Burning Cars

8%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • stability
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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He got close a few times, but never won the Trashpit Championship. As skilled behind the wheel as your father was, there was something missing. Maybe it was instinct, maybe ferocity, or the hummingbird beat reaction times that success on the track demands. Regardless, his racing days are over; that’s why he gave you the keys to his old truck and a little money to get started. The future is now you…

  • PC
  • Windows
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8%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The graphics are nice and the game has a small file size, making it accessible.
  • There is a variety of equipment available for purchase, including weapons and upgrades for vehicles.
  • The game offers a championship mode that allows for some progression and upgrades.
  • The controls are terrible and unresponsive, making it difficult to steer and navigate the tracks.
  • The AI is poorly designed, often getting stuck on walls and providing no real challenge.
  • The game is very short, with only 16 tracks that feel repetitive and lack variety.
  • stability8 mentions

    The stability of the vehicles in the game has been widely criticized, with players reporting erratic physics that lead to unrealistic bouncing and poor handling, particularly on hard mode. The buggy is deemed significantly faster but clumsier than the truck, making it nearly unusable in competitive scenarios, while overall vehicle balance is considered problematic, with certain upgrades rendering gameplay unbalanced.

    • “But the physics are a bad joke, seeing your vehicle (of which there are really only two: a truck or a buggy) bouncing around ridiculously, hanging in the air, rebounding with seemingly more force than it hit, and being unable to turn (especially in hard mode) at any sort of speed.”
    • “On hard mode, the buggy was basically unusable for me because its turning was even clunkier than for the truck.”
    • “Tip: use the truck only; the buggy is unusable.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nice visuals and modern design, while others criticize them as underwhelming and subpar compared to competitors. Despite a few positive remarks about the aesthetics, many users express frustration with the overall audiovisual experience, deeming it inadequate and disappointing.

    • “The graphics are good, and the sounds are acceptable.”
    • “It's a real shame because the graphics are okay; if only the physics were good, with more environmental variety and a multiplayer mode.”
    • “Burning Cars is an impressive modern take on the genre, with fast-paced action and nice visuals.”
    • “Underpar audiovisuals.”
    • “Audiovisuals worse than competition.”
    • “The graphics cut my eyes to pieces and absolutely nothing is fun in this game.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being unpolished and not resembling a traditional racing game, with poor controls that lead to frustrating experiences, such as bouncing off invisible walls. While the vehicle upgrade marketplace is noted as a positive aspect, overall, players find the gameplay to be lacking and unforgiving, detracting from the game's potential.

    • “Probably the best element of gameplay is the marketplace where you can upgrade your vehicle, engine, paint job, and install nitro boosters, armor, weapons, and defenses.”
    • “It's just weird gameplay all around, and the gameplay does not resemble a racing game at all.”
    • “Too bad, because a lot of effort went into the design of the game, but not much into polishing the gameplay itself.”
    • “Gameplay controls are pretty bad and making a mistake is unforgiving especially on the bends and in tunnels.”
  • story6 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with players suggesting that the minimal narrative provided on the Steam page is insufficient. Comparisons are made to the Road Rash series, which featured engaging plotlines, character development, and dynamic storytelling elements like voiceovers and comic stills between missions. Overall, the lack of a compelling story detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “Take a look at the Road Rash series with how they did upgrades, included plot lines, and actual characters with weapons midgame.”
    • “(had a storyline as well.)”
    • “First, the story: there is none.”
    • “Just read the 'story' on the Steam page, that's it.”
    • “They used voice overs and comic stills to create the storyline between each mission.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Many users express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting that while the concept is appealing, it ultimately lacks the engaging elements needed to encourage repeated play.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of high-speed gameplay, where players can hilariously launch themselves off the map due to excessive speed, adding a lighthearted twist to the racing experience.

    • “They were extremely fast, and even trucks with nitros couldn't catch them, so I bought one as well. Afterwards, everything was easy again, except for the fact that too much speed would, hilariously enough, fly me off the map a few times, losing a couple of races.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as a masochistic experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.

    • “The grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, draining the fun out of the experience.”
    • “I found the grinding to be incredibly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “The amount of time required for grinding is excessive, turning what could be an enjoyable game into a tedious task.”
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