Track and Burn

About

Track & Burn is a stylish free-to-play racing game, combining the best of old school racing with custom track-building. Zip through urban cityscapes. Design your own tracks. Compete with the community. And burn some rubber!

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 204 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging driving experience with a cartoonish style that many players enjoy.
The track creation tool is simple to use and allows for creativity, making it a highlight of the game.
Despite its flaws, the game shows potential and can be enjoyable for casual play, especially given its free-to-play model.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, unresponsive menus, and issues with unlocking content.
Vehicle handling is inconsistent and frustrating, with many players reporting difficulties in controlling their cars effectively.
There is a lack of essential features such as settings for graphics and controls, making the overall experience feel incomplete.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the stylish and clean design, particularly in the menu. However, some players note that the low-poly graphics can feel laggy and suggest that optimization is needed, especially given its early access status. Overall, while the visuals are considered appealing for a free car racing game, there are calls for improved settings and performance adjustments.
- “Very cool game, I recommend it to everyone; good graphics and easy control of the car.”
- “Game seems to have potential; I really like the modern-looking art style.”
- “This game is so fun; I like it and the graphics are very good for a free car racing game.”
- “Does seem a bit laggy when I first played it; optimization on graphics should definitely be a priority, but I understand it's early access and more improvements will come in the future.”
- “Menu could be better, and settings need improvements such as FPS limit and graphic settings.”
- “Looks like in this game, graphics take precedence over physics.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its ability to enhance the racing experience and maintain excitement during gameplay. However, some users prefer to replace the in-game soundtrack with alternative music, such as the Initial D soundtrack, for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered good, there are requests for improved volume controls and customization options.
- “The music kept me going for more races to win even with cops chasing me.”
- “The soundtrack is good, and it's simple yet intriguing.”
- “The music matches perfectly with a racing game.”
- “Way better when you mute the music and put the Initial D soundtrack in the background instead.”
- “I was happy to find the volume controls added (today!?), since the car is way louder than the music/effects.”
- “It would be better if we could have a map that shows what's next on the race track, settings so we could turn off/on music or turn off/on smoke when you drift, more cars, and money so we could purchase cars (maybe coins that you win when you finish a race)...”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues, particularly during gameplay and while navigating menus. While some players find the game enjoyable and recognize its potential, the overall consensus is that the early access version suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “Sometimes freezes on the result page, forcing a restart.”
- “It's just boring... one car, awful engine sounds, the menu freezes the game sometimes (it's early access, so I guess I should excuse it?), the player-created maps have nice 'turn around' exploits to them, very buggy and glitchy, and an overall meh driving experience.”
- “When building a track, it is incredibly buggy and you cannot play or click on your track without a lot of issues.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is hindered by significant lag and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience, while the lack of variety in power-ups and upgrades contributes to a sense of monotony. Although the core mechanics, such as driving and track creation, are solid and reminiscent of Trackmania, players feel that the overall gameplay lacks depth and engagement. Additionally, the performance disparity based on hardware can affect the experience, making it less accessible for all users.
- “All of the mechanics are there to build something useful.”
- “The core mechanics of driving, racing against best times, and track creation remind me a lot of TrackMania.”
- “Gameplay loop is important; you should get it as good as possible before doing anything else with the game.”
- “No gameplay options and a lot of lag and bugs.”
- “It's a nice game, but the gameplay gets boring, and I don't understand why no one plays the maps I've made.”
- “Lag and FPS advantage (better PC = better gameplay and speed).”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's optimization is generally viewed as adequate for a free title, with players appreciating the challenging physics and track variety. However, there are calls for improved optimization and additional content, suggesting that a more polished product at a low price point would enhance the overall experience.
- “Good racing game, challenging but fair physics. 10-20 tracks is fine considering one can easily spend hours on each for optimization.”
- “It's better to sell it for $5-6 with content and better optimization than to release a raw product for free.”
- “It's good for a free game but could use more optimization.”
- “It's better to sell it for $5-6 but with content and better optimization than to release a raw product for free.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly amusing glitch that occurs during gameplay, adding a lighthearted touch to the experience. While the game is still in early development and lacks extensive content, players find enjoyment in its quirky, arcade-style charm.
- “The star of the show is the most hilarious glitch I've ever seen in a racing game (yes, against big rigs): shortly after you boot the game, the maps still seem to take time to load, but you can play them anyway.”
- “It's a funny little arcade game, but there aren't many things to do yet. I understand the game is still in an early stage, but it's good.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report encountering a significant issue where they are unable to access any cars or game modes after completing the initial stage quests, despite receiving the correct in-game rewards. This problem detracts from the overall narrative experience, as it hinders progression in the story.
- “I can't open any car or game mode after completing the first stage quests, despite receiving the correct in-game rewards.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”