Racing (240 programs)
Pros: Includes all eight major DLC packs in one remastered release. Maintains a steady 60 frames per second on the PlayStation 4. Showtime crash mechanic can be triggered anywhere in the open world. Over 150 unlockable vehicles, including motorcycles and toy variants.
Cons: Visual assets and the user interface still reflect 2008-era design. Online matches are limited to small-group sessions, up to eight players. Arcade-first design may not satisfy players wanting deep simulation.
Pros: Unique Gravitize engine creates momentum-based traversal. Eleven distinct levels spanning varied biomes and climates. Time Trial mode with five extra levels and global leaderboards. Unlockable skins, tricks, and hidden collectibles for replay value.
Cons: Main campaign is brief, about 60–90 minutes. Occasional camera and collision issues affect tight runs. Single-player focus limits direct multiplayer interaction.
Pros: Manual cargo handling with forklifts and cranes for tactile logistics gameplay. Cross-platform multiplayer supporting convoys of up to 24 players. Over 30 distinct vehicles including trucks, vans, and heavy loaders. Large, explorable 28 km² world with varied urban and off-road routes.
Cons: Manual loading lengthens missions, reducing quick-play appeal. Fuel and visible damage systems require patient, ongoing management. Less depth than some high-end PC-only truck simulators.
Pros: Over 250 licensed hypercars for deep collection and tuning. Full cross-platform multiplayer connecting PS4 with PC, mobile, and consoles. Upgraded graphics engine with dynamic lighting and improved reflections. Team Pursuit introduces asymmetric cooperative chase gameplay.
Cons: Cross-save restricted on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Car-unlocking uses a gacha-style blueprint system criticized by some players. Console debut raises performance expectations on lower-end setups.
Pros: Miniature parks made from household objects create inventive level design. Original lo-fi 'bird-hop' soundtrack supports a relaxed atmosphere. Create-a-Birb customization and collectible unlocks encourage replay. Accessible arcade-style controls suit casual and arcade-skate players.
Cons: Reviewed reports cite a finicky camera system. Physics can feel unrefined compared to AAA skateboarding franchises.
Pros: Physics-driven handling rewards skillful line selection and bike control. Short, checkpointed runs encourage fast retries and experimentation. Minimalist natural audio directs attention to riding and timing. Low-polygon visuals keep screen information uncluttered and readable.
Cons: Fixed camera angles occasionally hide upcoming obstacles. Steep mastery curve for players new to physics-based riding. No real-time, head-to-head multiplayer competition.
Pros: Hybrid physics racing plus tower defense creates varied competitive loops. Supports up to four online players and two-player local split-screen. Stylized levels inspired by historical art periods and animated vignettes.
Cons: Gameplay can grow repetitive over long sessions, as some players note. Local split-screen limited to two players, restricting couch matches. 2-vs-2 emphasis may not suit players who prefer solo competitive play.
Pros: Magnum Opus progression gives the vehicle a distinct, evolving role. Chumbucket repairs the car in real time and operates the harpoon. Great White sandstorms alter navigation and create high-risk zones.
Cons: Repetitive side activities were noted by critics at launch. Online servers retired, removing certain scrap-linked challenges and trophies.
Pros: Team Ultimate rewards coordinated boosts across the squad. Local split-screen supports up to four players on the console. Runs at 60 fps on PS4 Pro for consistent high-speed visuals.
Cons: Exclusive Sonic roster omits other SEGA characters. Online races are limited to 12 players per match. Requires about 32 GB of console storage.
Pros: Accessible snap-together building system with deep emergent complexity. Physics-driven simulation where weight and aerodynamics affect handling. Integrated Gallery for uploading and downloading community blueprints.
Cons: Complexity limit on PS4 restricts very large machines. Performance dips reported on base PS4 with complex builds. Blueprint storage capped at 200 saves on PS4.
Pros: Create A Team lets you add an 11th constructor with full branding control. Mentality System ties driver and staff morale to on-track performance. Affiliate Driver Program supports youth recruitment from F2 and F3. Broadcast-style cameras and real driver team radio increase immersion.
Cons: Single-player only, no multiplayer modes available. Repetitive practice sessions reported by users reduce variety. AI behaviour has been criticised by some players. Technical failures introduce high unpredictability during races.
Pros: Daily procedural maps create a shared, rotating leaderboard every 24 hours. PlayStation VR support provides a cockpit perspective on PS4. 25-level objective track unlocks meaningful ship attachments.
Cons: No direct head-to-head multiplayer, competition is leaderboard-based. Simplistic presentation may not satisfy players wanting deeper systems. Apocalypse mode significantly increases difficulty, raising the entry barrier.
Pros: Twin-stick control separates steering and drift angle for precise cornering. Sixteen distinct cars demand varied driving techniques and mastery. Cel-shaded, 90s-inspired visuals and energetic soundtrack create strong mood. 1-on-1 races keep matches focused and competitively intense.
Cons: Learning curve is steep, requiring dedicated practice to feel fluent. Single-player story is relatively short compared with the racing systems. Focused duel format limits large-grid arcade spectacle for some players.