"Trackday Manager" is a racing simulation game that puts you computationally at the helm of a motorsport event management company. Your goals include managing the track, coordinating races, and ensuring profitability, all while navigating the demands of drivers, teams, and fans. It's a complex and engaging blend of strategy, logistics, and racing action. Please note that the information is limited to the game's ID, and I cannot guarantee its complete accuracy or comprehensiveness.
The game has a unique concept that combines racing and management, providing an engaging experience.
When it works, the gameplay can be fun and addictive, with moments of intense competition.
The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, showing potential for future improvements.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and server issues, making it unplayable for many users.
There is a lack of content, with only a few cars and tracks available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The matchmaking system is ineffective, often pairing inexperienced players with those who have fully upgraded cars.
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally described as addictive and fun, particularly for racing fans, with a balance of mechanics that allows for managing sponsors and car upgrades. However, some players note issues such as unresponsive controls, laggy netcode, and a lack of depth, suggesting that while the game has strong casual appeal, it may require further development to enhance its overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay engaging for both short and extended play sessions.
“I find the gameplay really good; of course, some will find it boring, but I am a huge racing fan.”
“The gameplay is great, and the racing is incredibly balanced and fun.”
“Massive potential, and remarkably simple yet addictive gameplay.”
“I'm addicted, but it's a big but: the development of this game will have to focus on real gameplay for me to stay addicted.”
“Laggy netcode (peer to peer), resulting in lag spikes and sometimes adversely affecting race mechanics.”
“After 2 days of gameplay, I have noticed that the game crashes and lags a lot.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are impressive for a title priced under $12, and suitable for its genre. While some describe the visuals as decent or reminiscent of early 2000s games, others highlight their quality as a standout feature, especially in comparison to other management games. However, there are mentions of graphical bugs and a lack of damage simulation, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I think the graphics are nice for a game that retails for under $12.”
“Game is very addictive, good graphics and very fun.”
“Graphics are solid and suit the concept and focus of the game.”
“Rather than fixing such bugs and failures that were around since day one, they 'corrected' some graphic issues or added some cars nobody was asking for.”
“Graphics aren't worth a million bucks; no damage simulation at all, so mega crashes can happen and no damage appears.”
“Graphics are a bit late 2000, but still very acceptable for what it is.”
stability
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting it as "awfully buggy" and "borderline unplayable," particularly in multiplayer modes where disconnections lead to game freezes. While some users find the game enjoyable despite the glitches and acknowledge that developers are actively working on fixes, many express frustration over the frequency and severity of the bugs, leading to a lack of confidence in the game's current state. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and requires substantial improvements to its stability.
“Currently this game is unplayable. I've recently tried to get back into this game, but every time someone disconnects, your game freezes and it is completely unacceptable.”
“The game is completely unfinished and very buggy.”
“Update: after over 60 hours, I am seriously considering giving up (and potentially asking for a refund)...the game is just so buggy.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Players report frustratingly slow progress in upgrading vehicles, erratic AI behavior, and a general sense that the game is poorly designed. Significant improvements are needed to enhance software performance and fix existing issues.
“You can also change the internals of the cars to improve performance.”
“Some of these performance parts are basically a trade-off.”
“There's a handful of cars that you can modify for improved performance; you need to negotiate contracts and display their logos on your car, the typical fare.”
“Poorly made game that is horribly optimized, full of bugs and just poorly thought out.”
“I was doing really well in races until I upgraded my car, and now performance is worse than the starter car - so very quickly this game has become 'not fun'.”
“At this stage, the biggest problems are the performance of the software itself.”
music
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding the soundtrack boring and of poor quality, often resorting to muting it and playing their own music instead. While some users noted that the soundtrack is "cool," the overall sentiment suggests that it fails to enhance the gaming experience and can become tedious after a short period.
“The soundtrack is cool, too.”
“Lastly, the soundtrack is just bad, period. I have the engine sounds and Pandora open in another window so I don't fall asleep.”
“The music becomes a little boring after 5 or 10 races, but you can turn it off.”
“Not a fan of the soundtrack.”
story
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The story is described as sad and lacking depth, with comparisons made to the mobile game "Grand Prix Story," suggesting that the game could benefit from incorporating elements from it, such as additional racing modes and more vehicle options. Overall, the narrative seems to fall short of expectations.
“Sad story :/”
“Ever play the Android gem called 'Grand Prix Story?' This is the next-gen version of that.”
“Maybe model the 'Grand Prix Story' a little bit and have the occasional 'Grand Prix' option that comes up, more cars, maybe a rally mode.”
humor
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The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding it lacking and unfunny, leading to low ratings. However, the presence of a humorous co-commentator can enhance the experience, suggesting that comedic elements may improve with better delivery. Overall, the game's humor fails to meet expectations for many players.
“If the commentator also has a co-commentator and they're funny as hell, even better!”
emotional
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Users express frustration with the emotional disconnect in the racing game, highlighting excessive contact between cars without penalties, which detracts from the competitive spirit and realism of racing. The lack of race craft and meaningful stats further diminishes the emotional engagement, making players feel that the game fails to capture the essence of true racing.
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, requiring significant effort to earn upgrades through numerous races. Many express frustration with the imbalance between casual players and those with fully invested teams, suggesting that the grind can feel punishing and may lead to a sense of futility. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major hurdle that could deter some players.
“After grinding through 46 races and playing for 12 hours, I afforded some upgrades for my cars.”
“If you don't mind losing, trying to figure out the game while racing against fully invested teams, and you love to beat your face into the keyboard grinding 1.5k a race to maybe have a chance a month or so down the road, this game is for you.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its dynamic weather and day/night cycle, which not only contribute to the immersive experience but also introduce tactical elements to gameplay.
“The weather and day/night cycle adds a lot of both tactics and atmosphere.”
monetization
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Reviews indicate that microtransactions were previously a concern but now appear to be a non-issue, suggesting that they may not be part of the game's future monetization strategy.
“Microtransactions were mentioned at one point; it seems this may be a dead issue and no longer in this game's future.”
replayability
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Users express disappointment in the game's replayability, feeling that the early access version lacks sufficient content and playability to justify their investment.