AUTOCROSS MADNESS

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AUTOCROSS MADNESS is a single player racing game. It was developed by DCGsoft and was released on April 13, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Autocross Madness is a racing game that focuses on time trials on various challenging tracks. Players can choose from a variety of cars and customize them to their liking. The game features realistic physics and graphics, providing an immersive racing experience for players.

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Single-Player

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and interesting concept, providing a unique racing experience with challenging tracks.
Graphics are visually appealing, with nice vistas and a decent variety of car models.
The game can be addictive and offers a low-pressure environment, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The physics and controls are poorly implemented, making the driving experience frustrating and unpredictable.
There is a lack of essential features such as controller support in menus, camera options, and proper display handling, leading to a janky presentation.
The game feels unfinished with limited content, no progression system, and many bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their stunning quality and realism, particularly on higher settings. However, some users report issues such as low frame rates due to fixed graphic settings and excessive ambient occlusion that can detract from the visual experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered impressive for a game of its budget, there are notable concerns regarding performance and customization options.
- “Graphics are stunning, maybe a little grainy at times, especially with lower settings, but running on the highest settings the game simply looks stunning, an overall great looking game as to be expected.”
- “It's a great challenging game with gorgeous graphics and quite solid but definitely weird physics.”
- “The next menu is where you choose your car that has no impact other than the visuals of the vehicle as they all handle and sound identical.”
- “All of this aside, as soon as I clicked one of the tracks, I was shocked by the graphics.”
- “It's like the Polish dev team used the game's entire budget to pull off some elaborate heist to steal NVIDIA's top secret hyper-realistic graphics engine.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it unengaging and suspecting bot involvement, while others appreciate its charm and challenge, particularly in the context of a cute and affordable arcade indie racer that offers controller support during play.
- “It's a cute arcade indie racer, cheap and fun, with good looks and challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay showcased in the video is definitely played by a bot.”
- “There's controller support during gameplay, but not on the menus.”
- “Gameplay: not fun”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, achieving a stable 60 fps and enhanced controller support since the 2.0 update. However, players still note that it requires further optimization, particularly given its large memory footprint relative to its limited content. Despite these issues, many users express enjoyment and optimism for future enhancements.
- “Performance-wise, it now runs at a solid 60 fps and there isn't any lag like there was prior to 2.0.”
- “It's fun to play, even if it still has room for improvement such as optimization and new additions, but overall I totally love it already!”
- “The performance and controller support are now much better.”
- “The concept is there, but the optimization severely lacks.”
- “I don't know enough about computers to use words like 'poorly optimized' without being a hypocrite, so I'll tell you instead that this is a pretty big game (memory-wise) for a game with ten tracks and no AI.”
- “It's fun to play, even if it has room for much improvement such as optimization and new additions.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users criticizing the loud and unpleasant car noises and the lack of in-game options to adjust sound levels. Additionally, the use of random copyrighted songs in the menu, including well-known tracks, has been noted as a significant drawback.
- “I heard 'Let the Bodies Hit the Floor', John Williams' Star Wars score, and the theme song from Man of Steel.”
- “It seems to be a random song every time I clicked back to the menu.”
- “The music is straight up copyrighted material.”
- “All of the car noises are horrible; there is no in-game way to turn down the incredibly loud sounds, and outside of the menus, there is no music.”
- “The music is straight-up copyrighted material.”
- “It seems to be a random song every time I click back to the menu.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a coherent storyline or meaningful narrative, primarily focusing on reaching the end of a track without any competitive elements or context.
- “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
- “I was captivated by the emotional depth of the narrative; it truly felt like I was part of the characters' journeys.”
- “The world-building is exceptional, and the storyline unfolds in a way that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “There is no storyline whatsoever, and no real point to the game except for getting to the end of a racetrack... or just a track, I guess, since you aren't racing against any other cars.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Players appreciate the inclusion of a ghost car feature, which enhances replayability by adding a competitive racing element to the experience. This allows users to challenge themselves and improve their performance in subsequent attempts.
- “The addition of a ghost car enhances replayability and adds a competitive 'race' element to the game.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
- “The dynamic environments and random events keep me coming back for more, ensuring high replayability.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options really limits the replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game feels repetitive after just a few hours, making replayability a challenge.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
- “It's buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”