CRASH: Autodrive
- April 20, 2021
- Studio Nightcap
In "Crash: Autodrive," Emily, a small-town young woman in the near future, finds herself in a self-driving Autocab with three strangers when it hits and kills a cyclist they all knew. As they investigate the mystery of who murdered Thomas Sinclair, the player will explore conversations, solve puzzles, and discover each passenger's motive, including the A.I. car. This narrative adventure features a diverse cast, thought-provoking themes, and humorous writing, making it a unique sci-fi murder mystery game.
Reviews
- Interesting and well-written story with unique and diverse characters.
- Engaging gameplay with effective questioning and evidence collection mechanics.
- Good soundtracks and charming artwork that enhance the overall experience.
- Game suffers from a significant 'screen shake' bug and crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
- Short gameplay length and lack of voice-overs detract from the experience.
- No Steam achievements and some players feel the game was abandoned by developers.
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that the soundtracks are enjoyable and complement the overall experience. The combination of great writing and artwork, along with the engaging music, creates an immersive atmosphere that encourages players to dive deep into the game.
“The soundtracks are nice as well as the artwork.”
“The writing is amazing, the art is wonderful, and the music makes me want to down three Red Bulls and pull an all-nighter just to go through every line of dialogue.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as interesting and charming, featuring unique and diverse characters. While it is well-paced, some reviewers note that it occasionally falls into cliché territory.
“What a neat, charming little story.”
“The characters are unique and diverse, and the story is well-paced, if a little cliché at times.”
“An interesting story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive artwork, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience. Additionally, the soundtracks complement the visuals effectively, enhancing the game's aesthetic.
“The soundtracks are nice as well as the artwork.”
“Great artwork!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging, particularly the questioning and evidence collection mechanics; however, the absence of voice-overs detracts from the overall experience.
“The gameplay was really nice; I liked the questioning and collecting of evidence. The only thing the game lacks is voice-overs; it would have been more fun.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively combines challenging gameplay with a strong sense of humor, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged.
“A great whodunnit game with enough difficulty and humor to keep things interesting throughout.”