance on the Steam Deck, but I'm sure it will improve with updates.”
“Either bad optimization or maybe another cryptominer game (I hope it's not).”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game presents challenges such as punishing mechanics for minor mistakes and a steep learning curve for beginners, it lacks emotional depth due to its frustrating elements and subpar music. Players may find themselves feeling more stressed than engaged, as the gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall emotional experience.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating blend of semi-realistic and semi-fantastical elements, complemented by an impressive original soundtrack, despite the limited number of songs. Players find the evocative settings and ambient music to be integral to their overall experience, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The atmosphere is also awesome, with a great original soundtrack, though there is a very small amount of songs.”
“It could almost have been any kind of game and still be important to me, as long as it maintained that semi-realistic, semi-fantastical atmosphere of clean showrooms, evocative vistas, and elevated muzak-y tunes.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story mode is often compared to the classic Gran Turismo, with users appreciating the attention to detail, such as car maintenance animations. However, there is a desire for a more developed driver career mode to enhance the overall experience.
“I've read other people liken the story mode to that of the golden age of racing games, king that was Gran Turismo, and it couldn't be closer. Even little details and animations like changing oil and washing your cars appear to add to the likeness.”
“The story or driver career mode would go a long way to making it work better.”
“The story mode feels like a missed opportunity, lacking depth and engagement.”
“The narrative is underdeveloped and fails to draw players into the experience.”
“There is little to no character development, making it hard to care about the story.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the co-driver's voice, which players find to be particularly hilarious and entertaining.
“The co-driver's voice is hilarious.”
“The game's witty dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
“The absurd situations and quirky characters kept the humor fresh and entertaining.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have criticized the monetization aspect of the game, particularly highlighting the presence of mock ads, which detract from the overall experience.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, with constant ads interrupting gameplay.”
“I can't enjoy the game because of the relentless push to spend money on in-game purchases.”
“The presence of mock ads is particularly frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers significant replayability, with many hours of additional content available even after completing the main storyline in approximately 30 hours.
“I have almost finished the game in about 30 hours, but it definitely has many more hours of replayability.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through the game multiple times.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
“I have almost finished the game in about 30 hours, but it definitely lacks significant replayability.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, making it hard to justify a second run.”
