Ultimate Racing 2D

87%
Game Brain Score Based on 279 reviews
  • graphics
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  • story
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"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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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 279 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Ultimate Racing 2D offers a nostalgic throwback to classic 2D racing games with a variety of cars and tracks, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play.
  • The game features a solid customization system, allowing players to tweak race settings, car types, and AI difficulty, which enhances replayability.
  • Multiplayer mode is fun and supports up to 20 players, providing a lively racing experience, especially when playing with friends.
  • The controls can be frustrating, with some players finding the steering too sensitive and the AI often feeling unfair or overly aggressive.
  • Graphics and sound design are considered basic and lack polish, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
  • The online multiplayer experience can be inconsistent, with issues such as lag and a lack of active players, making it difficult to find matches.
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting their retro, simplistic style reminiscent of older titles, which some find charming while others consider low-effort. While the 2D visuals are functional and serve the gameplay well, they lack modern polish and variety, leading to a consensus that gameplay quality outweighs graphical sophistication. Overall, players who appreciate nostalgic aesthetics may enjoy the graphics, but those seeking high-end visuals may be disappointed.

    • “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.”
    • “The track variation is pretty cool with loads of approximations of real-world circuits, from Silverstone to Monaco, all done rather well given the overhead nature of the game and the relatively simple graphics style.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its nostalgic 8 and 16-bit feel and challenging track designs, while others criticize the loose car handling and repetitive mechanics. Despite its simplistic presentation and lack of tutorials, many agree that the core gameplay can be enjoyable, though some find it ultimately lacking in depth and replay value. Overall, while it has potential, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.

    • “A throwback to the days of 8 and 16-bit consoles in terms of gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “All the F1 and historic tracks have clearly had a good deal of playtesting as all have slight changes to benefit gameplay, so they're challenging but never frustrating.”
    • “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.”
  • story6 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many users noting that it follows a common trend in racing games where narrative elements are optional rather than integral. Some players express frustration over the absence of a compelling story, while others mention that a career mode is necessary for a complete experience. Overall, the game is seen as lacking a substantial narrative.

    • “If you want to properly play the game, you have to play through the story/career mode.”
    • “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.”
    • “It doesn't have a working story or it will be included in the next game.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in this racing game is consistently praised, with players finding it to be a funny and casual experience that enhances the gameplay. The lighthearted tone and amusing elements contribute to its addictiveness, making it a worthwhile purchase for those seeking a fun gaming experience.

    • “Oh boy, what a funny little racing game this is!”
    • “I just played a small championship using the karts, and it is funny.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting that while the store claims "300+" cars, it actually features 38 main types with minor variations. The keyboard controls are praised for their responsiveness, and the performance balance among vehicles is considered well-tuned, making it challenging yet achievable to succeed with lower-tier cars.

    • “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.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game has received 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).”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of Ultimate Racing 2D is criticized as a cash grab by mobile developers, with the game being perceived as a low-effort port of a retro-style arcade racer rather than a genuine PC experience. Users feel it exemplifies the trend of retro pixel shovelware aimed at maximizing profit over quality.

    • “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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express that grinding in the game can be excessive, often requiring significant time investment to build a competitive team, which some feel detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the option to purchase a strong team raises concerns about fairness and the integrity of the grind.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Buying into the best team doesn't feel quite right and causes some grinding.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Overall, users express mixed feelings about replayability; while some find the game 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 or have very little replay value after a while.”
    • “The game lacks the depth and variety needed to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's not much incentive to play again.”
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