There’s no shortage of modern indie arcade racers chasing the ghosts of the genre’s ’90s golden era, each tapping into nostalgia in their own way. Few, however, commit to it as purely as 4PGP. 4PGP is unapologetically simple. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel or overwhelm with features — instead, it locks into a very specific vision and executes it cleanly. Even so, I feel it could’ve offered more.
Forza Horizon 6 isn’t perfect, and diehards still have a wishlist. But when you’re blasting through cherry blossoms, threading Tokyo’s expressways or just vibing along a mountain pass while the soundtrack does its thing, it’s very hard to imagine a better place to be behind the virtual wheel.
Super Woden Rally Edge is a joyous reminder of how fun racing games can — and should — be. It’s challenging but fair, nostalgic without feeling derivative, brimming with passion in every car, corner and stage. The fact it all comes from a solo developer — when entire AAA teams struggle to capture even a fraction of this spirit — makes it all the more impressive.