GRIP: Combat Racing

1. Blopi

   Jul 1, 2023

   10

   I love this game. I dont know why it has this low score i can't find enything to make the game look bad

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2. SwitchableGamer

   Jan 20, 2019

   10

   Do not pay attention to the critics, GRIP is an awesome racing game. GRIP is a combat racing game developed by Caged Element and published byDo not pay attention to the critics, GRIP is an awesome racing game. GRIP is a combat racing game developed by Caged Element and published by Wired Productions that pays homage to RollCage, a beloved PS1 game. One new feature GRIP adds is the ability to drive on the walls and ceilings, which in my opinion is awesome! Once you get deeper into the game, the game begins to turn into a death race esk style game.
   
   My final thoughts on GRIP is that its an awesome combat racing game. You should play it for yourself, because if you focus on the negative reviews, you could be missing out on quite a gem.… Expand

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4. Masterplanner64

   Jan 22, 2019

   10

   Think extreme G 1, 2 3 , twisted metal , F Zero, Rush 2049 etc. ...do you miss those games?!? Then buy this one. indie games suck and shootersThink extreme G 1, 2 3 , twisted metal , F Zero, Rush 2049 etc. ...do you miss those games?!? Then buy this one. indie games suck and shooters are stale nowadays but you peeps buy that instead of a worthwhile fresh experience in a dieing genre that could go extinct in the face of the mediocre game scene it is today. Buy just because you don't want Vanilla to be the only flavor.… Expand

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5. DJ_Coco

   Nov 18, 2018

   8

   The Switch version might not quite match the visual fidelity of the other versions, nor run at a smooth 60 FPS, but this is hardly aThe Switch version might not quite match the visual fidelity of the other versions, nor run at a smooth 60 FPS, but this is hardly a dealbreaker.
   
   Ever since the developers released a performance update for this version, this game runs at a mostly stable 30 FPS. While that may sound bad, especially for a racing game, make no mistakes - this version is perfectly playable and quite a lot of fun. The visuals are slightly worse here than in the other versions, but it's hard to notice at the breathtaking speeds you'll be going at - and it's by no means a bad looking game, even if some sacrifices had to be made.
   
   The most important aspect, of course, is the gameplay. The biggest flaw in Grip is probably the fact how easy it is to get caught up in a crash. Hit a rock at the side of the road and your car will spiral out of control and fly all over the place. If you're lucky, you might recover, otherwise you might need to reset your vehicle. In higher difficulties, the rubberband AI is less likely to work in your favor, so a fatal crash might mean you need to restart the race altogether.
   
   However, as you go along, you will learn to master the tracks and crash less often in the process. And once you do, this game becomes a blast. The anti-gravity mechanic is brilliantly implemented and the track design is probably the most creative since F-Zero GX, with almost every track featuring lots of alternate routes and making good use of the fact that your car can flip over and continue driving upside down.
   
   I found that getting hit by power-ups can often be quite frustrating, mostly due to the way the camera often behaves. It can be so disorienting it's often best just to reset your vehicle so you can continue as fast as possible than try to make out which direction your vehicle is even going at when the camera refuses to work with you. These moments are not frequent enough to hinder your enjoyment of the game, but frequent enough to warrant being brought up nonetheless.
   
   Finally, there's plenty of racing modes to keep you occupied and a good amount of tracks, too. Whereas it might seem there's only a handful of tracks in the game, newer ones keep getting introduced later in the campaign. If you struggle to get through the campaign, don't worry, as they don't need to be unlocked - you can race on any track with any rules, anytime. And while the campaign can be very hard, and even unfair given how the rubberbanding AI works, I never found it to be frustrating. It offers a good challenge for those that seek one.
   
   All in all, Grip isn't flawless - neither technically nor from a gameplay point of view - but it's a great amount of fun, nonetheless. If you enjoy sci-fi racers, I can easily recommend it. It's easy to glance over Grip's shortcomings once you get lost in the great sensation of speed Grip has to offer.… Expand

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6. EMPRR

   Jun 20, 2021

   7

   If you've played GRIP on the PC you'll know it's a very challenging game and can be quite hard to get in to. However if you like it on PCIf you've played GRIP on the PC you'll know it's a very challenging game and can be quite hard to get in to. However if you like it on PC you'll probably also like it on the Switch to play it on the go.
   
   The game does have some issues regarding frame-rate and of course, the graphics did get a downgrade.
   Still fun to play.… Expand

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7. riccyjay

   Nov 11, 2018

   4

   There's a lot of wasted potential in this game. Trailers make it look great, but, unfortunately, the real thing is a bit of a mess.
   
   First,There's a lot of wasted potential in this game. Trailers make it look great, but, unfortunately, the real thing is a bit of a mess.
   
   First, the racing is simply not great. In fact, it's borderline non-existent since the only part of any race that matters is the last few seconds. There's a boost system at the start of each race that let's you get a headstart. BUT there's no point in taking advantage of it because it will have zero effect on the race outcome. In fact, I'll often find myself sitting checking messages on my phone while the race starts because I know I'll catch up whatever I do. Cars pass you when you're boosting on a straight after nailing the previous corner, you can pass other cars after bumping off every wall. How you drive makes barely any difference to the outcome. Add to this the fact the tracks are frequently hard to make out and the seemingly random physics where hitting a curved edge sometimes stops you dead (all too frequently halfway inside the wall) and hitting a 90 degree angle sometimes launches you skywards - or vice versa. Jumps and ramps are placed around the track but all too often these ping you into something hanging overhead or into an invisible wall. Basically, just keep going in the races and hope you don't get blown up on the finish line. Whether you win or not is mostly going to come down to luck.
   
   Then there are the non-race races. There's a battle mode where the aim is to damage the other racers - this is actually pretty fun and works well, but it;s far too easy. Then there is a quite, quite hideous kind of airtime mode that, honestly, I still don't really understand how it works. You seem to get points for how long you're in the air, but...if it's based on distance or height or tricks...I have no idea. All I know is I'll usually be in first place for most of the 'race', be told I finished 5th or 6th after crossing the finish line (at which point other racers who scored higher than me will be displayed with their points tally) before finding myself first again in the tournament table. Weird, stupid and a typical example of the total lack of polish in this game.
   
   You can also upgrade your car. Or can you? The only upgrade in the garage is new cars, which are just there as you rank up so you forget which ones are new (they're not arranged in any order and most look pretty similar). You can unlock new tyres which make no difference to performance and are almost indistinguishable from each other and a few decals. The whole garage is basically pointless.
   
   Finally, we have the coup de grace. After EVERY race in single player, you will be prompted FOUR times to join Nintendo Switch Online. FOUR times it comes up and FOUR times you have to cancel. After EVERY race. This takes approx. 40 seconds to get rid of. There are three races in a tournament (so two minutes per tournament) and three or more tournaments per rank (so six-plus minutes per rank). With 11 ranks, that means completing the campaign will involve ONE TO ONE AND A HALF HOURS OF YOUR PLAYTIME WILL BE SPENT CLICKING CANCEL ON THE ONLINE WINDOW.
   
   All such a shame, because this looked like it was going to be really solid. Unless you are desperate for a racer on Switch, this is definitely one to avoid.… Expand

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8. rascar

   Jun 19, 2022

   0

   A big disapointment, I cant play a normaal race. Mayer I need a online membership to play it functionally. But I dont want a online membership

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