Crash and Burn Racing
- December 9, 2014
- Libredia
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Get on itch.io StoreCrash and Burn Racing is a high impact racing game. You will be put behind the wheel of crazy vehicles that are fitted with over-the-top weaponry and power-ups such as a nitro chargers, bombs and homing missiles. The sole purpose of the game is to create as much havoc as possible by taking out rivals and preferably causing a fair share of civilian casualties in the process. You get to drive in fa…
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Windows
Reviews
- The game is simple and addictive, making it a fun time-killer for short gaming sessions.
- The driving mechanics are smooth, and the power-ups add an engaging element to the gameplay.
- The game has a charming art style and is accessible for players with lower-end hardware.
- The game lacks essential features like menus, settings, and clear instructions, making it frustrating for new players.
- As a port of a mobile game, it feels limited in content and depth, with repetitive gameplay and minimal upgrades.
- The music is a short loop that can become annoying, and the overall experience feels more like a demo than a full game.
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as generic and repetitive, primarily featuring a thirty to forty-second loop of dubstep that lacks engagement. While some players find the background track enjoyable during gameplay, many express a desire for more variety, the option to use custom music, and better volume control for music and sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a missed opportunity to enhance the gaming experience.
“The song in the background is cool (I don't know about you, but when the beat drops, I always blow up a bomb :) ) and it has cool power-ups.”
“It would be nice if I could switch off the music separately and not mute my headphones.”
“The music is likely royalty-free toss-away dubstep that is not really engaging, nor is it distracting, at least not too much. Having it be a thirty to forty second loop of the same thing rather than ten minutes of thematically different background music on loop is just poor in taste.”
“I don't need the music, but it would be nice if I could switch it off separately and not mute my headphones.”
“Oh, and maybe have a second song to choose from.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered average, but they do not detract from the enjoyable gameplay, which features smooth driving mechanics and engaging power-ups. The game is likely to run well on most modern laptops with basic specifications, making it a suitable choice for casual gaming during travel.
“The graphics are not fantastic, but the gameplay is good. The driving is not stiff, which makes for good gameplay.”
“Without looking at the actual specs, I would imagine this game would run fine on most modern laptops with just integrated graphics and a modest amount of RAM.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with collision glitches, particularly when interacting with bombs, indicating a need for improvements in the game's stability.
“Get rid of collision glitches that can also occur when triggering bombs.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable, featuring smooth driving mechanics and engaging power-ups, complemented by a catchy soundtrack that enhances the experience. While the graphics may not be impressive, the overall gameplay quality stands out positively.
“The graphics may not be fantastic, but the gameplay is enjoyable. The driving feels smooth, which enhances the overall experience. The background music is cool, and I love how the beat drops when I activate a power-up!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of unlocking paint schemes for cars to be tedious and unappealing, suggesting that the process feels overly time-consuming and repetitive.
“Sure, you could unlock all those paint schemes for each car, but it feels grindy just thinking about it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game currently lacks sufficient replay value, but believe that with additional features or functionality, it could significantly enhance its replayability and become a standout title.
“If the developers add some functionality to enhance replay value, they could have a gem on their hands.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
