Review: Beach Buggy Racing (XB1)

Beach Buggy Racing is back with an explosive sequel! Drive into an action-packed, surprise-filled world of off-road kart racing mayhem. Race against a field of rival drivers, each with unique personalities and special abilities.

Pros:

• big chunky HD graphics.
• Mario Kart influenced gameplay.
• Opening tutorial.
• Simple controls.
• Daily challenges.
• Online and offline modes.
• Offline supports up to 6 players splitscreen
• Online leaderboards for each track in each mode.
• Collect coins by racing.
• Upgrade car stats like acceleration, top speed,  handling and strength. Upgrading increases your overall BHP.
• Paint car and add decals and change designs.
• Full stats and progress breakdown.
• Each level has 3 stars to earn. Stars unlock new races.
• Unlock new cars and drivers.
• Every character has a unique special attack that can be used once charged.
• Power ups section details every power up and what they do.
• Collect and use power ups in game just like Mario Kart.
• 9 Championships each raising the difficulty.
• Various Enviroments ranging from markets to jungles to caves to beaches.
• Family fun vibe to the whole game.
• End of championship boss race.
• Good tight handling that can be improved with the stat
• Intro for every level.
• 1000 Gamerscore.
• Pick up and play.
• 10 characters to unlock and use.
• Top bar shows racer positions.
• If you upgrade your car too much for a race,  the game will automatically downgrade the car for you whilst keeping the upgrades for after.
• Jump starts are your new boost starts.
• Quick race is pick a car and track and off you go.
• Championship is a standalone here’s a car and a championship affair.
• Different race types like races, elimination, time attack and smash targets.
• Split screen allows you to pick what part of the screen you want. change paint job, decals and BHP class.

Cons:

• Cheap AI especially in the later levels.
• No camera controls.
• Difficulty spikes.
• Handling is harsh at first.
• Cannot shoot backwards.
• No AI in Split screen races.

In Summary, The game is a lot of fun! It is a joy to play and looks really good.  it’s one of those games that is just smile inducing fun. It’s a simple well used concept but the execution is top notch.  it’s a game you can just put on and relax with. With a low price point and hours of fun to be had,  Its worth owning this little gem.