Players Like...

❤ Driving Physics and Handling

Players consistently praise the satisfying "drifty" and "tail-happy" feel of the cars, which have a great sense of weight and inertia. The handling model rewards skill and precision, making the game "easy to learn, but hard to master." Drivers must adapt their techniques to the unique handling characteristics of each car on surfaces like tarmac, dirt, and ice.

❤ Variety of Tracks and Vehicles

The game offers 75 unique tracks across a diverse range of environments, from simple oval circuits to technical point-to-point courses and rally stages. Each track presents distinct driving challenges. Players can choose from 51 vehicles, all of which handle noticeably differently, requiring adjustments to one's driving style on different track types.

❤ Progression and Unlocks

The progression system strikes a rewarding balance, where players earn stars on each track for meeting performance targets, unlocking new cars to purchase and use. This steady advancement prevents the game from feeling grindy.

❤ Time Trial and Leaderboard Integration

The "Trackmania-style" time trial mode, where players race against the ghosts of others' best laps, is a major draw. Climbing the online leaderboards and chasing personal bests is highly addictive and rewarding.

❤ Multiplayer Modes

The online mode supports competitive races with up to 20 players, while local split-screen accommodates up to 4 players. The multiplayer is well-implemented and fun, with the lack of car collisions keeping the focus on each player's driving line.