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FLASHOUT 3

Want to blow up people on a racing track while piloting a hover vehicle? Well then good sir/madam this is the game for you. Just, don’t expect the same whimsical enjoyment you may find in other titles.
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50%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, story
44% User Score Based on 71 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

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FLASHOUT 3 is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Jujubee S.A. and was released on September 22, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Flashout is back! Where high speed meets high stakes. Where unforgiving combat, loud electronic music and addictive boosts of adrenaline mix up to separate winners from losers. Where gravitation is nothing more than an empty word. Take part in an exciting, head-to-head fight to the finish!

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Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews
music5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a variety of race modes and ship customization options, providing a fun and engaging experience.
  • The graphics and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere during gameplay.
  • The chaotic combat racing mechanics add excitement, making for a thrilling experience despite some gameplay flaws.
  • The track design is often criticized for being too narrow and chaotic, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are significant issues with AI balance and rubber-banding, making races feel luck-based rather than skill-based.
  • The developer's unethical practices regarding key revocation have led to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the high-energy electronic soundtrack and its contribution to the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as headache-inducing and of poor quality. Notably, the involvement of Polish musician Traymuss is acknowledged positively, highlighting the potential for a better soundtrack. Overall, the music is described as techno-heavy, with opinions varying widely on its effectiveness and enjoyment.

    • “To their credit, they do actually have a real tracker musician from Poland, 'Traymuss', working on the OST, and it shows. His other work is even better, so no lies there.”
    • “An epic high-beat electronic soundtrack.”
    • “This is a fun game with good graphics and a really good soundtrack, very techno-heavy. I would suggest playing this on a TV with a controller for maximum enjoyment.”
    • “The soundtrack is trash; they decided to give us weird techno eurojank. The sound effects are also bad, and everything combined is very headache-inducing, honestly.”
    • “The music was ok.”
    • “The music and art direction is ok.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Flashout are generally praised for their sharpness and futuristic aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users noted issues such as screen flickering and missing textures, indicating that while the visuals are appealing, they could benefit from further polish. Overall, the game is seen as visually impressive, especially when played on a larger screen with a controller.

    • “Nice graphics, good gameplay, almost as good as Wipeout.”
    • “The graphics, as you would expect, are top quality; everything looks suitably futuristic.”
    • “Sharp graphics, great soundtrack, and most importantly, a good control system make this a fun game that is punching above its weight.”
    • “Flashout 3 graphics and visual effects are also bad, there's some weird screen flickering and textures missing.”
    • “Flashout is just shiny graphics on top of another basic fighter racing game that doesn't embrace the 'anti-gravity' mechanic.”
    • “It does need some polish though to some of the graphics I think, mainly the reflections could be improved a bit.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Flashout is a mixed bag, with some users criticizing it for feeling like a basic fighter racing game that fails to utilize its anti-gravity mechanics effectively, while others appreciate its challenging elements and solid design reminiscent of classic titles like Wipeout. However, issues such as bugs and awkward mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of it being overly complicated for its platform.

    • “Nice graphics, good gameplay, almost as good as Wipeout.”
    • “Clearly gameplay was the first thing in the minds of the developers, with everything else coming later, and in my opinion, this is how you make a good game.”
    • “Flashout is just shiny graphics on top of another basic fighter racing game that doesn't embrace the 'anti-gravity' mechanic.”
    • “It plays like a mobile game that fleshed out too many game mechanics to be adequately playable on a glass touch screen.”
    • “Clearly, gameplay was the first thing in the minds of the developers, with everything else coming later, and in my opinion, this is how you make a good game.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the action-packed gameplay intertwined with a narrative, others find the story forgettable and lacking depth. Additionally, there are ongoing concerns regarding key removals linked to a promotional agreement with the publisher, which has caused frustration among users.

    • “This game was a good amount of zoom zoom action and with a story built in.”
    • “There is a story to the game, but I honestly don't recall anything about it because it was pretty mediocre.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally effective, with ships improving in performance as players progress through the campaign, categorized by speed classes. However, it faces significant issues on Apple Silicon Macs, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Great game held back by poor performance on Apple Silicon Macs.”
    • “Ships scale up in performance over the course of the campaign, with each section of the career dedicated to a speed class.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for its unethical practices, as the developer offers free game keys in exchange for advertising but subsequently revokes them, leading to accusations of scamming.

    • “They gave away the keys on a site in return for advertising, then turned around and revoked the keys.”
    • “The developer gives away free keys for advertising and promoting his games, and then revokes the keys - he is definitely a scammer!”
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FLASHOUT 3 is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

FLASHOUT 3 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

FLASHOUT 3 was released on September 22, 2022.

FLASHOUT 3 was developed by Jujubee S.A..

FLASHOUT 3 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

FLASHOUT 3 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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