Fling to the Finish
- August 22, 2021
- SplitSide Games
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.
Get on SteamFling 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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Reviews
- Easily one of the best party games, providing endless laughs and requiring perfect coordination.
- Creative and challenging levels that are fun to play with friends, making it a great couch co-op experience.
- The game has a unique and engaging gameplay loop, with a lighthearted aesthetic that appeals to players of all ages.
- Online matchmaking is often non-existent, making it difficult to find players for multiplayer games.
- Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, especially for younger players or those new to gaming.
- The game has several bugs and issues, including unskippable cutscenes and problems with controller settings on certain platforms.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Fling is praised for its innovative and unique mechanics, particularly its three-dimensional collaboration and flinging elements that enhance replayability. Players enjoy the diverse level designs and alternative routes, which encourage creative problem-solving and experimentation. While some minor bugs exist, the overall experience is described as fun and engaging, especially in larger groups, making it a standout co-op racing game.
“Fling takes the collaboration flinging and grabbing mechanics even further than Heave Ho since Fling is in three dimensions.”
“So many maps with alternative route options and unique mechanics and game elements, so there's a lot of replay value.”
“The gameplay mechanics and levels are great and really lend themselves to a lot of replayability.”
“The stick mechanic was really buggy.”
“Every wondered how far you can fly in a non-sandbox co-op game while breaking several gameplay mechanics?”
“Core mechanic is sound - you roll around, jump, stick to surfaces, and 'whip' the player on the other side of the rope; you can do some tricks with practice.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it hilarious and light-hearted, particularly in multiplayer settings. Many reviews highlight the game's wacky nature and the joy it brings through unexpected and ridiculous moments, making it a source of laughter for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. Overall, it is recommended for those looking for a fun and funny gaming experience.
“Absolutely love this game, so funny to play with a friend.”
“I've also found myself laughing so much when playing this game at the ridiculous things that can happen.”
“The game is just wacky enough that every mistake is hilarious.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their beautiful visuals and diverse art style, contributing to a fun and engaging aesthetic. The level design is noted for its creativity and variety, enhancing the overall experience with a lighthearted and family-friendly vibe. Players appreciate how the art direction complements the gameplay mechanics, creating an exciting atmosphere.
“The level design is fantastic with a very fun and diverse art style.”
“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.”
“This game has a great idea but lacks any type of difficulty that would make it enjoyable for playing co-op with kids, contrary to the overall aesthetics it's going for.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun, quirky style that enhances the overall enjoyment and complements the creative level design. While it may not be an orchestral masterpiece, its upbeat and playful nature contributes significantly to the game's lighthearted atmosphere. Many players express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase, highlighting its impact on the gaming experience.
“Very fun, this game absolutely needs to sell its soundtrack.”
“The music makes the game a lot more enjoyable.”
“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 is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
“While the soundtrack has its moments, it often feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The music is overly simplistic and fails to create an engaging atmosphere, leaving the game feeling flat.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy, particularly in online co-op mode, where issues like desynchronization and unpredictable mechanics significantly impact gameplay. While some users noted that local play is less problematic, the overall experience is marred by glitches that detract from enjoyment, especially in key tutorial levels. Many players hope for improvements as the game continues to develop.
“Game was sadly really buggy.”
“The local game seems a lot less buggy, but since I bought the game for the online co-op, I cannot recommend it in this state.”
“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).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its numerous maps, alternative route options, and unique mechanics, which encourage exploration and varied gameplay experiences. The engaging gameplay elements further enhance the desire to replay levels.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is hindered by unskippable mission previews and cumbersome mission unlocks, which detract from the overall narrative experience.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the repetitive nature of grinding in the game frustrating, particularly due to the lengthy cut scenes that interrupt the flow and make replaying levels feel tedious.
“For a game that requires people to replay levels multiple times, those cutscenes are really annoying and tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless, and it often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the gameplay feel repetitive and dull.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its vibrant and inventive design, reminiscent of colorful Mario Kart tracks, which contributes to a lively and enjoyable party experience for players.
“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.”
