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2 threads in 1. Favorite non famous racing game? 2. Bring back ________________________ Racing Series!
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Vindicator
Member
XG-2
existensmaximum
Member
Bring back Rock n Roll Racing.
JohnSpartanLee
Member
Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge
Out Run
Ridge Racer
Stunt Car Racer
WipEout
Out Run
Ridge Racer
Stunt Car Racer
WipEout
PanzerCute
Member
You mentioning Speed Devils made me smile, I loved that game I even had the PC version (which had another name IIRC)
The series I want to see back are:
1. Sega Rally
2. Metropolis Street Racer / Project Gotham Racing
3. Drive Club
I also dream about a new Wipeout in VR.
TonberrysKnife
Member
I miss Skitchin and Rallisport Challenge 2; before DICE got bought out by Electronic Arts.
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Ammogeddon
Member
Cruis’n USA
Smugglers Run
Smugglers Run
Gamer79
Predicts the worst decade for Sony starting 2022
Speed Devils is a Hidden Gem that I wish had a sequel or two.
a Few others I will mention:
I want a modern Paperboy (kinda a racer)
Bump and Jump (arcade, nes)
Rock and Roll Racing (Snes)
A Modern San Francisco Rush but put it some where else like Miami Rush, Ny Rush, etc.
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My god yes, Tokyo Xtreme Racers last entry was a gutted out Xbox 360 almost launch title. The trailer back when E3 was a thing had me incredibly hyped for next gen highway battles and WANDERER action… I wish we had a good entry. Isnt Genki dead?
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
I feel like Offroad Challenge was kind of a Thunder precursor and played better than Off Road Thunder even while being an older more primitive game. The N64 port was eh though.
Then there was the plain/barren 4 Wheel Thunder on Dreamcast shoehorned in the Thunder series late in its development but it does have some charming tracks and content within...
professionala
Neo Member
That’s an awesome list! Here are my picks for underrated racing games that deserve more love:
**Favorite Non-Famous Racing Games:**
1. **Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1)** - A stylish, arcade-style racer with an amazing soundtrack and unique drifting mechanics.
2. **Split/Second (PS3/Xbox 360)** - A high-octane racer where you trigger explosive set-pieces to take down opponents; super intense and fun!
3. **Auto Modellista (PS2)** - A cel-shaded gem with deep customization and a unique art style that still holds up today.
**Bring Back:**
1. **Midnight Club** - I miss the thrill of open-world racing and customization in cities around the world.
2. **Blur** - A perfect blend of Mario Kart-style power-ups with realistic racing; it needs a revival!
3. **Wipeout** - The futuristic, anti-gravity racing series with mind-blowing speed and killer design.
**Favorite Non-Famous Racing Games:**
1. **Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1)** - A stylish, arcade-style racer with an amazing soundtrack and unique drifting mechanics.
2. **Split/Second (PS3/Xbox 360)** - A high-octane racer where you trigger explosive set-pieces to take down opponents; super intense and fun!
3. **Auto Modellista (PS2)** - A cel-shaded gem with deep customization and a unique art style that still holds up today.
**Bring Back:**
1. **Midnight Club** - I miss the thrill of open-world racing and customization in cities around the world.
2. **Blur** - A perfect blend of Mario Kart-style power-ups with realistic racing; it needs a revival!
3. **Wipeout** - The futuristic, anti-gravity racing series with mind-blowing speed and killer design.
Preseznik
Member
Non-famous:
RaceRoom Experience
rFactor 1 (famous in the sim community i guess)
Automobilista 1 (sure. sequel is "famous" and arguably better, but with the VR mod I get much better "presence" in AMS1)
Bring back:
- DiRT 2 style DiRT (no, Dirt 5 ain't it) - just remake DiRT 2 honestly
- sprite based Mario Kart (some really cool clones on Steam show it can be done well)
- Sega Arcade racing games (Daytona, Sega Rally, Scud Race, etc etc)
RaceRoom Experience
rFactor 1 (famous in the sim community i guess)
Automobilista 1 (sure. sequel is "famous" and arguably better, but with the VR mod I get much better "presence" in AMS1)
Bring back:
- DiRT 2 style DiRT (no, Dirt 5 ain't it) - just remake DiRT 2 honestly
- sprite based Mario Kart (some really cool clones on Steam show it can be done well)
- Sega Arcade racing games (Daytona, Sega Rally, Scud Race, etc etc)
professionala
Neo Member
One of my favorite non-famous racing games is **"Street Legal Racing: Redline."** It's a gem that lets you build, customize, and race cars from scratch. The game’s detailed customization options, including engine swaps and tuning, provide a hands-on experience that's both challenging and rewarding. The thrill of piecing together a car and seeing it perform on the streets is unmatched.
**Bring back "Street Legal Racing" series!** This series deserves a modern revival. The unique blend of car customization and street racing could captivate a new generation of gamers if given a fresh update. A return of the series with improved graphics, more car models, and expansive open-world maps would be a dream come true for fans of hardcore car customization games.
For those who enjoy immersive experiences, "Car Parking Multiplayer" offers a similar vibe but with a twist—combining realistic parking challenges with an open-world environment where you can interact with other players, customize your vehicle, and explore the city. It’s a game where precision and creativity are rewarded, making it a great pick for anyone who enjoys the combination of car simulation and multiplayer interaction.
These games might not be as famous as others, but they certainly provide a satisfying and unique racing experience!
**Bring back "Street Legal Racing" series!** This series deserves a modern revival. The unique blend of car customization and street racing could captivate a new generation of gamers if given a fresh update. A return of the series with improved graphics, more car models, and expansive open-world maps would be a dream come true for fans of hardcore car customization games.
For those who enjoy immersive experiences, "Car Parking Multiplayer" offers a similar vibe but with a twist—combining realistic parking challenges with an open-world environment where you can interact with other players, customize your vehicle, and explore the city. It’s a game where precision and creativity are rewarded, making it a great pick for anyone who enjoys the combination of car simulation and multiplayer interaction.
These games might not be as famous as others, but they certainly provide a satisfying and unique racing experience!
Husnain11221
Banned
One of my favorites is Extreme Car Driving Simulator Unlimited Money and VIP Pass! It offers incredible open-world driving fun with realistic physics. Definitely an underrated gem in the racing genre!
Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
Burnout
Blur
Wipeout
Blur
Wipeout
hououinkyouma00
Member
Favorite Non Famous Racing Game? Street Racing Syndicate. It's got good arcade physics IMO, a small but overall pretty good car selection, variety of events, and you collect a harem of babes and as you level up your girlfriends you unlock videos of them dancing in less and less clothing.
Bring Back? Project Gotham Racing. Normally I would have always answered Tokyo Xtreme Racer but somehow we got a revival so PGR is my next choice.
Edit: I wanna throw in some honorable mentions for both parts.
Ridge Racer (Type 4 easily in my favorites, and 7 on PS3 is nuts from a technical standpoint and very fun).
Split Second
R Racing Evolution
Auto Modellista
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift sub series
Bring Back? Project Gotham Racing. Normally I would have always answered Tokyo Xtreme Racer but somehow we got a revival so PGR is my next choice.
Edit: I wanna throw in some honorable mentions for both parts.
Ridge Racer (Type 4 easily in my favorites, and 7 on PS3 is nuts from a technical standpoint and very fun).
Split Second
R Racing Evolution
Auto Modellista
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift sub series
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Heimdall_Xtreme
Hermen Hulst Fanclub's #1 Member
Split second
F Zero.
Plus... Project Cars is a piece of shit I. P.
F Zero.
Plus... Project Cars is a piece of shit I. P.
Little Mac
Member
1. SSX
2. F-Zero
3. Ridge Racer
4. Wave Race
2. F-Zero
3. Ridge Racer
4. Wave Race
justiceiro
Marlboro: Other M
Top gear deserved better. Nobody cares about that stupid show.
Bike mice from Mars. Nobody cares about that stupid show either!
Bike mice from Mars. Nobody cares about that stupid show either!
Heimdall_Xtreme
Hermen Hulst Fanclub's #1 Member
DIDDY KONG RACING!!!????
I hate that damn game, thanks to it I stopped being a Donkey Kong fan.
It's the only one I tried and I haven't finished it, I hate Wizpig.
Mephisto40
Member
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Bumblebeetuna
Member
Favorite non famous racer:
World Driver Championship (N64)
Bring back:
Destruction Derby
Rallisport Challenge
PGR
Motorstorm
Rally Cross
Good NFS games
Good Test Drive games
World Driver Championship (N64)
Bring back:
Destruction Derby
Rallisport Challenge
PGR
Motorstorm
Rally Cross
Good NFS games
Good Test Drive games
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Husnain11221
Banned
There are so many hidden gems in racing games! One underrated pick is Re-Volt. Also, bringing back Midnight Club would be amazing! By the way, have you tried car parking mod apk?
FeralEcho
Member
Midtown Madness,used to play MM2 alot as a kid,had a blast,would love to see a return.
As for the famous ones. Driveclub is my favourite Racing game so anything regarding it,remaster,remake,sequel. Just something in the same vein....oh and the regular Fuck You Sony when mentioning Driveclub, for closing Evolution!
If not Driveclub,then Motorstorm my second favourite racing series....oh and the regular Fuck You Sony for closing Evolution for that too...
As for the famous ones. Driveclub is my favourite Racing game so anything regarding it,remaster,remake,sequel. Just something in the same vein....oh and the regular Fuck You Sony when mentioning Driveclub, for closing Evolution!
If not Driveclub,then Motorstorm my second favourite racing series....oh and the regular Fuck You Sony for closing Evolution for that too...
Kings Field
Member
Mario Kart
cinnamonandgravy
Member
i want more...
fzero
san francisco rush
hydro thunder
fzero
san francisco rush
hydro thunder
Alan Silvestro
Member
Non famous: Felony 11-79
Bring back: Motorstorm
Bring back: Motorstorm
Trogdor1123
Member
Micro machines
Hydro thunder
Hydro thunder
Husnain11221
Banned
There are so many hidden racing gems out there! Have you tried playing with CPM Mod APK? It unlocks great features in underrated racing games. What’s your top pick?
Touch fuzZy. get BizZay
Member
Bring back Ignition
Also
Donkey Kong Racing SHOULD HAVE BEEN REAL not a false advertisement on the side of the gamecube's box
Diddy Kong Racing is very different from mario kart and can/should be a series.
It has boss fights and secret levels and other mechanics that differentiate it from mario kart plenty. A sequel could totally exist alongside mario kart and sell well ( not mario kart well, but well)
Also
Donkey Kong Racing SHOULD HAVE BEEN REAL not a false advertisement on the side of the gamecube's box
Diddy Kong Racing is very different from mario kart and can/should be a series.
It has boss fights and secret levels and other mechanics that differentiate it from mario kart plenty. A sequel could totally exist alongside mario kart and sell well ( not mario kart well, but well)