Overall this game is MILES above the original switch remake. With the ability to super sample and play above 1080P the game can even look decent. However this is really at best a reskin of the 25+ year old Saturn game. The modern controls aren't precise enough, the lives system really doesn't work in a modern era game. The story is as ever confusing. There simply wasn't enough QOL of updates for this game to make it worth a full price purchase. The game is at best 2 hours long. If you can get this game during the winter sale or such for less then 5 bucks, Id say its worth it. Otherwise don't bother.
I have a lot of fond memories of this little gem. I played it both on DreamCast and PC back in 1999 & 2000. Overall this GOG version is as faithful as it gets. The physics, the menus and game play. However its worth noting there are a few oddities with this release. For one the game comes with out of the box controller support. But its finicky at best. I need to enter the game, turn on the controller setting, then reset for it take effect. Even after that the controls end up being to sensitive at first. I recommend turning that down. But for me after about one race the controller stops being reponsive! There are also wierd oddities with other cars durring the replay. The AI is no better then it once was getting caught on many items as you drive around. And the games rubberbanding still rivals Mario Kart. But the game runs like butter, smooth. The graphics in 1440P hold up shockingly well. The track backgrounds are some of the best in racing game history. Not to mention the sound track just ****n bangs. Well worth a pick up for 5 dollars, so long as your OK with the minor issues.
Not going to lie its an odd niche game for sure. But one I personally have had a lot of fun with. I was able to build my own actually desktop right in game. If you have any interest this game can easily give you the low down on how to actually build a desktop. I promise you thought your first actual build won't go so easy... The liscense parts all are great touches. However some of the more intrict details seem to be left out. And you can to easily screw in parts in real life wouldnt be as simple. There are also some odd omissions such as no sound cards or CD drives if you want them. I believe the 20 dollars is well worth it for lessons you learn alone. But you may want to wait for a sale.
