Black Sand Drift
- September 8, 2016
- Echo Hall Studios
Get on Steam"Black Sand Drift" is a racing game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players compete in high-speed races across treacherous desert landscapes, using a variety of vehicles equipped with nitro boosts and weapons. The objective is to be the first to cross the finish line while battling against opponents and navigating through harsh environments.
Reviews
- The game features an engaging soundtrack that many players found enjoyable and a highlight of the experience.
- It offers a simple yet challenging gameplay style that may appeal to fans of casual shoot 'em up games.
- The game has a story that keeps players engaged throughout the levels.
- The graphics are simplistic and reminiscent of low-quality art, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The gameplay mechanics are poorly designed, with disorganized enemy AI and repetitive level structures.
- The music is often described as obnoxious and out of place, with no option to turn it off.
- music20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the engaging soundtrack and its unique composition, while others find it out of place and distracting. Many appreciate the variety and quality of the tracks, noting that the soundtrack is a significant draw, but there are also strong criticisms regarding its compatibility with the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, eliciting both love and frustration among players.
“The game also features a fantastic soundtrack consisting of 25 tracks, with guitars, bass, drums, and vocals, which is a rarity for games in this genre.”
“The soundtrack is this game's main draw to me, and my hours came from enjoying listening to it while watching my character die over and over.”
“What sold me, honestly, was the music; I found there was some work put into the composition and I liked the opening theme a lot.”
“However, the music is not to my liking as it feels completely out of place.”
“The music felt like it was picked with literally no concern for its compatibility with the game.”
“The game looks like it's made in paint; also, the music is very bad and obnoxious.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Black Sand Drift" is characterized by automatic shooting mechanics against randomly appearing ships, set in a galaxy oppressed by mechanical bots. While some players find the mechanics mildly interesting, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is generic, overly difficult, and lacks innovative features, leading to a negative reception.
“Black Sand Drift is a unique and engaging shoot 'em up game that takes place in the Kotiro Galaxy, where mechanical bots called Spiral have been oppressing the five planets and their citizens for over 300 years.”
“The world is under the control of these mechanical beings called Spiral, who collect a resource from the planet Kotiro called black sand.”
“Mechanics feel pretty goofy, but honestly, it's the least notable issue in the game.”
“The gameplay consists of random ships appearing for you to shoot, with shooting being an automatic process.”
“From mechanics to AI, art to music (the music being one of the worst choices in my opinion), plot to user interface; everything was a negative for me.”
“But the gameplay is really bad.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in "Black Sand Drift" is a central element that engages players through a character-driven, dialog-rich narrative spanning 25 levels across five locations, emphasizing themes of perseverance and life's unpredictability. However, some users criticize the plot as thin and unoriginal, with complaints about its confusing and convoluted nature, detracting from the overall experience.
“Additionally, there is a story to keep you engaged throughout the game.”
“One of the standout features of Black Sand Drift is its heavy emphasis on characters and story, which is delivered through a dialog-driven narrative that plays out over 25 levels in five different locations.”
“The graphics, music, controls, and story all come together to create an immersive experience that will keep you hooked for hours on end.”
“The plot is paper-thin and not creative in the slightest.”
“Confusing and convoluted story.”
“From mechanics to AI, art to music (the music being one of the worst choices in my opinion), plot to user interface; everything was a negative for me.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as modern and immersive, contributing to an engaging experience, though opinions vary widely; some players appreciate the simplistic art style, while others find it irritating and lacking depth. Overall, the visuals are seen as either a strong point or a significant drawback, depending on personal preference.
“The graphics, music, controls, and story all come together to create an immersive experience that will keep you hooked for hours on end.”
“Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
“I like the simple graphics and the out-of-place soundtrack.”
“Whether it was art style, placement, available options, reactivity, or some other factor I forgot about, they were all either irritating or extremely unimportant.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally recommend grinding for effective farming in the game, suggesting that it enhances resource acquisition and overall progression.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just aren't worth the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
