Riptide GP
| Riptide GP | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer | Vector Unit |
| Publisher | Vector Unit |
| Platforms | iOS Android Windows |
| Release | May 26, 2011 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Mode | Single-player |
Riptide GP is a jet ski racing video game developed and published by Vector Unit, an American video game development company based in San Rafael, California.[1] It was first released for Android on May 26, 2011, and later released for iOS and Windows. The game was later released as a free download.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]Players race against five computer opponents in separate championship events, at three different speeds. The game has six tracks in total, with an additional six being reversed versions.[3] Players control jet skis, and can perform tricks to gain boosts in mid-air.[4]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 67/100[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Pocket Gamer | 7/10[6] |
| TouchArcade |    [3] |
| AppSpy | [4] |
| Multiplayer.it | 8.2/10[7] |
| Slide to Play | [8] |
The game drew comparisons to Wave Race from some outlets, including App Spy, which also described the look of the water as a positive game aspect.[4] Multiplayer.it reviewer Tommaso Pugliese described the racing as spectacular, as well as the water quality.[7] Thorin Klosowski of Touch Arcade was disappointed with the lack of a multiplayer mode, but described it as a "solid race with good controls."[3]
Bulent Yusuf of Pocket Gamer described the graphics as average, and that the game was "a few updates away from greatness." He also criticized the lack of a multiplayer mode.[6] Andrew Webster of Slide to Play gave the game a critical review. The lack of tracks and vehicle options were a primary concern for Webster, as well as limited control options at the time of release. However, he described the game as a "competent and enjoyable race," still noting the lack of replayability.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Remo, Chris (March 13, 2010). "Interview: Vector Unit's Small On Starting A Studio And Reviving Hydro Thunder". Game Developer. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Archive". Vector Unit. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Klosowski, Thorin (October 31, 2011). "'Riptide GP' Review – Wipeout on Water". Touch Arcade. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Flodine, Dave. "Riptide GP iPhone Game Review". App Spy. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Riptide GP iOS (iPhone/iPad) Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Yusuf, Bulent (November 1, 2011). "Riptide GP". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Pugliese, Tommaso (November 9, 2011). "Onde sulle sponde". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Webster, Andrew (October 31, 2011). "Riptide GP Review". Slide to Play. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2026.