Ultimate Racing 2D

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Ultimate Racing 2D is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Applimazing and was released on May 24, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Ultimate Racing 2D" is a top-down racing game featuring 35 racing classes, over 300 cars, and 45+ international tracks. Career, championship, and multiplayer modes are available, with races ranging from karts to formula cars and including disciplines like oval, dirt, and historic racing. Experience high-speed thrills in this visually impressive 2D racing game, with up to 20 players online.

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graphics14 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Ultimate Racing 2D is a nostalgic throwback to classic 2D racing games, offering a fun and engaging experience with a variety of cars and tracks.
The game features a high level of customization, allowing players to adjust race settings, AI difficulty, and vehicle types, making each race feel unique.
Multiplayer mode is enjoyable, providing opportunities for competitive racing with friends, and the game runs well on a variety of systems.

The controls can be overly simplistic and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate corners effectively, which can lead to frustration.
The AI can feel unfair and inconsistent, often leading to situations where players feel cheated or unable to compete effectively.
Graphics and sound design are basic and lack polish, which may detract from the overall experience for players seeking a more modern presentation.

graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are largely described as basic and retro, reminiscent of older titles with a pixel art style that some players find charming while others see as low effort. There are no options for resolution changes or significant graphical tweaks, leading to mixed feelings about the overall aesthetic, which lacks uniqueness and charm. However, many reviewers emphasize that the gameplay experience outweighs the graphics quality, making it enjoyable for those who prioritize fun over visual fidelity.
- “The nostalgic graphics it offers that remind you of the flash gaming days, as well as a wide variety of game modes to enjoy, are among these reasons.”
- “Graphics and sound are retro to say the least, but playability is very good with a nice difficulty curve.”
- “Overall, if you don't need high-end graphics to be happy, I would recommend this game.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The bulbous menus look straight out of a mobile touchscreen game and the graphics lack any unique style.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been described as a nostalgic throwback to 8 and 16-bit consoles, with some players finding it enjoyable yet flawed due to loose car handling and broken mechanics. While the core gameplay is considered strong and fun, it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of tutorials, leaving some users feeling that it doesn't justify its price. Overall, the experience is seen as bare-bones but potentially rewarding for those who appreciate its foundational gameplay.
- “A throwback to the days of 8 and 16-bit consoles in terms of gameplay.”
- “Production values and presentation are a bit too simplistic, especially on the simplistic and bare-bones menus, but the gameplay is top notch.”
- “It feels a bit bare-bones at the minute, but is still a fantastic experience - the gameplay (which let's face it, is all that matters) is sublime.”
- “I personally didn't like the gameplay; the handling for the cars was a bit too loose and unforgiving.”
- “Add to that the mediocre art assets and the ugly menus, and all that's left is the gameplay, which is far from worth the $10 price tag.”
- “It's a repetitive game with broken and lazy mechanics.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for lacking depth, with many users noting that it follows the trend of modern racing games where narrative elements are optional rather than integral. While some players feel that engaging with the career mode is necessary for a complete experience, others point out the absence of a compelling story, suggesting that future updates may address this issue.
- “It's the same sad story as in almost all of today's racing games - everything is an option and nothing is compulsory.”
- “☑ no story”
- “If you want to properly play the game, you have to play through the story/career mode.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this racing game is consistently praised, with players finding it to be a funny and casual experience that enhances the overall enjoyment. The lighthearted tone and amusing gameplay elements contribute to its addictiveness, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a fun gaming experience.
- “Oh boy, what a funny little racing game this is!”
- “A very nice, funny, and casual 2D racing game that I think is worth the price it has and will offer you exactly what it promises.”
- “Very fun game, addicting, funny number play time.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting that while the store claims "300+" cars, it actually features 38 distinct car types with minor variations. The keyboard controls are praised for their responsiveness, and the performance balance allows players to succeed even with less powerful vehicles, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The store description says '300+' cars, which is technically correct, but it's really 38 car types; each with ten slight variations on performance and color schemes for those main types.”
- “I find the keyboard controls good (muscle memory from many years ago?) and the performance of the various cars is set just about right so that it's difficult, but not impossible, to do well in a poorer car.”
- “You can change vehicle performance.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing its poor quality and lack of in-game music during races, leading many to resort to external sources like YouTube for a better audio experience.
- “It sounds terrible and it has volume levels for music and no music.”
- “No music during races (I turn on music on YouTube while I play).”
- “No music during races (I turn on music on YouTube while I play).”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Ultimate Racing 2D is criticized for its monetization strategy, being perceived as a cash grab from mobile developers rather than a legitimate PC game. Reviewers highlight its low-quality, retro-inspired gameplay as indicative of a trend in which developers exploit nostalgia for profit without delivering a substantial gaming experience.
- “Ultimate Racing 2D is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is an arcade-like ripoff of 1980's top-down racers like Supersprint where, you guessed it, you drive around a track against a bunch of other racers and see if you can go faster than they do.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that grinding in the game is extensive, often requiring significant time investment, and purchasing top-tier teams can feel unsatisfying, as it still necessitates considerable effort to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Buying into the best team doesn't feel quite right and causes some grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some players find it fun and challenging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, others feel it lacks long-term replay value compared to similar titles in their libraries.
- “Fun, replayable, and pretty challenging too.”
- “I have many games like this in my library, and they are all sub-par, more or less, or have very little replay value after a while.”