ALTF42

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ALTF42 is a single player racing game. It was developed by PUMPKIM and was released on March 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

ALTF42 is a challenging single-player racing game that takes around 5 hours to complete. With exciting background music and annoying traps, players must rely on their reflexes to survive. Despite the lack of save data support, the game encourages replayability, challenging players to beat it in one go once they've cleared it.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience, reminiscent of the first game, with engaging mechanics and a humorous tone.
Many players appreciate the variety of content, including costumes and hidden items, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The developers are responsive to feedback, with updates improving performance and gameplay experience over time.

The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and performance drops on various systems.
There are multiple bugs, including game-breaking issues that prevent progress and affect gameplay mechanics.
Some players find the humor and design choices, such as excessive jokes about butts, to be off-putting and detracting from the overall experience.

optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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72%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance and frame rate drops, even on capable hardware. While some users noted improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game requires further optimization to enhance playability and performance. Players hope the developers will address these issues to make the game more enjoyable.
- “I am not sure about the performance issues to date, but on my new PC this runs very smoothly (with GTX 4080 Ti).”
- “Performance is better and the map got divided into 5 levels.”
- “Going to overturn the review from not recommended to recommended if the game gets optimized and is playable for me.”
- “It's badly optimized though, check the requirements first.”
- “The game is interesting with its own chips, but there is no optimization at all. I hope the developers will notice and optimize the game.”
- “I was only able to reasonably play through the game on all low at 33% render resolution. While the game is fun and more of the same ALT+F4 design, the performance is unacceptable.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's story mode is generally well-received, with players appreciating the new narrative elements and mechanics compared to its predecessor, altf4. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as the addition of NPC quests to enhance the open-world experience. Performance issues, particularly crashes and frame rate drops, detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- “I like the novelties in the game like the new story, the system with level maps, trampolines, skins,...”
- “The open world is cool but the game could go further by adding quests to NPCs such as finding hidden items on the map, killing knights, collecting money, catching special chickens...”
- “Compared to altf4, it has less bugs, better mechanics, and a story mode.”
- “The open world is cool, but the game could go further by adding quests to NPCs such as finding hidden items on the map, killing knights, collecting money, and catching special chickens.”
- “Guys, don't buy it if you don't have a latest generation PC. I have an MSI Katana laptop with a 3050 Ti and i7 processor, and the game runs badly. If I start the main story, the game crashes, or even worse, it drains my video card. The game needs to be fixed; don't buy it.”
- “It was too open to the story.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty, but many users report performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, leading to low frame rates and lack of fluidity in animations. There are calls for better optimization to accommodate a wider range of graphics cards, as some players struggle to run the game even at minimal settings.
- “Don't look at the graphics in the screenshots - the game is great.”
- “Please optimize the game for lower series graphics cards too; I really want to play.”
- “Pls optimize the game for lower series graphics cards too, I really want to play :(”
- “The new graphics are beautiful; however, it still lacks fluidity in some animations.”
- “Sadly, not playable on my PC. I can't play above 15-20 fps with the resolution capped to 33% of 100%, and all graphics set to lowest.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
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The gameplay is generally praised for having fewer bugs and improved mechanics and story mode compared to its predecessor, altf4. However, some players feel that the jump mechanic and air movement are noticeably worse, marking a setback from the original game. Overall, the gameplay is described as riveting, despite these minor issues.
- “Compared to altf4, it has less bugs, better mechanics, and a compelling story mode.”
- “Riveting gameplay! :steamhappy:”
- “The mechanics are well-designed, making for an engaging and enjoyable experience.”
- “Unfortunately, I consider it a small setback from the original game. The jump mechanic is definitely worse, and the air movement seems off.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining rather than frustrating, as it successfully avoids the pitfalls of typical rage games. Overall, it delivers a comedic experience that resonates well with its audience.
- “Fails to be a rage game and is actually genuinely funny and entertaining.”
- “Very funny game, I love it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the recent changes that enhance the game's long-term playability and enjoyment, indicating a positive impact on its replayability.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is initially appealing, quickly becoming hypnotic and ultimately delivering an exhilarating experience that captivates players.
- “The music initially captivates you, then it hypnotizes, and ultimately blows your mind.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly before the major update on April 1st, with frequent frame rate drops from 60 fps to as low as 5 fps, even on capable hardware. Microfreezes further detract from the overall experience, overshadowing the game's fun and challenging elements.
- “The game is just as fun and challenging as the first one, but the performance is another story. Before the major update on 01.04, I was getting mostly under 60 fps with a decent rig (3070, i5 11400). At some points, there are massive drops in frames, anywhere from 60 down to 5 frames, along with microfreezes.”