Hotshot Racing

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Gamezebo
    Oct 25, 2020
    70
    It all results in a game that is enjoyable enough while you’re playing it, but it doesn’t leave a massive or lasting impression.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 16, 2020
    70
    Hotshot Racing looks like a dream come true to those who lived the golden age of the arcade racing games of early '90, but shallow gameplay and bland track design are keeping it far away from those glorious milestones.
  3. IGN
    Sep 15, 2020
    70
    High on speed and low on polygons, Hotshot Racing is a super-saturated, old-school ode to the golden era of early ’90s 3D racers. Drawing oodles of inspiration from acclaimed coin-op kings like Virtua Racing, Daytona USA, and Ridge Racer, Hotshot Racing is confident, quick, and boasts a cracking arcade handling model, although its tracks are mostly simple and cause it to quickly lose a bit of steam as a single-player experience.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    60
    A successful attempt to reincarnate arcade races with everything. Perhaps more interesting circuits are missing, but in the whirl of racing, every fan of arcade titles will quickly forget about it. [Issue#309]
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Awards & Rankings

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#80 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
  1. StrikerXL
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    I don't understand the reviews placed here by the users. This is very nice arcade racing game and with some nice mechanics skidding theI don't understand the reviews placed here by the users. This is very nice arcade racing game and with some nice mechanics skidding the corners/turns where you'll gain more nitroboost by doing this correctly and gaining extra speed by driving behind (slipstream) the other racers. The steering is good, not perfect but solid. Also the performance on the Switch is very good with quick load times and the overall sound is nice with some icon polygon retro gfx from yesteryear and super cool announcer. You win races in 4 GP (3 difficulty modes) or play single-player/multiplayer with different modes like arcade, cops & robbers, ... and also some classic time trails. With the winnings you can buy cosmetic upgrades for your drivers and cars. For the price you can't go wrong!… Full Review »
  2. Zentriefugal
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    This game looks so great and even feels good but then comes the AI... never played a game that had such a terrible rubber band feeling.
  3. Theobaer
    Feb 17, 2022
    4
    Rubberbanding-AI kills all the fun. The drifting takes some time to get used too and doesn't feel as rewarding as it should. Hard to enjoy.Rubberbanding-AI kills all the fun. The drifting takes some time to get used too and doesn't feel as rewarding as it should. Hard to enjoy. Really sad, because it has the potential to be a great game.… Full Review »
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