Software:Riptide GP
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| Developer(s) | Vector Unit |
| Publisher(s) | Vector Unit |
| Platform(s) | iOS Android Windows |
| Release | May 26, 2011 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Riptide GP is a jet ski racing video game developed and published by Vector Unit, an American video game development company based in San Rafael, California.[1] It was first released for Android on May 26, 2011, and later released for iOS and Windows. The game was later released as a free download.[2]
Gameplay
Players race against five computer opponents in separate championship events, at three different speeds. The game has six tracks in total, with an additional six being reversed versions.[3] Players control jet skis, and can perform tricks to gain boosts in mid-air.[4]
Reception
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The game drew comparisons to Wave Race from some outlets, including App Spy, which also described the look of the water as a positive game aspect.[4] Multiplayer.it reviewer Tommaso Pugliese described the racing as spectacular, as well as the water quality.[7] Thorin Klosowski of Touch Arcade was disappointed with the lack of a multiplayer mode, but described it as a "solid race with good controls."[3]
Bulent Yusuf of Pocket Gamer described the graphics as average, and that the game was "a few updates away from greatness." He also criticized the lack of a multiplayer mode.[6] Andrew Webster of Slide to Play gave the game a critical review. The lack of tracks and vehicle options were a primary concern for Webster, as well as limited control options at the time of release. However, he described the game as a "competent and enjoyable race," still noting the lack of replayability.[8]
References
- ↑ Remo, Chris (March 13, 2010). "Interview: Vector Unit's Small On Starting A Studio And Reviving Hydro Thunder". https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/interview-vector-unit-s-small-on-starting-a-studio-and-reviving-i-hydro-thunder-i-.
- ↑ "Archive". https://www.vectorunit.com/archive.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Klosowski, Thorin (October 31, 2011). "‘Riptide GP’ Review – Wipeout on Water". https://toucharcade.com/2011/10/31/riptide-gp-review-wipeout-on-water/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Flodine, Dave. "Riptide GP iPhone Game Review". https://www.appspy.com/riptide-gp-review/.
- ↑ "Riptide GP iOS (iPhone/iPad) Critic Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/riptide-gp/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yusuf, Bulent (November 1, 2011). "Riptide GP". http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Riptide+GP/review.asp?c=34806.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pugliese, Tommaso (November 9, 2011). "Onde sulle sponde" (in Italian). https://multiplayer.it/recensioni/95311-riptide-gp-onde-sulle-sponde.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Webster, Andrew (October 31, 2011). "Riptide GP Review". http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/riptide-gp-review.
External links
- Official website
- Download at itch.io
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