Xenon Racer

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 11 out of 30
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  1. phil6ailey
    May 7, 2020
    2
    What the **** were they thinking? The gameplay loop is solid, but the resolution scaling on a ps4 pro alone should be been enough to blacklist this release. Not to mention the misleading gameplay video they released on the nintendo store from a different system. Was this only optimised for an Xbox one x? Oh, the car design is awesome. And the soundtrack. I love arcade racers, if this hadWhat the **** were they thinking? The gameplay loop is solid, but the resolution scaling on a ps4 pro alone should be been enough to blacklist this release. Not to mention the misleading gameplay video they released on the nintendo store from a different system. Was this only optimised for an Xbox one x? Oh, the car design is awesome. And the soundtrack. I love arcade racers, if this had been developed by competent people with a decent graphics engine that didn't scale the graphics down to 480p constantly, or a graphics mode that was jerkier than the tin man pissing on an electric fence in a rock quarry, would be an easy 8.… Expand
  2. Shenandoah
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    I‘m a big fan of arcade racing but I can‘t recommend this game in 2021. It misses almost everything of what a good racing game should have today. The tracks are really boring and they all looks same. Technically it isn’t good enough to compete against other like Grid or OnRush. The resolution drastically scales down partially which looks like a glitch occurred by a bad Playstation port.I‘m a big fan of arcade racing but I can‘t recommend this game in 2021. It misses almost everything of what a good racing game should have today. The tracks are really boring and they all looks same. Technically it isn’t good enough to compete against other like Grid or OnRush. The resolution drastically scales down partially which looks like a glitch occurred by a bad Playstation port. The game doesn’t reach 60 fps at any time on PS4 Pro, but is between 40 and 50 fps with frequent drops (which is basically better than any of the latest Need for Speed titles). Although the gameplay feels clunky. This game isn’t polished enough and can’t basically provide me a good feel of racing which I would expect from such an arcade racer.… Expand

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#46 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Worth Playing
    Sep 19, 2019
    60
    Xenon Racer is made for those who have laser focus and dedication to nailing every detail. The sleek design and flow of the game are constantly disrupted by either the constant destruction of your own car or the jerky stop-and-go you must embrace to make tight turns, which are a necessity. It's certainly playable, but it's vexing and not recommended for the casual player. While the visuals shine in some respects, as a whole, they don't muster much more than a passing glance and a shrug. The game plays with ideas from the racing genre, but nothing quite sticks to make it a memorable experience. It's difficult to recommend to anyone who isn't interested in racing games. While it starts off strong, Xenon Racer ends up flatly spinning out (and probably slamming into the wall).
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  2. Gaming Age
    May 9, 2019
    50
    If you simply want a racer that doesn’t do anything beyond the bare minimum, it’ll do, but if you want anything more than that, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
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  3. PlayStation Universe
    May 1, 2019
    75
    An old skool arcade racer wearing a brand new pair of breeches - get past the tough learning curve and get into the zone and you'll be a happy futuristic drifter.
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