Riptide GP2

 PC
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. 4P.de
    Mar 14, 2014
    60
    The tablet origins are too obvious. Compared to the likes of Wave Race everything is simplified.
  2. Hooked Gamers
    Mar 26, 2014
    50
    Riptide is a franchise that made its home on mobile devices, and that’s probably where it should stay.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. notchedbandit
    Aug 31, 2014
    10
    Good customization - Awesome Gameplay - Good reward system - Good Graphics - Smart AI - Awesome stunts
    - Good for when I'm sitting around    Good customization - Awesome Gameplay - Good reward system - Good Graphics - Smart AI - Awesome stunts
    - Good for when I'm sitting around waiting for something    … Full Review »
  2. Melwing
    Mar 20, 2014
    7
    THE GOOD: While it is true that this is basically just a port of a tablet/mobile game- it is an extremely good, playable, enjoyable port. TheTHE GOOD: While it is true that this is basically just a port of a tablet/mobile game- it is an extremely good, playable, enjoyable port. The controls (with a gamepad) work very well, the graphics are absolutely lovely, and the sound effects fit the atmosphere quite well. It very much plays like the next installment of the Waverace series, albeit a bit watered down. The online multiplayer, while extremely limited, is a welcome addition. There are some pretty big negatives, however:

    THE BAD:
    ~ The music is about 75% "laptop techno" (bad), and 25% dubstep (worse).

    ~The physics for player collision with another racer are kind of wonky- it doesn't have much negative effect for either racer. Additionally, if you fall off your boat, there is almost 0 time penalty- you get back on almost immediately.

    ~Online multiplayer, while welcome, is incredibly limited. Most matches are only 1 lap, sometimes 2 at most. The logic behind this escapes me.

    ~Probably the biggest problem is how you are forced to repetitively grind already completed races in order to proceed and/or purchase new vehicles. It feels like microtransactions from the mobile version were removed and not replaced with anything, or adjusted.

    Overall, I really do enjoy this game and will definitely continue to play it. But I am a complete Waverace nut (Waverace 64 is one of my three all-time favorite games, and I also adore its Gamecube sequel), so bear that in mind. It is cheap, though ($6.99 on Steam as of this review), so give it a shot if you have the cash. It's definitely entertaining.    … Full Review »
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