Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition Races onto PS5, Butโ Feels Underdeveloped
Raw Thrills’ 2022 arcade cabinet, Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition, has made its way to the โฃPlayStationโฃ 5.โ developed by โthe โteam behind the โขcriminally โunderrated โฃ Cruis’n Blast,the game offers a globe-trotting racing experience inspired byโข the Fast & Furious film franchise.
Players can choose fromโ a variety of licensed supercars, including the iconic Dodge Charger R/T,โฃ eachโข with differing stats. โTracks โloosely represent real-world locations like Yellowstone andโ Hong Kong, featuring over-the-top set pieces – such as smashing through the glass windows of the Marina mall inโข Abu Dhabi.
However, the transition from arcade cabinet to DualSenseโ controller hasn’t been seamless. Cradle Games’ port โฃsuffers from twitchy and โimprecise handling,detracting from the experience. Races primarily consist of straightforward sprints to the finish line,โ heavily reliant on rubber โคbanding and nitro boosts โto maintain competition.
Winning races unlocks “Furious mode” for each car, increasing the โinitial nitro supplyโค from three toโข ten. Beyond this, the gameโ offers split-screen multiplayer for two players, โขbut lacks considerable unlocks, alternative game โmodes, or minigames.
Currently retailing for ยฃ24.99/$29.99, the game’sโ limited contentโค leaves it feeling “paper thin,” according to reviewers. While the outlandish track design provides some entertainment, the poor handling and high price point prevent Fast & โฃFurious: Arcade Edition from fully satisfying the racing itch it attempts โคto scratch.