Reckless Racing

Reckless Racing
Developer(s)	Pixelbite
Platform(s)	iOS
Release date(s)	Oct 21, 2010
Genre(s)	Driving

Reckless Racing is an iOS driving game released by Swedish developer Pixelbite in Oct 21, 2010. A sequel entitled Reckless Racing 2 was developed by Polarbit and released on February 2, 2012.

Critical reception

Reckless Racing

The game has a Metacritic rating of 85% based on 14 critic reviews.^[1]

IGN gave the game an 8 out of 10, writing "Reckless Racing is a great racer. The classic top-down racing action will remind old school gamers of simpler days, but even those that didn’t put a quarter or two into Super Off Road will appreciate how easy it is to pick up Reckless Racing. The default controls are excellent, the courses are good, and it runs without a hitch. Give it a download."^[2] Engadget said "Reckless has proven that the top-down format is brilliant on a touchscreen phone's display."^[3]

Reckless Racing 2

The game has a rating of 91% on Metacritic based on 14 critic reviews.^[4]

Gmezebo said "On multiple occasions I've paid three or four times as much for games that have far less to offer and aren't nearly as fun as Reckless Racing 2. It bears repeating that this game can stand proudly side-by-side with almost any arcade racer on any other platform. "^[5] TouchArcade said "The comprehensive career mode, wealth of maps, and tweaks to the arcade racing formula has made this game more enjoyable in the long term. Add in the amazing visuals and music, and there's not much to dislike here. "^[6] SlideToPlay wrote "Reckless Racing 2 is much better than the last game, which was already great to begin with. "^[7] 148Apps wrote "Reckless Racing 2 improves on all of the original game's features and adds several more goodies such as career mode and car customization. This all combines to make it the best "rubbin's racin'" game on the App Store. "^[8] ApPSpy wrote "Reckless Racing 2 is bigger and better in almost every way and while it's not a leader in terms of new gameplay, it's still a benchmark for the platform. "^[9] AppGamer said "Although there are a plethora of top down racers on the App Store right now, I'd stick my neck out and say that Reckless Racing 2 is the best one out there, hands down, and will be for some time to come. Pixelbite have really nailed it with this one. "^[10] AppSmile wrote "Improving upon nearly every aspect of the original and including a load of new features, Reckless Racing 2 promises to be a huge hit among racing fans. "^[11]

PocketgamerUK said "Fast and furious, Reckless Racing 2 raises the bar for iOS racing games through a combination of deft handling, gorgeous looks, and addictive gameplay. "^[12] Multiplayer.it wrote "Reckless Racing 2 is a major improvement over the first episode, with a welcome structure that glues together the single races in a effective, even if not original way. A must-buy for arcade racing fans. "^[13] Absolutegames said "If it weren't for the amazing Real Racing 2, we would have crowned Reckless Racing 2 the best car-based arcade for iOS. "^[14] Everyeye.it said "Reckless Racing maintains the core arcade approach to the racing games and shows gamers a really interesting and solid gameplay that boosts the title to the top of the genre. "^[15] AppSafari said "Reckless Racing 2 adds value with its fully customizable race cars and HD graphics with a ton of new races and tracks to complete, enough to keep you busy for quite some time. "^[16] Touchgen wrote "The deciding factor then is the multiplayer. It gives the game far more legs than the competition, and will no doubt sit as the dominant Arcade racer on your iOS home-screen. That is until the next super-sprint-style game hits the AppStore – no doubt in a few weeks. "^[17] 4Players.de wrote "More Need for Speed, less FlatOut, more racing, less drifting. And it is simply one of the best looking racers in the AppStore. Unfortunately there is no local multiplayer while online play is still contaminated with lags. "^[18]

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