I’ll be honest, I haven’t messed much with the Super Woden racing series. I dunno if it’s just something I missed due to other racers on the market, or if I didn’t understand the Woden portion of it. But all the same, EastAsiaSoft did introduce me to Super Woden Rally Edge, and now I’m curious to see what kind of evolution it is for the overall series.
It helps to have a little history as to who the developer is. They’re the uniquely named ViJuDa. It started its journey with Woden GP back in 2020, before evolving the series with Super Woden GP and Super Woden GP 2 in subsequent years. Rally Edge initially made its run on Steam earlier this year, but has now come to consoles with a price tag of about $15. That’s an easy purchase for those of you feeling the crunch for cash, but let’s explain a little bit as to why what’s under the hood makes a difference.
The game packs plenty of old-school-style rally racing fun. You’ll select your car and then essentially race all across the globe, taking on new locales from a higher-up viewing perspective. Some may miss out on the finer details being this high up, but it works for me because it provides a greater look at the track you’re on. This way, you can better prepare for turns. The visuals aren’t what you’d call stunning, but they do look pretty good on the Xbox Series X (the platform we were given a code for).
But the treat here lies in the gameplay. Super Woden dials in that retro style feeling through and through, and it works. Handling is done well across the board, especially when it comes to mastering those handbrake turns. And you’ll feel the natural acceleration as you gun for a better finish time, seeing what else you could have done to shave a few seconds off.
Super Woden Rally Edge gives you plenty to do. Though it isn’t exactly overrun with unlockables, it has plenty of cars and tracks to choose from, each with its own wrinkle in design. I’m also a fan of the Time Trial mode, which offers more than Career as you try to get the best times on the track. (Good luck with that.) You can also take on friends in local multiplayer, with support for up to four people. Be warned, though – the distant camera angle could make some racing events look a bit tricky.
Could there be a lot more content? Sure. And for that matter, maybe a soundtrack along the lines of Sega Rally, because the one here is kind of flat. But I digress. It’s a $15 racing game (maybe less if you get it on sale), and it’s packed like a suitcase on a trip to Disney World. You’ll find lots of circuit tracks here, several classes of cars, and a combination of inspired visuals and great gameplay to keep you busy.
While Super Woden Rally Edge doesn’t exactly reinvent the genre, it does add another quality racer to it. And this one won’t leave tire marks on your wallet.
Does it get a thumbs up from GTM Burton? Yeppers.
Code provided by EastAsiaSoft. Thanks, guys!
