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Hop.earth – OpenStreetMap based car racing game
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Hop.Earth is an interactive platform that utilizes Copernicus DEM, IGN RGE ALTI®, and CNIG LIDAR data to allow users to explore global terrain. The service provides detailed topographical information for various applications, enhancing geographical understanding and analysis.
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- Praise: The cozy flight sim concept is really engaging, and it's great to see others working on similar projects — there's a nice sense of community here.
- Praise: The accurate description of the game experience highlights its unique, immersive qualities, even if they lead to some bizarre moments.
- Praise: The idea of procedural racing games based on real-world maps is ambitious, and it’s exciting to see developers tackling this challenge.
- Concern: The game is riddled with bugs; players are experiencing issues like parachuting instead of racing, which makes it hard to provide any constructive feedback.
- Concern: Map inaccuracies lead to janky gameplay, and the collision detection seems to be a major issue — it's frustrating for players trying to enjoy the game.
- Concern: Server overload and a chaotic user experience are making it nearly impossible to engage with the game properly, leading to a sensory nightmare for newcomers.