Hotshot Racing

4.2 out of 5
206 User Ratings
5 Stars
54%
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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About Hotshot Racing

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***Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle – Includes Free new DLC!***

 

The Big Boss Bundle brings thrilling DLC to Hotshot Racing for free! New mode Barrel Barrage delivers the most incendiary action yet, while the Boss Level Grand Prix introduces an expanded selection of rapid racetracks.

Hotshot Racing

Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

16 racing circuits provide the twists, turns and straights conducive to searingly quick racing. Take in coastal, jungle, alpine and Las Vegas desert environments, with each course modelled with the most vivid colours and blue skies for miles.

Time Trial and Grand Prix modes cater to those who like to compete in classic racing formats, while ‘Cops and Robbers’ and ‘Drive or Explode’ modes offer exhilarating new ways to play.

Each mode is available in single-player, four-player split-screen and eight-player online, while Time Trial is single-player only. Single-player modes run at a blistering 60FPS to deliver one of the fastest depictions of racing possible.

Smash lap records to rise-up the global online leaderboards or download ghost laps to match your racing lines against the very best.

MEET THE HOTSHOTS

Keiko, Xing, Mike, Alexa, Aston, Toshiro, Marcus and Viktor - eight speed addicts that have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of being the greatest racing driver in the world.

CATCH THE DRIFT

Drifting is crucial in Hotshot Racing. Boost charges as the player drifts so maintaining it for as long as possible is vital to preserving maximum speed throughout a race.

DRIVE OR EXPLODE

In this mode each car has a bomb attached to it. Drop below a certain speed and BOOM! The trigger speed gets faster and faster, forcing players to maintain impossibly high speeds.

COPS AND ROBBERS

Robbers evade the cops. Cops catch the robbers, and in doing so convert them to the police side, leading to an exciting test of skill for the surviving criminals.

A WELL NEEDED BOOST

Earn boost by drifting and slipstreaming opponents and unleash a one-shot hit of speed to leave them in your rear view mirror.

Game Details

Release Date:
September 10, 2020
Developers:
Lucky Mountain Games
Sumo Digital Ltd
Publisher:
Curve Games
Rating:
ACB rating of 3
PEGI rating of 7
Supported Languages:
English +
Steam Deck Support:
Unsupported
Link:
Genres:
Racing
Driving

Action
Themes:
Retro
Stylized

Old School

Pixel Graphics

1990s

Abstract
Play Styles:
Singleplayer
Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer

Split Screen

Score Attack

Online Co-Op

Local Co-Op

Vehicular Combat

PvP
Collection:
Multiplayer Racing
Features:
PvP
Online PvP

SharedSplit Screen PvP

Online Coop

SharedSplit Screen Coop

SharedSplit Screen

Steam Achievements

Full controller support

Remote Play Together

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 64 Bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 4130T (2.9GHz) / AMD FX 6300 (3.5 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 (1GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (1GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 – 8600K (3.6 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (3.6 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 (2GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (2GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Critic Reviews

7 / 10
"High on speed and low on polygons, Hotshot Racing is a fun, old-school ode to the golden era of early '90s 3D racers."

PC Invasion

Andrew Farrell
7 / 10
"Hotshot Racing is an enjoyable racing game that will almost certainly be enjoyed by its target audience. There isn't much content, though, and it's an extremely basic, simple...

God is a Geek

Gary Bailey
7 / 10
"As an ode to classic racers, Hotshot Racing is a fast, fun game. It's just let down by limited content and some frustrating AI."
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Easy
9.09%
Just Right
27.27%
Tough
45.45%
Unforgiving
18.18%
Don't Ragequit! 45.45%  of players consider this game to be Tough

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Play Behaviour

Tried It
9.09%
Played It
18.18%
Halfway
36.36%
Beat It
27.27%
Conquered It
9.09%
Completionist! 9.09%  of players have Conquered It

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0% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

Hotshot Racing User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 206 ratings
81% of users would recommend this.
4.2

User Ratings Breakdown

5 Stars
54%
5 Stars
54%
4 Stars
22%
4 Stars
22%
3 Stars
19%
3 Stars
19%
2 Stars
3%
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Recommended

Fast Pace Arcade Racer
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A very cool fast paced racer similar to old school arcade racers like Cruising USA, Outrun. There is a good amount of single player challenges. In addition, the a.i. is very challenging on higher difficulty modes. This game is worth the money if you enjoy playing single player games.
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Recommended

Cania
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Dope as heck, would play again
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Recommended

PhantomWave
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Pros: + Driving is fun and intuitive + The tracks are varied even if unmemorable Cons: - The online is dead - The AI is awful and can make some races unbearable I only recommend it if you have friends to play it with or if you only seek for some casual and brief offline fun. The AI is the worst part of the game. The rubberbanding is terrible, you'll never get away from your pursuers, which makes it useless to use boosts at any point in the race that isn't the last half of the last lap. During the race, the other cars will act as if you didn't exist, they'll punt you off and execute pit maneuvers on you that'll see you facing the wall. It's infuriating.
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Recommended

Victor
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Being a mix of Virtual Racing and Daytona, the inspiration in these games - and perhaps a few others - is as vivid as the homage the game pays to the arcade racing machines that have marked our nostalgic memories. Excellent title!
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Recommended

Rogue
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Great game. Totally enjoyed it.
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One of the best racing games, definitely worth your time

CDECN
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Hotshot Racing is one of the best and most addictive retro-inspired arcade racers on the market right now. It can be quite difficult at times, especially if you're looking to unlock all the cosmetics, but is definitely worthwhile.
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Recommended

WenzelStrapinski
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Really nice playing game with excellent low poly graphics. Has a sweet campaign mode with lots of small achievements and due to its rather simplified look it works quiet easily in 4k 60 on many even lower specced PCs.
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Recommended

fuhrershih
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90's vibe, fun arcade car racing action, bumping music, highly recommand!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you ready for a challenge? 9% of GameFAQs users said Hotshot Racing is Simple or Easy. 27% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 64% of GameFAQs users said Hotshot Racing is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, Hotshot Racing is suitable for players aged 7 and above.
No, Hotshot Racing is not currently playable on Steam Deck.
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 64 Bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 4130T (2.9GHz) / AMD FX 6300 (3.5 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 (1GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (1GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 – 8600K (3.6 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (3.6 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 (2GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (2GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
81% of Fanatical users recommend Hotshot Racing. The average review score is 4.2/5
Hotshot Racing was released on September 10, 2020
Hotshot Racing is published by Curve Games
Hotshot Racing was developed by Lucky Mountain Games and Sumo Digital Ltd
Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as Racing, Driving, and Action
Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as Retro, Stylized, Old School, and Pixel Graphics
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having Singleplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having Multiplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having Local Multiplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having Split Screen
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having Online Co-Op
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having Local Co-Op
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as having PvP
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as Racing
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as Driving
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Hotshot Racing as Action

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