CrashMetal: Cyberpunk

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"CrashMetal: Cyberpunk" is a high-octane, open-world racing game set in a dystopian future. Players take on the role of a skilled driver, modifying their vehicle and taking on illegal races through the neon-lit streets. With a focus on customization and high-speed combat, it's a thrilling ride for any fan of the racing genre. Note: This summary is based on general features of similar games, as no specific information is available for "CrashMetal: Cyberpunk".

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 212 reviews

graphics25 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers impressive customization options for cars, allowing players to modify various aspects and create unique designs.
The graphics and atmosphere are surprisingly good for a low-priced game, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic racing titles.
Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable, especially when played with friends, and has potential for future updates.

Many players experience significant bugs, including starting with zero credits, making it impossible to purchase a car and progress in the game.
The driving mechanics are often criticized for being unresponsive and unrealistic, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game feels unfinished and lacks variety in races and environments, with repetitive content and a dead online community.

graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
32%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the decent visuals and cyberpunk aesthetic, especially given its low price point. While some users highlight the impressive neon effects and car designs, others criticize the graphics for being inconsistent, with issues like overly bright lights and bugs detracting from the experience. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing for an indie title, but there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the overall quality.
- “The cyberpunk nighttime graphics are 'almost' stunning; the cars look shiny and realistic, and you can drive from a chase or in-car viewpoint, allowing for a more immersive experience.”
- “This game is flipping awesome! My computer is not very powerful, yet I can still run it in really good graphics. I love how the city lights reflect off the water without causing lag!”
- “If you just want to play a game with beautiful graphics and participate in short races for a cheap thrill, this game is for you.”
- “Graphics are so bad, I can barely see anything at all.”
- “Right now I have refunded the game due to bugs, volume problems, graphic bugs, and sometimes I started to lag for no good reason.”
- “The graphics could be better, and the experience while in the menu/shop could be improved as well!”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game is generally enjoyable and fits the theme well, with some players praising the DnB soundtrack. However, many users express frustration over the limited variety, noting that hearing the same few tracks repeatedly can become tiresome. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it could benefit from more diversity and better sound management.
- “The music is enjoyable, and the overall world design is quite intricate.”
- “The music really fits the theme of the game.”
- “Dnb soundtrack is frikken bangin'”
- “The sound effects and music could be a bit more varied.”
- “As for music, find something to listen to; otherwise, you will hear the same 7 tracks till you get nauseous. Overall, for the pricing, it's fun.”
- “No music makes the game feel dead.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, despite some praise for the driving mechanics and customization options. Issues such as poor AI, buggy performance, and confusing controls detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of frustration among users. While some enjoy the drifting and racing aspects, the game's execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel underwhelming overall.
- “The driving mechanics are also very good; the car control is easy and realistic.”
- “Good game mechanics and easy to drift and race.”
- “This game is so underrated; the customization is top tier and I love the drift mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is so boring; in the city, you only play races, and the bots are so dumb that I lost interest in the game within a minute.”
- “Looks good, but the gameplay is lacking. The cars constantly slide way too far as if the road is frozen, and other times you just fly off the map and land somewhere with no way back without manually resetting your car.”
- “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay seems to have been somewhat forgotten.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and stable frame rates even on weaker systems, others encounter bugs and issues that hinder gameplay. The extensive customization options are a highlight, but the game's current state suggests that further improvements are needed to enhance overall performance and user experience.
- “I like the visual style and the game is superbly optimized and runs stable at 60 frames even on weaker computers.”
- “The game offers many customization and adjustment options, both for performance and visuals.”
- “It's decently optimized and features good graphics for an indie open world driving game.”
- “The only problem with the game is that sometimes you may encounter bugs and optimization problems.”
- “The game is really great although there are a lot of bugs; sometimes when I am in the performance upgrade page, I go to press escape, but it doesn't work and I have to close the game and then reopen it for it to work.”
- “I hope the developers will improve the handling, graphics, car customization, and the overall game performance.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being either non-existent or underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and character development. While some appreciate the moral lessons embedded in the gameplay, the overall consensus is that the story mode is short, ordinary, and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more. Improvements in storytelling and world-building could significantly enhance the game's appeal.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “With some proper fixes, a few new cars and race maps, a larger city, and maybe, just maybe a storyline, I reckon this game would be a bomb for the price tag!”
- “The story mode is also very short and ordinary; it didn't interest me much.”
- “There is no story though, at least not that I'm aware of.”
- “Would love to see big storylines added to this game and characters to make storylines stand out.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the appealing neon aesthetics, diverse car selection, and overall fun vibe. Many reviewers commend the developers for creating an engaging environment that enhances the gaming experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its positive reception.
- “I like the atmosphere of it; the car selection and neon aesthetics are the high point of this game.”
- “This is a fun game with a cool atmosphere.”
- “Cars, atmosphere, and customization are all dope, and this is a good start to the game. I'm glad I could support early on; hopefully, more of everything is added.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, such as freezing during loading screens and issues with multiplayer functionality. While some aspects like drifting and car tuning are praised, the overall experience is marred by jankiness and unplayability for many players, leading to disappointment and regret over its purchase.
- “Although the game mostly works for me, it is janky, super-buggy, and unplayable for some.”
- “Very very buggy, the game locks itself in a loading screen if I go for the tournaments. Also, I cannot play multiplayer due to 'username too short,' though the game doesn't read my username. You cannot set a username in-game; it has to use the Steam one, which fails at doing. It looks good and the gameplay felt decent honestly (in the single-player gameplay). I see myself having some fun with a couple of friends for a couple of hours if the online would work, but honestly, there are free games on Steam that deliver that and are free. Sorry, but it ain't worth it; I kinda regret that I gave this as a gift to a friend while I could've given him an actual playable game.”
- “Not fun and I did not win any race, but it's really buggy on controller and cars don't drop.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both a positive and a negative; while the progression structure is logical and allows for experience gain through short races, the repetitive nature of racing the same locations can become tedious. Despite the grind, many still enjoy the overall experience, though it is marred by glitches and broken achievements.
- “This game is glitchy, has a lot of quirks, broken achievements and can be incredibly grindy and repetitive.”
- “Ok, where to even start with this game... first off, it's fun even though it's grindy as hell. You will race the same places over and over again, but not in the good way that NFS:U2 did it; still, it's fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with users expressing disappointment compared to previous experiences in similar games, where they enjoyed engaging in amusing activities with others. Overall, the current iteration fails to deliver the same level of fun and entertainment.
- “It's not worth it even on sale, just dull. Shame really, I loved Drift Streets Japan back in the day when it was just the one map and we used to all sit in the car park and do funny stuff.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally feel that the game lacks strong replayability, suggesting that it may not be worth purchasing for those seeking a game with high replay value.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is criticized as a lazy cash grab, suggesting that the game lacks quality and effort, resembling a school project rather than a polished product.
- “Another lazy cash grab by some teen who posted their school project on the store.”