Review: Ultimate Racing 2D (Steam) - Defunct Games

Defunct Games reviews Ultimate Racing 2D by Applimazing, available now on PC.

Although it's missing some gameplay elements and I have a few issues with the progression, I ended up having a good time with Ultimate Racing 2D. I like that it takes the simple top-down racer formula and just keeps adding to it until there's almost too much content. This is a game that makes a lofty promise with its title, and I think it comes close. I'm just hoping that if there is an even more ultimate version of Ultimate Racing 2D, they spend some time adding in different looking tracks and weather effects. This game is fun, but a little bland looking.

[AddyLovestar]

From a pure gameplay standpoint, this is incredible. From an aesthetic standpoint, it looks like you're driving crayons.

[wabbit]

I like how YouTube has detected the game as Super Sprint.

[daevtunes]

The game is amazing and after 50 hours i am still in love with it, but it can improve hughely with car customization, global time leaderboards on tracks, more tire options, rally courses and ofc modding making it possible to make your own tracks and cars

[prulcan]

Man... i still play time to time 2D driving simulator on google maps.. driving on racetracks on googlemaps. Played quite a lot back then... that sim is still available

[SinaelDOverom]

Some car sprites at 1:23 look ripped off straight from GTA 1/2 with no alterations.

[DjFIL]

Gonna check this out. Don't think the tracks are an issue, they went with the idea of modeling (loose representations of) famous real world tracks... which yes will have repeated elements (grass, graval trap, paved offroad, kerbs, tyre walls, grandstands, etc) as there are build/design safety standards.

[Bangkokian]

This looks right up my alley!
Definitely getting this on Steam
Thanks for the heads up on it mate

[markasaur]

This is on PSN for under $1 currently. Looked up a quick review andni really appreciate your work! Sold me on it for sure. Lol

[clayton_games]

I have been waiting for someone to take 2D racing seriously!

EDIT:
Dang, I'm still waiting. Driift Mania and Racing Gears Advance will still be my go to top-down 2d racers.

[Fwgp]

Part 2 is on steam also. It's mod friendly also.

[Josabooba]

Have you tried Super Laser Racer - really great little top down (pew pew) racer

[DrFudwumper]

Does anybody recall a top down game similar to this style (if i recall correctly) where you got chased by police (not GTA), It was at the Aladdins Castle Arcade at our local mall like probably 32 - 36 years ago. It had a steering wheel and gas pedal on it also. I've been trying to figure out what this game was called for many years now. I only remember playing it at that specific arcade. I really enjoyed playing it back then!

[mangofruit]

Welp Ultimate Racing 2D 2 is out and it is amazing!

[VirusOfCyrus]

PLEASE tell me I can use a steering wheel in this game?? I NEED a top-down racing game with force feedback wheel support like the old arcade games! that would be heaven!!

[RafaelWingnux]

I'm not much for racing games but I remember having loads of fun with Ridge Racer Type-4 on the original playstation, the soundtrack is really good!

[marcello]

makes me remind of supercars but without weapons oh boy wish they had like a mode or mod for that :D

[IanDeMartino]

That's funny. On your Horizon Chase Turbo review I opined for a new RC Pro AM, and now you delivered one!

Qofd: That's pretty general. So many sub genres in there. Burnout Revenge definitely has a spot. Diddy Kong Racing was really cool.

Just to be different, I'm going to say the obstacle course foot racing game within Super Team Games for the NES with the power pad. It was a lot of fun with friends when I was a kid and had unlimited energy to burn off. Definitely not the "best" game but I have so many fond memories of it I feel it should be mentioned.

[martijn]

Favourites are probably Mario Kart Double Dash and Sonic Racing Transformed. Amazing kart racers.

[jamergamer]

Looks like a game I would buy if it were on console and on sale.
My favorite racer is by far sega rally championship for the Saturn. I know it had an arcade release, but I never got to experience the bliss of that. The only problem with the game is that there isn't much content. Sega did the same low content idea with Daytona USA. Oh well, I love them both.

[punisherplays]

I love the Forza Series, and Codemasters F1 games.