Riptide GP2 (2014)

Developer: Vector Unit
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Racing, Simulation, Sports
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 580 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a high-speed arcade water racer where you rocket across churning waves, pull off stunts, and customize your craft in futuristic settings.

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What players say

Players praise it as a solid arcade water racer with good graphics and plenty of content for the low price, but note the online is dead and controller steering can feel binary.

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