Hotshot Racing

 Switch
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

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  1. ecologist
    Dec 4, 2021
    5
    No kph option in a race game? Seriously? Other than that pretty average game. Wouldn't buy it full price but it's okay on discount.
  2. Pete112
    Dec 9, 2020
    7
    Nice looking arcade racer with a similar visual style to daytona racing.

    The drifting is a bit over the top and the rubber banding does spoil the experience slightly. On easy mode the rubber banding actually helps the player when behind but on normal and hard, it doesn't matter how well you race, the computer opponents will be right behind you within seconds. Its good value for money    Nice looking arcade racer with a similar visual style to daytona racing.

    The drifting is a bit over the top and the rubber banding does spoil the experience slightly. On easy mode the rubber banding actually helps the player when behind but on normal and hard, it doesn't matter how well you race, the computer opponents will be right behind you within seconds.

    Its good value for money though and definitely one of the better racing games on the switch. Would score 10 /10 without the rubber banding.    … Expand
  3. jens76
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    Solid fun here, a polygon racer that reminds me of a quick hitch. Good times in short and sweet bursts.
  4. Supersequin
    Feb 20, 2021
    7
    If you spent a lot of times in arcades in the 90s playing Daytona USA and the like, you'll love this. Nostalgic sights and sounds, with challenging racing, smooth visuals and a pulsing retro soundtrack. Hotshot Racing proves that great gameplay didn't need to be accompanied by photorealistic graphics.

    As noted by other reviewers, there are some niggles, which whilst not detracting from    If you spent a lot of times in arcades in the 90s playing Daytona USA and the like, you'll love this. Nostalgic sights and sounds, with challenging racing, smooth visuals and a pulsing retro soundtrack. Hotshot Racing proves that great gameplay didn't need to be accompanied by photorealistic graphics.

    As noted by other reviewers, there are some niggles, which whilst not detracting from the game, may impact longevity. There aren't that many tracks and some are quite similar (although, it must be noted, there are many more than the arcade games this plays homage to). Gear changing is tricky and the leap from automatic to manual shifting may be met with frustration. In addition, the occasional spin can lead to huge time losses as you find yourself trying to complete a 17 point turn to point your nose back in the right direction. However, these are really minor issues when the racing is this much fun. For the price you can't go wrong. For lovers of racing games this is a must have.    … Expand

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#80 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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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. 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]
  2. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    75
    Racing down memory lane has never felt so good. With that being said, it’s unlikely you’ll stay there for too long as there isn’t too much to see. [Issue #2, p.60]
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 29, 2020
    80
    Even with these minor complaints, Hotshot Racing is an excellent example of nailing the 90’s arcade experience. Both in graphics, gameplay, and even sound.
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