Neosprint
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At its core, NeoSprint is fun to pick up and play and managed to leave us itching for 'one more race', making it a good recommendation for retro arcade racing fans and Atari enthusiasts. That said, we feel the asking price is a tad steep given the omission of online play options, particularly when stacked against free-to-play retro racing competition like F-Zero 99. But if you're sold on its well-crafted campaign and solid track-building elements, there's plenty to enjoy here.
A single-player and couch co-op sequel to one of the world's oldest racing franchises, whose rudimentary looks and driving model can't compete with 21st century alternatives.
The overall racing in the game has a unique feel to it, capturing the chaotic arcade fun of the original Sprint arcade games while also feeling like a true expansion of the gameplay presented in previous entries. Though it has its shortcomings, the quality of life features, extra modes, and opportunities to be creative that it offers make for a satisfying followup so many years later. Whether players are fans of the original entries or just fans of the genre looking to try out a new kind of skillset, NeoSprint offers a special kind of racing experience.
NeoSprint is a decent refresh of an aged formula, with simple but fun racing and some neat new features. Unfortunately, the presentation is a little underwhelming, and one or two issues appear in the rear view mirror just a little too often.
NeoSprint updates the '70s arcade racer with the modern features you'd expect from Atari: multiple racing modes, numerous tracks, a track builder, etc. Unfortunately, it locks most of the content behind the single-player campaign mode, and it doesn't include online multiplayer. The fun is there, you just have to work to get to it.
NeoSprint has some good things that arcade racing fans will appreciate. It's a refreshing take on a very classic series for Atari. Getting into a race alone or with others is easy, and there's plenty of racing to be done. But a lack of online multiplayer and a slim picking of items at the start can be a real drag. But there's a variety of tracks and an interesting track editor that will keep players busy for a long while.
Its Campaign Mode is a letdown, and the lack of online multiplayer hurts its longevity, but NeoSprint is an overall okay arcade racer suitable for both solo play and game night with friends.
NeoSprint is honest and, at the same time, quite complete for what one expects from a reimagining of a classic Atari property. Without reinventing the wheel or proposing something really new, it's fun, light and totally wrapped in nostalgia for less complicated times.
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