Danger Zone

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In "Danger Zone," players navigate a high-speed crash test facility, deploying explosives to create massive chain reactions and cause maximum destruction. With a variety of vehicles and objectives, the goal is to earn style points and rack up high scores. It's a thrilling, action-packed experience for fans of destruction derbies and stunt driving.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 281 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Danger Zone successfully captures the nostalgic essence of Burnout's Crash Mode, providing a satisfying experience of vehicular destruction.
The game features clever level designs that encourage players to strategize their crashes for maximum points, making it addictive.
Despite its limitations, the game runs smoothly and offers a visually appealing experience with impressive crash effects.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in environments and vehicles, leading to a repetitive experience.
Controls can feel unresponsive and frustrating, with poor camera angles that hinder gameplay, especially in vertical levels.
The absence of music and a more engaging atmosphere makes the game feel sterile and lifeless, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
82%
8%
The gameplay in "Danger Zone" is reminiscent of classic Burnout crash modes, featuring solid mechanics but suffering from a lack of depth and variety. Players criticize the unfulfilling vehicle destruction, limited environments, and repetitive missions, which detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and has potential, many feel it feels unfinished and would benefit from additional features and customization options.
- “I see a lot of potential in this game, although I would like some more crumpled up car physics, but for now the gameplay is pretty solid so far.”
- “Loving this game and its Burnout crash mode gameplay.”
- “While it's a shame the entire game takes place in a 'training facility' rather than open and varied environments, the mechanics are still sound and quite fun.”
- “The camera cannot be manipulated while driving and is at a very low angle, making the very vertical levels an utter gamble as to whether you are going where you need to go. The destruction of vehicles is very unfulfilling as it is only texture damage, with no warping of the models to really feel the impacts. There is no music, and the game is short with only one mechanic ripped straight out of Burnout.”
- “Every mission in the game assigns you the car you're using, and there are no mechanics or systems that allow you to improve or customize anything.”
- “For me, this game has no character and no proper replayability, as the scenarios you play in are really boring and lack any fun from a gameplay and design perspective.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
68%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the use of Unreal Engine 4 for its particle effects and lighting, while others criticize the overall aesthetic as bland and lifeless, particularly in the context of a virtual training simulation. Although there are mentions of great explosion and fire effects, several users note performance issues and a lack of optimization, leading to a less than satisfactory visual experience for some players. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight by some, but many feel they fall short of expectations for a modern title.
- “Really great game - cool graphics and effects.”
- “The graphics are great thanks to UE4; explosion and fire effects look great, and vehicle handling has a very Burnout-like feel to it.”
- “The game was developed using Unreal Engine 4, and it shows: graphics are gritty with a lot of particle effects at once on screen.”
- “I get that it's because this is all part of a virtual training simulation aesthetic, but that aesthetic robs this game of any life in my opinion.”
- “Graphically, very very bland, ugly even (for an UE4 title, never thought I'd say the word) as it's just very flat; even explosions and fire do not look UE4 quality.”
- “It doesn't even run smoothly, which is really unfortunate since the visuals look very simplistic and stock and shouldn't tax the Xbox One at all.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
67%
13%
The game has received significant criticism for its complete lack of music, which many reviewers found to detract from the overall experience. Players noted that the absence of a soundtrack leaves only the sounds of crashing and revving engines, creating a monotonous atmosphere. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from the inclusion of music to enhance its engagement and enjoyment.
- “I just like the song by Kenny Loggins.”
- “Speaking of presentation, a game called Danger Zone doesn't even have Kenny Loggins in it, or any music at all.”
- “I understand that this is not AAA development, you can't get licensed tracks like some of the great soundtracks the Burnout games have, but no music at all?”
- “Not only that, but there is no music in the game whatsoever, so only the noise of screeching wheels and revving engines fills the game.”
- “But alas, it is not... this game has zero music.”
- “Load times that last as long as a play cycle, and the sensory deprivation from the complete lack of music, give the impression that this is a work-in-progress - a very poor presentation for a very poor game.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while some players praise its smooth performance and impressive visual effects, others criticize it for not running smoothly on certain platforms despite its simplistic visuals. The consensus highlights that while the game is visually appealing, it may not be well-optimized for all systems, leading to varied experiences among users.
- “The game runs smoothly and the visual effects look great.”
- “Very well optimized game with lots of eye candy and particles.”
- “No problems with performance and loading times, either.”
- “Evident from the requirements (and visuals, I guess) it's not very optimized, but I think it lives up to it with its looks.”
- “[b]Optimization & PC settings[/b]”
- “Evident from the requirements (and visuals, I guess) it's not very optimized, but I think it lives up to it with its looks.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with missions feeling repetitive and uninspired due to the inability to customize or improve vehicles. Overall, players find the narrative elements and mission design to be shallow and unfulfilling.
- “Every mission in the game assigns you the car you're using, and there are no mechanics or systems that allow you to improve or customize anything.”
- “Further, each little mission or set piece seems lacking depth and much fun.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to revisit its three chapters and various vehicles to achieve high scores and earn medals. Its engaging arcade mechanics, including scrap physics and crash puzzling, enhance the addictive nature of replaying for leaderboard rankings. Overall, players find ample motivation to return for repeated playthroughs.
- “Super fun arcade game with amazing scrap physics, addictive crash puzzling, and loads of replayability to get the highest medals.”
- “For 10 dollars, you get three chapters with half a dozen vehicles but lots of replayability.”
- “The game is replayable to achieve high scores in the leaderboards.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without stutters or significant graphical issues. Players report consistent performance even on lower-end hardware, achieving solid frame rates at high settings.
- “It runs great on an Intel HD4600 - with all settings on max @1920x1080 I get between 30 and 60fps.”
- “Haven't gotten a huge amount of play time with the game, but there's not that much to it... if you're pining for Burnout 3's crash mode, this game is an instant classic... it plays exactly like it, runs great and is going to be quite a time sink for me... at $12.99 this game is worth it.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game largely stems from its exaggerated physics and unpredictable AI behavior, which leads to amusing situations, such as cars unexpectedly hitting the ceiling. This blend of unrealistic mechanics and comedic elements contributes to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Although the physics aren't completely realistic, it actually helps make the game enjoyable and funny.”
- “The AI makes the whole game really funny and enjoyable.”
- “It's especially funny when you see multiple cars hit the ceiling without any input from me.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly noting that the character or vehicle becomes unresponsive during grinding sequences. This lack of fluidity detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Tedious to play.”
- “It will refuse to move while it's grinding on the chassis.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits intense feelings, with players expressing overwhelming sadness and frustration, leading to tears and a strong dislike for the experience. Despite the emotional impact, some users feel the game does not justify its cost.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users indicate that certain minor elements detract from the overall atmosphere of the game, suggesting that even small issues can negatively impact the immersive experience.
- “This is minor but still worsens the atmosphere for me.”