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BallisticNG

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.

What works
  • Faithful and polished wipeout-style gameplay
  • Extensive modding and workshop support
  • Varied game modes and large content volume
  • Challenging and rewarding skill-based racing
  • Excellent soundtrack and retro-modern visuals
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty spikes
  • Some ui and accessibility issues
  • Multiplayer lobbies can be sparse
  • Ai rubberbanding and balance issues
  • Lack of narrative or story elements

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Carmageddon TDR 2000

  • Toaster Arena
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BallisticNG: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story, Domination.

Why this game works

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