HIGH Smart tweaks to singleplayer and more options than before.
LOW A lack of onboarding for new players… Again.
WTF Weird tie-ins to the upcoming F1 movie.
Tag: racing games
This Is Not A Review: Tokyo Xtreme Racer (EA)
Welcome to This Is Not A Review. In these articles we discuss general impressions, ideas, and thoughts on any given game, but as the title implies, it’s not a review. Instead, it’s an exercise in offering a quick recommendation (or dismissal) after spending enough time to grasp the ideas and gameplay of a thing without necessarily playing it from A to Z.
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Review
HIGH Excellent driving physics and a thoughtful approach to grinding.
LOW Lack of polish and connectivity issues.
WTF Why was buying a car in real life easier than buying one here?
Nightmare Kart Review
HIGH Offers a great mix of Bloodborne and Mario Kart.
LOW Battle mode is a major weak spot. No online multi is a missed opportunity.
WTF Why is this game not getting more attention?
Phantom Spark Review
HIGH Smooth controls, crisp visuals, and a great soundtrack.
LOW Sometimes-choppy framerate and limited replay value.
WTF Why only leaderboards and not racing other people’s ghosts?
Super Woden GP II Review
HIGH A solid mix of racing game ideas.
LOW Unnecessarily difficult in some places.
WTF We need more homages to Gran Turismo!
Horizon Chase 2 Review
HIGH Solid racing and a gorgeous retro aesthetic.
LOW Slight rubber-banding.
WTF Sega needs to get back into the racing market.
F1 24 Review
HIGH One of the deepest career modes in any sports title.
LOW Lack of onboarding for new players.
WTF The WTF line in my Crew Motorfest review might be outdated now.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review
HIGH An actual story mode and some solid arcade racing.
LOW Why can’t I just buy a specific car whenever I want?
WTF Checking Amazon for a Hot Wheels model of a Toyota Supra.
The Crew Motorfest Review
HIGH Drastically improved driving system. A ridiculous amount of new content.
LOW Driver customization is limited.
WTF My toxic trait is thinking I can be a good Formula 1 driver.