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Riptide GP

Riptide GP is a jet ski racing video game developed and published by Vector Unit, an American video game development company based in San Rafael, California. It was first released for Android on May 26, 2011, and later released for iOS and Windows. The game was later released as a free download.

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Riptide GP
DeveloperVector Unit
PublisherVector Unit
PlatformsiOS
Android
Windows
ReleaseMay 26, 2011
GenreRacing
ModeSingle-player

Riptide GP is a jet ski racing video game developed and published by Vector Unit, an American video game development company based in San Rafael, California.1 It was first released for Android on May 26, 2011, and later released for iOS and Windows. The game was later released as a free download.2

Gameplay

Players race against five computer opponents in separate championship events, at three different speeds. The game has six tracks in total, with an additional six being reversed versions.3 Players control jet skis, and can perform tricks to gain boosts in mid-air.4

Reception

The game drew comparisons to Wave Race from some outlets, including App Spy, which also described the look of the water as a positive game aspect.4 Multiplayer.it reviewer Tommaso Pugliese described the racing as spectacular, as well as the water quality.7 Thorin Klosowski of Touch Arcade was disappointed with the lack of a multiplayer mode, but described it as a "solid race with good controls."3

Bulent Yusuf of Pocket Gamer described the graphics as average, and that the game was "a few updates away from greatness." He also criticized the lack of a multiplayer mode.6 Andrew Webster of Slide to Play gave the game a critical review. The lack of tracks and vehicle options were a primary concern for Webster, as well as limited control options at the time of release. However, he described the game as a "competent and enjoyable race," still noting the lack of replayability.8

References

References

  1. Remo, Chris (March 13, 2010). "Interview: Vector Unit's Small On Starting A Studio And Reviving Hydro Thunder". Game Developer. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  2. "Archive". Vector Unit. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  3. Klosowski, Thorin (October 31, 2011). "'Riptide GP' Review – Wipeout on Water". Touch Arcade. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  4. Flodine, Dave. "Riptide GP iPhone Game Review". App Spy. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  5. "Riptide GP iOS (iPhone/iPad) Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  6. Yusuf, Bulent (November 1, 2011). "Riptide GP". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  7. Pugliese, Tommaso (November 9, 2011). "Onde sulle sponde". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  8. Webster, Andrew (October 31, 2011). "Riptide GP Review". Slide to Play. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
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