Electro Ride: The Neon Racing
- July 11, 2020
- Sylwester Osik
Get on Steam"Electro Ride: The Neon Racing" is a futuristic arcade-style racing game with a focus on neon-lit, high-speed action. Customize your vehicles with various weapons and power-ups, and compete in various game modes including time trials, elimination races, and intense battles. The game features colorful and dynamic tracks, and a thumping electronic soundtrack to match the fast-paced gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique selection of Eastblock cars and a visually appealing neon/synthwave art style.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the retro aesthetic of the game.
- The game offers a fun arcade racing experience with interesting mechanics like color-matching boosts.
- Driving physics are poorly tuned, leading to uncontrollable cars and frustrating gameplay, especially at higher speeds.
- The AI is unbalanced and often crashes, making races feel unfair and unchallenging.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of engaging racetrack designs.
- graphics26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a vibrant neon and synthwave art style that evokes a retro 80s aesthetic, appealing to fans of arcade racers. However, the execution has been criticized for poor optimization and an overwhelming use of flashy colors, which some players found off-putting. Overall, while the visuals are stylized and enjoyable for many, they may not resonate with everyone due to their intensity and technical issues.
“Yes, the game has amazing neon/synthwave art with a Soviet bloc aesthetic and an easy principle to the gameplay.”
“Next stop is the amazing tron-like visuals in the unusual USSR-like setting.”
“An excellent blast from the past, especially if you love arcade racers, flashy neon visuals, synthwave soundtrack, and old cars from the Eastern bloc!”
“I'm not a fan of the visuals... too much neon, too flashy colors, too trippy.”
“Yes, the game has amazing neon/synthwave art with a Soviet bloc aesthetic and an easy principle to the gameplay; however, as you play on, well past the 2-hour mark Steam allots you to return a game, the game takes a massive hit in quality.”
“Poor optimization - for these graphics, a potato PC should be enough, but it isn't.”
- music24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its enjoyable synthwave soundtrack that complements the game's aesthetic and era. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety, suggesting that while the music enhances the experience, it could benefit from more diverse tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for fans of the genre, despite some criticisms.
“The soundtrack matches the era and makes the game even better.”
“I recommend this game, it is a lot of fun with great music and old good cars.”
“An excellent blast from the past, especially if you love arcade racers, flashy neon visuals, synthwave soundtrack and old cars from the eastern bloc!”
“Boring music, even if you like synthwave.”
“If the control system gets overhauled/modernized, it could be a great deal of fun. As it is now, I cannot recommend it unless you simply want to listen to the music.”
“Same goes for music, although more audio tracks could be welcome.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet satisfying mechanics, though it suffers from significant issues such as erratic driving physics and frustrating AI difficulty spikes. Players note that while the visuals are appealing, the handling—especially with the handbrake—can lead to unrealistic car behavior, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of unavoidable catch-up mechanics can diminish the enjoyment, particularly for those seeking a more balanced challenge.
“The gameplay is simple but very satisfying.”
“Driving mechanics are simple, but enjoyable, although collisions and cornering could use a bit of work, as taking a corner a bit too fast results in your car flying, and that gets annoying.”
“There's a 'colour-matching' boost mechanic that is simple in design but offers some interesting versatility with racing lines.”
“Another error is about handbrakes that I noticed during the current Halloween update. When you gently tap your handbrake, your car immediately makes a 90-180 degree turn, no matter the speed. Additionally, the AI is flawless, making it twice as hard during the event compared to normal gameplay.”
“The game uses catch-up mechanics that you can't turn off, which is extremely visible on easy difficulty.”
“Yes, the game has amazing neon/synthwave art with a Soviet bloc aesthetic and an easy principle to the gameplay; however, as you play on, well past the 2-hour mark Steam allows you to return a game, the gameplay takes a massive downturn.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story mode has received mixed feedback, with players noting significant bugs that hinder progress, such as locking up and preventing race selection. While the campaign can be completed in a short 2-3 hours, many users expressed disappointment over the minimal narrative context and lack of replayability for previous races. Overall, the story aspect feels underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and stability.
“Summary: a really good indie racing game with minimal story, that's why I still recommend it to be played.”
“The lack of any introduction or story... I really wish I had at least a context to the universe.”
“This comment is written on day 1, so I am experiencing a few bugs... a few crashes, white flashes, and the story is bugged at the end of the game.”
“The bulk of the game's story can be finished in 2-3 hours, which is fine.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, with players reporting that even low-end PCs struggle to maintain stable performance. Despite some users seeing around 60 fps on Steam's overlay, the actual experience feels much less smooth due to issues like camera shakes, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“Poor optimization - for these graphics, a potato PC should be enough, but it isn't.”
“At first, I was pretty sure that the game has terrible performance, but Steam's overlay shows me (not so stable) 60 FPS. However, I felt like I have around 20 FPS because of strange camera shakes while driving.”
“Poor optimization - for these graphics, a potato PC should be enough, but it isn't.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently highlighted as its standout feature, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.
“Where the game really shines, though, is the atmosphere.”
