FLASHOUT 2
- June 6, 2014
- Jujubee S.A.
Get on Steam"FLASHOUT 2" is a fast-paced anti-gravity racing game with various ships, weapons, and upgrades to use against opponents. The sequel to "FLASHOUT 3D" includes a redesigned Career Mode, Online Multiplayer, and new game modes like Destruction and Elimination. The game offers high-quality graphics, improved physics and AI, and accessible controls for an exciting racing experience. Additional free content includes MP3 music tunes and wallpapers.
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Reviews
- The game features a decent soundtrack and visually appealing graphics, reminiscent of classic racing games.
- It offers a fun, arcade-style racing experience that can be enjoyable for casual players looking for quick races.
- The game runs well on various systems, including Linux, and has a low price point that makes it accessible.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including unplayable levels and broken achievements.
- Controller support is inconsistent, often requiring players to use a mouse for menu navigation and power-ups, which detracts from the experience.
- Many tracks feel repetitive and lack variety, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable, particularly the electronic and dubstep tracks, which enhance the racing experience. However, some critics noted a lack of variety and described the music as repetitive, with a few finding it generic or underwhelming. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight for many, it may not be enough to compensate for other shortcomings in the game.
“The visuals are quite nice to look at, and the music is spectacular.”
“I'd recommend this, for the music alone, but only on sale.”
“The soundtrack and speed of the game are what redeems it from being average.”
“The sound effects are stilted, the music is generic, the cutscenes are sub-par, the lighting is over-saturated.”
“After a while, all of the races start to blur into one as everything becomes a bit repetitive, the tracks and the soundtrack.”
“The music is okay, the 60 fps is okay of course, but the graphics are poor, *really* poor.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The graphics in Flashout 2 receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and fluid gameplay, especially for a low-budget mobile port. However, many users criticize the game for its graphical glitches, lack of variety, and overall poor quality, often overshadowed by excessive bloom effects that create a blurry appearance. While the graphics are deemed acceptable for a racing game, they fall short of impressing players, particularly those expecting higher standards.
“The visuals are quite nice to look at, and the music is spectacular.”
“Graphics are good enough - sure, it's a mobile port so the graphics could be better on your high-end PC, but you know what? This is a low-budget racer and it's not like you're paying full price for it. The graphics are good enough, and when you're whizzing down the tracks at a zillion mph, you should probably be concentrating on the gameplay instead!”
“+ pretty good graphics and does work on slower machines.”
“The game could definitely use some track variety as everything ends up kind of looking the same, and the graphics and weapons aren't anything to be too wowed by.”
“It's buggy and full of graphical glitches and to top it off, it's barely even playable.”
“Despite what the description says, the graphics are not good in this game.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and fluid, reminiscent of classic titles like Wipeout, but suffers from issues such as unresponsive controls and a lack of track variety, leading to a repetitive experience. While the graphics are acceptable for a low-budget racer, the absence of engaging mechanics and the inability to maneuver freely detract from the overall enjoyment. Players may appreciate the energetic soundtrack, but those seeking depth and variety in gameplay may find it lacking.
“The gameplay is fluid and fast-paced, making it enjoyable despite the lack of track variety and standout graphics.”
“The graphics are good enough for a low-budget racer, and when you're whizzing down the tracks at high speeds, the focus should be on the gameplay.”
“Aside from the repetitive racetrack gameplay, it is actually quite playable and the music is enjoyable.”
“The game presents a controller scheme, but a few key inputs don't register, which makes switching to mouse and keyboard just to navigate menus or use the boost mechanic a hassle.”
“The gameplay is basically done for you; you can't even turn around on the track if you wanted to.”
“The gameplay seems unfinished, or is quite strange.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and graphical problems reported by users. Many describe it as clunky and buggy, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience that detracts from its potential as a racing title. Overall, it is considered barely playable due to these persistent issues.
“Then the glitches started pouring in.”
“This is a clunky, buggy Wipeout clone riddled with issues.”
“It's buggy and full of graphical glitches, and to top it off, it's barely even playable.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, praised for its quality and accessibility, making it engaging without being overly complex.
“The story is engaging and not overly complicated.”
“The narrative is well-crafted and keeps you invested.”
“The plot unfolds in a way that is both intriguing and accessible.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is criticized for resembling a poor mobile port, featuring numerous ads and in-app purchases that detract from the experience. Players feel misled by promotional materials that do not accurately represent the gameplay, leading to disappointment.
“I bet it's some kind of bad mobile port, and I also bet you can get it on your phone for free... with lots of ads and in-app purchases, of course.”
“I came wanting a game faithful to the old Wipeouts, and the advertisements promised it and were presented pretty well, but it did not reflect the actual gameplay at all.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the poor quality of the voice acting, which many players find amusing in an unintentional way.
“The voice acting is so bad that it becomes hilarious.”
“The game's humor is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making every interaction a joy.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game initially entertaining, particularly during a few races, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive over time.
“It can be entertaining to play a couple of races, but after a while, it's just tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than a fun experience.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
