Drive//Shaft
- November 30, 2017
- Spotted Zebra Software LLC
Get on SteamDrive//Shaft is an open-world, physics-based, multiplayer car racing game. Your mission is to be the first player to reach the mysterious glowing orb. First to ten wins. This is a great game if you have time to kill and want something silly and fun to play.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun, especially when played with friends, providing a chaotic and enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- It offers great value for money, with engaging driving mechanics and a compelling soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
- The game is simple and easy to pick up, making it a perfect choice for casual gaming sessions with friends.
- The player base is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find others to play with online.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to lag and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of content and features, with minimal updates since launch, leaving players wanting more variety and depth.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging driving mechanics and impressive visual effects that enhance immersion, allowing players to enjoy competitive interactions, such as sabotaging friends' vehicles. However, it received a mixed review score of 4.5/10, indicating that there may be significant areas for improvement.
“The thrilling driving mechanics and amazing effects and shaders will easily immerse you in a world where you can be thrilled to absolutely screw up your friend's car, and their chances at beating you in this game.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay, leading to a lot of unnecessary frustration.”
“The mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally rate the game's replayability as low, with an average score of 4.0 out of 10, indicating that while there may be some elements that encourage replaying, overall, the game lacks significant incentives for players to return after completing it.
“Replay value, sort of.”
“Replayability = 4.0/10”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received negative feedback, with users noting that it is not well optimized and that the online player base is minimal.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics received a mediocre rating of 5.0/10, indicating that users find them average and lacking in standout quality. Overall, the visual presentation does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics are quite underwhelming, lacking detail and polish.”
“I expected more from the visuals; they feel outdated and uninspired.”
“The art style doesn't do justice to the game's potential, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users rating it a low 2.0 out of 10, indicating significant dissatisfaction with its quality and execution.
“The story is incredibly shallow and fails to engage the player.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth.”
“The character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the amazing soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, even beyond the gameplay mechanics.
“I would highly recommend, if not for the derby physics, then for the amazing soundtrack.”
