Death Skid Marks

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"Death Skid Marks" is an ultra-violent top-down car combat game where you battle an array of enemies while traveling along Route 666 to reach a kickass music concert. Upgrade your car and crew, buy weapons, and engage in melee combat, gunfights, and high-speed chases. Unlock various cars and bumper stickers in this punk/metal-inspired game with low-fidelity graphics and a unique soundtrack.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 880 reviews

gameplay62 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Death Skid Marks offers a unique blend of rogue-like gameplay and car combat, reminiscent of classic arcade games like Spy Hunter.
The game's humor, art style, and heavy metal soundtrack create an engaging and entertaining experience.
The variety of vehicles, characters, and upgrades adds depth and replayability, making each run feel fresh and exciting.

The game can be brutally difficult, with some bosses feeling unfairly challenging, leading to frustration for players.
RNG elements can significantly impact gameplay, making it feel like luck plays a larger role than skill in determining success.
The tutorial and some UI elements may not be intuitive, which can hinder the initial experience for new players.

gameplay
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
67%
5%
The gameplay of "Death Skid Marks" is characterized by its fast-paced, chaotic action that blends racing and roguelike elements, offering a mix of simple yet engaging mechanics. While some players find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, others criticize it for being overly reliant on RNG and frustratingly difficult at times. Overall, the game features a unique art style and soundtrack that enhance the experience, though opinions on its depth and replayability vary.
- “The game offers fast-paced and frenetic gameplay.”
- “Great style, hefty challenge, addictive gameplay.”
- “Reminds me of Mad Max / gritty graphic novels; gameplay is fast and chaotic, providing a good challenge, as well as an entertaining apocalyptic setting!”
- “Despite the awesome art and general content, gameplay is disgusting, absolute RNG garbage.”
- “If the runs took 10-15 minutes to reach the deaths that almost always feel rigged against you, then it wouldn't be so bad, but the dragging nature and the frustrating mechanics just make it a bad experience overall.”
- “To add on to the frustration, the only persistent mechanic in place is spending your kills, usually in amounts that take an hour or longer to accrue, on a trivial one-run stat boost.”
music
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
52%
8%
The game's soundtrack, primarily featuring metal and rock music, is widely praised for enhancing the gameplay experience, with many players noting its energetic and fitting nature for the game's chaotic action. However, some reviews mention limited variety in music options and occasional repetitiveness. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's humor and art style, making it a significant draw for fans of the genre.
- “The art, style, and music are a delight, and the game itself is real fun once you've understood a few things.”
- “The topping to this superb sundae of a game is a soundtrack that really gets blood pumping, and art style/humor that borders on funny yet possibly inappropriate.”
- “Between the crazy wonderful art, dark humour, and the bangin' soundtrack, you will be coming back for more and more, despite the game's brutal bosses handing you your ass on several occasions.”
- “The game's sound and music options may be limited in terms of variety and may not fully meet players' preferences.”
- “The music is kinda.. meh, and very repetitive.. on that note, I still like it.”
- “The music package isn't worth spending the extra for, however.”
graphics
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
58%
2%
The graphics of "Death Skid Marks" feature a distinctive retro pixel art style that effectively captures the game's post-apocalyptic and darkly humorous tone, appealing to fans of nostalgic aesthetics. While some players may find the graphics simplistic or not up to modern standards, many appreciate the unique, gritty charm and vibrant artwork that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are well-received for their fitting style, despite occasional technical issues.
- “The art style is a great blend of cartoony and gritty, which totally suits the mood of the game (as a fellow artist, I couldn't help but admire it and feel inspired).”
- “It's got a Mad Max-ish aesthetic coupled with filthy humor, which I like, great graphics and an awesome punk and rock soundtrack.”
- “Death Skid Marks features a unique punk/metal soundtrack, unique art style, cutting-edge low-fidelity cathodic screen graphics, random unpredictable runs, unique gameplay, and two scoops of stupidity.”
- “The graphical style may be unusual for some players and may not be satisfying for those who expect more advanced graphics.”
- “However, the limited play areas, graphical style, and replayability issues may be a drawback for some players.”
- “The graphics are not the strongest point of the game, I would say, and sometimes you encounter bugs or glitches, but the game is still worth the money in my opinion.”
humor
168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its irreverent, dark, and often crude style, appealing to fans of trashy and edgy comedy. While many players find the humor to be a highlight, with hilarious characters and witty dialogue, some note that it can be hit-or-miss, and the repetitive nature of the gameplay may diminish its impact over time. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate a blend of dark humor and chaotic action.
- “Honestly speaking, we don't have enough humorous games out there with wicked cool styles like this and how it makes fun of things and people; it's just so damn nice.”
- “The entire journey is humorous and badass and just raunchy enough to keep its audience coming back for more.”
- “This game has genuine humor... texts are hilarious, music is great, art is fantastic!”
- “An overpriced, lazily programmed, painfully unfunny, and boring disappointment.”
- “An overpriced, lazily programmed, painfully unfunny, and boring disappointment.”
replayability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The game offers a mix of high replayability and some limitations; while many players praise its endless replay value, diverse vehicle options, and regular updates that enhance gameplay, others note that certain aspects, like limited play areas and the time required to unlock more enjoyable vehicles, may hinder replayability for some. Overall, it is regarded as a fun, challenging experience with significant replay potential, especially for fans of rogue-likes.
- “Incredible replayability, very amusing and well-done graphics, rewarding and at times sweat-inducing gameplay - all around a blast, and a steal at the price.”
- “Unlimited replayability and loads of fun.”
- “Replayability may be limited for some players.”
- “However, the limited play areas, graphical style, and replayability issues may be a drawback for some players.”
- “Endless replay value.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The game's story is centered around a humorous and shallow premise of driving to a concert while battling enemies, which some players find entertaining despite its lack of depth. While the narrative is not the main focus, it provides a fun backdrop for the action, with players appreciating the straightforward goal and the added flavor text for those interested. Overall, the story serves as a lighthearted motivation for the gameplay rather than a central element.
- “This game combines a fun story, great soundtrack and very enjoyable action.”
- “Death Skid Marks is an ultra-violent top-down car combat game where you will kill countless numbers of foes in the most noble quest of all: getting to a kickass music concert.”
- “This can tell the story without directly telling it.”
- “The game isn't about the story, though.”
- “The game is basically a roguelike style pixel road warrior; the storyline doesn't matter (drive to concert, kill enemies trying to stop that noble goal), but they made sure that for people that want more flavor text, they got you covered.”
- “To-the-point story (get to concert).”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game features significant grinding elements, particularly for completionists aiming to unlock every car and for those needing to defeat 25,000 enemies for specific rewards. While some players enjoy the grind as part of the experience, others find the car combat tedious and the overall grinding excessive.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The most grindy thing in the game is if you're a completionist and want to complete the game with every car.”
- “The second most grindy thing is killing 25,000 total enemies for an unlock.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic art and music, with some tracks effectively enhancing the experience while others are less memorable. Reviewers highlight it as a standout indie title, particularly for its successful capture of an apocalyptic vibe, drawing comparisons to classics like Hotline Miami.
- “The art, music, and overall atmosphere surrounding it are all fantastic.”
- “This is truly the best indie game since Hotline Miami, and the best indie game that captures the apocalyptic atmosphere!”
- “Some tracks are catchy and enhance the atmosphere, while others fade into the background.”
- “But I feel it is essential for the developers to know that this is truly the best indie game since Hotline Miami and the best indie game that captures the apocalyptic atmosphere.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Character development in the game is noted for its humor and engaging designs, though some players feel that the novelty wears off quickly due to repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the character designs are appreciated, the depth of development may not sustain long-term interest.
- “Love this game; it harkens back to Spyhunter but features more violence and better character development.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users report mixed experiences regarding stability; while some express concerns about potential bugs in the game, others note that it runs smoothly on devices like the Surface Pro, allowing for portable play without issues.
- “Runs great on my Surface Pro, so I can play it anywhere.”
- “I don't even want to know how buggy the actual game is.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is subtle, with minimal advertising spend and a focus on addictive gameplay, but the mismatch between the game's aesthetic and its promotional materials may lead to buyer's remorse for some players.
- “It has a 'rock and roll means you offend everyone' aesthetic, which kind of works, although the game page and advertising don't really show as much of it as the game does, which could lead to some buyer's remorse.”
- “No millions spent on ads, but addictive gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the emotional aspect of the game as a heartwarming experience centered around friendship and bonding during a fun road trip. The shared journey with friends fosters deep connections and memorable moments, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the gameplay.
- “Do you want to share a car with three good friends and experience a heartwarming bonding journey on a fun road trip?”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization aspect of the game emphasizes the necessity of upgrading various elements, including car condition, performance, character health, stats, and weapon choices, to enhance overall gameplay. This focus on upgrades suggests a deep level of customization and progression, which may appeal to players seeking a more tailored experience.
- “Everything has to be upgraded, from the car's condition and performance to the character's health, stats, and choice of weapons.”
- “Everything has to be upgraded, from the car's condition and performance to the characters' health, stats, and choice of weapons.”

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