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EX-XDRiVER

71%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding, story
71% User Score Based on 210 reviews

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"EX-XDRiVER is a racing game set in a futuristic world with neon landscapes and an electrifying soundtrack, featuring over 15 artists. Master the rhythm-based gameplay to unlock "LIMITs" and compete for the ultimate prize. Play solo or against others in multiplayer mode, with an emphasis on skill development and glory."

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews
music40 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging gameplay experience with a solid soundtrack and well-designed charts.
  • The visuals and racing theme are appealing, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game is free to play and has a supportive community, making it accessible for new players.
  • The gyroscope controls can be janky and uncomfortable, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
  • There is a lack of essential features such as a pause button and customizable keybinds, which can hinder gameplay.
  • The scoring system is confusing, with multiple metrics that are not clearly explained, making it difficult for players to understand their performance.
  • music
    132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising the incredible soundtrack and diverse song selection, which includes catchy tracks that resonate well outside of gameplay. The arcade mode's unique unlock system enhances the experience, allowing players to access entire songs through gameplay. However, some users noted issues with the interface and gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to pause during songs and unclear energy costs for tracks, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack is incredible, and some of the songs have even found their way into my actual playlists.”
    • “I absolutely love the concept of this game, and the soundtrack and visuals are awesome!”
    • “The music is great; they have a good lineup, and I like how many indie and smaller artists showed up here.”
    • “Also, hitting escape immediately exits the song without a pause menu or anything, and if you play the mode to actually unlock more songs and items you can't escape the song at all.”
    • “Incredibly jank, requires a controller to get the full 100% experience (you have to be on controller + that controller needs gyro functionality to get the highest rank, plays without gyro or on keyboard are flagged as such and therefore cannot get max rank), menus (at least at the time that I played it) are unintuitive and hard to navigate, OST itself is very mixed as far as quality of songs, great ideas for a rhythm-racing game but could be done a lot better.”
    • “There's literally no way to fail out of a song despite not reaching the 75% health bar - what the heck guys.”
  • gameplay
    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging charts, and unique features, such as drifting and lane manipulation, which provide a fresh experience in the rhythm game genre. However, there are notable concerns regarding the consistency of the drifting mechanic and input delays, particularly for controller users, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and rewarding once they adapt to its complexities.

    • “The overall gameplay feels very 'easy to learn, hard to master', but once you do start to master it, it feels so damn good.”
    • “It boasts an impressive collection of original songs, polished and engaging charts, visually appealing gameplay, and intuitive UI.”
    • “Very fun and fresh mechanics make this game refreshing.”
    • “However, the gameplay that I was met with left much to be desired.”
    • “However, I'm sorry but the drifting mechanic feels absolutely awful.”
    • “I will (hopefully) give this game another chance in the future but in its current state I can't willingly commit to getting better with how jank it is in gameplay.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant effects and sleek design, enhancing the overall racing aesthetic and gameplay experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players find them occasionally overwhelming or obstructive, particularly with certain note types that can be confusing. Recent updates have improved menu aesthetics, contributing to a more polished visual presentation, though minor adjustments are still suggested for optimal clarity.

    • “I absolutely love the concept of this game and the soundtrack/visuals are awesome!”
    • “The racing aesthetic really drives this game home and I love it, especially during the sections where the background dim syncs to the song playing during gameplay.”
    • “Songs are sick and the visuals are gorgeous so far.”
    • “The menus could use a little more aesthetic work though.”
    • “The visuals for the two side/flick notes are really counterintuitive; they must be hit twice individually at the start and at the end, but they look almost the same as hold notes on a regular lane, so I'd almost always end up mistaking them for hold notes.”
    • “I understand that this game is still very early in early access, so I will refrain from criticizing minor things that are more for aesthetic, but until the major issues are resolved, I cannot recommend this game to others.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, allowing players to continually improve their scores and strive for perfection, making it particularly appealing for those who enjoy small-sized games with engaging content.

    • “High replayability, as you can always improve your scores up to the point of perfection.”
    • “As an enby with a very slow laptop, I love small-sized games with replayable content such as Ultrakill and Minecraft, so this should be right up my alley.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding in games like Arcaea's world mode demands significant effort to achieve similar unlocks, highlighting a potentially tedious experience. This aspect can lead to frustration for those who prefer more streamlined progression.

    • “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the fun.”
    • “Grinding for unlocks feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game hints at a future narrative that is intertwined with its racing theme, suggesting a potential development of plot elements that align with the high-speed action.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gyroscope feature is praised for its coolness but is frequently criticized for being buggy and at times unusable, leading to a frustrating experience for users.

    • “The gyroscope is super cool but super buggy, making it unusable at times.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, feeling that the in-game offerings do not adequately compensate for the prevalence of advertisements.

    • “I just felt like compared to the advertisements, this didn't quite make up for it.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its wit while others feel that it may not resonate with everyone. There is a suggestion that a lack of understanding or appreciation for the humor could detract from the overall experience.

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