New Star GP
| New Star GP | |
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| Developer(s) | New Star Games |
| Publisher(s) | Five Aces Publishing |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Release | 8 August 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multi-player |
New Star GP is a 2023 racing video game developed by New Star Games and published by Five Aces Publishing.
Gameplay
[edit]There are two game modes available in New Star GP: Career, where the player competes in seasons spanning multiple Grands Prix and minor races, and Championship, single-race games with customizable settings.[1] In both, the player plays the role of a Formula One driver, racing their car against nine opponents.[2] The game spans five decades of racing history, from the 1980s to the present day.[1]
Each race, held on one of 34 circuits resembling official Formula One tracks, consists of six laps.[3] Players may pit between laps to refuel their car, change tires, and fix broken components.[4][5]
After each race, the player receives payout, known as "Bux", based on their performance, which they may spend on upgrading or temporarily licensing car parts and improving morale of team staff.[6] Each part provides a boost to the car's performance; for example, upgrading the front wing increases downforce and handling, while an increase in engine performance makes acceleration faster. Likewise, morale improves the efficiency of other race-related aspects, such as repairs, pitting, and sponsorships.[3] Points are given based on the player's standing in a race, with the winner receiving ten, second receiving six, and so on. They determine a driver's standing in the championship, which are used to determine advancement in Career mode.[7]
Development and release
[edit]New Star GP was developed by New Star Games, an indie studio best known for their games Retro Bowl and Retro Goal, and published by Five Aces Publishing. It was initially released for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One on 8 August 2023, before being ported to Steam on 7 March 2024, and iOS and Android on 18 March 2025.[8][9] The studio intends to release a higher frame rate version for Switch 2 in the future.[10]
Reception
[edit]The game received favorable reviews upon release. Review aggregator Metacritic gave New Star GP a score of 81, while OpenCritic, another aggregator, gave it 80.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Warren, Mark (2024-03-06). "New Star GP review". VG247. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Baldwin, Mark (2025-03-13). "And it's GO, GO, GO for New Star GP on Mobile!". Games Press. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ a b Persson, Marcus (2024-03-25). "New Star GP - Review". Gamereactor UK. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Retro-styled racer New Star GP now available for consoles and PC". SEENIT. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Cook, Adam (2023-08-08). "New Star GP hits early access today, includes exclusive content for early adopters". God is a Geek. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Smith, Graham (2023-06-24). "New Star GP looks like a 3D throwback to the F1 games of the '90s". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Porter, Matt (2024-08-03). "New Star GP Review: Old-School Arcade Fun". Operation Sports. Archived from the original on 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "New Star GP". IGN. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Noah, Steve (2025-03-18). "New Star GP is Available For Free on iOS and Android Devices". Operation Sports. Archived from the original on 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (2025-05-16). "Switch eShop Racer 'New Star GP' Unlocks Frame Rate Ahead Of Switch 2's Launch". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "New Star GP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "New Star GP Reviews". OpenCritic. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
