February 11, 2019
Objectif 3D

Accel

Accel’s flight mechanics hit all the right notes for an arcade title, but it proves to be far too short for the long term. Those looking for a brief respite between longer titles can have fun here, but don’t be surprised if you’re done sooner rather than later.

77%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

gameplay, story

79% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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About

Accel is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Objectif 3D and was released on February 11, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

To escape the cyber world of ACCEL you’ll have to go beyond your limits with your spaceship. In ACCEL we’re adding a new challenge, 360° maneuverability.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers decent graphics and enjoyable music, making it a good value for players.
Gameplay is engaging and provides a fun challenge, especially as players progress through the levels.
The game shows potential for improvement and is a commendable effort from a student project, showcasing creativity and design skills.

Controls are awkward and unresponsive, particularly for keyboard users, making gameplay frustrating.
The game is very short, with only three levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
There are several bugs and issues, including broken achievements and problems with controller support, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, featuring low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter some players, while others appreciate the simple yet clean art style. Although the audiovisual elements, including music, are praised, many reviewers note that the graphics can be distracting and lack detail, ultimately overshadowing the gameplay experience. Overall, while the visuals have their merits, they do not compensate for the game's optimization issues and gameplay shortcomings.
- “Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location a to b to c and so on.”
- “The best part about this game is the graphics/music elements.”
- “Great job on the artwork!”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Some graphics are distracting over 'circles' and 'ovals' we are collecting.”
- “They fell into the trap of having bright visuals that are blinding.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its quality and how it enhances the gameplay experience, particularly through its dynamic tempo changes based on score multipliers. Players appreciate the soundtrack's integration with the game's graphics and level design, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere. Despite some minor complaints about volume levels, the consensus is that the music is a standout feature of the game.
- “Very good soundtrack and level design.”
- “Neat game with rad music and awesome colorful levels, and it is free so I have no complaints really!”
- “When you load into a game, you get deafened by the music.”
- “The higher your score multiplier, the faster the music goes.”
- “The music elements are overwhelming and detract from the overall experience.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, fully 3D mechanics that utilize the Unreal Engine, offering engaging obstacle courses despite some criticism of choppy turning. While the mechanics are easy to understand and well-developed, players note a tendency towards mindless repetition, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “That's crazy to me, it used to be 1 button, but at least the game uses this mechanic to make interesting obstacle courses.”
- “Once you get into the levels, you get faster gameplay and it gets a lot more fun.”
- “Another Unreal Engine showcase from this school and not much of a gameplay.”
- “Prepare yourself for mindless repetitive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is fast and fully 3D using the Unreal Engine.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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60%
The game features a minimal story that serves as a metaphor for the quality of many titles in the Steam library, highlighting themes of trash and unity asset flips. While it lacks depth and missions, it remains engaging for a free flight game. Overall, the narrative is seen as both fitting and thought-provoking, prompting players to consider whether the game transcends its own story.
- “The story is a fitting metaphor for all the trash and unity asset flips in the Steam library.”
- “The story is a fitting metaphor for all the trash and Unity asset flips in the Steam library.”
- “However... does this game escape its own story?”
- “No story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for being clunky and lacking detail, suggesting that the issues may stem from the development process rather than the students' abilities. Reviewers emphasize that effective gameplay requires more than just appealing graphics and menus.
- “This is the third game I've tried from this studio, and I am starting to think it's not the students' fault that the game is not optimized and feels clunky or lacks detail in gameplay. Really, it takes more than just a good-looking menu and graphics to make a good game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with players experiencing glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck out of bounds.
- “Quite buggy though... like, at the end of level 2 I glitched out of bounds and passed 100% on an endless journey, lol.”