Riptide GP22013

Riptide GP2

2013 Vector Unit68Worthwhile

Playtime

ShortIt typically takes about 8 hours to finish the game.

Playable on

Android
iOS
PC
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam Machine
Verified
SteamOS
Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Available on

PlayStation Store
−70%$2.09
Steam
$6.99
Xbox
$6.99

Game modes

Single player
Local multiplayer
2–6 players

Details

Launch: July 25, 2013
Developer: Vector Unit
Publisher: Vector Unit
Themes: Action
Genres: Racing
Simulator
Sport
Indie

Overview

Rev up your rocket-powered hydro jet and put your racing skills to the test as you rip across a dynamic, ever-changing torrent of waves in Riptide GP2. Race through futuristic cityscapes, twisting canals and rivers, open harbors and mysterious research facilities. Hurl yourself off sky-high jumps and bust out death defying stunts. Build a collection of powerful watercraft and customize their performance and paint schemes to suit your individual style. Take your skills online to battle other players around the world -- or trade elbows with friends in split-screen matches right in your home!

Press67

Players80

WorthwhileGreat

OpenCritic67from 8 reviews

The time spent with Riptide GP2 is good, wholesome fun. The game is not incredibly impressive, but lends itself to heated competitions versus friends, or just a short bit of mindless play that requires very little of the player. Not a great choice for fans of the hardcore racing genre - it is, perhaps, a better choice for those out there with fond memories...

The spiritual successor to Hydro Thunder Hurricane and the best £5 you will spend in 2015.

While Riptide GP 2 won't exactly make waves (sorry, bad pun) in the jet ski racing community, it's a welcome addition to the ID@Xbox library, especially for a meager $5 price tag. More could've been done, but chances are that Vector Unit will provide that to us in a more devoted Riptide sequel. Or, hey, maybe Hydro Thunder Hurricane 2. We'd take it....

Riptide GP2 is a fantastic watercraft racer with simplistic controls and instantly satisfying gameplay.

Riptide GP2 carries a lot of what I loved about classic arcade racing games, but also a lot of what I hate about mobile games.