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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.
67%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
character development
70% User Score Based on 89 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

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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.

Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
Auto Age: Standoff screenshot
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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
graphics14 positive mentions

  • The game features a vibrant 80's aesthetic and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Car controls are fun and responsive, allowing for enjoyable vehicular combat and stunts.
  • Local multiplayer is a highlight, providing a fun party game experience with friends.
  • The multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find online matches.
  • There is a lack of single-player content beyond the tutorial, which limits replayability.
  • Controls can feel clunky and the AI is often unchallenging, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
  • graphics
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant 80s cartoon aesthetic, featuring cel-shaded art that evokes nostalgia and draws comparisons to titles like Borderlands. While many players appreciate the retro visuals and thematic consistency, some feel that the overall graphical quality is good but not exceptional, with mixed opinions on the execution of certain visual elements. Overall, the art style and design contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the fun of its vehicular combat gameplay.

    • “The visual art style is your answer to 'what if Borderlands was a car shooting game instead?'”
    • “Overall, Auto Age: Standoff is a very fun game that exudes the 80’s, from its art style to its 80’s anime style theme song.”
    • “Auto Age: Standoff is an action multiplayer game where you take control of one of eight cars in frantic driving battles set in colorful eighty-style cartoon graphics.”
    • “Can't recommend it, the servers are empty, the mechanics, game modes, physics, and visuals are awful.”
    • “The graphics never impressed me.”
    • “None of them look cool either, which doesn't go well with the amount of flair that the rest of the game has with its 80s aesthetic.”
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Auto Age: Standoff" has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its fantastic 80s-inspired synthwave and rock soundtrack that enhances the game's retro aesthetic. While some found the main menu music to be off-putting, the overall vibe and thematic consistency of the soundtrack have captivated players, making it a standout feature that many recommend even to those who typically prefer their own music. The combination of catchy tunes and engaging gameplay creates a nostalgic experience that resonates well with fans of the genre.

    • “The 80s themed soundtrack was one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard all year, and is up there with some of the best.”
    • “This game has got the songs (80s synthwave/outrun + oldschool rock) and also the neon artworks that made me fall in love with this game.”
    • “The synth-heavy soundtrack is absolutely killing it featuring bands such as TWRP.”
    • “The main menu music is awful, singing 'auto age, auto age!' and various other slogans like it's an ad.”
    • “The music is cheesy to the point of being distracting.”
    • “In terms of the soundtrack, it’s ok.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its fun and engaging mechanics, drawing comparisons to Rocket League with features like car jumping and mid-air control. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and the fast-paced, chaotic nature of the game, although some express concerns about the lack of diversity in gameplay modes and the absence of a campaign. Overall, the combination of solid mechanics, enjoyable character interactions, and nostalgic themes contributes to a generally positive gameplay experience, despite some technical issues and a need for more content.

    • “It's got some really fantastic mechanics, the driving feels great, and you can jump and move around mid-air with boosts, which feels very similar to Rocket League.”
    • “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!”
    • “The handling is tight, the jump/boost mechanic works awesome, and the targeting is perfect, just enough assist without taking away the feeling of aiming yourself.”
    • “Can't recommend it, the servers are empty, the mechanics, game modes, physics, and visuals are awful.”
    • “You need to have customization in a game like this or else gameplay might get dull and leave no room to keep playing it.”
    • “There is no campaign beyond the tutorial and there is oh so much that could be done with the storyline, world, and gameplay features.”
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is limited to the tutorial, which serves as the sole narrative experience, featuring engaging characters and a fun, 80's cartoon-inspired backdrop. While the tutorial effectively introduces the game's world and character development, players express disappointment over the lack of a full campaign, feeling that the potential for a deeper story is largely untapped. Overall, the tutorial is well-received for its voice acting and emotional engagement, but it leaves players wanting more substantial storytelling beyond the initial experience.

    • “The tutorial tells you the story, gives you dialogue, and puts an emotional attachment to the fight.”
    • “The tutorial launches a highly entertaining story mocking 80's cartoons.”
    • “The story and voice acting are great.”
    • “The game teased me with a story mode, but did not provide one sadly.”
    • “The tutorial was alright but imagine my surprise when that was the only bit of story that existed!”
    • “There is no campaign beyond the tutorial and there is oh so much that could be done with the storyline, world, and gameplay features.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report good optimization, particularly noting excellent performance on powerful machines, though some acknowledge that their experiences may not reflect those of players with less capable hardware.

    • “Good optimization.”
    • “While I have a powerful machine (and thus may not be the best judge), performance has been excellent.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a blend of amusing dialogue, quirky 80s clichés, and a lighthearted tutorial that adds a cheesy charm to the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of entertaining gameplay and comedic elements that enhance the learning process.

    • “It teaches you the basics of this game while also combining normal and fun gameplay, funny dialogue, and an introduction to several humorous 80s cliché characters.”
    • “The music and tutorial are hilarious in a cheesy way.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that the character development is heavily emphasized, as it serves as the primary narrative element of the game, leading to a significant amount of information being presented to enhance the characters' backgrounds and motivations.

    • “Once I realized it was the only bit of story, it made sense why there was so much information thrown in for character development.”
    • “The depth of character development truly enhances the overall narrative experience.”
    • “I was impressed by how each character evolved throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “However, once I realized it was the only bit of story, it made sense why there was so much information thrown in for character development.”
    • “The character development feels rushed and superficial, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
    • “I expected more depth, but the characters remain one-dimensional and predictable throughout the game.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate how the tutorial effectively weaves storytelling and dialogue into the gameplay, creating a strong emotional attachment to the characters and the conflicts they face.

    • “The tutorial tells you the story, gives you dialogue, and creates an emotional attachment to the fight.”

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