I recently got a chance to play around an hour of Re-Volt on the PlayStation 5 Pro, thanks to a review code provided by H2 Interactive.
You can find my gameplay video, as well as my first impressions, below:
Pros:
- Enhanced graphics and added quality of life features.
- Local split-screen for up to four players.
- Fun RC racing tracks.
Cons:
- Can be extremely difficult.
Overall:
Re-Volt was originally released in 1999 for the PC, PS1, Nintendo 64 and Sega Dreamcast.
For the uniformed, this is an arcade racing game where you get to a RC cars through various racing tracks, which includes a cruise ship, supermarket, museum, and more. Each course has their own quirks that you have to master in order to come out on top.
The new remaster significantly enhances the graphics by increasing the resolution and increasing the frame rate to up to 120 fps. Not to mention that some quality of life features were added, including a mini-map and the ability to stack multiple power-ups.
Even with some nice quality of life features, Re-Volt can be brutally difficulty. Even if you do well for most of the track, hitting a corner wrong or getting hit with a weapon can send you all the way to last place in just a few seconds.
If you don’t mind old school difficulty, then Re-Volt is still a lot of fun to play, especially with the new visuals and gameplay additions.