Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or later (64-bit only) Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required Notes supplémentaires : OpenGL 3.2+ GPUs also supported. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or later (64-bit only) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : OpenGL 3.2+ GPUs also supported. Mods will increase required storage space and memory.
Over a third of the sampled players have burned through more than 25 hours on the track, pushing past the steep learning curve. This anti-gravity racer has secured a 95 percent approval rating across 488 post-release reviews, backed by a stellar 99 percent positive score from veterans with over 25 hours of playtime.
What it's about: BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
In-game
« une bouffet d air frai. la musique, le gameplay, l ambiance et le nombres de circuits, font de ce jeu un indispensables pour tous fan de wipeout. magistral. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 237 h played1« Ceci est ma premiere revue sur steam, et ca fait plus de 10 ans que j'utilise la plateforme, mais ce jeux est une vrai bombe. Rien d'autre a dire. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2020 · 13 h played1« this game forces you to play it like there's a bomb strapped to your chest »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 7 h played1« This game, few cans of Dr. pepper, pizza and a tighjob »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 8 h played1111« its perfect. except for when i crash and get mad. but its still perfect »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 134 h played1« The wipeout we deserve on PC ! »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 27 h played1
« Game's terrible. Horrible controls / response / too much drag, weak sound effects. Mario kart is better. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played1« C'est moche ( vraiment... ) c'est injouable, et on s'ennuit. Fuyez ! »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2020 · 2 h played« graphismes pourries , on se croirait sur playstation 1 , jouabilité nulle , et la vr est juste une blague , demandé pour un remboursement . »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2019 · 0 h played« Was pretty good, until they decided to make it closed-source and implement F-Queero elements; now it's complete wank. Just go play Wipeout 3 instead, still the greatest anti-gravity racer of all time. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 32 h played« As a casual racing fan, I've had a beef with this game forever. Will not come back to it until there is easy difficulty for every game mode or no engine penalty for using assists. Do you not want me to play your game, developer? »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played« 10/10 Racing game. I wish I was better at it. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 20 h played1
In players' words
« une bouffet d air frai. la musique, le gameplay, l ambiance et le nombres de circuits, font de ce jeu un indispensables pour tous fan de wipeout. magistral. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 237 h played1« Game's terrible. Horrible controls / response / too much drag, weak sound effects. Mario kart is better. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played1« Ceci est ma premiere revue sur steam, et ca fait plus de 10 ans que j'utilise la plateforme, mais ce jeux est une vrai bombe. Rien d'autre a dire. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2020 · 13 h played1« C'est moche ( vraiment... ) c'est injouable, et on s'ennuit. Fuyez ! »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2020 · 2 h played« this game forces you to play it like there's a bomb strapped to your chest »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 7 h played1« graphismes pourries , on se croirait sur playstation 1 , jouabilité nulle , et la vr est juste une blague , demandé pour un remboursement . »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2019 · 0 h played« This game, few cans of Dr. pepper, pizza and a tighjob »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 8 h played1111« Was pretty good, until they decided to make it closed-source and implement F-Queero elements; now it's complete wank. Just go play Wipeout 3 instead, still the greatest anti-gravity racer of all time. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 32 h played« its perfect. except for when i crash and get mad. but its still perfect »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 134 h played1« As a casual racing fan, I've had a beef with this game forever. Will not come back to it until there is easy difficulty for every game mode or no engine penalty for using assists. Do you not want me to play your game, developer? »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played« The wipeout we deserve on PC ! »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 27 h played1« 10/10 Racing game. I wish I was better at it. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 20 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=160
Content / longevity
90 % pos · n=40
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=38
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=35
Value for money
94 % pos · n=16
Performance
100 % pos · n=13
Multiplayer
85 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
20 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
160
146
6
8
Content / longevity
40
36
1
3
Audio / music
38
36
1
1
Graphics / art
35
34
0
1
Value for money
16
15
0
1
Performance
13
13
0
0
Multiplayer
13
11
0
2
Stability / bugs
5
1
0
4
Interface / UX
5
1
0
4
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.6 h.
🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
80 % (n=50)
2-10h
96 % (n=157)
10-25h
97 % (n=138)
>25h
99 % (n=143)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
Core racing mechanics and handling dominate the praise, with 146 positive mentions out of 160.
The soundtrack sets an authentic retro-futuristic atmosphere, earning 36 positive mentions out of 38.
Visual presentation hits the nostalgic aesthetic bullseye cleanly, tallying 34 positive mentions out of 35.
Rich track and game content provide lasting engagement, resulting in 36 positive mentions out of 40.
Weaknesses
Technical issues and bugs surface occasionally, with 4 negative mentions out of 5.
Interface design frustrates a portion of the community, showing 4 negative mentions out of 5.
Who is it for?
Hardcore anti-gravity racing veterans and nostalgic fans craving high-speed, demanding arcade thrills will find their ultimate playground here.
Is BallisticNG worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 3,751 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core racing mechanics and handling dominate the praise. Current price: 11,24€ (10% off).
Verdict
BallisticNG delivers a masterclass in high-speed arcade racing that honors its inspirations while carving out its own identity. Backed by stellar performance and robust content, it stands as an essential journey for speed junkies.
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