Post v2.2 log:
After some very, VERY much needed patches and changes, mainly with singleplayer and gameplay, Ring Racers went from a game I had mixed to negative thoughts will little praise, to a game I can finally feel satisfied playing without feeling cheated or punished.

Likewise, some notable issues, like certain tracks having questionable designs and Cpus, while nerfed, feel they still have the upper leg and will sporadically speed up way beyond your capabilites because the game said so.

Outside of that, while not perfect, I shall look forward to the future of this game, and the potential new content and updates it has in store

I hate this game, no kiddin'
I hate it and I love it, but in terms of the main bulk of it (single player, Grand Prix, Tutorial, etc.) it a massive middle fingers for those looking to have a fun time playing a proper single player racing game, especially since SRB2K lacked one besides time attack.

Cpus/Rivals cheat with frantic items, better boosts and rubberbanding up the ass, Tracks can range from being insanely fun, to straight up torture, yet this won't matter since Cpus will just cheat through the maps, making the experience even worse no matter how good they are. and the ranking system and points deducitons from retrying or failing to win a race is just demotivating. The icing on the cake is the many unlockables behind single player, including stuff like Online and Addons! (Who thought this was a good idea)

BUT, even with this being said, looking past...well, basically the entire package of the game, the "game" itself it actually really fun and the new mechanics are really fun to learn, only thing I'm not fond of is the trick system, which simultaneously, is kind meh AND is barely utilized in the tracks themselves, almost as if it was a last-minute addition to this badly mixed game.

I have hopes soon this game gets the updates and patches it needs to make the game fun, but till then...idk.

Gotta say, I'm actually quite surprised with this entry of the series, both in gameplay and length. A Metroidvania-esque game is not what I was getting myself into with this, but boy was I pleasantly surprised. Well designed levels, a nice gameplay loop, and overall a really fun and ongoing game. Some enemy placements/dangers were a bit unfair & game can sometimes become a slog with trying to get back or to certain areas without hitting something. That, and while the hints for the game can be helpful, some are fairly cryptic, and going out of order is possible & can lead to all sorts of complications on where to go and such.

Overall, A really solid Wario Land game, probably one of my favs next to WL4 & World.

ITS DA NOOOIISSSEE!!!!!
AND HE'S HERE TO KICK ASS AND BREAK THE ENTIRE GAME (I'm not kidding)
Real talk tho, I never imagine having the same (if not, more) fun playing this game again with the Noise than the first time I played it. The Noise is such a chaotic fun character that, while having a different moveset and gimmicks that can make levels easier or harder, still flows extremely well through the well designed levels.

God what an amazing game that holds up a year later.

Penny's Big Breakaway! Its an incredible ride that was surprisingly challenging with its unique movement and tight level design. This game bouncing between being super rewarding when you get the hang of it, but also a bit punishing when you slip up or make a wrong turn. Bosses were so=so, definitely a low point, but they were still interesting in their own light

Music is a no brainer, bangers all arounds that not only fit the levels, but are also heavy earworms that I find myself humming outside from the game.

I have to address the elephant of the room, this game definitely felt a bit underbaked in some departments, and while the bugs and softlocks weren't too punishing, I can't deny that it was a by product of it being underbaked

Still, I really love this game, and I surely look forward to see more updates, patches, or content for this series in the future

Man. Fucking peak! Where do I even begin dude, this game is a goddamn masterpiece from start to finish with an in-depth story that really starts to connect the pieces from the previous entries in such a satisfying manner. and the gameplay, Oooohh the gameplay, I fucking loved every second of it, they rammed my boy up soooo much from the first game with a whole arsenal of moves, magic and much more with the Drives that keeps me on my toes ramping up combos and learning enemy and boss patterns. Speaking of, the bosses felt so refreshing from the first game, having a great sense of difficulty and challenge that despite breaking my ankles at times, only got me excited to go back and challenge them again.

I'm rambling at this point, this entry in this unmatched classic is nothing short of PEAK.

Ever wonder what it'll be like to play as the main boss of the series, look no further cause this rpg grants you all the pleasure of being able to rock and sock foes to next tuesday. Such a fun and interactive RPG, the main spotlight was most definitely Bowser, but the "Mario & Luigi" parts were still as enjoyable as ever, not to the degree of the previous two entries, but fun enough to keep the game enjoyable. Difficulty around this time was a shocker, but alas this was an incredible play, no wonder its regarded one of the best in the series.