Wacky Wheels

About

"Wacky Wheels" is a thrilling 3D racing game featuring eight wacky animal characters, each with their own unique animations and antics. Compete in high-speed races, use weapons and shortcuts to outmaneuver opponents, and engage in multiplayer modes via modem, serial link, or local play. The game offers a large variety of race tracks and high score charts for added replayability .

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

Wacky Wheels is a nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories for many players who enjoyed it during their childhood.
The game features charming visuals, colorful graphics, and a fun soundtrack that adds to its appeal.
It offers a decent amount of content with multiple race tracks and game modes, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer experiences.

The game suffers from low framerate and outdated controls, which can detract from the overall racing experience.
Many players feel it lacks depth and variety in its tracks and gameplay mechanics compared to more modern kart racers.
The lives system and fixed controls can be frustrating, especially for new players who may not have the nostalgia factor.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics are generally praised for their colorful and charming aesthetic, particularly given the game's 1994 origins, with many noting that they surpass those of many contemporary indie games. However, some reviewers point out that while the visuals and animations are good, they do have their limitations, and the variety in track aesthetics is minimal. Overall, the graphics are considered enjoyable, especially for players who appreciate nostalgia and don't mind older visuals.
- “The visuals are nice and colorful, the soundtrack is good and it has charm.”
- “If you're one of those people that has to have good graphics, this game's graphics are far better than a lot of indie games out there.”
- “The graphics are nice and colorful, the characters are all animals and are cute.”
- “As a PC game, the graphics and 3D world rendering were done better.”
- “The tracks have different aesthetics (although only 3-4 different ones), but none of them feel different to play.”
- “Will have way better graphics than the 1990's version and will have a more modern feel to it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The music in the game is characterized by a charming and nostalgic quality, reminiscent of old DOS games, which adds to its unique appeal. Reviewers appreciate the good soundtrack and sound design, noting the abundance of tracks that enhance the overall experience. The combination of colorful visuals and quirky music contributes to the game's experimental vibe, making it enjoyable despite its questionable controls.
- “The soundtrack is good and it has charm.”
- “The sound design is good with nice soundtracks and plenty of them.”
- “The music has that nostalgic quality reminiscent of old DOS games, adding a unique experimental vibe.”
- “The music has a farty quality that only old DOS games could ever achieve, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “The music is repetitive and uninspired, failing to create an engaging atmosphere for the game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its wacky and hilarious moments, particularly when racers fly out of their karts and crash into the screen, creating a memorable fourth wall break. This comedic element continues to resonate with players, adding to the overall fun of the experience.
- “When that happens, the racer flies out of the kart and crashes into the screen, leaving a crack that creates fourth wall humor.”
- “Wacky and hilarious fun to this day!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game runs smoothly without any issues, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Runs great so far.”