Decimate Drive
- February 25, 2024
- Some Random Designing
Get on SteamTry escaping a killer car infested city. Decimate Drive combines atmospheric horror with engaging gameplay, while taking inspiration from 70s & 80s car-themed horror movies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 AI of the cars is well-designed, providing a challenging and unpredictable gameplay experience that keeps players on their toes.
- The story is often confusing and feels disconnected from the core gameplay, leaving players wanting more clarity and depth.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, with a lack of variety in levels and objectives, which may lead to boredom over time.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as poor performance and clunky controls, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story43 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
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 it detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that the focus should be more on gameplay rather than narrative. 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.
“Is an absolute masterpiece in visual storytelling and how to create an eerie vibe with such a simple idea.”
“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.”
“The story is pretty bad and doesn't give any more 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.”
“The story mode is about an hour long and made me kinda go '???' during cutscenes.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique mechanics and tension-building elements that create an engaging experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking a compelling story. Many appreciate the emphasis on environmental interaction and the ramp-up in difficulty, but feel that the gameplay can become monotonous over time. Overall, while the mechanics are often highlighted as a strong point, the disconnect between gameplay and narrative leaves some players wanting more depth.
“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.”
“I liked the mechanics and the gameplay a lot; there was a reasonable ramp-up in difficulty and in explanation.”
“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 they tend to be too terrifying for seemingly no reason, and the repetitive gameplay gets old fast.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense and eerie qualities, effectively creating a heart-pounding experience that keeps players on edge. The combination of dark storytelling, exceptional audio design, and a constant sense of being hunted contributes to a phenomenal and immersive environment. While some players find the gameplay shifts the focus away from traditional horror elements, the overall ambiance remains engaging and thrilling.
“A well done, heart-pounding survival game, with a well-executed atmosphere and great audioscape; a steal for what it costs.”
“The constant tension of being hunted by the vehicles, the music and audio design, the overall atmosphere—it's phenomenal.”
“The story of this game is dark and cryptic, making for 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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their ability to enhance immersion, despite not being the most complex. Players appreciate the visual variety and the effective use of graphics to create tension, though some desire additional graphical options like draw distance and v-sync. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it stand out among similar titles.
“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.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a wickedly cruel and playful tone, with players finding enjoyment in its absurd scenarios, such as being hilariously run over by an ice cream truck. While the graphics and store could use improvement, the overall comedic experience makes it a fun and entertaining choice 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.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with particular acclaim for the 'intermission' track that combines classical music with slow-motion effects, creating a cinematic experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the tension and immersion, making players feel constantly on edge.
“My favorite is the 'intermission' one that activates slow motion and plays classical music... absolute cinema.”
“The constant tension of being hunted by the vehicles, the music and audio design, the overall atmosphere, it's phenomenal.”
“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 music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to match the intensity of the gameplay, leaving moments feeling flat.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a spooky atmosphere, but players feel more like skilled performers than traditional horror protagonists, often engaging in clever maneuvers and banter rather than experiencing genuine fear.
