this review is positive just because this is a very cheap indie game, but the game is meh in the current state:
- starting a fist race w/o any weapon is a very frustrating experience
- progression and economy are unbalanced and broken
- a camera is extremely close to a car, there is no change to react to turns even with arrows on a road
- visuals are very limited, even rock'n'roll racing had 16 bits visuals

It’s impossible not to compare it to the classic Rock N' Roll Racing, given their obvious similarities. As it was developed by just one person, the scope is clearly smaller, yet you can appreciate the excellent work that’s gone into recreating some of its vibe and feel.

There are 30 levels, which follow on in sequence, and upon completing each one, you can buy upgrades, as well as four types of weapons, for which you can purchase infinite ammunition (I’ve managed to get 100 mines, 2,000 shots, 50 missiles, etc), which brings us straight to one of its most obvious flaws: the balance. Money is earned very easily, and the lack of limits on weapons makes it simple to make it chaotic. The other flaw, in my opinion, is the camera, it feels too zoomed in, and as the tracks are short, this tilts the gameplay even further towards combat at the expense of the racing aspect.
Even so, its aesthetics and controls are close enough to the original to please those feeling nostalgic, and the 30 levels are varied, as they introduce several elements such as neutral enemies, jumps, aerial bombardments and other surprises to keep things fresh.
For the price, I think it’s fine, although it’s impossible not to think about the wasted potential. It could have been so much more.

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Pure essence of 80s/90s Arcades! 🕹️

Road Defense Racing delivers exactly what it promises: speed, destruction, and an amazing feeling of nostalgia. The isometric perspective combined with the pixel art immediately reminded me of the best moments from the vehicular combat games of my childhood.The twist here is that even the track and the crowd try to kill you, turning the circuit into a true post-apocalyptic arena. The upgrade system (engine, armor, weapons) is extremely satisfying.Fair price, addictive gameplay, and a soundtrack that sets the perfect rhythm for destruction. Buy it without hesitation!