Victory: The Age of Racing
- February 12, 2016
- Vae Victis Games
Get on Steam"Victory: The Age of Racing" is a free-to-play online racing game with realistic car handling and user-generated cars inspired by different racing eras. Players can compete in multiplayer events and progress through a team career, with the option to purchase the Victory Deluxe Pack for exclusive content. An Internet connection is required to play. Note for Windows 10 users: if you encounter the "d3d9.dll is missing" error message, please refer to this technical assistance forum thread for a solution.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun racing experience with solid graphics and enjoyable car customization options.
- It runs well on low-end PCs, providing a decent frame rate even on less powerful hardware.
- The community is friendly and helpful, making it easier for new players to get into the game.
- The game is largely unplayable due to a lack of active players, making multiplayer races difficult to find.
- It has been criticized for its awkward physics, which don't fully commit to either arcade or simulation styles.
- The developers have seemingly abandoned the game, leading to concerns about its future and lack of updates.
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their initial impressiveness and smooth performance, while others criticize them as outdated or repetitive. Although there are positive mentions of specific features like the paint room, many users report performance issues, particularly during intense gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but in need of optimization and improvement.
“The graphics look good and run smoothly.”
“The graphics are awesome, the physics of the cars are great, and the tracks are sweet.”
“Awesome graphics!!!”
“The cars have no handling or speed, and the graphics are horrific.”
“Old graphics and a stupid story.”
“The only thing negative I have to say about that is with the graphics quality, there shouldn't be performance issues, but there are.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of [i]Victory: The Age of Racing[/i] features a mix of solid mechanics and customization options, but suffers from poor driving controls and a lack of community support due to the developer's shift in focus. While the graphics are decent, the always-online requirement and the game's hybrid nature between simulation and arcade hinder the overall experience, leaving it feeling incomplete and erratic.
“What this game does well is customization and gameplay.”
“The driving mechanics in-game are quite nice in my opinion.”
“The gameplay is very good, the graphics work well and don't detract from the game.”
“Worst of all, the driving mechanics are pitiful and arcade-like.”
“But the game was let down by always-online gameplay that's even brought triple-A games to their knees.”
“Gameplay is (after years of development of this former free-to-play game) like Mario Kart without toads and bananas, but more buggy and erratic.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the detailed customization options and smooth graphics, many report performance issues, particularly during races with full rosters, leading to noticeable frame rate drops. Despite promises of future improvements in graphic optimization and shaders, current performance remains a concern for some users.
“Yet, every change I make to my car, no matter how small, affects its performance.”
“You can choose between the three car types and the different performance groups, then mix and match between different front, middle, and rear pieces of the car. You can also change the paint and decals, and choose from a lot of different cosmetics like exhausts, brakes, rims, mudguards, steering wheels, etc. Depending on the car chosen, you get a different amount of performance index to spend on your car.”
“We know that graphic optimization and new shaders are coming very soon, but at the moment on many computers, a race with a full roster will make the FPS drop.”
“The only thing negative I have to say about that is with the graphics quality, there shouldn't be performance issues, but there are.”
“Bad things: excluding random bugs (which I'm not experiencing at the moment, save for some really minor stuff) the worst part is the performance of the game in this phase.”
“We know that graphic optimization and new shaders are coming very soon, but at the moment on many computers a race with a full roster will make the FPS drop.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's monetization model has shifted from free-to-play with annoying microtransactions to a buy-to-play format, eliminating in-app purchases entirely. This change aims to enhance user experience and address previous complaints about monetization practices, though concerns about user engagement and promotion remain.
“This is now a buy-to-play; so you will need to buy the game if you want to play (it's not going free to play after the beta) but there are no more microtransactions in the game.”
“This game is an example of a question a lot of game developers have: do we make the game cost money, or do we make it have exceedingly annoying microtransactions?”
“Now it's free-to-play with microtransactions.”
“This is now a buy-to-play; so you will need to buy the game if you want to play (it's not going free-to-play after the beta) but there are no more microtransactions in the game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players acknowledge the presence of grinding in the game, suggesting that while it can be repetitive, those who are dedicated and enjoy the challenge of improving their skills through practice will find it rewarding. For fans of time trials and record-breaking, the grinding aspect can enhance their overall experience.
“Can it get 'grindy'?”
“If you enjoy just hotlapping and trying to break records and don't mind grinding laps, then yeah, you'll enjoy this game.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story of "Age of Racing" is seen as having high potential, but it suffers from outdated graphics and a lackluster narrative that fails to engage players.
“Old graphics and a stupid story.”
“All in all, Age of Racing is a story of high potential with all the resources already there.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized, with users noting that despite years of development, it remains buggy and erratic, reminiscent of Mario Kart but lacking polish.
“Gameplay is, after years of development of this former free-to-play game, like Mario Kart without toads and bananas, but more buggy and erratic.”
