Players are logging more than 25 hours of playtime, with 214 reviewers falling into that bucket. On Steam the title sits at a Very Positive rating (94% positive overall, 84% positive since launch).
What it's about: Le titre de « plus rapide » ne disparaît jamais. Parcourez les autoroutes nocturnes d’un Tokyo futuriste fermé avec votre voiture personnalisée. Affrontez vos rivaux dans le « SP Battle », basé sur la réduction des Points d’Esprit. Un jeu de course unique où seule la victoire compte.
In-game
« > Disappear for 15 years > Come out of nowhere to make a new UE5 game > Made a PS2 game in 2025 (in the best way possible) > Game is optimized to hell and back Love genki »👍 anonymous review · 34 h played3222« The wife asks me, why is there nobody in the cars. I answered, because this is a real racing game. »👍 anonymous review · 102 h played3221« Why are you looking for a negative review ? Just do it buddy ! This game is what i was looking for. Its sooooo refreshing to being able to play this series again Luv u, Genki ! Keep up with this awesome work ! »👍 anonymous review · 51 h played21« Remember how enjoyable arcade racing was? buy and play the game, restore that feeling. »👍 anonymous review · 56 h played1« Runnin' in the nineties Is a new way I like to be I'm just running in the nineties Come on, baby, run to me »👍 anonymous review · 49 h played1« TXR is jump into ps2 era nostalgia and simplicity, no eshop, no liveservice bs, just a good racing game. »👍 anonymous review · 71 h played1
« after tryin all solutions available , i give up, fatal error every 5 minutes is too much for me »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played« Si votre jeu ordi crash, le jeu est entierement reset sachez le »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« SHOULD BE 20 POUNDS NORMAL PRICE TO EXSPECIVE FOR WHAT IT IS »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played« Refund requested, this is not at all what i expected. The graphics and trailer make it look like a well made game but it plays like 90s arcade game with graphic mod. Such a disappointment. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« The game is ok, most of the time u fight rubberbanding bots and thats it lol. Also the bots just ride the walls without any dmg so its pointless to try and drive normally »👎 anonymous review · 21 h played« Brings me back to OG NFS Underground days. Incredibly good, probably the best racing game of the last 10-15 years, hands down. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played1
In players' words
« > Disappear for 15 years > Come out of nowhere to make a new UE5 game > Made a PS2 game in 2025 (in the best way possible) > Game is optimized to hell and back Love genki »👍 anonymous review · 34 h played3222« after tryin all solutions available , i give up, fatal error every 5 minutes is too much for me »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played« The wife asks me, why is there nobody in the cars. I answered, because this is a real racing game. »👍 anonymous review · 102 h played3221« Si votre jeu ordi crash, le jeu est entierement reset sachez le »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Why are you looking for a negative review ? Just do it buddy ! This game is what i was looking for. Its sooooo refreshing to being able to play this series again Luv u, Genki ! Keep up with this awesome work ! »👍 anonymous review · 51 h played21« SHOULD BE 20 POUNDS NORMAL PRICE TO EXSPECIVE FOR WHAT IT IS »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played« Remember how enjoyable arcade racing was? buy and play the game, restore that feeling. »👍 anonymous review · 56 h played1« Refund requested, this is not at all what i expected. The graphics and trailer make it look like a well made game but it plays like 90s arcade game with graphic mod. Such a disappointment. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Runnin' in the nineties Is a new way I like to be I'm just running in the nineties Come on, baby, run to me »👍 anonymous review · 49 h played1« The game is ok, most of the time u fight rubberbanding bots and thats it lol. Also the bots just ride the walls without any dmg so its pointless to try and drive normally »👎 anonymous review · 21 h played« TXR is jump into ps2 era nostalgia and simplicity, no eshop, no liveservice bs, just a good racing game. »👍 anonymous review · 71 h played1« Brings me back to OG NFS Underground days. Incredibly good, probably the best racing game of the last 10-15 years, hands down. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=156
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=42
Graphics / art
57 % pos · n=30
Audio / music
30 % pos · n=20
Value for money
0 % pos · n=14
Performance
46 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
156
123
6
27
Content / longevity
42
17
12
13
Graphics / art
30
17
4
9
Audio / music
20
6
5
9
Value for money
14
0
5
9
Performance
13
6
0
7
Story / writing
13
11
0
2
Stability / bugs
9
0
0
9
Interface / UX
6
1
0
5
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.
<2h
30 % (n=33)
2-10h
92 % (n=36)
10-25h
85 % (n=117)
>25h
91 % (n=214)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 23, 2025 · All-time low: €26.99 (Jun 26, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,4 % of players.
Gameplay dominates praise with 123 positive mentions out of 156 total.
The story receives strong approval, tallying 11 positive mentions out of 13.
Long‑term engagement is evident: 214 reviewers reported over 25 hours of play, and 91% of them rated the experience positively.
The game’s fun factor is highlighted by the keyword "fun" appearing 13 times among reviews.
Weaknesses
Performance draws criticism, with 7 negative mentions versus only 6 positive out of 13.
Audio quality is a frequent sore spot, generating 9 negative mentions and only 6 positive across 20 references.
Price perception is uniformly negative, as all 14 mentions are either negative or mixed, with zero positive mentions.
Who is it for?
Fans of high‑octane racing who appreciate RPG elements and are willing to invest many hours will find Tokyo Xtreme Racer rewarding. Players sensitive to technical performance, audio fidelity, or price‑to‑value balance may be less satisfied.
Is Tokyo Xtreme Racer worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 15,497 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 48,99€.
Verdict
Tokyo Xtreme Racer delivers an engaging blend of racing and RPG mechanics that resonates strongly with its core audience, as reflected by its Very Positive Steam rating. However, technical shortcomings in performance, audio, and pricing dampen the experience for more discerning players. Those who can overlook these flaws will likely enjoy the addictive, long‑lasting fun the game provides.
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