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 that captures a retro aesthetic.
- The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, with a fun color-matching boost mechanic that adds depth to racing strategies.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- Driving physics are poorly executed, leading to uncontrollable cars at high speeds and frustrating handling mechanics.
- The AI is unbalanced and often crashes into walls or each other, making races feel unfair and chaotic.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor optimization, and a lack of engaging racetrack designs, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a striking neon and synthwave art style, drawing inspiration from 80s aesthetics and Soviet bloc themes, which many players find visually appealing. However, the execution has been criticized for poor optimization, leading to performance issues even on lower-end PCs. While some appreciate the stylized visuals and overall vibe, others feel the excessive neon and flashy colors can be overwhelming.
“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!”
“Poor optimization - for these graphics, a potato PC should be enough, but it isn't.”
“I'm not a fan of the visuals... too much neon, too flashy colors, too trippy.”
“I really would like to love this game; I really do. The art style, the colors, synthwave style with a little breeze of the 80's, but...”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the synthwave soundtrack and its nostalgic vibe, which complements the visuals and gameplay. However, some find the music repetitive and lacking in variety, suggesting that while enjoyable, it could benefit from a broader selection of tracks. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience for fans of the genre, but it may not satisfy everyone.
“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.”
“The music is great, but a little repetitive.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet satisfying mechanics, with driving controls that are easy to grasp but suffer from issues like unrealistic handbrake responses and problematic collision physics. While the game features visually appealing aesthetics and a unique boost mechanic, players have noted frustrating AI difficulty spikes and catch-up mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay offers potential enjoyment but is marred by significant technical flaws.
“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.”
“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 game takes a massive downturn.”
“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, and again, the AI is flawless, making it twice as hard during the event than during normal gameplay.”
“The game uses catch-up mechanics that you can't turn off; this is extremely visible on easy difficulty.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story mode has been criticized for technical issues, including freezing and bugs that hinder progress, leading to frustration among players. While some appreciate the short campaign duration of 2-3 hours, many feel the narrative lacks depth and context, making it feel minimal and underdeveloped. Overall, the story aspect appears to be a significant point of contention, with players expressing a desire for improvements and more engaging content.
“Summary: a really good indie racing game with minimal story, that's why I still recommend it to be played.”
“The bulk of the game's story can be finished in 2-3 hours, which is fine.”
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance even on lower-end systems that should be capable of handling the graphics. Despite some users seeing a stable 60 fps in Steam's overlay, many experience significant frame rate drops and unsettling 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. Steam's overlay shows me (not so stable) 60 fps, but I felt like I have around 20 due to strange camera shakes while driving.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised, with many users highlighting it as one of its standout features. The immersive environment significantly enhances the overall gaming experience.
“Where the game really shines is the atmosphere.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you play.”
