GRIP: Combat Racing

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: GRIP is a futuristic combat racer inspired by the Rollcage games from 1999/2000. Combine furious speed with intense action to create memorable racing moments.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. GameGrin
    Nov 15, 2018
    90
    There’s a huge amount of fun to be had here, but it’s not a game that will appeal to those in the market for a realistic depiction of the joys of the internal combustion engine. Realism has been traded for pure insanity, so if you prefer something more like Forza or Gran Turismo then this won’t be the game for you. If you were a fan of Rollcage, then you’ll love this.
  2. Softpedia
    Nov 12, 2018
    85
    GRIP: Combat Racing promises to fall into the first category, bringing justice to an old series of games that have become cult classics themselves. The graphics and physics engine aren't just there just to give the series a facelift, they take what it advertised as its strong point, speed and death-defying acrobatics, and crank them up to eleven!
  3. The Games Machine
    Nov 2, 2018
    82
    The spirit of Rollcage lives back in Grip: Combat Racing, where you speed your way up upside down until victory. The Rivals system is genius, but Caged Element didn't fully explore its potential. Beautiful tracks and a tense campaign are definitely highlights of this game.
  4. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 2, 2018
    80
    Rollcage resurrection, friends. With its arcade feel and well crafted tracks, GRIP : Combat Racing is a cool little game every 90's arcade racers lovers should play.
  5. 3DJuegos
    Nov 6, 2018
    75
    When GRIP: Combat Racing works, it’s a vertiginous racer with a unique mechanic that defies gravity. However, there’s some asperities in terms of gameplay and track design that makes us not fully enjoy some of its events.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Nov 30, 2018
    70
    GRIP: Combat Racing will delight the nostalgics grown up on bread and Rollcage, accustomed to frills and testosterone-rich races. However, bringing back past productions is a risky choice, and it is precisely on certain roughness that the stock loses points, precluding excellence due to smudges in the design of the tracks and in the collision system.
  7. Twinfinite
    Nov 6, 2018
    40
    Held back by baked-in design decisions, muddy graphical effects, and non-exciting sound design, it’s doubtful that GRIP could make any significant comeback due to its flaws. With these elements in mind, GRIP: Combat Racing should take a pass from prospective purchasers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Valorman2018
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    I played this game since it was in early access and even then it never felt dull. The soundtrack is amazing, the car designs fit the world andI played this game since it was in early access and even then it never felt dull. The soundtrack is amazing, the car designs fit the world and match the music. This is probably one of my favorite racing games of all time.… Expand
  2. AlexBreno
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    ESSS JOGO E ÓTIMO ele tem gráficos bons, tbm tem a jogabilidade ótima, MT divertido pra jogar com os amigos, pistas muito maneiras,carrosESSS JOGO E ÓTIMO ele tem gráficos bons, tbm tem a jogabilidade ótima, MT divertido pra jogar com os amigos, pistas muito maneiras,carros legais esse jogo e simplesmente radical… Expand
  4. contraction
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    For me, bullet force on freegames66 is one of the best game so far compared to the other online shooting game.
  5. Deltacressida21
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Futuristic arcade racers are truly the best and grip is totally up there most people give this game 10/10 reviews cause of **** nostalgia butFuturistic arcade racers are truly the best and grip is totally up there most people give this game 10/10 reviews cause of **** nostalgia but to be honest grip itself is a wonderful game without the bias of nostalgia. its adrenaline pumping and fast paced action,just get used to playing it and you'll get a flow of what im talking about… Expand
  6. NightElves
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    I played Rollcage and Rollcage Stage II back then...a lot. I loved those games. So this...THIS is absolutely amazing. The speed, the combat,I played Rollcage and Rollcage Stage II back then...a lot. I loved those games. So this...THIS is absolutely amazing. The speed, the combat, the weapons of choice. I can recognize some of the lanes but with small changes. Some of them can be a real pain even the ones classified as NORMAL. Sometimes the environment can really be against you and your competitors can be pretty annoying, but that's part of the game just like back then. I am looking forward for more games like this. You can perhaps name the second game GRIP 2: Extreme Racing and the third game GRIP 3: Ultimate Racing. If you have plans for a forth game you will have to come up with a title yourself.… Expand
  7. CCCCCC
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    Played this throughout early access on Steam, and it's been a pleasure to see this game progress. Often described as 'the dark souls ofPlayed this throughout early access on Steam, and it's been a pleasure to see this game progress. Often described as 'the dark souls of racers' due to its intense difficulty, Grip is a modern re-telling of the Rollcage series. It's fast, relentlessly difficult, and a refreshing return to the arcade future racers of old. It's difficulty will make it a difficult sell for the casual crowd, but if you enjoy arcade racing, it's well worth checking out. It's also important to mention that this is a game in 2018 with a predominantly Drum & Bass soundtrack, and that's huge!… Expand
  8. tadnid
    Jul 15, 2022
    5
    Glad I tried it before buying. Based on version 1.3.0. This is a racing game, the combat is very secondary and underwhelming. When going fullGlad I tried it before buying. Based on version 1.3.0. This is a racing game, the combat is very secondary and underwhelming. When going full speed, it's very easy to bump into one of the innumerable obstacles and go flying, moving from 1st to last position. This is my main reason for finding the game unpleasant and tough; I cannot memorize everything. Sometimes you don't know which way is the race. The game also uses the infamous rubber banding. This means that if you hold the 1st position long enough, the AI will cheat and go compete with you out of nowhere. But it also works the other way around: if you mess up for some time, the AI will fool around until you come and compete with him. At least in the early races, apparently the game gets very tough later on. This causes frustration to many players.

    Try to play the game yourself before buying and see if you like it.    … Expand

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