Formula Retro Racing Review (Xbox Series S)

This Formula Retro Racing review takes us onto the track with this retro-style arcade racing game that’s influenced by the classic arcade racing games of the early ’90s like Pole Position.

Formula Retro Racing Review Pros:

  • Chunky polygonal graphics.
  • 811.4MB download size.
  • 1000 Gamerscore.
  • Racing gameplay.
  • Online leaderboards.
  • Four game modes – arcade, grand Prix, eliminator, and free practice.
  • 3 difficulties – beginner, advanced, and expert.
  • Damage – fills up as you take hits and once full causes a slower restart in track animation.
  • 3 driving views and you can look behind.
  • Automatic and manual gears.
  • Arcade presentation.
  • Earn time from checkpoints.
  • 2 – 4 local multiplayer.
  • Earn points from races to unlock new tracks.
  • Eliminator mode is where every lap everyone else gets faster and you have to stay in the top 10 or it’s game over.
  • Grand Prix has your standard race start.
  • Arcade mode has a rolling start.
  • 20 colors to choose from.
  • Full damage model.
  • Hitting the grass or walls will slow you down.

Formula Retro Racing Review Cons:

  • Only one car.
  • You are playing just to unlock a couple of tracks.
  • No online racing.
  • Cannot rebind controls.
  • Every menu has a countdown timer.
  • Controls feel a bit loose.
  • Only has 8 tracks total.
  • Eliminator mode is nothing like it is everywhere else.
  • Is actually a long game because of all the grinding.

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Formula Retro Racing:

Official website.

Developer: Repixel8

Publisher: Repixel8

Store Links –

Xbox

Steam

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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