Riptide GP2

Hydroplane racing with a stunt edge

Riptide GP2 is a water-racing game from Vector Unit. You pilot powered hydro jets around futuristic courses, racing over water while pulling tricks to build boost. It suits players who want more than a straight race: career events include standard races, timed laps, elimination rounds and freestyle stunt runs.

Build up your rider and craft

Career events earn experience and cash, which you can use to improve your hydro jet and rider. The game includes nine craft to collect, with performance and colour upgrades, and stunts to unlock and learn. Tricks are part of the racing strategy as well as the spectacle, since they help charge your boost.

Different ways to compete

For a change from career progress, VR Challenge lets you race against friends’ best times. Controls can be set up for tilt, touchscreen or a gamepad, so you can choose the style that feels most comfortable. If you enjoy learning tracks, chasing better times and gradually improving a vehicle, there’s plenty here to work toward.

At a glance

• Developer: Vector Unit
• Category: Racing
• Rating: 4.67 from about 199,000 ratings
• Installs: 10,000,000+

That strong rating and broad install base make Riptide GP2 a well-established pick in water-based racing. Its mix of career events, upgrades and stunt-focused runs gives it appeal for both race-time chasers and players who like mastering tricks.