Ultimate Racing 2D 2
- October 11, 2021
- Applimazing
- 1000h median play time
Get on Steam"Ultimate Racing 2D 2" is the sequel to the popular top-down racing game, now with 44 racing classes and over 100 tracks. The game offers improved career modes, online multiplayer for up to 20 players, and a customizable car and track editor. New features include damage, penalties, timed races, and custom liveries.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- The game offers a wide variety of cars and tracks, along with a robust track maker and car editor, providing extensive customization options.
- It's beginner-friendly with adjustable difficulty settings, making it accessible for new players while still offering depth for experienced racers.
- The community is active and supportive, with many mods available, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and replayability.
- The AI can be inconsistent, often displaying poor driving behavior and being overly aggressive, which can disrupt races.
- There are frequent bugs, particularly with the track editor and AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players feel that the game doesn't significantly improve upon its predecessor, making it feel more like an update than a standalone sequel.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its depth and satisfying challenge, appealing to fans of laid-back racing games. While the aggressive AI and damage mechanics enhance the experience, some users noted issues with the track editor. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a well-crafted racing experience.
“The gameplay is off the charts!”
“The gameplay is satisfying and offers the right level of challenge, which can be decreased or increased.”
“Through the aggressive AI and buggy track editor, it is a very well-made racing experience. I would 100% recommend it to anyone who likes more laid-back racing games with deep gameplay.”
“Damage has been included this time, which was necessary - perhaps the only thing needed now is mechanical failure?”
“Gameplay / 10”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered solid and functional, with some users praising their beauty in action, especially on lower-end hardware. However, there are mixed opinions, as some reviewers criticize the overall visual quality alongside other gameplay elements, suggesting that while the graphics may be appealing, they do not compensate for other shortcomings in the game.
“Don't let the visuals fool you, this game has strategy better than some other AAA games on the market, a track maker, and a metric ton of tracks and cars that are fully moddable, and it is beautiful to see in action.”
“And let me tell you, the graphics are stunning!”
“Graphics here are solid and very functional.”
“Bad engine sounds, bad music, bad controls, bad AI, bad UI, bad graphics, and not fun to play.”
“And let me tell you, the graphics?”
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- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is marred by various glitches, including issues with the "return to track" checkpoint, button placements in windowed mode, and bugs in the manage mode and track editor. Despite these frustrations, many users still find the overall racing experience enjoyable and recommend it for fans of laid-back racing games.
“Like drivers coming out of the pits only to drive directly at the wall at the 'return to track' checkpoint and getting stuck, compromised button locations in windowed mode, and some other minor but frustrating glitches.”
“Negative because the manage mode is kind of buggy; if that is fixed, I'll update my review.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of engaging race soundtracks and poor overall audio quality, while others find the sound effects acceptable. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a weak point, detracting from the racing experience.
“If you have a spare $2-3 and like racing, get it, give it some time, and don't drive outside the track. Play music or a podcast in the background, and 3 hours will go by in a breeze.”
“Bad engine sounds, bad music, bad controls, bad AI, bad UI, bad graphics, and not fun to play.”
“It's a shame there are no racing soundtracks, but that's the only downside because the sound effects are okay.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and amusing moments, such as quirky AI behavior and intentional typos that add to the charm. Players find the overall experience to be very funny, enhancing the enjoyment of the simple, arcade-style gameplay.
“Only once in a while there are some lags, but they are kind of funny. For example, you are racing and then a bot starts driving into a wall.”
“I'm not fixing my typos because it's kind of funny.”
“Very funny, simple arcade-style game.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers solid optimization features, allowing players to customize various aspects of cars and drivers, including performance and aesthetics. The career mode is particularly well-designed, adapting to player choices and ensuring a balanced progression through different performance tiers. Overall, it provides a fun and engaging experience for its price.
“However, for the price, you can have a lot of fun with this game, which does so many of the basic things well - lap charts, camera views, and just about every way to tinker with the performance of yours and the AI's cars.”
“We can customize cars and drivers, including color, names, and performances - everything.”
“The career mode is so good, as it adapts the performances of the class you choose, allowing you to progress from slower to faster teams, even if the class you chose is a spec series or the field spread is minimal.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“Despite the fun elements, the game struggles with optimization, causing lag and stuttering during crucial moments.”
“The lack of proper optimization makes it difficult to enjoy the game fully, as it often feels unresponsive and clunky.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, rated at 9.5, largely due to the ability to share content through the Steam Workshop, which encourages players to engage with new creations and experiences.
“Replayability is outstanding, with multiple paths and choices that keep the experience fresh.”
“The ability to share creations via Steam Workshop significantly enhances the game's replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the diverse character builds and story outcomes.”
“Replayability is quite limited, as the game doesn't offer enough variety in gameplay to keep me coming back.”
“After completing the main story, I found little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests felt repetitive.”
“While the game has some interesting mechanics, the lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying it feel more like a chore than a choice.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while some players find the grinding aspect to be minimal and enjoyable, contributing to a fun racing experience, others feel that it can be excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it may require a significant investment of time to fully engage with the game.
“No grinding, friendly community, hard but rewarding physics, practically just a racing playground with so much fun to be had.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
