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Rev up your rocket-powered hydro jet and put your racing skills to the test. Riptide GP™2 features dynamic racing on fully interactive water surfaces, a deep career mode with tons of upgrades, customizable riders and skills, online and local multiplayer, and fully integrated controller support.
Riptide GP2 is a racing, sports and action game
developed and published by Vector Unit.
Released on March 07th 2014 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 538 reviews of which 479 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 5.69€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Pentium 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 3200+ or greater
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 6800 / Radeon X1800 Shader Model 3 or greater
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Shader Model 3 or greater required
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Riptide GP2, developed and published by Vector Unit, is a high-octane watercraft racing game that successfully captures the thrill of speed and the beauty of motion on dynamic, ever-shifting water surfaces. It’s a title that thrives on its simplicity and polish, offering an arcade-style experience that balances accessibility with depth. From the first race, the game’s smooth performance, intuitive controls, and dazzling visuals make a strong impression, and it quickly becomes apparent that Vector Unit’s background in racing games has been put to excellent use. What sets Riptide GP2 apart from traditional racing titles is the way it treats water not as a mere surface but as an integral, reactive element that constantly affects the flow of competition. Each turn, jump, and ripple of the track feels alive, demanding precision and timing in equal measure. At its core, Riptide GP2 revolves around fast, fluid racing mechanics combined with a trick system that rewards daring maneuvers. The controls are tight and responsive whether played with a keyboard or controller, allowing players to quickly adapt to the shifting momentum of the waves. The boost mechanic, fueled by performing stunts midair, adds a compelling layer of risk and reward. The more elaborate the trick, the more boost energy you gain—but a mistimed landing can send your racer spinning into the water, losing valuable seconds. This system encourages creativity and mastery, transforming jumps into moments of calculated risk rather than simple spectacle. As races progress and the competition intensifies, the ability to chain tricks and time boosts perfectly becomes essential to victory. It’s a simple but deeply satisfying feedback loop that keeps players hooked. Progression in Riptide GP2 is tied to an upgrade and customization system that adds a light RPG flavor to the arcade racing. Completing races earns both money and experience points, which can be used to unlock new watercraft, improve performance stats, and learn advanced stunts. Each craft feels distinct, with noticeable differences in speed, handling, and acceleration. The sense of growth is well-paced, though the grind can occasionally feel slow in later stages as upgrade costs rise. Nevertheless, the constant lure of earning new vehicles and mastering new tricks keeps the experience engaging. The career mode offers a solid amount of variety with different event types, including standard races, elimination rounds, time trials, and freestyle trick challenges. Each mode tests a different aspect of skill—whether it’s maintaining top speed under pressure, maximizing airtime, or perfecting the rhythm of tricks. Visually, the game is striking. The water physics are some of the most convincing seen in a racing title of this scale, with waves rolling dynamically and reflecting the environment in real time. Light shimmers off the surface as you carve through it, and every splash or ripple feels weighty and kinetic. The environments themselves range from futuristic cities to industrial canals and tropical coasts, each rendered in clean, colorful detail. The overall aesthetic is sleek and futuristic, with just enough realism to make the world believable without sacrificing clarity or performance. The soundtrack complements this presentation with energetic electronic beats that maintain intensity during races, while the sound effects—engine roars, water sprays, and boost surges—heighten immersion without becoming intrusive. In terms of design, Riptide GP2 walks a fine line between accessibility and challenge. Early races ease players into the mechanics, but the difficulty ramps up steadily as AI opponents grow more aggressive and courses introduce sharper turns, steeper jumps, and trickier layouts. The AI can be punishing at higher levels, forcing players to perfect their racing lines and make full use of the stunt system to maintain an edge. Yet even when you lose, it rarely feels unfair; instead, it invites you to refine your strategy and execution. The balance between skill and spectacle is one of the game’s strongest achievements. However, some players may find the repetition of track themes noticeable after extended play. While the layouts vary, many of the environments share similar visual motifs, which can slightly diminish the sense of discovery over time. The multiplayer component adds another layer of replayability, though it’s limited by the state of online matchmaking. While local split-screen multiplayer works smoothly and is a great addition for friendly competition, online activity is inconsistent, making it difficult to find active matches. The single-player experience, fortunately, is robust enough to stand on its own, offering dozens of events and plenty of room for personal improvement. Riptide GP2’s design makes it easy to pick up for short bursts but satisfying enough for longer play sessions, thanks to its finely tuned controls and fast race pacing. Despite its origins as a mobile game, the PC and console versions of Riptide GP2 feel fully realized. The interface is clean, performance is stable, and the visual fidelity holds up remarkably well. Vector Unit has clearly optimized the experience for higher-end platforms without losing the straightforward design philosophy that defines their work. The upgrade menus and UI retain some of their mobile simplicity, but the core gameplay is anything but shallow. It’s evident that the developers understand how to make arcade racing feel kinetic and rewarding without unnecessary complications. Riptide GP2 succeeds because it knows exactly what it wants to be—a fun, skill-based racer that celebrates speed and style. Its emphasis on water physics and stunt mechanics gives it an identity distinct from traditional racing games, and its polish ensures that it never feels gimmicky. The combination of accessible controls, satisfying progression, and responsive physics makes it an experience that’s easy to enjoy but difficult to master. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it refines it with a clarity of design that few modern arcade racers achieve. For players craving the rush of high-speed competition without the clutter of overly complex systems, Riptide GP2 delivers pure, unfiltered fun. It’s a slick, fast, and beautifully crafted racer that proves mastery over its waves can be as rewarding as conquering any track on land. Rating: 9/10
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My favorite game 10 years ago as teenager with the possible exception of Minecraft. The game has pretty stunning graphics even by today's standards and is extremely well optimized. I very much enjoy the music, the map design. the handling and the overall vibe. Looking forward for next game in this series
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Wanted to buy this one as I liked Riptide Renegade and wanted some more of the same to play through. This does miss a "Quick Race" function for singleplayer options, but it does have local multiplayer via splitscreen so that is a bonus. The tracks in Renegade have more going on too however what is here is solid. The upgrade system does hit the right balance of respecting your limited free time but also feeling rewarding. Still looks good too, and is not at all demanding on your system. Did have to manually alter through Steam's "Launch Options" to force the game to run at 4k as without doing this the max it was outputting to the display was 720p - however this may have been a Windows compatibility issue rather than the game itself. If you love arcade style racing games this is for you - kind of reminded me of the game Rise: Race the Future.
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I bought this game on 3 different devices: the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, Nintendo Switch Lite, and now the Steam Deck. I never got to fully complete all the races on any of them, the game just got a bit too grindy later on. But I can't say that I regret buying it so many times. It's just a solid, well-made racing game sold at a very cheap price. You'll at least get 5-6 hours of fun out of it.
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Great jet ski game! Really good soundtracks. I really like the game's soundtracks. But the first Riptide GP was the best I played on my father's tablet when I was 9 years old :'). The good old days... It would have been nice if you could have gotten it from Steam 10/10
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Riptide GP2 is currently priced at 5.69€ on Steam.
Riptide GP2 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 5.69€ on Steam.
Riptide GP2 received 479 positive votes out of a total of 538 achieving a rating of 8.32.
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Riptide GP2 was developed and published by Vector Unit.
Riptide GP2 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Riptide GP2 is not playable on MacOS.
Riptide GP2 is not playable on Linux.
Riptide GP2 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Riptide GP2 offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Riptide GP2 does not currently offer any DLC.
Riptide GP2 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Riptide GP2 supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Riptide GP2 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Online players
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Developer
Vector Unit
Publisher
Vector Unit
Release
07 Mar 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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