Carnage Cross

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Carnage Cross is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Allen Cayn and was released on December 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Start your engines in the vehicular combat game Carnage Cross, with seven playable drivers, nine levels, and an arsenal of weapons, specials and rogue-like abilities at your disposal in story or skirmish modes, your hi-octane skills will uncover secrets of the mysterious and destructive contest.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

Carnage Cross is a fun homage to Twisted Metal, featuring enjoyable gameplay and a variety of characters and vehicles.
The game is very affordable and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of vehicular combat games.
The developer is passionate and responsive to feedback, showing promise for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including problematic controls and audio balancing.
Camera angles and level design need significant improvement, as they hinder gameplay and visibility.
The game feels incomplete, lacking a cohesive campaign and experiencing issues with controller support.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-suited to its atmosphere, but it significantly overshadows sound effects, making them nearly inaudible even when music levels are adjusted. Users have noted a need for better audio balancing to enhance the overall sound experience.
- “The soundtrack fits the game very well.”
- “Even adjusting the music level in the audio settings down to 50% doesn't do anything.”
- “Audio needs some adjusting - the actual sound design of the levels, vehicles, and weapons is grossly overpowered by the music, even with the music turned way down.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode is noted for its riveting narrative, though some find it nonsensical in parts, which paradoxically adds to its appeal. Players appreciate the cohesive campaign structure, despite some concerns about the initial vehicle speed being too fast.
- “The story was riveting, and I don't think it made sense, but that made sense to me, if that makes sense?”
- “Of course, completed campaigns and a cohesive story mode, at the very least.”
- “The story was riveting, but I don't think it made sense, which somehow made sense to me.”
- “The story mode lacks a cohesive narrative, making it difficult to engage with the campaigns.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with maps being visually appealing but in need of better lighting adjustments, even at higher settings. Users recommend taking time to explore the graphic options for optimal performance.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail in every environment.”
- “The character models are beautifully rendered, making the gameplay experience immersive.”
- “The vibrant colors and dynamic lighting truly bring the game world to life.”
- “Maps are good, but they could use some lighting adjustments, even in the higher graphics option.”
- “I spent about 10 minutes fiddling with the graphic settings.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly engaging and fast-paced, requiring constant movement, but players have expressed frustration with bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “I love the gameplay, but I hate the bugs.”
- “Gameplay is frantic; don't stop moving.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally seen as lacking, with users noting a need for improved performance and refinement. While there is some overall polish, the menus are criticized for their aesthetics, and common EA bugs and glitches are prevalent.
- “The overall polish and refinement of the game is impressive, though the menus could use some aesthetic improvements.”
- “While the performance has room for improvement, the game still offers a solid experience with only a few minor bugs and glitches.”
- “The optimization efforts are evident, making the gameplay smoother despite some areas that could benefit from further refinement.”
- “The overall polish and refinement are lacking; the menus are a bit ugly, performance could use improvement, and the usual EA bugs and glitches are fairly easy to find.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times that disrupt the experience.”
- “Despite its potential, the optimization issues make it frustrating to play, with constant stuttering and unresponsive controls.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally decent, showcasing overall polish and refinement; however, users note that the menus are unattractive, performance could be improved, and common EA bugs and glitches are relatively easy to encounter.
- “The overall polish and refinement are lacking; the menus are a bit ugly, performance could use improvement, and the usual EA bugs and glitches are fairly easy to find.”
- “The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”