BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers

Brakes are for Losers is an adequately fun time with friends if you’ve got four to eight people ready to play, but it unfortunately crashes into a wall with single-player content.

64%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

grinding, music

72% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 8 reviews

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BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Dear Villagers and was released on October 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers" is a tribute to classic arcade racing games, offering both multiplayer and solo experiences. Up to 8 players can compete on the same screen in various tracks inspired by 80s and 90s pop culture. Use driving skills and dirty tricks to outrace opponents, upgrade cars, and break friendships. The game also includes challenging modes like Time Attack and Perfect Race.

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graphics5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fun and entertaining, especially when played with friends in local multiplayer.
Simple controls and fast-paced gameplay make it easy to pick up and play.
Retro graphics and a lighthearted theme contribute to an enjoyable party game atmosphere.

Lacks content and depth, making it less engaging for long-term play.
Technical issues such as poor control responsiveness and limited customization options hinder the experience.
Many tracks are simplistic and repetitive, leading to frustration and a lack of challenge.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of resolution options and customization, leading to a low-quality visual experience that feels more suited for mobile games. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and fun top-down visuals, others find the overall graphical quality disappointing, especially for a PC title priced at $10. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's potential appeal.
- “The graphics are retro and fun.”
- “Great retro graphics.”
- “The sound and graphics are great, but what I said above hinders it.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “The graphics are a little mobile-game inspired, which is less than ideal.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, top-down arcade style reminiscent of the '80s and '90s, featuring simple controls that make it accessible and enjoyable for casual play, especially in a party setting. While the mechanics are easy to learn and offer a variety of unlockable tracks, some users find them broken, which detracts from the overall fun. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the addictive nature and visual appeal of the game.
- “Easy to learn and simple mechanics yet challenging, and nice looks.”
- “Addicting gameplay, fun top-down visuals, and a variety of unlockable tracks.”
- “The other aspect to Bafl is that it's somewhat of a party game, excusing the actual racing mechanics, I guess?”
- “The gameplay is a top-down eighties/nineties arcade style of game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its lightheartedness, making it enjoyable both solo and with friends. Players find it entertaining enough to revisit when seeking a fun distraction, though some attempts at humor may not land as intended.
- “Funny game, good to play alone or with friends for some hours and then revisit this game when you are bored. What else can I say?”
- “Now with my (probably failed) attempt at a funny joke, let's move on to the actual review.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding mechanics, noting that the wide turn radius on many tracks leads to frequent collisions with walls, resulting in damage and frustration.
- “Your turn radius is too wide for many of the tracks, so you spend a lot of time grinding against the walls and getting damaged.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game compelling, as the lack of brakes creates a heightened sense of tension and urgency, forcing them to navigate challenging tracks with precision. This intense gameplay experience evokes feelings of anxiety and exhilaration, making each successful maneuver feel rewarding.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is considered average, while the controls are noted for their responsiveness, whether using a gamepad or keyboard.

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BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers is a arcade racing game.

BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers was released on October 18, 2017.

BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers was developed by Dear Villagers.

BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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