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!
Mac OS
PC
Phone
Steam Deck
Windows
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Fling to the Finish is a hilarious and chaotic game that provides endless fun when played with friends, making it a great choice for parties and gatherings.
- The level design is creative and varied, offering unique challenges that enhance the cooperative gameplay experience.
- The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for players of all skill levels, while still providing enough depth for competitive play.
- The online matchmaking is often non-existent, leading to frustration for players hoping to enjoy multiplayer experiences with others.
- Some players have reported bugs and issues with controls, particularly on certain platforms, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game can become repetitive after a while, especially if played solo, as it heavily relies on the presence of friends for maximum enjoyment.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Fling is highly praised for its innovative three-dimensional collaboration mechanics, offering a unique blend of flinging and grabbing that enhances replayability through diverse maps and alternative routes. Players enjoy the solid core mechanics, which allow for creative problem-solving and tricks, although some report issues with the stick mechanic. Overall, the game is best experienced with friends, providing a fun and engaging co-op experience reminiscent of classic racing games.
“The gameplay is extremely unique and the level design is the most interesting I've seen in any racing game.”
“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 coop game while breaking several gameplay mechanics?”
“The core mechanics are so solid that they open up ways to complete parts of the map by means not even intended by the developers.”
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently hilarious and light-hearted, particularly in multiplayer settings. Many reviews highlight the game's wacky nature and the absurd situations that arise, leading to uncontrollable laughter, even among non-gamers. 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 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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful visuals and diverse art style, contributing to a fun and lighthearted aesthetic. The level design is noted for its creativity and variety, enhancing the overall experience with engaging mechanics and a family-friendly appeal. Players appreciate how the art direction harmonizes with the gameplay, creating an exciting atmosphere without being overly challenging.
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“Love the art style and all the level designs bring something different and interesting to the table.”
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun, quirky style that enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and lighthearted. While it may not be an orchestral masterpiece, the soundtrack is considered essential and perfectly complements the creative level design and vibrant visuals. Many reviewers express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase, highlighting its significant impact on the game's enjoyment.
“The music makes the game a lot more enjoyable.”
“It has perfect music and design!”
“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 just silly, quirky, and quick, made to make you smile, which isn't bad.”
“The level design and overall art direction (music, visuals, aesthetic choices) come together with the bounciness of the controls in a way that makes for a very exciting, lighthearted experience.”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay mechanics, particularly in online co-op mode. Players have reported problems such as inconsistent platform spawning and netcode synchronization issues, making it difficult to recommend in its current state, despite some fun elements. Local play appears to be more stable, but the overall experience is marred by these glitches.
“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).”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 well-designed levels further enhance this aspect, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
“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.”
- story4 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.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to repetitive cut scenes that interrupt the flow of gameplay during level replays. This redundancy contributes to a tedious experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
“For a game that requires people to replay levels multiple times, those cut scenes are really annoying and tedious.”
- atmosphere2 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 layouts, 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.”
