- Publisher: Atari
- Release Date: Jun 27, 2024
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Jul 5, 2024All in all what we have here is an updated yet faithful recreation of a classic arcade racer that is sure to appeal to the hardcore retrogamer (Gen X and Gen Y, i'm looking at you). It’s not a game that will appeal to the “Need for Speed” crowd but it’s quick and easy to pick up and put down, which means a lot in this world of overly complex racing games that become a time suck that a parent of 2.5 children can rarely afford. Keeping in mind the goal of the game and not comparing it to modern racing sims or Street racing smash-fests; Neo Sprint hit the target it was aiming for, retro Arcade action in a world full of VR and AI noise.
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Jul 2, 2024The overall racing in the game has a unique feel to it, capturing the chaotic arcade fun of the original Sprint arcade games while also feeling like a true expansion of the gameplay presented in previous entries. Though it has its shortcomings, the quality of life features, extra modes, and opportunities to be creative that it offers make for a satisfying followup so many years later. Whether players are fans of the original entries or just fans of the genre looking to try out a new kind of skillset, NeoSprint offers a special kind of racing experience.
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Jul 2, 2024If you’re a huge fan of the old Sprint games or their many clones, I think you’ll probably enjoy NeoSprint. It does what it needs to, and it’s rather faithful to the core principles of the games that came before it. It’s also filled to the brim with things to do, and if you love to play “Spot the Atari References" then you can look forward to finding a lot to point at. For those without any real attachment to the series or publisher, this is an approachable casual racing game that could probably use a touch more complexity in its mechanics.
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Jun 27, 2024At its core, NeoSprint is fun to pick up and play and managed to leave us itching for 'one more race', making it a good recommendation for retro arcade racing fans and Atari enthusiasts. That said, we feel the asking price is a tad steep given the omission of online play options, particularly when stacked against free-to-play retro racing competition like F-Zero 99. But if you’re sold on its well-crafted campaign and solid track-building elements, there’s plenty to enjoy here.
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Aug 6, 2024NeoSprint updates the ’70s arcade racer with the modern features you’d expect from Atari: multiple racing modes, numerous tracks, a track builder, etc. Unfortunately, it locks most of the content behind the single-player campaign mode, and it doesn’t include online multiplayer. The fun is there, you just have to work to get to it.