Music Racer: Ultimate

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Music Racer: Ultimate

by Mikhail Mar 15, 2022 | 1 Votes | 56 Played | 0 Reviews

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Racing , Arcade

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Sometimes You Music Racer: Ultimate is a rhythm game featuring a massive selection of electronic tunes and a unique approach to the usual music gameplay. Players drive their car across a variety of neon-colored tracks, gathering beats and avoiding obstacles along the way. You can even customize your car, and compose your own tunes. Play Now Similar Games Played Post a Review

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Summary

Back in the day, rhythm games were relatively straightforward. All you had to do was hit specific keys and buttons timed well with the corresponding notes on the screen. However, music-related games continued to innovate. Developers created classics like O2Jam, the somewhat challenging Guitar Hero, and Dance Revolution on the PlayStation 1, which was undoubtedly ahead of its time.

The case is still the same today; studios continue to churn out new rhythm titles, and Music Racer: Ultimate is one of the few we’ve had the joy of playing. The game manages to set itself apart from its peers, not requiring you to time or hit your notes. Instead, the game asks you to maneuver to hit specific points with your car on a neon-colored racetrack. It’s a relatively straightforward experience with the potential to appeal to both racing and rhythm game fans, and it provides a rather stunning visual experience, making you feel like you’re racing in a neon-colored world.

It’s not the most comprehensive game out there, but should you give Music Racer: Ultimate a shot? Before you decide, let’s check out what it has to offer:

Gameplay

In a nutshell, Music Racer: Ultimate is a racing-themed rhythm game. Players will be treated to gameplay centered around driving and maneuvering (shifting left and right) their car on a racetrack. Instead of catching up or trying to finish ahead of other vehicles, your goal is to obtain as many notes as you can. You’ll encounter these along the way, scattered across the track along with obstacles you need to dodge. Getting them determines your score and whether the music playing in the background plays correctly or otherwise. Also, note that the levels are a bit too long, lasting for at least three minutes, so prepare your eyes and fortify those fingers.

When you start Music Racer: Ultimate lets you pick between several styles of play, ranging from Link to Audius and Local. Unfortunately, you’ll never know what these modes are unless you try them out, given the game doesn’t explain them on the interface. In addition, the UI utilizes a one-button setup that takes a while to get used to, especially since the icons are unintuitive due to being pretty unfamiliar. So yes, you may end up fiddling around the screen, wondering where to head over to and what to press.

Music Racer: Ultimate lets you customize your vehicle, although this is limited to only the car chassis and its rims. This aspect is a tad critical, given that the game’s racetracks have different-colored neon lights, which will affect how you play. There are 25 vehicle models, so you’ll be able to have a fresh experience every time you step into a track. To obtain these, you’ll need to get as many notes as you can and spend them.

The game has over a dozen racetracks, with two automatically unlocked at the start. These range from a Japanese-themed one to standard futuristic worlds with a variety of neon colors. Apart from the white block notes you have to maneuver around to obtain, you also need to try to avoid pillar-like obstacles. Hitting them won’t make your car crash into a heap of scrap metal, but instead, shut down the music temporarily as the car tries to reform itself.

Some people play rhythm games to feel a rush, while others do so to simply relax. Thankfully, you’ll be able to adjust the difficulty in Music Racer: Ultimate and play according to your mood or what you want to do. It ranges from the Standard difficulty, along with relaxing modes like Cinematic and Zen. However, if you would like a fair bit of challenge, there’s also hard mode.

Community

Music Racer: Ultimate is solely a single-player experience which means you can’t race with other players. It would have been a fantastic idea to have multiplayer capabilities, like a leaderboard or the ability to race with other players.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Music Racer: Ultimate excels. The game runs beautifully on a base PlayStation 4 with zero framerate drops or issues.

The neon lights and bright flashes of light are a joy to look at, giving you the impression that you’re playing inside a disco. However, it’s not for people who are susceptible to bouts of headaches induced by rather stunning visuals. Meanwhile, the music is varied; there are over a dozen selections, and you can even play your own. Having said that, don’t expect heavy hitters or famous artists here since the library is composed of electronic music.

Conclusion

Overall, Music Racer: Ultimate may not look like something you would rush to add to your library right away, but it’s a fresh new entry to the rhythm genre, making it a must-play. If you enjoy games centered around music or just love vibing to electronic tunes, then this game will feed this particular fancy.