Riptide GP
2011 video game
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Riptide GP is a jet ski racing video game developed and published by Vector Unit, an American video game development company based in San Rafael, California.[1] It was first released for Android on May 26, 2011, and later released for iOS and Windows. The game was later released as a free download.[2]
Gameplay
Players race against five computer opponents in separate championship events, at three different speeds. The game has six tracks in total, with an additional six being reversed versions.[3] Players control jet skis, and can perform tricks to gain boosts in mid-air.[4]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 67/100[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Pocket Gamer | 7/10[6] |
| TouchArcade |    [3] |
| AppSpy | [4] |
| Multiplayer.it | 8.2/10[7] |
| Slide to Play | [8] |
The game drew comparisons to Wave Race from some outlets, including App Spy, which also described the look of the water as a positive game aspect.[4] Multiplayer.it reviewer Tommaso Pugliese described the racing as spectacular, as well as the water quality.[7] Thorin Klosowski of Touch Arcade was disappointed with the lack of a multiplayer mode, but described it as a "solid race with good controls."[3]
Bulent Yusuf of Pocket Gamer described the graphics as average, and that the game was "a few updates away from greatness." He also criticized the lack of a multiplayer mode.[6] Andrew Webster of Slide to Play gave the game a critical review. The lack of tracks and vehicle options were a primary concern for Webster, as well as limited control options at the time of release. However, he described the game as a "competent and enjoyable race," still noting the lack of replayability.[8]