Rubberduck Wave Racer Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Rubberduck Wave Racer Switch NSP Free Download Romslab Fun trivia fact about me: After Hatsune Miku figures, the most collectible plastic I have in my home is a collection of rubber ducks. I’ve always liked them as a kid (and have always liked ducks in general), and they come in such a wide variety these days that they’re genuine collectibles. Unlike Hatsune Miku, there haven’t been many enjoyable rubber duck games. The best I’ve ever played was a Zuma clone that Bandai Namco released on the iPad a decade ago (Duck Duck Quack). I played this for many dozens of hours because, as simple as it was, it captured the essence and charm of the colourful, squeaky toys beautifully. ROMSLAB.COM Best Switch Games

Rubberduck Wave Racer Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Of course, you can’t play that any more because it has been long abandoned and delisted from the App store, and unlike consoles, there’s been little effort to preserve iOS games history as far as I’m aware. So, hooray for lost art! Anyhow, the point of that long-winded introduction was to say that while I wasn’t necessarily expecting Rubberduck Wave Racer to match the quality of Mario Kart… or even Chocobo GP, I was hoping it would be a functional “kart” racer featuring my favourite water toys. That was too much to ask for, I guess.Hit the waves alone or tube up with three friends and compete across 16 courses spread across four cups.

16 fast tracks in four exciting cups

You’ll zoom along a peaceful riverside, brave the whitewater rapids in a family waterpark, glide across the stars in space, and even pull off some sick moves in a raging volcano. Rubberduck Wave Racer is the newest title in a long line of bare-bones racing games made by indie developers. This one comes to us from Joindots, which is the exact same company that gave us Renzo Racer in 2022 and Emoji Kart Racer earlier this year, two perfect examples of this trend. This Rubberduck game trades roads and karts for water and, well, rubber ducks. Although that’s not all that different from emojis, at least rubber ducks don’t make me cringe. That’s already a point in Wave Racer’s favor. Big Buck Hunter Arcade Switch

Rubberduck Wave Racer Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

The thing about rubber ducks is that they don’t come with any baggage or preconceived notions. Outside of them floating on water, you don’t have that many expectations when you think of rubber ducks. Does it make sense that a rubber duck can exceed fourty or fifty miles per hour? No, not really. But who cares? I can go with the idea of seeing different rubber ducks battle it out to come in first, especially if we’re treated to a bunch of zany levels and water-themed power-ups. In that sense, Rubberduck Wave Racer actually delivers. We’re treated to sixteen different water-based stages, all of which look good and have some pretty obvious shortcuts.

12 cute rubber duckies

There’s actually a nice variety of locations in the game, ranging from stages themed around delicious desserts to a wish fountain to a waterpark full of cute alligators. We visit ancient temples, Middle East pyramids and even a spooky Halloween stage. And we’re just scratching the surface of all the fun locations you can race. Joindots is set to release their charming new racing game, Rubberduck Wave Racer, today for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The game will become available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch players next month. Rubberduck Wave Racer features a collection of officially licensed Schnabels ducks. Big Crown: Showdown Switch

Rubberduck Wave Racer Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Each boasting its own unique personality and ready to race along various watercourses. In Rubberduck Wave Racer, players can choose from a dozen adorable Schnabels ducks, including sporty, spa, and even unicorn-themed ducks. The game offers 16 fast-paced tracks spread across four cups, providing a variety of environments for the ducks to traverse. Players can enjoy racing along a peaceful riverside, navigating the whitewater rapids of a family waterpark, soaring through the stars in space, and even performing impressive moves within a raging volcano.

Multiplayer mode for 2 players

Rubberduck Wave Racer accommodates both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing up to four friends to compete against each other. The game’s courses are filled with challenging power-ups, ensuring that each race remains thrilling and unpredictable. To be fair, Rubberduck Wave Racer looks reasonable. The concept is strong, and a little like with Micro Machines, your duckies are tumbling around water parks in bathtubs (and, later, fruit juice, lava(?) and the Milky Way), and it all looks larger than life because everything’s from the ducks’ perspective. The game also has official licensing from Schnabels, and, honestly, the ducks do look good.

Rubberduck Wave Racer Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Sadly all the effort seems to have been put into the visuals, because for a racing experience, Rubberduck Wave Racer just does not cut it. I actually booted up the N64 Online App to play that console’s Wave Race back-to-back with this. It’s not a good sign when an N64 game has better water physics, track design and AI than a game released in 2023. The AI is basically nonexistent. Once the “GO” whistle blows, all the AI ducks line up in a neat little line and float their way around the course. It frequently means they get stuck on scenery and pile up, and while I guess that is appropriate for a game about rubber ducks, it doesn’t make for the most compelling racing experience. Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator

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