HIGH Excellent handling and a lot of customization.
LOW Lack of modes and unbalanced items.
WTF Sega needs to renew an agreement with Ferrari so we can get a new OutRun game.
Tag: arcade racers
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.
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.
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.
LEGO 2K Drive Review
HIGH Excellent racing and presentation.
LOW Lacking some customization features.
WTF Laughing too hard at a talking horse.
Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway Review
HIGH Solid racing and the addition of voice acting.
LOW Online is still lacking.
WTF Being able to play as the black-and-white version of Raphael from TMNT.
Hot Wheels Unleashed Review
I Can’t Beat That (No Can Do)
HIGH A solid and accessible arcade racer.
LOW Bizarre unlock system for new cars.
WTF The look on my partner’s face as I peruse the Hot Wheels section at my local Target.