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
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Windows
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Reviews
- The game offers a wide variety of cars and tracks, along with a robust track maker and car editor, making it highly customizable and engaging.
- It features a flexible difficulty scale, allowing players to tailor their racing experience to their skill level, making it accessible for beginners and challenging for veterans.
- The community is active and supportive, with many mods available, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and providing endless content.
- The AI can be inconsistent, often displaying poor racing behavior, such as being overly aggressive or getting stuck, which can detract from the immersion.
- There are frequent bugs, particularly with the track editor, which can crash or have minor glitches that disrupt gameplay.
- Some players feel that the game does not significantly improve upon its predecessor, with many features remaining the same and lacking a unique visual style.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its depth and satisfaction, offering a well-balanced challenge that can be adjusted to suit player preferences. The inclusion of damage mechanics enhances the experience, although some users suggest adding mechanical failures for further realism. Overall, it is recommended for fans of laid-back racing games.
“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.”
“The gameplay is satisfying and offers the right level of challenge, which can be decreased or increased.”
“The gameplay is off the charts!”
“Through the aggressive AI and buggy track editor, the gameplay experience is marred, making it less enjoyable for players who prefer a smoother racing experience.”
“Damage has been included this time, which was necessary - perhaps the only thing needed now is mechanical failure?”
“The gameplay feels lacking and unrefined, leaving much to be desired in terms of depth and engagement.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as solid and functional, with some users appreciating their beauty in action, especially on lower-end hardware. However, there are mixed opinions, as some reviewers criticize the graphics alongside other gameplay elements, suggesting that while visually appealing, they may not elevate the overall experience.
“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?”
“---{ graphics }---”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by several frustrating glitches, including issues with drivers getting stuck after pit stops and compromised button layouts in windowed mode. While these bugs detract from the experience, many players still find the overall racing gameplay enjoyable, suggesting that improvements could enhance the experience further.
“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.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing the lack of engaging soundtracks and poor engine sounds. While some players suggest using their own music or podcasts to enhance the experience, the overall consensus is that the audio elements detract from the gameplay. However, the sound effects themselves are noted to be acceptable.
“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.”
“It's a shame there are no racing soundtracks, but that's the only downside because the sound effects are okay.”
“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 since the sound effects are okay.”
“The music is lackluster and doesn't enhance the racing experience at all.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and amusing, with players finding entertainment in occasional glitches, such as bots driving into walls. The overall tone is playful, contributing to the enjoyment of the simple, arcade-style gameplay.
“Very funny simple, arcade style game.”
“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.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers solid optimization features, allowing players to customize various aspects of their 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 classes. Overall, players find that the game effectively combines fun and functionality at an accessible price point.
“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 your 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 so that you can still progress from slower to faster teams, even if the class you chose is a spec series or the field spread is minimal.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, rated at 9.5, largely due to the ability to share content via Steam Workshop, which encourages players to engage with the game multiple times.
“As well as share them via Steam Workshop, which might add to the replayability of the game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features minimal grinding, allowing players to enjoy a fun and engaging racing experience within a friendly community. However, some users suggest that extensive grinding may be necessary for certain aspects, likening it to needing a "second life" to fully engage with the content.
“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.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
