- September 21, 2017
- Phantom Compass
Auto Age: Standoff
If you're just looking for a car combat game to play with friends in 2017, Auto Age: Standoff won't let you down. If you're looking to play any other way, you'll probably be disappointed by the bare-bones feature set on offer.
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About
In Auto Age: Standoff , players race and battle in a futuristic setting with high-tech vehicles, customizable with various weapons and gadgets. This edition removes Steam connectivity and multiplayer functionality, but adds LAN support and is available as 'pay what you want'. The game features over 20 vehicles, 30 weapons, seven maps, and five modes. Please note that further development is unlikely.











- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Twisted Metal and Interstate 76, appealing to fans of 80s and 90s culture.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and fun, with intuitive controls and a variety of weapons and abilities that enhance the vehicular combat experience.
- The soundtrack and visual aesthetics are highly praised, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that captures the essence of retro gaming.
- The game currently lacks content, with limited maps and customization options, which may lead to a repetitive experience over time.
- There are technical issues reported, including crashes and server problems, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
- Some players find the vehicle controls to be floaty and difficult to manage, particularly in the air, which detracts from the enjoyment of the combat mechanics.
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is reminiscent of Rocket League, featuring mechanics like car jumps and mid-air control, but focuses on vehicular combat instead of sports. While the controls are generally intuitive and fluid, some players find them a bit stiff, and there are requests for more gameplay diversity, such as additional maps. Overall, the fast-paced and violent gameplay, especially in local multiplayer, is well-received, though some users have experienced technical issues.
“This game has gameplay mechanics very similar to those of Rocket League, such as car jump, thrust forward, and control over your car's orientation in mid-air, but instead of playing a giant football, you blow up the enemies' cars!”
“Great gameplay! Local multiplayer is an epic party!”
“Gameplay is fast and violent in the quick game mode.”
“I've had three crashes in less than a half hour of gameplay, and my system meets the requirements.”
“But the gameplay isn't the biggest problem I have.”
“The controls are intuitive and fluid, although arguably a bit stiff, depending on the gameplay mechanics the devs are aiming for.”
Auto Age: Standoff Review
Auto Age: Standoff wears its Eighties influences on its sleeve, but doesn’t add enough content to back it up. It does offer a decent distraction though, with a bit of fun vehicular combat that harks back to the days of Vigilante 8 and Twisted Metal’s PSOne days.
60%Auto Age: Standoff Review - Wheeled Warriors
If you're just looking for a car combat game to play with friends in 2017, Auto Age: Standoff won't let you down. If you're looking to play any other way, you'll probably be disappointed by the bare-bones feature set on offer.
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