Drive Isle
- August 15, 2017
- Roadfactory
Get on SteamDrive 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.
Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the Test Drive Unlimited series, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- It features a large open world with a variety of cars to purchase and customize, along with unique gameplay mechanics like earning XP per kilometer.
- Despite its early access status, the game shows great potential and has a dedicated developer who is committed to improving it.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, buggy controls, and frequent crashes, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- There are significant issues with NPC behavior and AI, making the game feel lifeless and unpolished.
- Many players feel that the game lacks content and depth, comparing it unfavorably to more polished titles in the genre.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and lacking in quality compared to even older titles. While some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics, they feel that the visuals need significant improvement, particularly in terms of realism and texture quality. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics are a major drawback, though there is hope for future updates to enhance this aspect.
“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.”
“It's 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, such as in the game BeamNG.”
“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 that's less expensive than open-world car games on the PC... unfortunately, this has outdated graphics that don't compare to even older games like TDU; no good developer.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
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. However, there are significant bugs that prevent some missions from being completed, leading to crashes, which detracts 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).”
“I love the variety of various missions you can do to earn cash.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers an elevated open-world experience, 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 in game design.
“This game brings open world gameplay to a whole different level.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to dive right in.”
“The variety of gameplay options keeps each session fresh and exciting.”
“But the constant crash reports are really annoying and ruin the gameplay, and 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 poor gameplay because developers waste their time creating every dust particle in 4K, but they miss the atmosphere and creativity.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users expressing hope for a bug-free experience in the future. Currently, players report significant issues, including frequent bugs, poor framerate, and occasional freezing, which detracts 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 right now; there are frequent drops and the game freezes. I can hold a steady 50 FPS, but only for a short while.”
“You really just have to get past the buggy aspects of the game and enjoy it for everything else!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while many modern games focus heavily on high-end graphics, they often lack a unique atmosphere and creativity. In contrast, this game excels in creating a fantastic atmosphere, offering engaging gameplay and a rich environment that enhances the overall experience.
“This game was also made easy, but the atmosphere and the things you could do were just fantastic.”
