V-Racer Hoverbike
- April 13, 2018
- VertexBreakers
Get on Steam"V-Racer Hoverbike" is a futuristic racing game that features high-speed hoverbike action. Compete in various modes, including time trials and multiplayer races, across a variety of tracks. Customize your bike and rider with different skins and accessories to personalize your experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an incredibly immersive VR experience, making players feel like they are actually riding a hoverbike.
- The leaning mechanic for steering is intuitive and adds to the realism of the racing experience, especially for those familiar with motorcycle mechanics.
- The customization options for bikes and suits are extensive and enjoyable, allowing players to personalize their experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization on certain hardware, leading to performance problems.
- Multiplayer features are lacking, with a low player population and dead online modes, making it difficult to find competitive races.
- Some players find the head steering control scheme unintuitive and frustrating, preferring more traditional control methods.
- gameplay54 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its immersive and intuitive lean-to-steer mechanic, which enhances the racing experience, especially in VR. Players enjoy the fast-paced, arcade-style racing with a variety of tracks and customization options, although some find the mechanics challenging to master. Overall, the game is considered one of the best in its genre, combining fun combat elements with solid visuals and smooth performance.
“Not just the best VR racing game, but the best motorcycle racing experience that can be found for those familiar with the mechanics of an actual motorcycle.”
“Gameplay is fantastic; you control your hoverbike by leaning from side to side, and that makes you feel like you are actually sitting on one.”
“The graphics are good, the gameplay is fast and fun, there's a wide variety of tracks and weapons, and they're still adding more.”
“Gameplay is absolutely on the arcade side of the spectrum rather than that of a simulation.”
“I am very sorry, but this game cannot deliver in terms of gameplay depth, quality of handling, and controls in general.”
“It was very early access and I have to say I really didn't grasp or appreciate the lean-to-turn and twist grip mechanic.”
- graphics50 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users noting their quality, sharpness, and immersive qualities. While some mention minor performance issues and the need for further content and polish, the visuals are generally described as impressive, futuristic, and well-suited for a VR experience. Many players appreciate the smooth gameplay that complements the strong graphical presentation.
“The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth, and I love the open chat in multiplayer.”
“I'm convinced the game looks better now than it did at launch... the visuals are sharp and detailed.”
“The gameplay and visuals look really cool and ran smoothly.”
“V-racer hoverbike has only one huge drawback - visuals.”
“The game needs more content, more depth, more visuals, better controls, and more sci-fi.”
“I also need to do additional testing on this, but if I max out all graphics settings, I get only 45 fps.”
- music42 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as a "vibe" and noting its good quality, while others criticize it for being repetitive and too relaxed for a racing game. Many players prefer to listen to their own music, suggesting that the in-game tracks do not enhance the experience significantly. Overall, while there are highlights, the music is seen as needing improvement to better match the game's energetic gameplay.
“And an amazing soundtrack.”
“Good soundtrack, great graphics and an arcade polish to it.”
“Alright, take the control movements of that, the full immersion of VR, add the soundtrack from Wipeout then blend it all together in a futuristic setting and bam!”
“Some of the music is very bad.”
“My main complaint is that the music is repetitive and the game needs more.”
“The music and sounds are very dull and offer nothing to the experience.”
- optimization20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report stable performance and smooth gameplay, particularly after switching to OpenXR, there are notable issues such as micro-stuttering and poor menu performance. Some users experienced weak performance on specific tracks, but the game remains enjoyable and playable, suggesting that further optimization could enhance the experience.
“Great fun, well optimized game.”
“It looks like a performance issue, but the game shows stable 90 fps at all times.”
“The game ran very well for me, optimization will develop I'm sure, but I only have some issues on one track, and it was still drivable... with some instantaneous pauses.”
“In addition to that, there is a weird image micro-stuttering during some of the turns.”
“Performance is a bit weak, and the player population is very low, but the AI is fun to race against.”
“Bad menu performance.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not a primary focus, as players note it differs significantly from traditional racing narratives, particularly for those expecting a wipeout-style experience. Overall, the game offers a pleasant surprise, but its narrative may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking a more conventional bike racing storyline.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky track designs, ranging from realistic to funky-futuristic, which players find amusing, particularly due to the inclusion of loops. The well-crafted hoverbike models also contribute to the overall fun and comedic experience.
“Definitely, this game has potential; it's quite fun to play, and there are different tracks from realistic GP to funky-futuristic with loops. I find it pretty funny.”
“The hoverbike models are well done, and the tracks are hilarious with loops!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly for single-player experiences, and is considered fairly priced at $15, especially with controller support. However, concerns about the future viability of multiplayer may affect long-term replay value.
“It's fair at $15 now; controller support is worth more, and it has replay value. The multiplayer may not be active in the future, but it's fine for single player.”
“It's fair at $15 now; controller support is worth more, and it has replay value. The multiplayer may not be active in the future, but it's fine for single player.”
“The multiplayer may not be active in the future, which raises concerns about long-term replayability.”
“While the game is fair at $15, the replay value is limited, especially for single-player experiences.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the dedication of interactive developers who prioritize quality and passion over monetization strategies, contrasting them with the prevalent trend of quick, cash-grab experiences in the VR market.
“The monetization strategy feels like a cash grab, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many microtransactions in a game that should be about skill and enjoyment.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel less rewarding.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a negative emotional response, feeling discouraged and inadequate while engaging with the game, suggesting it may not effectively resonate with or uplift its audience.
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable performance with no technical issues, particularly on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1060, suggesting that the game runs smoothly and visually appealing even on less powerful systems.
“I didn't have any technical issues, and it runs great and looks good on my GTX 1060. Those of you with better graphics cards will be able to make it look even better.”
“I didn't have any technical issues, and it runs great and looks good on my GTX 1060. Those of you with better graphics cards will be able to make it look even better.”
