Dinsun Review
MotoRace: Oncoming Fury is the kind of game that would have been a smash hit in 1982. Today, it’s a decent enough distraction for a five-minute train ride. The 'Oncoming Fury' part of the title is a bit dramatic for what is essentially just moving left and right to avoid cars. I appreciate the retro graphics—the grayscale mode is a nice touch for those of us who remember the Game Boy era—but the gameplay is as thin as a piece of paper. You dodge, you survive, you repeat.
It’s clearly designed for quick sessions, which is why it likely exists on the Apple Watch. On a high-end iPhone, the simplicity is almost glaring. The controls are responsive enough, and having the choice between tapping and dragging is a rare bit of thoughtfulness in such a basic title. It’s an honest game—no complex loot boxes or convoluted stories—just pure arcade dodging. But honesty doesn't always equal excitement. It’s fine for a freebie, but don't expect it to hold your attention for more than a few days.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Authentic retro aesthetic with grayscale option
- Fully playable offline
- Clean, simple controls for Watch and Phone
- Extremely repetitive gameplay
- Very basic visuals even for 'retro' style
- Lack of long-term goals or progression depth
Technical Report
Performance: Excellent performance; incredibly lightweight and runs on almost any device.
- Grayscale mode
- Multiple control schemes (Tap/Drag)
Audience Fit
Buy if: You want a simple, offline game for your Apple Watch or a quick retro fix.
Skip if: You want depth, modern graphics, or anything beyond simple dodging.
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Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
- Hardware: iPhone 15 & Apple Watch Series 9
- Playtime: 3 hours
- Status: Unlocked several sub-games
