Audio Drive Neon
- March 24, 2021
- Oddscure
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and relaxing experience, allowing players to drive while listening to their favorite music, with the environment reacting to the audio.
- It's a free game that provides a solid foundation for a driving experience, with customization options for cars and the ability to use personal music files.
- The visuals and weather effects are praised for their realism, enhancing the overall immersive experience of driving in different conditions.
- The removal of VR support has disappointed many players, leading to negative reviews regarding the game's current state and lack of updates.
- Driving mechanics and AI behavior are criticized for being poorly implemented, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences with erratic controls and collisions.
- The game feels unfinished, with limited content and features, leading to a perception that it may not be actively developed or improved in the future.
- music57 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is highly praised for its integration of custom tracks, allowing players to enjoy their favorite songs while driving, which enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the dynamic interaction between the music and the game's environment, although some express disappointment with the built-in soundtrack, describing it as unremarkable. Overall, the ability to use personal music files or YouTube adds significant replay value and enjoyment, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Driving with this storm while listening to music and being amazed at how the weather reacts to it is an incredible experience.”
“The game definitely delivers on its promise: driving a car at high speeds while listening to your music of choice, making for an engaging experience.”
“I just enjoy the feeling of driving down an endless highway with my own music playing, and it's nice how they allow you to play your own music as well as some chosen by the developers.”
“If it works that is, just like in Music Racer, the YouTube option just completely fails and it never analyzes the track, even freezing entirely every now and then.”
“The couple of songs I tried in Audio Drive Neon sound samey and unremarkable.”
“This game used to be called Audio Drive Neon and back then the music really changed the background, but now it doesn't seem to have much effect (other than it's nice to hear your own music while driving).”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting stability and enjoyment in "relax" mode, while others criticize the lack of depth, poor AI, and frustrating mechanics such as hand placement and traffic management. Many feel that the game is simplistic and lacks features, making it more of a casual time-waster than a robust gaming experience. Despite its aesthetic appeal, the gameplay itself is often described as disappointing and in need of improvement.
“I haven't seen any bugs for this first hour of gameplay, so I guess it's stable.”
“On the side of mechanics, it's portrayed as being as easy as holding gas and steering while dodging traffic.”
“Gameplay on 'relax' mode is fun.”
“You can improve the gameplay by reducing the difficulty, removing the manic traffic cars and police cars.”
“Decent little game for 20 minutes, but the lack of gameplay and features becomes noticeable, such as bad AI and poor hand placement on the wheel (they stay at the top of the wheel the whole time). There's only one track, which feels short, but other than that, it's a nice time-waster.”
“As for the gameplay itself, it was shocking how terrible the game feels to play.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of Audio Drive Neon are characterized by a vibrant and over-the-top 80's neon aesthetic, featuring a plethora of effects such as strobing lights, lasers, and dynamic environmental interactions that respond to the music. While many praise the stunning visuals, some critics note that the excessive flashing and clutter can detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the clarity and coherence of the graphics.
“Audio Drive Neon is a drive for the horizon game with a familiar art style in the form of 80's visuals on steroids, amped up by neon and flashing.”
“The visuals of Audio Drive Neon are stunning and vibrant; I'd personally almost say that the amount of flashing, strobing, and other effects might be getting towards a little bit too over the top.”
“The visuals look quite good, albeit over the top, like I mentioned before, but it's also every effect possible at the same time, like neon shapes, lasers, strobing palm trees, road markings, rain, and so much more.”
“The developers have uprooted the entire 'neon' premise and changed it to a gloomy looking 'storm' aesthetic; aside from the new aesthetic, the rest of this review still stands.”
“Visuals aren't even clean.”
“Audio Drive Neon is a drive for the horizon game with a familiar art style in the form of 80's visuals on steroids amped up by neon and flashing.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimally addressed, with users expressing frustration over the lack of VR compatibility, particularly with the Oculus Quest 2. While some players recall a backstory, the focus seems to be more on technical issues than narrative depth, leaving many feeling disappointed.
“I really wanted to like this game, but it just straight up does not work in VR with Quest 2.”
“A bit of back story.”
“Also, some VR users have reported problems getting their motion controllers to work.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing feelings of happiness and euphoria that can lead to tears. It serves as a meaningful escape for individuals facing personal challenges, highlighting its profound impact on their emotional well-being.
“I kid you not, this game made me shed a tear for the amount of happiness and euphoria it gave me.”
“This game has a profound emotional impact that resonates deeply, making players feel a range of powerful emotions.”
“The storytelling in this game is so moving that it left me reflecting on my own life and experiences.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“This game is terribly optimized!”
“The performance issues make it almost unplayable on mid-range systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with buggy physics that lead to frequent, unplayable crashes caused by AI car behavior. Many express frustration over the game's tendency to create unavoidable pileups, detracting from the overall experience.
“Please fix the buggy, unplayable physics. They were so much better before, as I keep wrecking every 10 seconds due to the AI cars causing a pileup ahead of me with no way to dodge it.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“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.”
