Teddy Floppy Ear: The Race

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"Teddy Floppy Ear: The Race" is a family-friendly racing game featuring a cast of cute and cuddly animal characters. Players compete in various races and obstacle courses, utilizing power-ups and strategic decisions to reach the finish line first. With its charming visuals and simple controls, it's a great choice for players of all ages.

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Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game features incredibly cute art design and characters that appeal to younger audiences.
It offers a decent amount of content with various race modes and unlockable vehicles, making it enjoyable for casual play.
Many players found it to be a surprisingly fun and entertaining experience, especially for the low price.

The controls are often described as stiff and unresponsive, making it difficult for players to navigate the tracks effectively.
The audio design is lackluster, with forgettable music and poor sound effects that detract from the overall experience.
The game is considered too challenging for its target audience of young children, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

graphics
43 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cutesy and cartoonish design suitable for a younger audience, while others criticize them as bland or subpar. Many comments highlight that while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they are acceptable for a family-friendly title, with some noting that the graphics do not detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are decent but not exceptional, often described as simplistic or generic.
- “I will say this, that even though I'm not the biggest fan of the visual art style of the race, I do have to appreciate the cutesy design of the characters and the world.”
- “The over-the-top graphical power of this game may be hard for some players to handle, as the photo realism of the vast green plains, glowing sunsets, and life-like characters may scare you with its beauty.”
- “Beautiful cartoonish graphics and a very funny but even cool control system makes the player want to play and play!”
- “The graphics are ugly, and all the characters from the adventure games do not import well into this trash.”
- “The graphics are crap, but the biggest offender is that this racing game is locked at 30 fps.”
- “The visuals are incredibly bland.”
music
35 mentions
49 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its upbeat and catchy nature, while others find it forgettable or even obnoxious. Many appreciate the atmospheric quality of the soundtrack, which complements the gameplay, though some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music seems to appeal more to younger audiences, while others feel indifferent or critical about its impact on the racing experience.
- “The music is composed very nicely and in general sounds atmospheric: it is mild and doesn't draw attention away from the racing, it is an integral part of the gameplay.”
- “Pleasant, but exciting atmosphere, cute characters, great music - especially that one attached to the first race track, I caught that tune immediately.”
- “This is by far the greatest soundtrack in any game ever, the compositions left me in true awe and the only things even comparable to the sounds that will fill your ears are the Beatles' Sgt.”
- “The music is incredibly forgettable and I really didn't like most of the tracks.”
- “The music drowned out a lot of the sound effects; it didn't feel satisfying when using the power-ups.”
- “The graphics and music are also a bit of a mixed bag, initially fun but gets tiring very quickly.”
gameplay
35 mentions
29 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intricate mechanics and fun elements, while others criticize it for being stiff and frustrating. Many players appreciate the hidden tricks and customization options, but note that the driving mechanics can be poor and AI racers often remain too close. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and is suitable for younger audiences, it struggles with consistency and depth in its gameplay experience.
- “Finding out about these little tricks in the game mechanics was always a joy, and there's a lot of hidden game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is astonishing (in a good way).”
- “This game actually includes very smooth and entertaining gameplay with exciting power-ups and well-hidden shortcuts.”
- “The gameplay is too stiff and takes quite a lot of getting used to.”
- “Overall though, the gameplay is frustrating and the power-ups are pretty useless.”
- “It's graphics and characters are fairly generic; the soundtrack and gameplay are forgettable.”
story
21 mentions
14 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a stark contrast in the game's storytelling, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative or character development, rendering it a simplistic kart racer. Others, however, appreciate the emotional depth and character complexity in certain segments, particularly in relation to the game's connection to a children's cartoon. Overall, while some find the story engaging and impactful, many agree that it is minimal or entirely absent, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics.
- “The character development in this game is truly outstanding, and the story is both inspiring and breathtaking at times; you will feel every emotion you have ever known plus more: joy, sadness, anger, regret, fear, shock, surprise, disgust, and true love.”
- “The story continues the gut-wrenching ending B from Teddy Floppy Ear: Mountain Adventure, which I thought would ruin the game for me because personally, I loved ending D, but ending B makes the game so much better.”
- “This rollercoaster of a story will have you in tears by the end.”
- “There's not much story here.”
- “The total lack of story/plot or character information makes this game quite tedious to play.”
- “Completely unlike the other Floppy Ears games, this one has zero story.”
stability
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-22 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as issues with car movement and race timing. While some players find it more playable than other kart racing games, others express frustration over persistent bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the stability is inconsistent, with some users noting it as fairly bug-free while others highlight significant issues.
- “The game is fairly bug-free, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game runs without major issues.”
- “Overall, the stability of the game enhances my enjoyment.”
- “I bought this game to play with my son, but after an hour of trying and troubleshooting, we can't get the cars to move or the race clock to tick.”
- “It is frustrating, buggy and definitely not Mario Kart.”
- “- the middle of the city stage has a problem on the rank system, so even if you are half a lap in front of everybody you will keep changing positions with everybody until you are out of the buggy zone.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing power-ups, quirky physics, and a charming soundtrack, all of which contribute to a lighthearted experience. The cartoonish graphics and engaging control system enhance the fun, making it an enjoyable racing game for kids featuring a variety of cute characters. Overall, players find the game to be genuinely funny and entertaining.
- “Power-ups are useful and funny, such as the little animals (some of them are blocked at the beginning).”
- “The physics are pretty funny, and the soundtrack is unironically good.”
- “Beautiful cartoonish graphics and a very funny yet cool control system make the player want to play and play!”
optimization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance akin to Mario Kart but tailored for PC, with six well-designed tracks and various racing modes. However, a notable downside is the uniform performance of the cars, which may limit the competitive experience.
- “It is a well-optimized racing game which is kind of like Mario Kart but better and on PC.”
- “The only bad thing is that cars seem to have all the same performance.”
- “There are 6 well-designed tracks (some have a night mode, most have a shortcut), some racing modes (single race with 4 difficulties, time trial, cone collecting, and two different tournament modes, respectively), no performance tuning, street features such as speedup arrows, a slow sand patch, and a wet patch that wets your tires so that your next turn is harder to control.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often experiencing intense feelings ranging from trauma to euphoria during races. The emotional stakes are highlighted by moments that evoke strong reactions, such as tears, underscoring the game's impact on players' feelings and experiences.
- “Note: I have over 6,000 hours in this game in offline mode, as I would frequently have to shut myself off from notifications due to the emotional trauma and/or euphoria I experienced so frequently in Teddy Floopy Ear - the race.”
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of narrative or character development, which diminishes motivation. Additionally, frustrations arise when grinding does not yield the expected rewards, such as unlocking new tracks.
- “I did all the races at a certain point to unlock a new track, and lo and behold, it didn't unlock one of the tracks I was grinding for.”
- “The total lack of story, plot, or character information makes this game quite tedious to play.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a pleasant yet exciting ambiance, enhanced by cute characters and well-composed music that complements the racing experience without being distracting. The music, particularly notable in the first race track, is described as atmospheric and integral to the gameplay.
- “Pleasant, but exciting atmosphere, cute characters, great music - especially that one attached to the first race track; I caught that tune immediately.”
- “The music is composed very nicely and in general sounds atmospheric: it is mild and doesn't draw attention away from the racing; it is an integral part of the gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game lacks significant replay value, feeling somewhat flat compared to other racing titles like Mario Kart, though it is considered more playable than Hello Kitty's Racer.
- “There isn't any kind of replay value, to be honest.”
- “It's more playable than the Hello Kitty racer, but still no Mario Kart. The main issue is that it feels a little flat.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is exceptional, with a narrative that evokes a wide range of deep emotions, including joy, sadness, and love, making the experience both inspiring and breathtaking.
- “The character development in this game is truly outstanding, and the story is both inspiring and breathtaking at times. You will feel every emotion you have ever known, plus more: joy, sadness, anger, regret, fear, shock, surprise, disgust, and true love.”