VR Racing

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VR Racing is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Pure Gamez and was released on June 6, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Welcome to VR Racing, the one and only Racing game designed specifically for VR. Use your motion controllers to control the entire car and feel true immersion instead of the traditional gamepad controller. Featuring Online Freeroam, you can chat, show off your cars, or just hang out and chat.

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gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a realistic feel while driving the cars and features nicely designed vehicles.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and is actively working on improvements.
The game has potential and could become enjoyable with future updates and refinements.

The controls are janky, with issues like only being able to steer with one hand and overly sensitive steering.
The game is plagued by bugs, including a buggy main menu and problems with free roam mode not functioning properly.
Many players feel the game is incomplete and abandoned, leading to a frustrating experience overall.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users note that they look good, others criticize them for being cluttered and obstructive, particularly in VR, which detracts from immersion. Additionally, there are complaints about the game's unfinished state and lack of options for upgrading graphics, leading to a perception of laziness from the developers. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as both a potential strength and a significant flaw.
- “Graphics look good - gameplay is difficult with WMR, so maybe try it with wheel controls.”
- “One irritation in VR games is when developers clutter the view with too many graphics, and the 'car' around me has the same effect of breaking immersion.”
- “Also, being stuck in a vehicle with a roof, doors, and other view-blocking graphics is claustrophobic.”
- “One irritation in VR games is when devs clutter the view with too many graphics, and the 'car' around me has the same effect of breaking immersion.”
- “Completely unfinished and the developer decided to start working on other things and now it's been abandoned.”
gameplay
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The gameplay currently receives mixed reviews, with users rating it around 4 to 5 out of 10 due to overly realistic controls that hinder enjoyment. However, there is optimism for improvement, as players believe that with adjustments to geometry, sensitivity, and the addition of arcade controls or a third-person view, the game could reach a more enjoyable 7 or 8 out of 10. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the gameplay experience is seen as lacking in its current state, but potential updates could enhance it significantly.
- “The gameplay so far is not what I would like, but the developer has been open to adding arcade controls and a third-person view.”
- “Graphics look good - gameplay is difficult with Windows Mixed Reality, so maybe try it with wheel controls.”
- “I would say at the moment it's a solid 4 or 5/10, but with some tweaks to geometry, sensitivity, and general gameplay, it could be a solid 7 or 8/10 for some good VR racing fun.”
- “The reason the gameplay is not enjoyable now is because the controls are trying to be too 'realistic'.”
- “The gameplay so far is not what I would like, but the dev has been open to adding arcade controls and a third-person view.”
stability
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The game's stability is criticized for its buggy menus, with users reporting unresponsive buttons and difficulties exiting free roam without closing the game entirely. Overall, these issues significantly detract from the user experience.
- “The menus are buggy, and I couldn't figure out how to leave free roam without closing the game.”
- “Buggy main menu; buttons are not very responsive.”
- “The menus are buggy, and I couldn't figure out how to leave free roam without closing the game.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is criticized, with players expressing frustration over being forced into solo missions due to a lack of available opponents for multiplayer matches. This has led to a negative perception of the game's narrative engagement.