Decimate Drive

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"Decimate Drive" is a thrilling action game where you must evade relentless enemy cars in a desolate city. With fast-paced gameplay, the game features a dark storyline in Story mode and an additional Backroads mode in a new setting. With 15+ killer cars, 25+ locations, and additional arcade modes, players must constantly use their environment to survive. New game plus, collectibles, and a killer car gallery add to the replayability.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 352 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story16 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and thrilling experience of dodging cars, creating a constant sense of tension and excitement.
The visuals and audio design effectively enhance the eerie atmosphere, making the gameplay immersive and engaging.
The mechanics are fun and the level design is well-executed, allowing for creative strategies to outmaneuver the cars.

The story is confusing and feels disconnected from the gameplay, leaving many players unsatisfied with the narrative.
The gameplay can become repetitive, with a lack of variety in levels and objectives, leading to a feeling of monotony.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as poor performance and clunky controls, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
72%
19%
The game's story is often described as confusing, thin, and disconnected from the gameplay, with many players finding it lacking in depth and coherence. While some appreciate the dark and eerie atmosphere it creates, others feel that the narrative does not enhance the overall experience and may even detract from the gameplay. Despite its shortcomings, the story is seen as a minor aspect of the game, with many players enjoying the thrilling chase mechanics more than the plot itself.
- “The story of this game is dark and cryptic, making for a more mysterious atmosphere.”
- “To my surprise, the game has a story going for it, atmosphere, and keeps you on edge.”
- “It's absolutely chaotic fun and honestly I have no idea what the story is, but that doesn't matter because the game is just so much fun.”
- “The story is pretty bad and doesn't add any fun to the game.”
- “The plot is completely disconnected from the gameplay and, maybe I just didn't get it, but it was both obtuse and provided too much detail.”
- “A very short story mode that doesn't make any sense, with the action pretty much the same scenery every level.”
gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
61%
14%
The gameplay is generally praised for its unique mechanics and ability to maintain high tension, making even short sessions feel intense and engaging. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and disconnected from the story, leading to a sense of monotony over time. While some appreciate the environmental interactions and ramp-up in difficulty, others express a desire for more variety and depth in gameplay elements.
- “The game has a clarity and mechanical uniqueness of vision that many games lack, and the way it keeps tension high means that even short play sessions are breathless and terrifying.”
- “Fantastic little game with great concept and gameplay.”
- “The best aspect of Decimate Drive is how it keeps the gameplay tense with most levels having 2-3 cars chasing after you simultaneously.”
- “Not impressed by the lack of a plausible and entertaining story; gameplay is just okay and boring.”
- “Kinda wasn't a fan of the repetitive gameplay and boring story.”
- “I've never had an interest in horror games because of them being too terrifying for seemingly no reason, and having repetitive gameplay that gets old fast.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its intense and eerie qualities, effectively combining a heart-pounding audioscape with a dark, cryptic story that keeps players on edge. Reviewers highlight the constant tension of being hunted, creating a thrilling experience that balances fun and fear, while some note that the gameplay allows for a more dynamic and skillful approach rather than a traditional horror protagonist role. Overall, the atmosphere is described as phenomenal, spooky, and immersive, enhancing the survival gameplay experience.
- “A well done, heart-pounding survival game, with excellent atmosphere and a great audioscape. It's a steal for what it costs.”
- “The constant tension of being hunted by the vehicles, combined with the music and audio design, creates an overall atmosphere that is phenomenal.”
- “The story of this game is dark and cryptic, contributing to a more mysterious atmosphere.”
- “While the atmosphere is very spooky, the gameplay itself made me feel less like a horror protagonist and more like a Harlem Globetrotter, skillfully outsmarting and outmaneuvering my foes while talking smack.”
- “To my surprise, the game has a story going for it, atmosphere, and keeps you on edge.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game are praised for their ability to enhance immersion, despite not being the most complex. Players appreciate the visual variety and how it contributes to the overall experience, though some desire additional graphical options like draw distance and v-sync. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the gameplay, making it engaging and enjoyable.
- “Don't think I have ever felt so constantly tense to this level in a game before, and the visuals and soundtrack really help with the immersion.”
- “I loved the graphics, the car AI, the story, and everything about this game.”
- “Car variety keeps each level nice and fresh, and the visuals do a great deal with very little.”
- “It's not the most graphically complex game and the store needs a ton of work.”
- “+/- a little more graphics options would be nice, like draw distance and V-Sync.”
- “I play a lot of another similar game called Junkyard Fury, but this one takes it a step up in graphics.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is described as wickedly cruel and consistently entertaining, with players finding joy in its absurd scenarios, such as being hilariously run over by an ice cream truck. While the graphics may not be impressive, the comedic elements make it an enjoyable experience for players.
- “And the game's wickedly cruel sense of humor shines through the whole time.”
- “It's not the most graphically complex game and the store needs a ton of work but getting smoked by an ice cream truck was freaking hilarious.”
- “Funny little game, enjoyable for all it is.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion, particularly during tense moments when players feel hunted. The standout 'intermission' track, featuring classical music, is noted for its cinematic quality and ability to evoke strong emotions, contributing significantly to the game's tension and experience.
- “My favorite is the 'intermission' one that activates slow motion and plays classical music... absolute cinema.”
- “I don't think I have ever felt so constantly tense to this level in a game before, and the visuals and soundtrack to go alongside really help with the immersion.”
- “The constant tension of being hunted by the vehicles, the music and audio design, the overall atmosphere, it's phenomenal.”
- “Don't think I have ever felt so constantly tense to this level in a game before and the visuals and soundtrack to go alongside really help with the immersion.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a spooky atmosphere, but players often feel more like skilled performers than traditional horror protagonists, focusing on outsmarting enemies rather than experiencing fear. This creates a unique blend of tension and playful confidence in gameplay.