Platform
SwitchGenre
RacingPublisher
MicroidsSteering wheel compatible
NoDeveloper
Eden GamesUK Release Date
21/11/2001Our Review
The good
- Currently the only racing game on Nintendo Switch with licensed cars.
- Comprehensive car and garage customisation.
- 200 races.
- Micro transactions haven’t been carried over from the mobile game.
The bad
- Twitchy controls.
- Dated graphics.
- Limited car selection.
- Track designs aren’t very memorable.
Summary
Gear.Club Unlimited fills the void of semi-realistic racing games on the Nintendo Switch and is a passable first effort. The extensive customisation is a clear highlight that will keep car enthusiasts engaged, and the improved visuals and removed micro-transactions elevate it above the original mobile game. Ultimately, however, the experience hasn’t been very well-adapted for the Switch. Stiff handling and twitchy controls make for unsatisfying driving, while other more polished Switch racers put the drab visuals to shame. Gear.Club Unlimited had the potential to be the Switch’s answer to Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport but is unfortunately hampered by its mobile roots. It’s a shame because racing real cars on Nintendo’s hybrid console is a novelty right now.
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