RiMS Racing

RiMS Racing

August 19, 2021

RacingSimulationSports Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

A race is not won purely on the track, so you need to become more than a rider by understanding motorbike behaviour like a real engineer. Traction, angle, braking, torque, trajectory, speed… every factor must be considered before heading to the workshop to change certain components and configuring the optimal …

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Critic Reviews (32)

Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Aug 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"RiMS Racing is the kind of product that follows to the letter the rule of simulators: it&s;s a niche game. The lack of options that would turn it more attractive to casual players limits those who will really appreciate the …"

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Brett Posner-Ferdman Push Square Aug 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

30.0

"While RiMS Racing has an enjoyable core racing mode, the addition of motorcycle maintenance and plenty of technical issues on PS5 prove a dealbreaker. If you’re looking for a realistic racing game that is still enjoyable, look elsewhere."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

66.0

"RiMS Racing is a decent first attempt into the racing simulation genre by Raceward Studios, with good racing, a detailed career mode and attention to detail on the bikes higher than any other game in history. On the track, it&s;s …"

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Conrad Huang Sirus Gaming Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, the game is great and has a lot of potential as a motorbike racing simulator for many riding fans. Not only that, the racing mechanics of the game is well balanced and suited for not only experienced players but …"

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Cory Wells Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"RiMS Racing is the most immersive motorcycle gaming experience to date, with the DualSense pushing this even further."

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Damien Greffet Gameblog Aug 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"RiMS Racing has a lot of good ideas, but ends up being very disappointing for players who thought it would be an alternative to RIDE. It doesn&s;t look great, feels very limited and really gets boring with a lot of …"

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Edward Swardt Vamers Aug 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Gamers who are not fans of simulation games will most likely grow bored of a title like this in a few hours. However, RiMS Racing is not meant for the ‘casual’ crowd. For a start, the game has nowhere near …"

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Győző Baki DayOne Aug 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"RiMS Racing has a heart in the right place, wanting to offer a solid biking simulation that offers an in-depth look into every last piece of the bike and how they all come together on the asphalt. Unfortunately, an unimpressive …"

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Jakub Pokorný SECTOR.sk Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Realistic racing which is not very comfortable for casual players."

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Jay Kittelson Nintendo Times Aug 2021
50.0 /100

"MEDIOCRE - While it’s the most ambitious motorcycle racing game that I have played, the limitations of the Switch and its controllers will make this a frustrating experience for many gamers. Unless you have no other choice of console and …"

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John Cantees GamingBolt Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"RiMS Racing makes an honorable attempt at raising the bar for customization but it comes at the cost of nearly everything else."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Oh, the challenges of being a racing fan on the Switch..."

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Aug 2021
75.0 /100

"RiMS Racing is absolutely a game aimed at bike purists as they will be the ones to get the most enjoyment out of this game. The game is challenging and having to constantly maintain your bike by buying and swapping …"

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Keegan Govender Nexus Hub Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"RiMS Racing has earned its place as one of the most immersive motorcycle racing games to date, with the PlayStation 5 taking this a step further thanks to the DualSense controller. While there aren’t many bikes to choose from, the …"

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Konrad Noga Gamerweb.pl Aug 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"I tried a couple of motorbike video games but RIMS Racing is the first one that made me enjoy the advanced driving physics and consider trying more of this type of games in the future. That being said, RIMS Racing …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"RiMS Racing has enough qualities to stand out from the rest of the motorcycle racing crowd, but be aware that you have to be a fan of tuning and physics in order to fully enjoy everything the game has to …"

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Lorenzo Antonelli IGN Italy Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

38.0

"RiMS Racing doesn&s;t reinvent the wheel, but it... disassembles it! A unique take on racing genre, far from perfect but with a huge potential for future releases."

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
81.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

64.0

"Some racing sims split the difference between arcade-like accessibility and realism, but RiMS Racing leans pretty hard towards the latter. While not entirely unfriendly to novices, this is a game geared towards the motorcycle enthusiast. With its emphasis on what …"

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Mateusz Wróbel PPE.pl Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"RiMS Racing is not a bad game, but I completely did not come up - the developers have failed me in many respects, but I realize that the production will satisfy some recipients with its unusual solutions."

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Michael Straw Insider Gaming Aug 2021
55.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

30.0

"RiMS Racing has potential as a series, but it just doesn’t do enough here to make it worth more than a one-time playthrough"

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Mohammadreza Zare Rafee Bazimag Aug 2021
70.0 /100

"RiMS Racing can satisfy those who are looking for a simulation type of racing game and those who are just looking for some fun motor racing title. There are some technical issues including annoying frame drops here and there that …"

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Nicolò Paschetto The Games Machine Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

20.0

"Incredible attention to detail, an impressive physics model and a focus on the bike maintenance make RIMS Racing a strong first entry for a new IP; however, the erratic AI and self-harming design choices reduce the overall enjoyment of the …"

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Nuno Nêveda Starbit Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

20.0

"This isn&s;t just about choosing bikes and winning races, but about managing a plethora of parameters and variables with regards to the mechanical aspects of the motorbike in a way that is certain to catch the hearts of motorcycling fans, …"

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Paulmichael Contreras PlayStation LifeStyle Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Finally, it seems we have some competition in the superbike video game space. RiMS Racing is a solid start from RaceWard Studio, and they should be proud of what they have built. From here, expanding upon the bike roster should …"

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Pedro Alexis Generación Xbox Aug 2021
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"‎RiMS is a title that is overshadowed by its direct rivals and is that although it is not a comparison, there are exponents with better technical section or more content if we talk about the number of vehicles or tracks.‎"

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Philip Orona NintendoWorldReport Aug 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

25.0

"The graphical downgrade on the Switch casts a pale shadow on what is otherwise a solid yet difficult game with occasional obtuse vehicle handling. If you are a bike-racing enthusiast and don&s;t mind a challenge in its single race, career …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Aug 2021
40.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"RiMS Racing is a super complex motorcycle sim that provides players with a ton of depth in terms of tinkering, tuning and customising. However, once on the track, this Switch port is let down badly by performance issues that make …"

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Raffaello Rusconi Everyeye.it Aug 2021
80.0 /100

"RiMS Racing is not a perfect simulation but it is a good starting point for the future. Despite a number of limitations and problems, Raceward Studio&s;s course is distinguished by a driving model that will be loved by some, hated …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Aug 2021
80.0 /100

"RiMS Racing is an enticing prospect for motorbike racing fans. It’s got great audio and visuals, convincing physics, and eight of the world’s most desirable bikes recreated in stunning detail. Even better, the actual act of racing is challenging, but …"

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Sean Davies FingerGuns Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"A good first lap for a racing series debut, RiMS Racing is a game designed for bikers. It adds an element of maintenance and customisation to the racing formula which makes for a compelling career experience. With great action on …"

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Aug 2021
80.0 /100

"RiMS Racing is an absolutely unique combo of engineer simulation and road race action and a breath of fresh air in the bike sim marketplace."

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Stanislav Hřiba Gaming Professors Aug 2021
70.0 /100

"RiMS Racing is an absolutely unique affair, which will suit especially fans of racing simulators, who are not afraid of new challenges. Realistic physics combining repair and tuning of your machine has succeeded to the first place, and if it …"

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