Horizon Chase Turbo

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  • Summary: Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    May 15, 2018
    80
    Combining the same kind of fast-paced fun that worked so well years ago with a picture-perfect progression model, Horizon Chase Turbo is exactly the kind of arcade-inspired racing game the industry has needed.
  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Jul 20, 2022
    80
    Horizon Chase Turbo is a fantastic throwback to the arcade racing games of the 90s. The gameplay is a great mixture of easy to learn but hard to master, and the different game modes provide you with enough variation to keep you entertained for hours. The graphical presentation of the game captures the retro aesthetic immensely, with OST matching its themes magnificently. If you are looking for a racing game you can sit back and enjoy, then this is one worth picking up.
  3. 3DJuegos
    May 22, 2018
    80
    A tribute to the arcade racing games in the 90s. You will have simply what it is: a retro experience in the present, and it's worth it.
  4. PC Invasion
    Jul 24, 2018
    80
    Despite its difficulty, I’ve been having quite a bit of fun with Horizon Chase Turbo. It certainly does feel like a game from the 80s/90s, as they were known for being quite difficult anyway. The selection of cars and tracks is quite nice, and it’s all wrapped up in a beautiful visual style. So, if you want to take a trip down memory lane at lightning speeds, I’d definitely suggest giving it a try. Just don’t throw your controller at the screen.
  5. Worth Playing
    Oct 19, 2018
    80
    Horizon Chase Turbo is a throwback racer for those who want to race with near-impossible odds at all times. Constantly starting at the back of the pack, the aggressive AI opposition, and the exaggerated physics system require nothing less than pure skill and tremendous luck if players want to get close to first place in any races. At the same time, the generous progression system and easy-to-handle controls mean that you can get quite far before you need to start being perfect. With local multiplayer and an excellent presentation in tow, Horizon Chase Turbo is a must-have for those who dearly miss old racing games.
  6. 4Players.de
    Jul 6, 2018
    77
    Minimalistic, but pretty arcade racer rooted in Lotus, Out Run and other classics.
  7. GameCritics
    Jul 24, 2018
    50
    While I enjoyed my time with Horizon Chase Turbo, I wished it was an arcade cabinet instead of something to play at home. Part of the arcade appeal was always seeing how long I could get on a quarter — having unlimited access to such a thing puts it in a new, unfavorable light that reveals the content was never meant for it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. Technickle
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Horizon Chase Turbo is really fun and exciting racing game that gives the classic arcade retro racing feel. For me personally, I would sayHorizon Chase Turbo is really fun and exciting racing game that gives the classic arcade retro racing feel. For me personally, I would say that this game is really fun, it has no crazy gimmicks kind of like top gear 3000, but it brings back the top gear 1 and 2 feel right away, which brought a smile to my face. If you are a big fan of retro racing games and don't mind a long game (roughly 15 - 25 hrs) ( 2 - 4 hrs per session) then this is the game for you.… Expand
  2. ArnavKhanna
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Nostalgic, Retro..Butter Smooth..
    What else you want..??
    Best racing in 2020.
  4. pc_gamer_87
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Got this game on a discount for PC and spent countless hours playing it. I think I am mainly hooked to the music which is spectacular on everyGot this game on a discount for PC and spent countless hours playing it. I think I am mainly hooked to the music which is spectacular on every aspect. Perfect game to play with friends as well… Expand
  5. Faunymaroo
    Oct 15, 2019
    8
    Good, clean fun. Nice tracks, visuals that you need to acclimatise to but that are pretty good once you do, a decent soundtrack. Old-schoolGood, clean fun. Nice tracks, visuals that you need to acclimatise to but that are pretty good once you do, a decent soundtrack. Old-school car racing. The opposition cars have an annoying habit of slowing to a crawl to bump you back, but once you're used to this, it's part of the fun. Loads of different cars, a good upgrade system, and local multiplayer. Proper good effort.… Expand
  6. Zski
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    This game is the modern age Top Gear in every way. The retro gameplay is so simple that it has a unique charm where its so easy to pick up andThis game is the modern age Top Gear in every way. The retro gameplay is so simple that it has a unique charm where its so easy to pick up and play but equally as easy to get completely lost in. Its very simple, there isn't much to it, but the simplicity really keeps pulling you back in for more. When you get to the later levels, there is a bit more of a challenge which will cause you to fail a few times, but it really channels the 16 bit racing games where it comes down to memorization of the track and the fuel locations. The game also lands the graphics and music perfectly. The graphics are very simple yet still pleasant to look at throughout the duration of the game. The music is fantastic, it really channels the old Top Gear soundtrack. The game also has a ton of content for a game of this genre - I finished it around 13 hours, but to be fair I went back a few times to get gold on some levels. Even if you don't finish it, there is plenty to enjoy here. Its a great racing game that almost puts you into a trance while playing due to the simplicity, the speed, the graphics, the colors, and the music. Awesome game.… Expand
  7. Vilio
    Jun 27, 2021
    5
    Game started as very good follower for Lotus Esprit Turbo. But later it begin to be poor design frustration. Cars, which are worst than yoursGame started as very good follower for Lotus Esprit Turbo. But later it begin to be poor design frustration. Cars, which are worst than yours are doing incredible moves and are with better perfromance than your car - cheated cars. And they are trying to do only one action - move into your line and hit you. Car is unable to take blue coins, fuel or turbo, because it can't correctly calculate distance. Even if you are hitting coin with peace of car. On the other hand, some trres or signs near road are able to stop you, even if there is big distance.
    In the end I found, you are fighting with cheated cars, bad colision system is reason, why you cant take last coins from road and you have to repeat track again and again. Overall fun dissappeard. Total garbage is completely dark track, where you cant see track...
    After that uninstall....    … Expand
  8. wienerman
    Jun 21, 2021
    0
    The PC port of Horizon Chase slowly drops FPS during races for no reason. Lap 1, I'll be at 60, then Lap 2, 40, Lap 3, 30, and so on. It's aThe PC port of Horizon Chase slowly drops FPS during races for no reason. Lap 1, I'll be at 60, then Lap 2, 40, Lap 3, 30, and so on. It's a shame this makes it unplayable for me because when it wasn't constantly lagging it was very fun. The developers seem to care more about shoving fancy new cars into the game rather than fixing issues it's had (according to Steam forums) since launch.… Expand

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