Game Critique 2 - Real Racing 2

The second game that I chose as the object of my critique is Real Racing 2, which I suppose is the best racing game on the iOS platform. It is developed by a small-sized company called Firemint Pty Ltd. It provides immersive racing gameplay with smooth control and heart-stopping experience. And its various play modes enable players to choose one that suits them best at a certain time.

What is so fun about Real Racing 2?

• Sensation

Cutting-edge 3D graphics makes racing on the tracks incredibly verisimilar. When you are accelerating, drifting or colliding with another car, the invoked visual effects will make it look like closely happening in front of your eyes. Nobody can resist the temptation of all those sharp excitements.

• Challenge

Whether racing in an over-10-hour career mode, going for a quick race, or rivaling against your friends using the multiplayer mode, you are all experiencing an unforgettable obstacle-overcoming process. With the difficulty upgrading, more demanding players can be satisfied and thus become increasingly immersed in order to achieve a more solid sense of accomplishment.

A racing game does not necessarily have to involve many fun types to be successful. Instead, the pleasure brought by the two types above overwhelms any need to include other far-fetched types. Real Racing 2 is so thrilling, and that is more than enough!

How are the funs created?

Mechanics

• 30 cars to choose from (although some require in-game purchases, which is inevitable)
• Currency for buying new cars and upgrades
• Various types of simulative car damages
• 5 camera views, including seen from inside the car, which makes the player feel like really driving by himself/herself, and seen from a TV angle.
• Many race locations with detailedly-designed tracks.

Dynamics

• During a race, normal driving, accelerating, braking, overtaking, drifting, and crashing are to take place at different times.
• The performance of a car is determined by its acceleration, top speed, and handling, comprehensively.
• In the career mode, the player can use earned currency for purchasing new cars, upgrading or maintenance.
• Unlike most racing games, Real Racing 2 provides several control options, where you can make use of tilting and touching the screen simultaneously for a smoother and more controllable gameplay.

Summary


Real Racing 2 surely deserves its reputation as the best racing game on iOS heretofore. At least for me, it remained my first choice for leisurely spending my time before I lost my iPad...