Pacer

 Xbox One
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. ZTGD
    Apr 20, 2021
    70
    Pacer is a good game on its own merits but it is nothing special, and when Wipeout HD Collection is still being sold for half the price of Pacer (and the other titles I mentioned at the beginning of this review are also less than Pacer) it is extremely hard to say this game that is just “good” is worth your money when competitors are out there for less. Pacer does not exist in a vacuum, and therefore I can not recommend it over other Wipeout inspired titles, which there is at least one on every current platform.
  2. Cultured Vultures
    Mar 9, 2021
    70
    Pacer’s lacklustre career mode and some dodgy event types might be turn-offs, but the core racing gameplay makes up for it.
  3. Pure Xbox
    Mar 9, 2021
    70
    It all feels good in practice, and you can compete in quick races, online multiplayer, and a primarily story-less, but nevertheless enjoyable enough career mode. Some of the races are definitely more engaging than others though, with more standard races tending to be the most thrilling, whereas events focused around destroying other players, for example, are a bit too hectic and luck-driven to get overly excited about. Pacer is at its best when you're flying past other racers at ultra high speeds, rather than being forced to follow other objectives such as destroying them.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 12, 2021
    Fast, slick but with a few too many flaws, Pacer is nevertheless a fine futuristic racer.
  2. Forbes
    Mar 9, 2021
    For all its faults and missteps, Pacer is a strong, gloriously addictive debut; all R8 Games needs to do is iron out its issues with a few patches, then hit us with a killer sequel or two–just like Psygnosis did with the immortal Wipeout 2097 and Wip3out.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
32
#32 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021
2
#2 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2021

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. BikerBoyUK
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Absolutely blown away with the exceptional quality of this game! I have been eagerly awaiting the Xbox release and it was well worth the wait.Absolutely blown away with the exceptional quality of this game! I have been eagerly awaiting the Xbox release and it was well worth the wait. I grew up playing Extreme G and Wipeout and in the same way GRIP has brought back Rollcage vibes, Pacer does this for Wipeout. The first thing which hit me is how good the craft feel to pilot. They have a decent ‘weight’ behind them and feel like you have complete control. The track design is brilliantly creative and equally diverse. You can go from twisting through futuristic neon lit up skyscrapers in a city to careening through a dusty quarry with plenty of tunnels. Then the sound design, wow. If you’ve got a decent surround set up or headphones they’ve balanced it all so well to truly immerse you with the hun of your ship and missiles flying past you. The music is a large selection of dance and drum + bass which you can fully customise to your liking. Oh, and CoLD SToRAGE doing an exclusive set of tracks - amazing! I could go on and on about other things like the customisation options and the sheer amount of different events to compete in but in summary if you had even the slightest interest in Wipeout from back in the day or are younger and want to see what all the fuss was about, pick this up now!… Full Review »
  2. MinePlay512
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    Pacer is a great, solid racing game. It's easily one of the more better racing games and it's easy to recommend this game.
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