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BallisticNG

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Racing

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    Pros

    • 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

    Cons

    • 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

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Violence, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can tweak many settings, choose ships, modes, and customize gameplay extensively, including modding support."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with challenging tracks, difficult AI, and rewarding mastery; players report steep learning curve and skill-based gameplay."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes online multiplayer, leaderboards, and competitive modes, but multiplayer lobbies can be sparse; competition is present but not always central."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Long campaigns, many game modes, mod support, and workshop content encourage habitual and extended play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Supports local splitscreen and online multiplayer with up to 16 players, enabling cooperative and social play."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Extensive modding support, track and ship editors, and workshop content allow players to create and modify game elements."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Competitive but no strong evidence of domination or toxic behavior; community described as friendly and cooperative."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for immersive, fast-paced distraction and nostalgia, escaping into a futuristic racing world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with different ships, physics modes, game modes, and extensive mod content."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Large variety of tracks and modded content encourages discovery and trying new environments."

    • Expression
      4

      "Customization of ships, liveries, and mods allows for personal expression within the game."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Futuristic anti-gravity racing with imaginative ships and tracks provides a strong fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community engagement through multiplayer and modding fosters a sense of belonging."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills over time with a steep learning curve and challenging gameplay."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily a sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and skill; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction in multiplayer and community, but limited evidence of close personal relationships."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      4

      "Campaign progression with unlocking ships and liveries, plus mod content adds to progression."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Fast-paced and challenging gameplay provides excitement more than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "High-speed racing with immersive visuals and soundtrack offers strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer provide some social recognition, though community is niche."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free racing events."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and skillful execution of racing lines, weapon use, and ship handling."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High speeds and challenging AI create suspense and adrenaline rushes."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for content volume, price, and ongoing developer support."

    • Violence
      3

      "Includes combat elements with weapons and ship destruction as part of gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Modes like Survival and Eliminator emphasize avoiding failure and outlasting opponents."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026