Elasto Mania
- May 25, 2020
- Balazs Rozsa
Get on Steam"Elasto Mania is a challenging 2D bike simulation game, known for its vibrant graphics and enduring gameplay. With hundreds of levels and online leaderboards, there's always something new to discover in this cult classic. The remastered version offers improved graphics and additional content, making it the definitive way to experience this timeless favorite."
Reviews
- A timeless classic that brings back nostalgia and is still engaging after many years.
- The gameplay is simple yet addictive, with a high skill ceiling that keeps players coming back.
- Great community support with online features and level packs available, enhancing replayability.
- The Steam version has introduced some bugs and crashes that weren't present in the original.
- The menu can be clunky and may glitch, affecting the overall user experience.
- Difficulty levels can be inconsistent, making some levels feel overly challenging while others are too easy.
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as a mild update to the original 2D style, which can be toggled off, and while they may seem simplistic or even poor, they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Players appreciate the unique physics and the option to customize aesthetics through mods, indicating that the graphics serve more as a backdrop to the engaging mechanics rather than a focal point. Overall, the visuals are functional but not a highlight, with some users comparing them to those of a browser game.
“Although the game is created in 2D graphics, it is not something a player thinks about when you spend several hours on the game.”
“The unique physics in this game and the simple graphics have always kept me coming back.”
“Few basic mechanics, nice graphics, interesting physics model.”
“It's a motorcycle puzzle-platformer with awful graphics, awful sound effects, wonky physics, no soundtrack and a feel more akin to a browser game than a 2020 Steam release.”
“Graphics: they exist.”
“It's a mild graphics update exactly in the exact style of the original that you can toggle off.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its tight controls and simplicity, reminiscent of early 2000s titles, while still offering engaging and varied experiences through basic mechanics and an interesting physics model. Despite some clunky menu navigation, players rate the gameplay a perfect 5/5.
“Gameplay is tight, feels good, and is super simple to grasp.”
“This game is a great example of how simple mechanics can create incredibly interesting and varied gameplay.”
“Few basic mechanics, nice graphics, interesting physics model.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for intrusive ads that disrupt the user experience, leading to a negative perception among players.
“The game is heavily tarnished by Steam forcing itself open with intrusive ads.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I find the constant push for in-game purchases to be frustrating and detrimental to the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is notably lacking, with no soundtrack present, and the overall audio experience is described as poor, contributing to a feel more reminiscent of a browser game than a modern Steam release.
“It's a motorcycle puzzle-platformer with awful graphics, awful sound effects, wonky physics, no soundtrack, and a feel more akin to a browser game than a 2020 Steam release.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have noted that adjusting the sound optimization settings to "compatibility" can help resolve playback issues with their media players during gameplay.
“If you find that your media player of choice is having playback issues while playing the game, try changing the sound optimization in options to compatibility.”
“The game's optimization settings allow for a smooth experience, even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of systems.”
“If you find that your media player of choice is having playback issues while playing the game, try changing the sound optimization in options to compatibility.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it cleverly plays on nostalgia and memory, evoking laughter as they recall levels from two decades ago.
“The brain is a funny thing: I found out I still remember some of these levels after 20 years!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever puns and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every failure feel like a hilarious adventure.”
