Hotshot Racing

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. 4Players.de
    Sep 9, 2020
    88
    The driving experience is awesome and together with the gorgeous drifts Hotshot Racing is one of the best arcade racers of this era.
  2. Guardian
    Sep 9, 2020
    80
    Running at a breathless 60-frames-per-second and with tiny loading times, Hotshot Racing is a slick callback to a much-loved era of racing games made by people who are clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the genre. Older players will get all the references, and newcomers will enjoy a bright, exhilarating game that forgoes modern frills for pure, seamless racing entertainment.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Sep 9, 2020
    80
    Hotshot Racing (formerly known as Racing Apex) is a great arcade inspired racer that harks back to classic blue sky Sega arcade racing games. What it lacks in depth it more than makes up for in sheer fun. Split screen multiplayer and extra modes serve to make this a more than worthwhile purchase. Get on it.
  4. JeuxActu
    Sep 15, 2020
    75
    Hotshot Racing feels like a nice throwback to the arcade era, back when SEGA was dominating with the likes of Daytona USA. The game is clearly retro in its gameplay, and it's quite refreshing to be able to escape the current trend of hardcore sims.
  5. Meristation
    Oct 7, 2020
    75
    Hotshot Racing is a great retro racing game inspired by the 90's classics like Virtua Racing, Daytona USA or Scud Race with tons of fun, especially in its multiplayer modes, only overshadowed by slightly disappointing AI.
  6. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 8, 2020
    73
    Hotshot Racing brings back memories from Virtua Racing and Ridge Racer. It´s a fast arcade, with a very interesting graphic approach and classic music, but it falls short on game modes, cars and circuits.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 8, 2020
    65
    An authentic recreation of the best of the Sega arcade racing classics from yesteryear, but sadly lacking in depth due to the simplistic circuits and repetitive gameplay mechanic. Split-screen or online multiplayer is the way to get the best from the game.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Rasheedb
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastic arcade racing game. Reminds me of the classic Sega arcade games like Outrun, Daytona and Virtua racing. The action is fast andFantastic arcade racing game. Reminds me of the classic Sega arcade games like Outrun, Daytona and Virtua racing. The action is fast and frantic. One of the best games this generation.… Expand
  2. Runig006
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    You can't ask for more. The only diferent between this, and Daytona 2, is that one is signed by Sega.
  4. phil6ailey
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Callback to the 90s era arcade racers. You know what to expect, if you don't like arcade racers this isn't for you.… Expand
  5. midas77
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    Great arcade style racing game, three difficulties and about 20 tracks and loads of cars, smooth, fast gameplay, excellent drifting, butGreat arcade style racing game, three difficulties and about 20 tracks and loads of cars, smooth, fast gameplay, excellent drifting, but pretty basic. Fill your boost meter by drifting or slipstreaming, then use it a few times per race, that's it, no shortcuts, levelling up cars or much else.
    Overall a great arcade game, but a little short on the competitions, there's only 5 GP's of 4 tracks each, so if you come last in the first race, for example, it's pretty difficult to then finish top overall.

    Difficulty is fine, there's 3 skill levels and each GP is harder than the last. The person who said it's too easy is clearly lying and the one who said it's too difficult did say 'as usual' implying they're crap at games in general, so they can be safely ignored.    … Expand
  6. makotokiny
    Sep 14, 2020
    8
    Es un juego hecho para generar nostalgia en el público gracias a su apartado visual y sus diseños poligonales muy atractivos. Es muy rejugableEs un juego hecho para generar nostalgia en el público gracias a su apartado visual y sus diseños poligonales muy atractivos. Es muy rejugable y tiene modos de juego muy entretenidos como para pasar horas jugando de manera local hasta con cuatro amigos.… Expand
  7. BlindShinobi
    Nov 13, 2020
    3
    I bought this for its old school 90s aesthetics but its looks are the only thing it has going for it. There is no skill involved in winning asI bought this for its old school 90s aesthetics but its looks are the only thing it has going for it. There is no skill involved in winning as you can crash as much as you want and still win. The track layouts are pretty basic with no shortcuts. I deleted this game after winning the first 6 races. I just felt like I could of won them all with my eyes closed. They are aiming at an age group of people that grew up through the 90s with the look but aiming at an age group of 7 and below with regards to the challenge.… Expand
  8. rolex
    Oct 6, 2020
    2
    Cool idea I guess but I found it way too difficult, as usual.

    I tried a few races in manual mode and consistently ended up 8 of 8th    Cool idea I guess but I found it way too difficult, as usual.

    I tried a few races in manual mode and consistently ended up 8 of 8th place...

    Was looking for something casual and fun, not repetitively difficult..

    Uninstalled within 30 mins    … Expand

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