The highly anticipated racing simulation Project Motor Racing has suffered a disastrous launch on Steam, drawing widespread criticism from players and prompting a wave of refund requests. Initial excitement quickly evaporated as users reported notable performance issues, dated graphics, and flawed AI, leading to a sharply declining player base after reaching a peak of 2,000 concurrent users. With a mere 16% positive review score, the game’s rocky start is raising questions about pre-release marketing and the role of influencer endorsements.
The racing simulation Project Motor Racing, developed by Straight4 Studios and distributed by Giants Software, has launched to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam, with player numbers falling sharply after an initial peak. The game reached a high of 2,000 concurrent players, according to data from SteamDB, before experiencing a rapid decline.
Currently, only 16 percent of all reviews on the game distribution platform are positive, resulting in an overwhelmingly negative overall rating accompanied by numerous scathing comments. Many players have already requested refunds, describing the game as a “disgrace” or even a “scam.” Players are criticizing the game’s graphics, which they say appear dated, and its artificial intelligence and driving physics, which are being described as deeply flawed.
Quelle: Steam
The launch is raising questions about the role of influencers who previously praised the game ahead of its release. A review of player feedback reveals widespread feelings of deception, with many purchasers claiming the final product does not align with pre-release descriptions. Here are excerpts from player reviews:
Project Motor Racing – Rezensionen auf Steam
Given its price point of $60, or $90 for the “Year 1 Bundle,” many players feel the delivered product is simply unacceptable. The developer’s stated ambition of delivering “The Best, nothing less” appears to have fallen far short.
Releasing this game in what is essentially an Early Access state for $59.99 can only be described as a scam!
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It also looks, despite the highest graphics settings, simply ugly and outdated.
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Poor performance, outdated graphics, unacceptable AI, strange force feedback. It’s basically an alpha, not a 1.0 release. Stay away!
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I’ve been ripped off again. If I delivered work like this, I’d be fired immediately. It’s a disgrace!
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The product does not correspond in any way to the product description. The “Survival” career mode is not present. The “nextgen” physics are not present.
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This game is a disgrace! The game looks like it was produced in 2010 or earlier.
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And the worst thing about it is that almost every “influencer” clown has also praised this garbage to the skies – or has not explicitly warned against it. An absolute tragedy.
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That sentiment appears to be widely shared. Players are strongly advised against purchasing Project Motor Racing at its current price, and a purchase warning is certainly warranted given its current state. The situation underscores the risks inherent in relying solely on pre-release marketing and influencer endorsements.
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Source: Steam
