# Riptide GP: Renegade — Rocket powered water racing!

> Illicit hydrojet racing game with stunts, career mode, and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Vector Unit.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vector Unit](https://appshunter.io/developer/469610085)
- Category: Games, Action, Racing
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 827 App Store ratings · 258 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736/reviews.md

## What is Riptide GP?

"App Store Best of 2016"!

Experience the future of illicit hydrojet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, dodge cops through public waterways, and boost at breakneck speeds across surging waves.

You are a hydrojet rider, framed and cast out from the Riptide GP league, forced to race illegally through city waterways, flooded ruins, and churning factory machinery in an effort to reclaim your reputation and your title.  Play through the single player career to unlock new vehicles, playable characters, and customization features as you take down bosses and build your crew.  

Then, take your skills online for the ultimate test as you battle opponents around the world in 8-player online matches.  Challenge your friends for leaderboard supremacy in the ghost-racing challenge mode.

Featuring thrill-ride race tracks packed with shortcuts, secrets, and interactive obstacles, Riptide GP: Renegade is the action-arcade water racer for a new generation.


"Riptide GP Renegade delivers one of the best arcade racing experiences on iOS whether it’s on land, air, or sea making it a must have. " - AppleNApps (4.5/5)

"Riptide GP Renegade is a really fast, fun, and robust racing game." - 148 Apps (4.5/5)



• • FEATURES

• Thrill-Ride Environments - Blast across floating factory platforms, brave hurricane-strength waves, and infiltrate a military base in the midst of battle.  Every race track is packed with interactive set pieces, dynamic obstacles and secret shortcuts.

• Deep Career Mode - Battle your way through a variety of races and boss fights to reach the top of the underground hydro jet racing circuit.  Earn cash and experience to upgrade and customize your hydro jet, unlock new stunts, and increase your rider's performance.

• Online Multiplayer - Compete online in thrilling 8 player matchups against the best players from around the world.

• Challenge Mode - Take command of the leaderboards and test your skills against ghost recordings of your friends' best performances.

• Transforming Vehicles - Collect and upgrade a garage full of blisteringly fast hydro jets that transform while you ride them. Win money to upgrade and customize each one.

• State of the Art Water Racing - Riptide GP: Renegade brings dynamic water racing to a new level of excitement with breathtaking water physics, splash-tastic spray effects, and more!   Every race is different because the surface you race on is always changing.  

• GameCenter and iCloud - Compete with your Game Center friends on leaderboards and unlock challenging achievements.  Plus keep your game going from device to device with iCloud data syncing.


• • CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem running the game, please visit:  www.vectorunit.com/support 

Be sure to include the device you're using, OS version, and a detailed description of your problem.  


• • MORE INFORMATION 

Be the first to hear about updates, download custom images, and interact with the developers!

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Visit our web page at www.vectorunit.com

## Key features

- Thrill-ride race tracks with shortcuts and obstacles
- Deep career mode with upgrades and customization
- 8-player online multiplayer matches
- Ghost-racing challenge mode
- Transforming hydrojet vehicles
- Dynamic water physics and effects

## Chart rankings

- #154 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #28 in Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Riptide GP?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent water physics and gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
- 👍 Good variety of tracks and environments
- 👍 No in-app purchases or ads
- 👍 Satisfying stunt system
- 👍 Engaging career mode
- 👍 Multiplayer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with registering stunts
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in later races
- 🐛 Multiplayer connectivity problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Progression blockers in the career mode
- Inconsistent touch controls

**Most requested features**

- Add more customization options for vehicles
- Implement a practice mode for stunts
- Introduce a free-roam mode to explore the environments
- Add support for more controllers and input methods

## Recent user reviews (10 of 258)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riptide-gp-renegade/id1090577736/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Genuinely Amazing Game

*2026-08-20, version 2023.10.04*

I absolutely love this game! 9.7 out of 10

### 5/5 — Amazing and nostalgic

*2026-08-08, version 2023.10.04*

Played this since I was three absolutely brilliant game probably my favorite game. The graphics are good, gameplay and story is amazing and I like the characters. Overall great game 5 stars.

### 5/5 — It’s the best game ever! In my whole life!!

*2026-06-25, version 2023.10.04*

Best game ever

### 5/5 — Best game of all time!

*2026-06-08, version 2023.10.04*

One of if not the best game I have ever played extensive career mode with amazing physics and unique gameplay when it came out in 2016 and still amazing in 2026. I can only hope for a sequel!

(Best £2.99 I’ve ever spent)

### 5/5 — Vector Unit is amazing

*2026-04-05, version 2023.10.04*

I love this game, it’s one of my favorite
racing games I’ve ever played and my favorite mobile game of all time

### 4/5 — It’s good but I wish it was free roam

*2026-03-22, version 2023.10.04*

I wished that this game can be free roam so that we can roam around on the hydrojets and even drag race on open water

### 5/5 — Like the game but salom is too hard!

*2026-02-11, version 2023.10.04*

this is a genuine 5 star. the racing is so satisfying but the salom mode is hard for me i am having a hard time beating it so ive been playing other games.

### 1/5 — Gemini

*2026-02-02, version 2023.10.04*

Did not receive Gemini on my Xbox. Contact support, asked to submit video, which I did but never received any replies afterwards.

### 5/5 — Blown Away

*2026-01-27, version 2023.10.04*

This game is crazy good right off the rip but I really love it now that I’ve adjusted to the controls and changed tilt to arrow (personal preference, I guess. This game is fun, the graphics, physics and sound effects are top notch (love the Doppler effect) and the playability and variance make it fun to come back to again and again. I don’t do much online stuff so I’m only playing career and single race and it’s WELL worth the price tag.

ONLY COMPLAINT SO FAR? would love to be able to adjust the size and positioning of the directional arrows, boost etc. (like on Wreckfest). Love this game!!!

### 5/5 — Bestes spiel der Welt

*2025-11-22*

Bestes spiel der Welllllttttt

## Frequently asked questions about Riptide GP

### What kind of game is Riptide GP: Renegade?

Riptide GP: Renegade is an action-arcade water racing game. It features high-speed races with hydrojets, where players perform stunts, dodge obstacles, and compete against others.

### What are the key features of Riptide GP: Renegade?

Key features include thrill-ride environments with dynamic obstacles, a deep career mode for unlocking vehicles and upgrades, 8-player online multiplayer, and a ghost-racing challenge mode. The game also boasts transforming vehicles and state-of-the-art water racing physics.

### How much does Riptide GP: Renegade cost?

Based on the provided information, Riptide GP: Renegade is a paid application. There are no mentions of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

### What platforms is Riptide GP: Renegade available on?

The application data mentions "App Store Best of 2016" and "iOS", indicating availability on Apple devices. It also supports GameCenter and iCloud for leaderboards and data syncing.

### What is the main goal in the career mode?

In the single-player career mode, players are hydrojet riders who have been framed and cast out. The goal is to race illegally through various locations, take down bosses, and reclaim their reputation and title in the underground hydro jet racing circuit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.08.27 — 2026-08-28

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2023.10.04 — 2023-10-11

In this update:
- Improved LODs for large trees
- Fixed loading background on wide screens
- Updated SDKs and stability improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2019-04-23

- Fixed missing brake buttons in touch screen controls.
- Made "Spymaster" achievement easier to attain.
- Minor stability fixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2018-05-30

- Updates to privacy and social links
- SDK updates, bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2017-12-28

- New "Gemini" hydrojet!
- Added full screen support for iPhone X
- Minor bug fixes

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