Hot Lap Racing

Hot Lap Racing

July 16, 2024

ArcadeRacing Nintendo SwitchPC

Hot Lap Racing offers a thrilling ""simcade"" racing experience driven by an in-house physics engine built exclusively for the game. Explore the dynamic history of motorsport, spanning from GT Cross to Formula 1, and engage in competitive races against friends or online opponents! • Experience 15+ licensed and custom tracks, …

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Critic Reviews (10)

Ahnaf Tajwar GamesCreed Jul 2024
67.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

45.0

"Despite its flaws, like performance issues, problematic AI, and a clunky tutorial system, the game shows promise. The developers are clearly passionate about motorsports, and with some updates and fine-tuning, Hot Lap Racing could become a top-tier racing title on …"

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Chris Scullion VGC Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

25.0

"Hot Lap Racing is too serious to be an arcade racer and its handling is too loose to be considered a serious simulation, but players looking for something that attempts to straddle a middle ground will get a kick out …"

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David Walters CGMagazine Jul 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

39.0

"Hot Lap Racing is an entertaining arcade-style racing game, but falls flat on keeping one entertained with a minimal amount to do."

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Erick Figueiredo NintendoBoy Jul 2024
70.0 /100

"I confess I was a little disappointed with the title. I was expecting something a little more similar to GRID Autosport, however, despite its problems and lack of better polish, Hot Lap Racing is a game with potential. With some …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Jul 2024
65.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

30.0

"Hot Lap Racing is a decent racer in a genre that&s;s underrepresented on the Switch. It has its issues, but if you can make it through those, it provides enjoyment to burn rubber on the go."

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Jul 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

48.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

66.0

"Hot Lap Racing succeeds far more than it fails as a more serious racing game on the Switch. It&s;s hurt a framerate-wise by the hardware, but still manages to control nicely with digital inputs being recognized on either controllers with …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2024
77.0 /100

"Not too bad once you get rolling, though the road to hitting the track is needlessly aggravating"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Jul 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

20.0

"Especially on the Nintendo Switch, Hot Lap Racing definitely fills a neglected niche. The selection of cars, tracks, and modes is certainly adequate, especially for fans of Euro-centric motorsport. On PC, though, it’s hard not to compare Hot Lap Racing …"

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Philip Orona NintendoWorldReport Jul 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"A.T on the Nintendo Switch, it represents a potential top tier contender in the genre, trailing behind GRID Autosport. The current pros outweigh the cons but as time goes on, it will be interesting to see what gets added. If …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Jul 2024
40.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"While there’s a competent racing game here, it’s perfunctory. This is going to be solid on Switch or even the Steam Deck, but on desktop PC this is really disappointing. It’s a game I found mostly frustrating because of its …"

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