Riptide GP: Renegade

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32

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  1. MagicJack
    Feb 7, 2018
    3
    Meh, it would be funner if it wasn't so frustrating. I've been stuck on a boss battle 18 races now. The police are like gnats, just annoying and ruin what would be a fun racing experience. They don't go after your competitors and your competitors' bikes defy gravity and wave effects way better than you. Every time you lose they suggest upgrading my bike but my bikes already maxed. There'sMeh, it would be funner if it wasn't so frustrating. I've been stuck on a boss battle 18 races now. The police are like gnats, just annoying and ruin what would be a fun racing experience. They don't go after your competitors and your competitors' bikes defy gravity and wave effects way better than you. Every time you lose they suggest upgrading my bike but my bikes already maxed. There's plenty of variety and gameplay where no levels have to be so f*ing frustrating and difficult. I'm about halfway and angrily stuck due to an unfair A.I. I'm a casual gamer that loves racing games and this one was exciting at first but now terribly unfair. It would be nice if the cops could be disabled and it be just pure racing. Maybe I could beat them.… Expand
  2. SappyNoypi
    Apr 21, 2018
    7
    Graphics are cool. Some if the tracks feature set pieces that do something awesome while you race around them. Gameplay is also cool. But there are only a few tracks. Some events felt repetitive. And there are some performance issues on some tracks, like The Ruins and some issues in handheld mode. Overall, a good game considering the price.
  3. IFLiden
    Nov 26, 2018
    6
    To be honest - this is surprisingly good for what it is, espeically since you can get it for 4.99 during sales. It has a decent amount of content and a rather dead online scene.

    While it doens't deliver breathtaking graphics, it is very good for an Android port and if you like racing I can actually recommend this - IF it's on sale.
  4. PeregrineOmega
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Surprisingly good for an Android port. Bought on sale at $5, but I'd say it's probably worth its full price. Runs well, looks pretty, has a healthy variety of gameplay, and reminds one a bit of classic Wave Race 64.

    If it looks like something you'd enjoy, you probably will!
  5. RobertoStrife
    Jan 28, 2018
    8
    Honestly, I'm so surprised about this game! I bought it for a fiver on the e-shop, and damn did I underpay! This is the best Jetski game I've ever played. The story is a bit strange, but funny and the gameplay is actually really sound. The wateranimation is pretty amazing for a budget-title as well. If you can get it for anything under 20£, get it, it's 100% worth it! When I first bootedHonestly, I'm so surprised about this game! I bought it for a fiver on the e-shop, and damn did I underpay! This is the best Jetski game I've ever played. The story is a bit strange, but funny and the gameplay is actually really sound. The wateranimation is pretty amazing for a budget-title as well. If you can get it for anything under 20£, get it, it's 100% worth it! When I first booted it up, I played 4 hours straight without even realising!

    Cons:
    Occasionally (very rare) drops a frame in handheld.
    General graphics are Ps3-era

    Pros:
    Fun story
    Great gameplay
    Tricks are fun
    Great physics
    Cheap    … Expand
  6. Praystation4
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    I’ve played the origin Wave Race, and Aqua Moto Racing on the PS4. I love racing games and like so many fans of jetski games, so very much wanted something for the switch. I really didn’t like the mobile version of this game, and it was only my craving for a jetski game that let me to try this. I didn’t expect much, having already decided the mobile version just didn’t do it for me, so itI’ve played the origin Wave Race, and Aqua Moto Racing on the PS4. I love racing games and like so many fans of jetski games, so very much wanted something for the switch. I really didn’t like the mobile version of this game, and it was only my craving for a jetski game that let me to try this. I didn’t expect much, having already decided the mobile version just didn’t do it for me, so it was a huge WOW to find that this switch version really hit that sweet spot beautifully!! Even if you are NOT a fan of jetski games but enjoy racers, this is going to be a must buy.

    Given this game is based on a mobile port, I was seriously tempted to give it a 10, just because the water and waves feel so incredibly good!

    Plus the game is tiny. Less than a gig. It’s just SO worth buying, looks like it runs at a silky smooth 60fps, has tonnes of unlocks and because it feels so good in handling, it’ll keep me happily playing for a long time yet! Highly recommended.    … Expand
  7. ConsumerBatman
    Mar 21, 2018
    8
    A seriously underrated racing title.

    I got it on sale for $5, and heard it was a port of a mobile title. This is the great thing about advancing technology, though. Even mobile titles can be incredibly well made. The graphics are solid, the physics feel realistic, and the addition of feedback through HD rumble adds to the experience. In the vein of games like Fast RMX, where beaten    A seriously underrated racing title.

    I got it on sale for $5, and heard it was a port of a mobile title. This is the great thing about advancing technology, though. Even mobile titles can be incredibly well made. The graphics are solid, the physics feel realistic, and the addition of feedback through HD rumble adds to the experience. In the vein of games like Fast RMX, where beaten races unlocks the potential for new vehicles, this game takes such a formula and adds more dimensions with the ability to upgrade both your craft and your move set.

    Especially being such an inexpensive games, I can highly recommend this title for any of you Switch owners looking for a racing fix.    … Expand
  8. capedavenger
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    I have to give it 10 because it's still my favourite Racing game on the Switch...while being largely overlooked. Heck even FastRmX gets more coverage. Not perfect, but a lot of fun. Love to come back to this time and time again to get another 3 star run in. Of course it's also a wave racer, a genre I didn't know but the dynamics are pretty awesome. Recommended
  9. Psendo
    Jul 13, 2022
    7
    Enjoyed playing this on the switch. I prefer this to fast RMX, it’s a better feeling racing experience and worthy of a 7 despite being a mobile port. I gave it an 8 as I like Jetski games. Wish there were more jetski games for the switch, but this was decent fun. Played it for a few months.

    I’d pay full price for a waverace game, please Nintendo! With its 100 or so races, plus re-races    Enjoyed playing this on the switch. I prefer this to fast RMX, it’s a better feeling racing experience and worthy of a 7 despite being a mobile port. I gave it an 8 as I like Jetski games. Wish there were more jetski games for the switch, but this was decent fun. Played it for a few months.

    I’d pay full price for a waverace game, please Nintendo! With its 100 or so races, plus re-races it’s worth getting if you want a decent racer or Jetski game. No where near AAA in quality, but I like Jet Ski games and loved playing this.    … Expand
  10. jens76
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    ein Kissen drunter, dann geht es geiler; Riptide GP: Renegade ist kein Wave Race, mir gefällt die Nummer sehr gut.
  11. abrus
    Mar 20, 2021
    7
    This game is fun to play. Your jet ski handles nicely through waves and choppy water. The graphics are nice and the tracks are fun with cool themes, but there are only 9 tracks in the game! They have tried to vary the gameplay with slalom, sudden death and freestyle (tricks) events but it still starts to feel repetitive a few hours in. I got bored and lost the urge to continue after 25%This game is fun to play. Your jet ski handles nicely through waves and choppy water. The graphics are nice and the tracks are fun with cool themes, but there are only 9 tracks in the game! They have tried to vary the gameplay with slalom, sudden death and freestyle (tricks) events but it still starts to feel repetitive a few hours in. I got bored and lost the urge to continue after 25% completion. This game is still maybe worth a try - I did really enjoy my time playing for the first few hours.… Expand
  12. Ripper36
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed playing this game and if you are old like me and remember Wave Race 64 you will really enjoy Riptide GP. Looks, sounds and plays great.
  13. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    7
    "Riptide GP: Renegade is a surprising gem on the eshop. It could do with a little more track variety, but it still offers some tight and fun arcade racing action. Fans of the old arcade racing classics, like Hydro Thunder or Wave Race should get a kick out of the game. It also regularly goes on sale for peanuts, so stick it on your wishlist and give it a shot – you might just love it!""Riptide GP: Renegade is a surprising gem on the eshop. It could do with a little more track variety, but it still offers some tight and fun arcade racing action. Fans of the old arcade racing classics, like Hydro Thunder or Wave Race should get a kick out of the game. It also regularly goes on sale for peanuts, so stick it on your wishlist and give it a shot – you might just love it!"

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/06/09/riptide-gp-renegade/    … Expand
  14. Uruhe
    Sep 7, 2022
    6
    it's way too hard the game just is not fair. but the game still looked okay for the time
  15. adpaskhughes
    Aug 25, 2023
    7
    Solid arcade-style racing game. Graphics are decent enough, and the controls feel responsive. It does start to get repetitive after a while though, mainly due to the low number of tracks. It's just about worth the full price on the eShop, and definitely recommended if on sale.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 28, 2018
    80
    It runs and plays remarkably in all modes and retains its great gameplay mechanics and innovations from other versions and is, at time of writing and in the current absence of Wave Race on the Switch, one of the best racing games on the machine that exceeds what one could expect from a game at that price.
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  2. IGN Spain
    Dec 22, 2017
    70
    Interesting and fun, Riptide GP: Renegade is a show of simplicity well cooked that adapts the game to the hybrid console with all its racing possibilities, multiplayer and also a new control system.
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  3. Switch Player
    Dec 18, 2017
    70
    Riptide GP: Renegade is a throwback to racers of the past but performs just like a video game should today. What accounts for a story is just awful, but the careers mode itself provides a well-paced water-based thrill ride.
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