u/PirateOld9316

I recently came across a post where people were criticizing Forza for still using such an old AE86 model, and a lot of the comparisons ended up bringing up Racing Master.

Honestly, it made me appreciate RM more.

For a game that doesn't get mentioned as much in the broader racing game community, Racing Master actually does a really solid job with car presentation. The AE86 comparison especially surprised me, because it made RM look way better than I think most people would expect.

I'm not even trying to turn this into a "one game bad, one game good” post. I just think it's interesting that when people talk about outdated car models in bigger franchises, Racing Master is now getting brought up as a positive example.

Have you guys felt the same way about RM's car models and visual detail, or do you think people are overhyping it because the Forza model is just that old?

Something I keep coming back to with gacha and live-service games is that the most frustrating ones are often not the bad games. They are the games that are actually pretty good underneath, which makes it more annoying when the long-term progression starts wearing you down.

A game can have strong presentation, fun gameplay, and enough depth to make you want to stick with it. But once progression starts feeling like constant chasing, spreading resources too thin, or watching older investment lose value too quickly, it stops feeling rewarding and starts feeling exhausting instead.

That is the part that gets me. In games built around collecting and long-term account growth, a lot of the appeal is supposed to come from getting attached to what you build over time. If that feeling starts disappearing, even a strong core game can become hard to stay invested in.

Racing Master is one example for me. Diablo Immortal is another obvious one. Marvel Snap also comes to mind because a lot of people genuinely like the gameplay, while still feeling frustrated by parts of the progression and economy.

Do you think this feels worse in games that are actually good underneath, because you can see how much potential is being wasted?

I actually think Racing Master is a good game, which is why this feels worth bringing up.

The driving is fun, the game looks great, and the core experience is strong. For me, what keeps a racing game fun long term is the feeling that improving, collecting, and investing in the game stays rewarding over time.

That's why I'm not sure whether the gacha/progression side could eventually hurt the long-term experience if it starts feeling more draining than rewarding.

Curious how other people see it — what is it that keeps you playing a racing game long term, and does Racing Master's gacha feel fine to you, or do you think it could become the thing that holds the game back?

Been reading a lot of comparisons between Asphalt 9 and Racing Master, and honestly the more I see, the less it feels like these games are even trying to do the same thing.

Asphalt 9 feels like pure arcade spectacle. It's fast, loud, flashy, and half the gameplay is about nitro, drifting hard, and turning every race into chaos. If that's what you want, fair enough — A9 is very good at that.

But that's also kind of the point: a lot of what works in A9 doesn't really translate into actual driving depth. It's more about constant stimulation than precision.

Racing Master, on the other hand, feels way more grounded. It's still not a full sim, but it at least looks like driving technique matters more. Racing line, braking, corner entry, drift control, consistency — all of that seems to matter way more there, and mistakes actually cost you.

That's probably why so many A9 players say Racing Master feels slow or harsh at first. But if you're used to a game that lets you get away with a lot, of course something more technical is going to feel "worse"before it feels better.

The grind comparison is interesting too. A lot of people act like both games are equally bad, but from what I’ve seen, Asphalt 9 looks way more exhausting if you actually try to keep up. Racing Master still has gacha and duplicate upgrades, so it’s definitely not innocent, but at least people keep saying base cars can still be usable. In A9, a lot of cars feel irrelevant before you even get to enjoy them.

So yeah, maybe the real difference is this:

• Asphalt 9 is better if you want instant dopamine, flashy races, and a game that constantly throws effects and action at you.
• Racing Master is better if you actually care about driving, consistency, and learning how to play clean.
• That probably sounds harsher than I mean it to, but I do think a lot of these comparisons end up being people defending the style they’re already comfortable with.

For people who’ve played both, what do you think A9 players usually don’t want to admit about Racing Master — and what do RM players usually overlook about why A9 is popular?

Saw someone roast RM brakes with this comparison and I’m not gonna lie, it fits a little too well.

Anybody else have examples from other games where you pay for an upgrade and it somehow feels worse

Not usually into racing games but gave this a shot.They just... give you supercars? Got a Lambo for logging in, Ferrari from story mode. There's an AE86 banner too which got my attention.Codemasters helped make it so the driving feels pretty decent. Worth a try if you're bored.

Gave this a shot since Codemasters is involved. Wasn't expecting much but they're literally handing out Ferraris and Lambos just for logging in and playing story.

Got like 400 draws worth of stuff too without spending. AE86 is on a limited banner which is cool.Anyone else playing this? Curious if the physics hold up long-term.

Full widebody kit on the GR Supra — front lip, wide fenders, rear diffuser, big wing. Then sent it sideways on a mountain road.

Watch the tire smoke and the way the body rolls through the transition. For a phone game the drift physics actually have weight to them — it's not just an animation, you can feel the rear stepping out and catching. The kit holds up from every angle mid-slide too.

I feel like I missed a generation of mobile gaming or something. Just saw this clip of Racing Master — night driving on a Tokyo highway with all the city lights and reflections and I honestly thought it was a console game at first.

Can current phones actually do night city driving that looks THIS good or is there some catch I'm not seeing?