Virtual SlotCars
- June 9, 2017
- PraGames
- 41h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Virtual Slot Cars" is a racing simulation game that brings the excitement of slot car racing to your computer. Choose from a variety of tracks and cars, and race against AI opponents or human players online. With realistic physics and detailed graphics, this game offers an immersive and authentic slot car racing experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a highly realistic simulation of slot car racing, with excellent physics and car customization options.
- The track editor is intuitive and allows for creative track designs, providing a fun experience for players.
- Despite its unfinished state, the game is enjoyable and provides a sense of progression through racing and unlocking new content.
- The game feels unfinished and abandoned, with a lack of updates and support from the developers since 2019.
- There is a significant grind required to unlock new tracks and upgrades, which can be frustrating for casual players.
- Multiplayer functionality is essentially non-existent, limiting the game to a single-player experience.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music is noted for being limited and repetitive, leading some players to turn it off in favor of external music. However, others find that it complements the gameplay well when played at a lower volume.
“Now I like the music - it complements the experience without overwhelming.”
“There is a limited amount of music in the game, and it gets very repetitive. I turn it off and listen to music from an external source while I play.”
“I will say I muted the music, then brought it back.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding required to unlock new maps and custom content excessive, which detracts from the overall experience. While game progression can feel tedious, the inclusion of various track variations offers some relief.
“It doesn't make any sense the amount of grinding required to play a new map, let alone a custom one made by yourself.”
“Game progression is a bit grindy to unlock parts, but different track variations help.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are visually appealing and complemented by impressive physics and a robust track editor. However, some users feel that the game fails to fully utilize the GPU capabilities, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed, making every environment feel alive and engaging.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, adding a distinct charm to the overall presentation.”
“It's a shame since the physics, the graphics, and the track editor are really neat, but I won't spend time unlocking tracks by playing the same ones again and again.”
“It looks like the game doesn't make optimal use of the GPU on the video card for its graphics.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews indicate a significant frustration with the grind mechanic, leading some players to hesitate in recommending the game, particularly to casual gamers. Additionally, technical issues such as fullscreen compatibility with AMD Relive for gameplay recording have been noted.
“If they remove that grind mechanic, I might return to this game, but for now, there's no chance I'd recommend it to a casual player like me.”
“[*] VSC fullscreen doesn't work with AMD Relive (GPU gameplay recording).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with users claiming it is so poor that it makes even the notoriously unoptimized GTA on console appear well-crafted in comparison.
“This game is so unoptimized that it makes GTA on console look like a masterpiece.”
“The performance issues are so severe that it feels like the game was never properly tested.”
“I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the simulator is appreciated by users, particularly those who are not experts in slot cars, as it adds an entertaining and lighthearted element to the experience.
“I am not an expert on slot cars; for this reason, I found this simulator quite funny.”
