4PGP
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Nintendo Switch™2 『4PGP』 4K Launch trailer
Nintendo Switch™2 4PGP Gameplay trailer
Nintendo Switch™2 4PGP Gameplay trailer
Critic Reviews for 4PGP
4PGP’s appeal depends on how much of a purist you are about your arcade racing, because while it gets the aesthetic elements down flawlessly, and despite the genuine credibility that comes with bringing people like Sasaki and Kawamura along, it ultimately comes off more as a solo console player’s idea of what an arcade racing game is like, rather than what an actual arcade racing game is at the core. It’s 2026 and we can’t be too choosy, and if you’re not too hung up on the arcade design elements, this is a very easy game to recommend.
It is an interesting game if you are looking for something that resembles the Sega arcade racers from back in the day, but to be fair, you’d be better off just sticking to the excellent remastered version of Virtua Racing available on the eShop. It’s not a bad title, but it just simply failed to make any sort of impression with me, be it positive or negative.
4PGP is an excellent racing game inspired by classic arcade racers of the 1990s. With a seasoned team of racing game developers, including Ridge Racer developer Kenji Sasaki and Sega Rally composer Tomoyuki Kawamura, 4PGP manages to impress with its blistering sense of speed, precise gameplay mechanics, and arcade-style sound design. Although it is limited when it comes to online multiplayer, there are more than enough tracks and F1-inspired machines to keep players engaged in a party of friends.
In terms of content, this game is straightforward. The Championship Mode throws a few circuits together but is unfortunately not customizable. You can unlock cars and tracks, including a track in the Sandpit and in the USA. Essentially, you drive three quick laps, and then the race is over; that is about it. You don't actually do much braking either, and tracks like Australia involve driving almost entirely in a straight line, with the occasional moment of lifting off the gas. The car sounds feel a bit like the old days, although they are sometimes incredibly annoying and loud. Graphically, the game looks playful but certainly not special, with flat textures that can barely be called 3D. It is fun, however, to simply play the game on the couch with friends. The game lends itself perfectly to this, as you can easily get in each other's way. However, the game is just a bit too sparse in terms of content to truly excel.
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