Fling to the Finish

Fling to the Finish is at its best when played with friends, and I’ll happily recommend that you break this out at your next gettogether.

82%Game Brain Score

gameplay, humor

stability, story

85% User Score Based on 442 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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Fling to the Finish is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by SplitSide Games and was released on August 22, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Fling to the Finish is a cooperative racing game where teammates are tethered together by a stretchy elastic rope. Get up close and personal with your partner as you share a controller to maneuver two characters bouncing, rolling, and flinging their way to the finish line!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 442 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

Fling to the Finish is a hilarious and chaotic co-op game that encourages teamwork and communication, making it perfect for parties and family gatherings.
The game features a variety of creative levels and game modes, providing a fun and engaging experience that keeps players coming back for more.
Its simple mechanics make it easy to pick up, while the physics-based gameplay adds a layer of unpredictability that enhances the fun.

The online multiplayer experience can be inconsistent, with matchmaking issues and a lack of active players, making it difficult to find games.
Some players have reported bugs and technical issues, particularly with controls and physics, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The game can become repetitive after a while, especially when playing solo, as it is best enjoyed with friends.

gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and hilarious cooperative mechanic that ties players together with an elastic rope, requiring coordination to navigate vibrant obstacle courses filled with traps and puzzles. While the core mechanics are engaging and promote replayability, the experience is best enjoyed with friends, as solo play can feel more methodical and less spontaneous. Despite some technical issues and unbalanced power-ups, the chaotic physics-based gameplay and whimsical level design provide endless entertainment and opportunities for improvisation.
- “Built around a brilliantly simple but endlessly entertaining mechanic, the game ties two players together—literally—using a stretchy, elastic rope, forcing them to coordinate every jump, dash, and fling as they hurtle through vibrant obstacle courses filled with traps, puzzles, and slapstick hazards.”
- “The core gameplay is incredibly chaotic and endless entertainment.”
- “An original co-op game that brings a smart and refreshing physics-based gameplay with different game modes and plenty of charming and challenging levels to satisfy your needs for social fun playing with others, either locally or online.”
- “The common gameplay loop is fling hope that you get up try again, but don't worry because the game is ready for you to try and make it up. However, it gets even better when you add in the power-ups, which are wildly unbalanced and cause massive problems in gameplay.”
- “It's the gameplay bugs that really kill it.”
- “The 'single player' mode is pretty pointless -- awful controls and really confusing gameplay (also the menu system is awful).”
humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter through chaotic cooperative gameplay and hilarious mishaps. Many reviews note that the game is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual gamers, and that it creates memorable, laughter-filled moments, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, it is described as a fun and entertaining experience that thrives on the absurdity of teamwork and the unpredictability of its mechanics.
- “Hilarious gameplay with a good group of friends.”
- “Suffice to say that any worries I had about this game being too difficult or boring for family members who are very casual gamers vanished in the first few seconds of the first race course we played, when I heard everyone screaming and laughing at the top of their lungs.”
- “The game is just wacky enough that every mistake is hilarious.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The graphics of the game are characterized by bright, whimsical visuals and a charming cartoon aesthetic that enhance the overall fun and interactive gameplay. While some users noted occasional glitches and a lack of cutting-edge visuals, the colorful art style and engaging level design contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for a wide range of players. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the game's comedic elements and cooperative nature, creating a visually appealing environment that encourages family-friendly play.
- “Each level is packed with bright, whimsical visuals and interactive elements that not only make for interesting set pieces but also directly impact gameplay.”
- “The physics and the mechanics are awesome, and the graphics are absolutely beautiful!”
- “Love the art style and all the level designs bring something different and interesting to the table.”
- “It's far below the state-of-the-art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions.”
- “Ok, there are problems; the graphics can be a bit glitchy at times, the online matchmaking isn't the best, and the single-player mode can be tricky to get the hang of.”
- “Graphics - descent”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
21%
16%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun, quirky, and cheerful style, perfectly complementing the cartoonish graphics and overall lighthearted vibe. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting, a few mention that it can become repetitive or overwhelming over time. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it more engaging and enjoyable.
- “The racetracks and music are just perfect together.”
- “The music and sound are very fitting for this silly game.”
- “The level design and overall art direction (music, visuals, aesthetic choices) comes together with the bounciness of the controls in a way that makes for a very exciting, lighthearted experience.”
- “The music does give you a headache after a while...”
- “Soundtrack - okay”
- “It's just silly, quirky quick music made to make you smile, which isn't bad.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, particularly in online co-op modes. While some players find it fun despite these issues, many express frustration over the game's klunky mechanics and unstable netcode, making it difficult to recommend in its current state. Overall, the game appears to be in need of substantial fixes to improve its stability.
- “It also runs great on my potato of a computer.”
- “Very buggy and clunky.”
- “Game was sadly really buggy.”
- “Netcode can be a little buggy (e.g. duck-route moving UFOs and tiltable platforms on the garden level can get substantially out of sync between players).”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that it lacks a coherent narrative. Some mention the presence of unskippable mission previews and unlocks as additional frustrations, further detracting from any potential storytelling experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game does not deliver an engaging or epic story.
- “The story is truly epic, drawing players into a rich and immersive world.”
- “The plot is engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the game.”
- “The narrative unfolds beautifully, with well-developed characters and unexpected twists.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Story - no story.”
- “The two main issues are the unskippable mission previews and mission unlocks.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to challenging mechanics like balancing and repetitive level replaying. While some enjoy the overall experience, the frequent need to grind and the interruption of cut scenes detracts from the fun.
- “There's a lot of grinding involved, but it feels rewarding.”
- “You'll need a second life for all the grinding, but it's worth it for the progress.”
- “Grinding can be time-consuming, but it adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “I guess although we mostly enjoyed ourselves, we weren't really fans of the grinding down the pipes... mostly because it's rather hard to keep balance.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “For a game that requires people to replay levels multiple times, those cut scenes are really annoying and tedious.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its numerous maps, alternative routes, and unique mechanics, which encourage exploration and experimentation. The multiplayer aspect further enhances this replay value, making it an engaging experience for repeated playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable multiplayer.”
- “The gameplay mechanics and levels are great and really lend themselves to a lot of replayability.”
- “So many maps with alternative route options and unique mechanics and game elements, so there's a lot of replay value.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as potentially exploitative, with users suggesting it may be a cash grab capitalizing on the co-op gaming trend, compounded by a poor tutorial experience.
- “This game feels like a cash grab, with monetization tactics that overshadow the gameplay experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are excessive and make it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating, as it seems designed to exploit players rather than enhance the gaming experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is mixed; while some users report it is well-optimized, others highlight issues such as a persistent cursor in menus and erratic behavior when pausing, which detracts from the remote play experience.
- “The game is optimized very well.”
- “The game claims to be remote play optimized, but the cursor remains on screen in all the menus. Whenever you pause, it centers the cursor, causing the menu to flip between the top button and the settings button every time.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and inventive design reminiscent of colorful Mario Kart tracks, creating a fun and engaging party environment that enhances the multiplayer experience.
- “As other reviewers have noted, a lot of the world indeed reminds me of some of the more colorful, goofier Mario Kart layouts (high praise!!), but there's an inventiveness and general party atmosphere here that makes it so easy to enjoy with other players.”