Blind Drive

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 109 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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If you’re one of those people that say, “I could drive this car with my eyes closed”, then this game is for you.
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In "Blind Drive," a fast-paced audio-based game, players navigate a chaotic world while blindfolded, relying on audio cues to avoid obstacles and make quick decisions. As a driving force in a getaway scenario, they must follow instructions from a mysterious voice and react to the sounds of traffic, sirens, and more. The game combines humor and intense action, keeping players on the edge of their seats as they steer through an increasingly challenging auditory landscape.

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  • Windows
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  • Tablet
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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews
story14 positive mentions
  • Unique and innovative audio-based gameplay that can be enjoyed by both blind and sighted players.
  • Hilarious story and excellent voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
  • Short but engaging, with a good balance of challenge and humor, making it a fun ride from start to finish.
  • Gameplay can be repetitive and may wear off quickly for some players.
  • The difficulty level can be frustrating, even on easy mode, which may not appeal to casual gamers.
  • Some players found the story nonsensical and the writing to be lacking in depth.
  • story26 mentions

    The game's story is described as hilarious, wild, and nonsensical, providing an enjoyable and unpredictable experience that complements its polished audio design. While the plot is simple and short, it is filled with amusing twists and engaging cutscenes that enhance the gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the integration of sound into the storytelling, making it a unique and entertaining ride.

    • “The story takes some wild turns and puts you through many different and sometimes unexpected situations to test you.”
    • “The story makes no sense, no proper culmination.”
    • “The story is wild and non-sensical, level design is varied in scenarios and tasks, and the spatial audio sounds fantastic (headphones required!).”
    • “The story is ridiculous, hilarious and unpredictable.”
  • humor22 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its hilarious story, witty dialogue, and engaging voice acting that enhance the overall experience. The combination of a simple yet absurd premise and polished sound design creates a uniquely funny atmosphere, making it both entertaining and immersive. While the gameplay may become repetitive, the comedic elements keep players laughing throughout their adventure.

    • “This game is absolutely hilarious, making it truly a joy to run over pedestrians, avoid gunshots, and follow the directions of your grandma and her enemies.”
    • “The story is ridiculous, hilarious, and unpredictable.”
    • “Pretty much everything that happens is the silliest thing that could possibly happen at that moment, and we were laughing the whole time - and yet somehow the tension never stops building towards the climax. It's a wild ride in more ways than one.”
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its innovative and unique mechanics, primarily focused on audio cues, which create a simple yet engaging experience. While the game features a polished presentation and a humorous story, some players find it overly challenging, even on easier settings. Overall, it offers a blend of frenetic action and varied gameplay elements, though some may feel it becomes repetitive over time.

    • “Innovative gameplay, interesting concept, the story is tense but this game still offers a relaxing vibe, give this hidden gem a try.”
    • “Awesome sound design, story and varied gameplay to keep you playing for a good 3-4 hours.”
    • “This game is a gem; on the surface, you might see a game where you move left and right, but once you play it, you'll find yourself immersed in this amazing story, fun gameplay, and very unique mechanics.”
    • “A couple of mechanics, namely the GPS and the gunshots, require basically instant reaction time. Boss fights rely heavily on the latter, and I found myself constantly flinching just to get through the first phase of the fight.”
    • “I, however, expected its gameplay to go a little bit further than just identifying the side the noise is coming from and quickly mashing the directional controls to the other side.”
    • “Blind Drive offers a solid and funny arcade romp that can be played just the same by blind and sighted gamers, but the fun wears off pretty quickly with repetitive gameplay.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The game's graphics are minimalist and intentionally limited, which some players found off-putting, while others appreciated how this choice enhances the storytelling and humor. The sound design is highly praised, creating an immersive experience that compensates for the lack of visuals. Overall, the graphics serve as a backdrop to the engaging audio and narrative elements, with attention to detail in menus and pause screens noted as a positive aspect.

    • “10/10 sound design, funny story, nice visuals, a lot of mechanics.”
    • “The sound effects and spatial design create an immersive atmosphere, complemented with excellent voice acting and often hilarious one-liners, while the graphics make a complete mockery of my 32:9 monitor.”
    • “Also, I want to highlight the developers' attention to small details: the pause screen has joke phrases, and the visuals of the menu screens are well-developed.”
    • “The sound effects and spatial design create an immersive atmosphere, complemented with excellent voice acting and often hilarious one-liners ('give me a break; I'm driving blind! can't you see?'), while the graphics make a complete mockery of my 32:9 monitor.”
    • “Interesting concept, it is quite minimalist in the visuals but the story and the sounds are quite good.”
    • “As someone who usually relies on both visuals and audio when gaming, this is quite the switch up, and definitely takes a few minutes to get used to.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    While the game features a consistent structure with the same settings and order, players find replayability in its engaging design, the pursuit of high scores, and the challenge of harder modes. Although the story mode is relatively short, the potential for uncovering secrets and achievements adds layers of replay value.

    • “Though the game doesn't really change in terms of replay value, you face the same settings in the same order. I found myself replaying the title several times because of the sheer brilliance of the design.”
    • “If you're really the type of person who needs replayability, you can chase high scores and discover some of the game's secrets and ludicrous achievements!”
    • “My partner played through the whole thing in two hours on story mode, so it's a fairly short game. However, there's always the challenge of harder modes, pushing for higher scores, and we didn't find the secret areas mentioned in the description, so there's definitely some replayability to it.”
    • “Though the game doesn't really change in terms of replay value; you face the same settings in the same order. I found myself replaying the title several times because of the sheer brilliance of the design.”
    • “And, if you're really the type of person who needs replayability, you can chase high scores and get some of the game's secrets and ludicrous achievements!”
    • “My partner played through the whole thing in two hours on story mode, so it's a fairly short game. However, there's always the challenge of harder modes, pushing for higher scores, etc. Plus, we didn't find the secret areas mentioned in the description, so there's definitely some replayability to it.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users emphasizing that it significantly enhances the overall experience and is well worth the time for those who appreciate a good soundtrack.

    • “Totally worth your time if you enjoy a good soundtrack.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the game to be both physically and emotionally taxing, with some expressing that even on easier difficulty settings, it can be overwhelming.

    • “Maybe my reflexes are just rubbish, but even on easy mode, I found this game physically and emotionally exhausting.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, thanks to its effective sound effects, spatial design, and top-notch voice acting, which includes humorous one-liners. However, the graphics may not fully utilize wider monitors, detracting from the overall visual experience.

    • “The sound effects and spatial design create an immersive atmosphere, complemented by excellent voice acting and often hilarious one-liners, while the graphics make a complete mockery of my 32:9 monitor.”
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