Drive Isle

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Drive Isle is a physics-based demolition derby game set on a deserted island. Players can create their own destruction derby arenas and vehicles using the RoadFactory 2017 editor. The game features realistic vehicle damage and destruction physics, providing a thrilling and chaotic gameplay experience.

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Play Modes

+10

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics10 negative mentions

The game has a huge open world to explore, with a variety of cars and customization options, making it enjoyable for car enthusiasts.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of the Test Drive Unlimited series, finding the gameplay fun despite its flaws.
The game is considered affordable for the amount of content it offers, with a unique XP system and realistic pricing for vehicles and homes.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and poor graphics, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
Controls are often described as unresponsive or poorly designed, making gameplay difficult and unenjoyable.
There are concerns about the game's development stagnating, with players feeling that it lacks updates and improvements needed to reach its potential.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
46%
42%
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and lacking polish, often comparing them unfavorably to older titles. While some players appreciate the car handling, they feel the visuals detract from the overall experience, citing issues like flickering textures and a need for more realistic graphics. There is hope among some users for future updates or mod support to improve the graphical quality.
- “Its missing steering wheel support and the graphics look definitely too shiny, but if it gets fixed, it might be a really cool game.”
- “Personally, it's okay for the price, but if it's going to get more expensive, I would suggest making the graphics more realistic, similar to the game BeamNG.”
- “The graphics could be done better, but hopefully an editor will be coming soon where we can import our own objects and textures; I did see a tutorial for one on YouTube.”
- “The graphics are overall lacking, and so is a lot of the game, as would be expected in a game that has been released for merely a few days.”
- “Poor graphics, some textures are not the worst, but overall it needs much more work.”
- “Want open worlds to drive in, and this is less expensive than open world car games on the PC... unfortunately, the graphics are outdated and do not compare to even older games like TDU; no good developer.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The story aspect of the game is centered around a variety of missions, such as delivery and time trials, which players enjoy for their diversity and cash-earning potential. However, many users have reported significant bugs that prevent the completion of these missions, leading to crashes and detracting from the overall experience.
- “The mission bugs need to be fixed because some of the missions can't be completed in this current build and will lead to a crash to desktop (CTD).”
- “The mission bugs need to be fixed because some of the missions can't be completed in this current build and will lead to a crash to desktop (CTD).”
- “The mission bugs need to be fixed because some of the missions can't be completed in this current build and will lead to a crash to desktop (CTD).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The gameplay is praised for elevating open-world experiences, but frequent crashes and lag significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Critics argue that while modern graphics are impressive, they often overshadow the need for creativity and immersive atmosphere, leading to a lackluster gameplay experience.
- “This game brings open world gameplay to a whole different level.”
- “But the constant crash reports are really annoying and ruin the gameplay, and also the game lags too.”
- “If you buy a modern game with today's graphics, every game looks the same: mostly you have a small map and bad gameplay because developers just waste their time creating every dust particle in 4K, but they miss the atmosphere and creativity.”
- “The gameplay lacks creativity and feels repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with users reporting frequent bugs, framerate drops, and occasional freezes. While players express enthusiasm for the game and hope for a smoother experience in the future, the existing technical problems detract from overall enjoyment.
- “I really love this game and I am looking forward to a bug-free experience when it's done.”
- “Framerate is very poor as of right now; there are frequent framerate drops and the game freezes. I can hold a steady 50, but only for a short while.”
- “You really just have to get past the buggy aspect of the game and enjoy it for everything else!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers note that while many modern games focus heavily on high-end graphics, they often lack a compelling atmosphere and creativity. In contrast, this game excels in creating a fantastic atmosphere, offering players a rich and engaging experience despite its simplified gameplay.
- “This game was also made easy, but the atmosphere and the things you could do were just fantastic.”