DeathSprint 66

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DeathSprint 66 is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Sumo Digital and was released on September 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Deathsprint 66 is a brutal 8-player PvP racing game set in 2066, where Clone Jockeys compete in extreme obstacle courses for fame and glory. Utilize deadly abilities such as Enraged Charge, Seeker Drone, Mag Shield, and GIGA SAW to gain an edge in the race and entertain the audience for bigger rewards. Your goal: run, jump, drift, and slide your way to victory while racking up HYPE points to dominate the competition.

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Audience ScoreBased on 340 reviews

graphics32 positive mentions

optimization12 negative mentions

The game is fun and offers a unique twist on racing with fast-paced gameplay and chaotic elements, reminiscent of titles like Mario Kart and F-Zero.
The graphics are visually appealing, with a vibrant aesthetic and engaging sound design that enhances the overall experience.
The game encourages multiplayer fun, allowing for enjoyable sessions with friends, and features a rewarding progression system without microtransactions.

The player base is low, making it difficult to find full lobbies, often resulting in matches filled with bots instead of real players.
There are significant issues with match loading times and race durations, leading to more waiting than actual gameplay, which can be frustrating.
The game feels unpolished with netcode issues, lag, and a lack of meaningful content, such as more maps and game modes, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and unique aesthetic, reminiscent of a futuristic cyberpunk world, with impressive details and a visually stunning design. However, some players find the visuals overwhelming, particularly those with color vision deficiencies, and note issues with performance and limited customization options. While the graphics can be beautiful and immersive, they may also feel overloaded with effects, leading to a less polished appearance in certain settings.
- “Its gameplay is easy to learn, the graphics are beautiful with those neon signs and tracks.”
- “The visuals are a spectacle with futuristic and deadly lasers and saws set against a run-down urban backdrop.”
- “The graphics and frame rate are excellent, comparable to a AAA studio.”
- “As someone with color vision deficiency, even with the color assist feature in the game, the visuals still felt really overwhelming and made it hard for me to avoid traps.”
- “Limited graphics customization; it feels like they just cranked the graphics up to max and used the motion blur option to cover up the unpolished look of the game.”
- “Graphics are a little bit overloaded with effects and the performance could be better, but it's fine if you lower the settings enough.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and chaotic racing mechanics, drawing strong comparisons to Mario Kart with unique elements that enhance the experience, such as a variety of items and a rewarding drift mechanic. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn controls, visually stunning graphics, and well-designed maps, although some express frustration with the limited online player base and reliance on AI. Overall, the game delivers an engaging and intense racing experience that emphasizes skill and enjoyment over monetization.
- “The gameplay loop feels great, the map design was clearly tested and thought out, it is visually stunning in all graphic settings, the community is welcoming and happy to teach others, the developers and community teams are open and transparent about their plans and what they would like to improve... each corner of the map feels well thought out and it's clear they put a lot of passion into the game.”
- “Very fun racing game, lots of unique mechanics and ways to travel across the courses which makes it not only exciting but challenging to race, alone or against others.”
- “The core gameplay is very rewarding and fun, and gives you an intense sense of speed.”
- “Save money... not many online players... very few online servers... gameplay only with AI... waste of money... this game is death on arrival.”
- “The only comeback mechanic is a Mario Kart bullet bill type weapon, which when it ends, the race is already over.”
- “I often found myself stepping into them without realizing, which led to some frustration during gameplay.”
optimization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is lacking, with many players experiencing significant stuttering, frame rate issues, and high hardware requirements that hinder performance. While the game concept is praised, the inconsistent performance and graphical overload detract from the experience, leading to concerns about its longevity and playability. Many reviewers suggest that further optimization patches and adjustments to graphic settings are necessary for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “There is some room for improvement with optimization and minor bugs here and there, but the concept is gold.”
- “Graphics are a little bit overloaded with effects and the performance could be better, but it's fine if you lower the settings enough.”
- “I want to say I can recommend this game at the moment, because it is fun, but as it stands maybe there needs to be a compiling shaders option or maybe even more optimization patches because I'm having trouble at the beginning and random spots during the races on low.”
- “Unfortunately, I don't think this is it; the concept here is really cool and I've really been wanting a new PvP racing game like this to come out, but the general bad performance and sub-500 player count on launch day makes me think this game is gonna die quick.”
- “I really like this game, but it's really laggy and unoptimized.”
- “Game performs terribly; the spec requirements are the key giveaway there... really needs to be optimized.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in environmental storytelling, effectively immersing players in its gritty racing world without the use of dialogue. While the limited number of missions (only 9) and basic menu layout may detract from the overall experience, the diverse and challenging PvE missions provide an engaging way to explore the setting. Overall, the narrative is conveyed through the gameplay and environment, creating a compelling backdrop for the racing action.
- “It does a really good job of building the world this gritty race is set in through its environmental storytelling.”
- “A specific tutorial mission shows you the ropes with the basic controls and showcases the core features such as rails to grind on and the traps to avoid.”
- “Take us on a tour of the slums over a few tracks and take the opportunity to flesh out a story without a single word being spoken.”
- “The various modes are fun and difficult (as you'd expect if you've played a Sonic racing game), but there's only 9 missions.”
- “There are 4 mission types, and each has 3-5 tracks, all laid out in a basic menu.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received high praise for its excellent electronic soundtrack, which many players find enjoyable and worthy of streaming on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. While the music enhances the overall experience, some users suggest waiting for future updates or discounts before purchasing the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds to the game's appeal.
- “The soundtrack is excellent.”
- “I would love to have this on Apple Music and Spotify.”
- “The music and movement feel supreme; it feels like love was put into it.”
- “Play this game while listening to Initial D music.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the game is currently non-intrusive, as it features no loot boxes, microtransactions, or battle passes post-purchase. However, players express a desire for the game to adopt a free-to-play model with in-game purchases to enhance accessibility and engagement. The game's advertising elements are well-integrated into its aesthetic, contributing to the immersive experience while also suggesting a need for more exposure to attract a larger audience.
- “Post purchase, there are no loot boxes, microtransactions, or battle passes.”
- “If you make it free and include in-game purchases, then I'll be back.”
- “The broken and crumbling brutalist infrastructure comes to life with the hum and glow of seething lasers and garish screens showing advertisements for the greedy conglomerate; the latest excuse for a chemical imbued beverage.”
- “If you all make it free and include in-game purchases, then I'll be back.”
- “Post-purchase, there are no loot boxes, microtransactions, or battle passes.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its hilarious gore and witty writing, particularly in the context of a dystopian death race. Players find the comedic elements to enhance the overall fun, despite acknowledging some imperfections in gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the enjoyment, making the game a lighthearted experience.
- “Give the game a chance; it's fun, it's funny, and yes, it's not perfect. I have flown off the map, lost to dumb things, and clipped through some walls, but I was never really that mad because it's just a hell of a lot of fun.”
- “Hilarious gore and exciting racing.”
- “The game itself is fun as hell, and maybe I've just slept on the terms of service in the past, but this one was funny to read in a game about a dystopian death race.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding experience enjoyable, particularly in PvP and while engaging in fast-paced gameplay. However, the lengthy and unskippable cutscenes during PvE restarts can be frustrating, especially when combined with repetitive voice lines from the announcer. Overall, while the game offers fun mechanics, the grinding aspect in PvE could benefit from improvements to reduce downtime.
- “Restarting PvE takes way too long with an unskippable cutscene, and the same 2 or 3 voice lines from the announcer, which is just grating on a difficult track you might be grinding out.”
- “Overall, a solid purchase and one that I'll likely be grinding in PvP solo due to the population.”
- “Restarting PvE takes way too long with an unskippable cutscene, and the same 2 or 3 voice lines from the announcer, which is just grating on a difficult track you might be grinding out.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being glitchy and buggy, with players reporting significant issues such as respawn glitches that can lead to excessive deaths in matches. While some users still find enjoyment in the game, the recurring technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “I bought this game thinking it was going to be really fun, but it turned out to be a glitchy and buggy mess.”
- “Minus a few respawn glitches that ended up getting me 46 deaths in one match because I was stuck respawning outside the track, it's fun.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players generally find the game offers substantial replayability, particularly if they engage in leveling up and exploring additional content. There is a consensus that certain features, if implemented, could further enhance the game's replay value.
- “Gameplay has lived up to the expectations I got from the trailers, and there's enough content and replayability to warrant the price tag as long as you're planning on leveling up.”
- “If this is implemented, the game would get so much replayability.”