Short version: This game was made for five people, and I’m one of them.

Long version: This game is very well-made. It runs well, the graphics look nice, the track design is fun and distinct, the cars feel great to drive, and the soundtrack is good, if not particularly memorable. Even so, I can see why it’s got mixed reviews.

On one hand, it features fictitious cars in a fictitious setting in a fictitious motorsports tournament. There’s no team management at all. Not only that, but it has no option for a manual transmission.

On the other hand, the cars take some real skill to handle. They’re light, fast, and have spongey suspension, since they’re made for off-road. You can even turn some of the assists off (like traction control).

The arcade racer fans will be drawn in by the concept and setting, then get blindsided by the semi-realistic handling. The racing sim fans will be drawn in by the semi-realistic handling and lose interest due to the fictional setting and lack of team management.

And yet, I love it.

I love semi-realistic rally/off-road racing, but I have no interest in games like Assetto Corsa Rally because of the team management aspect. I just want to go fast in a car that’s always one slip away from crashing. It’s a feeling I haven’t gotten since Dirt 2 and 3 on the Xbox 360. This game gives me that, with a sci-fi coat of paint. Not to mention that the cars themselves are awesome. A V8-powered AWD buggy with monstrous tires? Yes please!

This game takes aspects from both sim racing and arcade racing and smashes them together in a way that will probably drive off most potential customers. But if you’re looking for something a little different and a little challenging, I can recommend it.

This game was made for five people. If you’re still reading this review, you might be one of them.

Short, addictive and fun.

A modern Stunt Car Racer (Amiga) .

Amazing racing game! Hidden GEM! Just needs a few more tracks and vehicles.