RiMS Racing Reviews
RiMS Racing is a super complex motorcycle sim that provides players with a ton of depth in terms of tinkering, tuning and customising. However, once on the track, this Switch port is let down badly by performance issues that make it a frustrating, messy experience. There's definitely a market for this type of in-depth motorbike action on Nintendo's console but, in this state, it's very hard to recommend diving into this particular offering.
MEDIOCRE - While it’s the most ambitious motorcycle racing game that I have played, the limitations of the Switch and its controllers will make this a frustrating experience for many gamers. Unless you have no other choice of console and figure you can put up with the lower framerates, scaled back graphics, and difficult control because you absolutely love the sport then, by all means, give it a try because the craftsmanship of RiMS could be well worth it for you.
RiMS Racing has a lot of good ideas, but ends up being very disappointing for players who thought it would be an alternative to RIDE. It doesn't look great, feels very limited and really gets boring with a lot of dispensable and redundant QTE.
Review in French | Read full review
While RiMS Racing has an enjoyable core racing mode, the addition of motorcycle maintenance and plenty of technical issues on PS5 prove a dealbreaker. If you’re looking for a realistic racing game that is still enjoyable, look elsewhere.
RiMS Racing has potential as a series, but it just doesn’t do enough here to make it worth more than a one-time playthrough
This isn't just about choosing bikes and winning races, but about managing a plethora of parameters and variables with regards to the mechanical aspects of the motorbike in a way that is certain to catch the hearts of motorcycling fans, while also pushing away those looking for something simpler. The only downside to this Nintendo Switch version is its visibly dated looks, which stand out in a negative way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Realistic racing which is not very comfortable for casual players.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
RiMS Racing is not a bad game, but I completely did not come up - the developers have failed me in many respects, but I realize that the production will satisfy some recipients with its unusual solutions.
Review in Polish | Read full review
RiMS Racing makes an honorable attempt at raising the bar for customization but it comes at the cost of nearly everything else.
I tried a couple of motorbike video games but RIMS Racing is the first one that made me enjoy the advanced driving physics and consider trying more of this type of games in the future. That being said, RIMS Racing is not a perfect game by far, suffering mainly from the lack of content and some tedious elements, for instance mandatory QTEs during bike repairs, which can make the player feel really tired after just a couple of races. Fun game, but in moderation.
Review in Polish | Read full review
RiMS Racing is the kind of product that follows to the letter the rule of simulators: it's a niche game. The lack of options that would turn it more attractive to casual players limits those who will really appreciate the game. My experience wasn't one of the best, but there were moments I really enjoyed piloting a Superbike, something I'd never do in real life. If you're looking for an alternative to Ride, MXGP and similar titles, RiMS Racing may not be the option for you. This is the kind of game for people who really enjoy, live and breathe motorcycle racing.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RiMS Racing has a heart in the right place, wanting to offer a solid biking simulation that offers an in-depth look into every last piece of the bike and how they all come together on the asphalt. Unfortunately, an unimpressive driving model, various undercooked game features, and a severe lack of content don’t allow Nacon’s newest title to quite compete with the competition, but it does work as a statement of intent if not else: there’s a new player in town, and if the developers manage to iron out the issues, there’ll be plenty of fun to have for bike enthusiasts. As of now, however, there are much better options around, even just on Xbox.
The graphical downgrade on the Switch casts a pale shadow on what is otherwise a solid yet difficult game with occasional obtuse vehicle handling. If you are a bike-racing enthusiast and don't mind a challenge in its single race, career or online play modes, this game is for you. Casual bikers (myself included) need not apply.
A good first lap for a racing series debut, RiMS Racing is a game designed for bikers. It adds an element of maintenance and customisation to the racing formula which makes for a compelling career experience. With great action on track and a unique system off it, RiMS is certainly worth your time but has room for improvement in a sequel.
RiMS Racing has enough qualities to stand out from the rest of the motorcycle racing crowd, but be aware that you have to be a fan of tuning and physics in order to fully enjoy everything the game has to offer. You can still ignore these sections and enjoy its pretty decent racing mechanics without an issue, but you might be a bit disappointed with its lack of content. It’s good for what it tried to achieve though, laying a nice foundation for a more polished and content-rich sequel.
RiMS Racing can satisfy those who are looking for a simulation type of racing game and those who are just looking for some fun motor racing title. There are some technical issues including annoying frame drops here and there that need to be patched to make this a more wholesome offering.
Review in Persian | Read full review
If you are an arcade-style racing fan, Rims Racing is not for you, period. But if you are a motorcycle nut who enjoys racing simulation you will have lots of fun with Rims Racing's super deep career mode and detailed design of its motorcycles. Be warned though that on the technical side there are tons of issues, and either wait for patch updates or expect some major frame rate drops to the point of breaking the gameplay.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Rims Racing is a game intended primarily for motorcycle and mechanical enthusiasts, ready to spend hours on the track or in the workshop. The title stands out from the competition thanks to features that we would like to see more often in other productions of the genre. Unfortunately, light content, a fragile technical part and especially a failed AI tarnish the game experience.
Review in French | Read full review
RiMS Racing is a decent first attempt into the racing simulation genre by Raceward Studios, with good racing, a detailed career mode and attention to detail on the bikes higher than any other game in history. On the track, it's rare to find a game that gives you the feel of a bike as good as this. However, with this attention to detail comes an inherent need to feature accessibility, which the game lacks with a terrible tutorial, and a need to balance and reduce the indulgence. The biggest culprit of indulgence comes with bike customisation, which - while valuable for those who want to know about bike parts - acts as a barrier to fun and the playing of the game. This is one I recommend to fans of bikes and racing sims, just go into it warned that there are things that could get in the way of your fun.
Oh, the challenges of being a racing fan on the Switch...