Z-Race

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Z-Race is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by XOCUS and was released on December 10, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Experience a new generation of racing in Z-Race, the high-octane VR arcade racer, bursting with sleek futuristic locales, high-speed zero-g gameplay, and an intense, vibrant soundtrack to really get the heart pumping! Challenge anyone and upgrade your racing ship to rocket up the global leaderboard.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique control method that allows players to control their ship by moving their hand, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
The graphics and design of the game are visually appealing, with beautiful tracks and well-designed ships that enhance the overall atmosphere.
Players have reported that the game is fun and addictive, with a competitive element that encourages repeated play and leaderboard challenges.

Many players found the control scheme uncomfortable, leading to wrist pain and a lack of immersion, as the ship feels more like a toy than a racing vehicle.
The game suffers from technical issues, including endless loading screens and bugs that disrupt gameplay, which can lead to frustration.
There is a lack of content and options, with some players feeling that the game is shallow and repetitive, especially in its current early access state.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed animations and immersive environments, while others find them underwhelming compared to expectations set by promotional materials. Users noted inconsistencies in performance across different hardware, and while some appreciated the futuristic design, others felt the graphics fell short when compared to similar titles. The consensus suggests that while there are strong visual elements, improvements in differentiation and overall quality are needed.
- “I also liked the graphics, music, and soundtrack.”
- “Cool interactive race with great graphics!”
- “The graphics and animations are highly detailed, which contributes to a complete immersion in the wonderful world of unusual races.”
- “And weirdly enough, the graphics on my Acer Predator 300 gaming PC with above recommended specs didn't look as good as the videos show.”
- “When it comes to graphics, Redout: Enhanced Edition and V-Racer Hoverbike are miles ahead of Z-Race; then again, V does come quite a few letters before Z.”
- “I already own Redout (decent) and Grip (very good), so I thought this game would be a step up with better graphics.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and compatibility with the high-speed racing experience. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, complementing the beautiful graphics and dynamic gameplay. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game, with ratings averaging around 7 to 8 out of 10.
- “As perfect as it gets--great map, great challenge, great music.”
- “The music is great, the tracks are beautiful, and the ships are amazing.”
- “Overall, the game's pretty fun, the courses are beautiful, the music is pretty damn good, and the ship designs are what I'd expect from a futuristic racing game.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the instinctive and dynamic nature, while others find it uninspired and in need of fresh mechanics. The hand-is-the-ship feature has been criticized for feeling off, and suggestions for improvements include adding a first-person view or cockpit perspective. While the game is praised for its VR compatibility and controls, it still leaves some players wanting more depth and innovation.
- “Gameplay is instinctive and fun!”
- “+ dynamic adrenaline-fueled gameplay.”
- “An excellent game for users of VR helmets, there are not bad graphics on board, convenient gameplay control. Everything, in principle, is not bad, but it would be worth adding a first-person view or the cockpit itself. Actually, why not?”
- “I was really excited for the hand-is-the-ship mechanic, but it feels completely wrong.”
- “In the game, you basically go forward and avoid some obstacles; the gameplay felt very poor and uninspired.”
- “Maybe a new game mechanic is needed to keep it fresh?”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing its lack of depth and coherence. Many feel that the narrative is simplistic and fails to engage, particularly in comparison to the game's potential on more advanced platforms. Overall, the story is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Firstly, it is possible that the devs have shifted almost entirely to rigging this game for quest support.”
- “The map designs in terms of added challenge (obstacles) are simplistic and universal, all function with minimal fashion, not too many thematically coherent obstacles that match with the maps.”
- “Story ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ - -/-”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's performance is commendable, running smoothly at high resolutions on a GTX 1080, particularly in virtual reality. However, players note that some additional optimization is still needed, acknowledging that it is a new release.
- “The game performance was nice using index resolution 100%, even pretty good using resolution 200% with a GTX 1080.”
- “In the virtual headset, the game runs smoothly and without glitches, so it is optimized in this regard.”
- “The game needs to be better optimized.”
- “I understand that it is a new game, but it needs some optimization.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly in the virtual helmet without any glitches, indicating effective optimization.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its atmospheric and dynamic qualities, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “In general, the game is atmospheric and dynamic.”