Gas Guzzlers Extreme

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,119 reviews
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Gas Guzzlers is more of a junker than a Ferrari, and it shows in its technical underperformance and uninspired track designs. If you really have nothing else to play, the game packs a couple cool features that will occupy you for a few hours — if you don’t get carsick before then.
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Gas Guzzlers Extreme is fast, furious and armed to the teeth: lead-foot-trigger-happy shooter shifted into the 5th gear! It’s a fast-paced addictive combat racing game that features many different vehicles, weapons, upgrades, on-track bonuses as well as distinctive environments. Players starts with low performance vehicles and gradually works his way up by earning money in a series of challenging …

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,119 reviews
graphics128 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of racing and combat elements.
  • Variety of game modes, including racing, deathmatch, and capture the flag.
  • Humorous character names and voiceovers add to the overall enjoyment.
  • AI can be frustratingly rubberbanding, making races feel unfair.
  • Graphics may not be as polished as expected, leading to some performance issues.
  • Limited multiplayer community, making it hard to find online matches.
  • graphics198 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they were impressive for their time (2013), they show signs of aging and may not meet modern standards. Some users appreciate the vibrant visuals and detailed environments, while others criticize the presence of low-resolution assets and performance issues on less powerful systems. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good for an indie title, with a few standout moments, but they may not satisfy those seeking cutting-edge visuals.

    • “The graphics are great for this kind of game, and it's running on ultra with no issues with only a GTX 1050 Ti and 3.6GHz quad-core even streaming to Steam Link (it must be well-programmed).”
    • “The graphics are absolutely top-notch, the weapons, cars, and tracks are many and varied, the AI is fun and sometimes brutal, and the game is just utter brilliance that blows many car combat games out of the water.”
    • “The graphics are stunning for an indie title and the controls are solid.”
    • “It isn't all cookies and rainbows though, it's an older game so the graphics clearly show their age but odds are you'll be more focused on converting the cars in front of you into flaming corpses than taking in the scenery.”
    • “Graphics are so bad could pass as a game from 2006.”
    • “Sadly, this game doesn't age well and the graphics might have been decent for 2013, now in 2017 they are average at best.”
  • gameplay113 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fast-paced, arcade-style racing combined with vehicular combat, offering a fun and addictive experience with a variety of modes and customization options. While many players appreciate the intuitive controls and engaging mechanics, some criticize the driving physics, repetitive elements, and lack of tutorials, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game provides a solid mix of racing and combat, appealing to fans of the genre despite some noted flaws.

    • “The gameplay is properly brilliant, the weapons are good fun, and there are proper tactics needed.”
    • “A fun and over-the-top combat racing game with frantic gameplay, pervasive humor, and a good amount of content.”
    • “Controls are responsive, and gameplay is tight and rewarding; there's something satisfying about blasting away your fellow racers or forcing them to crash into things.”
    • “The game is full of repetitive tracks and gameplay; the longer you play it, the more it gets boring somehow.”
    • “The gameplay itself is sluggish.”
    • “Unfortunately, there are so many achievements based on multiplayer gameplay.”
  • music92 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the heavy metal and rock soundtracks that complement the gameplay's chaotic nature. While some find the tracks fun and fitting, others criticize the limited variety and describe the music as generic or uninspiring. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for its energetic vibe, though it may become repetitive over time.

    • “The music is fun and what you'd expect from this kind of game, and the graphics are great for a 10-year-old game.”
    • “Fantastic action, excellent music!”
    • “The music is full of heavy metal rock.”
    • “Because in all honesty... I'm not a fan of this game's soundtrack.”
    • “Personally, I'd rather just play a random YouTube playlist over listening to the uninspiring music.”
    • “The music is bland, and really bad.”
  • humor80 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its crude, juvenile, and over-the-top style reminiscent of the PS2 era, featuring funny voice acting from celebrities and pun-filled character names. While some find the humor entertaining and a highlight of the gameplay, others criticize it as forced or lacking depth. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with action, making it a fun experience for those who enjoy its particular brand of comedy.

    • “It has the charm from the PS2 era, paired with some great action and some witty humor.”
    • “The humor is awesome.”
    • “This game is amazing, it has awesome humor, with hours of killing sprees in cars with miniguns, rocket launchers, etc.”
    • “This game is pure trash, with unfunny dialogue and poor racing mechanics.”
    • “The sound effects are terrible, and the AI is just icing on top of a poop cake.”
  • optimization35 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and good graphics on higher-end systems, others experience significant frame drops and performance issues, particularly on older hardware. The transition to DirectX 11 has improved performance for some, but optimization problems persist, leading to inconsistent experiences across different setups. Players with mid-range or older PCs often need to lower graphics settings to achieve stable frame rates, indicating that further optimization is needed.

    • “In terms of performance and optimization, moving to DirectX 11 immensely helped the game, with it running pretty well on my system, and they have plenty of options for graphics.”
    • “Hours of fun, many game modes (zombie is awesome), nice optimized graphics... how did I never hear about it before?”
    • “Performance is optimized pretty well, even on my 3-year-old PC fun is guaranteed.”
    • “Liked the game, played okay... needs some optimization very badly... not to mention when I drove my car it sounded and acted like my handbrake was always pressed.”
    • “The graphics optimization is lacking a little bit; I can get occasional FPS drops (not to an unplayable extent).”
    • “Poor optimization (I have to turn everything all the way down to get a decent framerate at 1280 x 720. FFS, I can run Assassin's Creed IV better than this.)”
  • story29 mentions

    The game's story is largely absent, with players noting that while the initial setup hints at potential worldbuilding, it quickly devolves into a series of mindless races without character development or a compelling narrative. Many reviews emphasize that the focus is on arcade-style gameplay and vehicular combat rather than storytelling, making it suitable for those seeking fun rather than depth. Overall, the lack of a meaningful story is a common critique, but the gameplay itself is often described as enjoyable and chaotic.

    • “I was pretty excited to get neat storytelling from my first race; the cops pull you into the racing life by arresting you on reckless driving, then offer a deal where you'll drive their super cop car with missile launchers in a local battle race.”
    • “The only thing this game lacks compared to others is the unique backstory and characters that made classic titles memorable.”
    • “Gas Guzzlers eschews a story in favor of immediate, silly, and ultimately enjoyable gameplay that basically sees you laying waste to the opposition with whichever weapon you prefer while trying to overtake those who survive: it's simple, it doesn't take itself seriously but it works, and it works well.”
    • “Unfortunately, any sense of a story ends after the first race.”
    • “No storyline, no characters, just cars and explosions.”
    • “There's no story, no 'racing crews' competing to 'rule the streets' or to 'get the attention of a famous racer', none of that stuff.”
  • replayability17 mentions

    The game's replayability varies significantly among users, with some praising its addictive gameplay and multiple modes that encourage repeated play, while others criticize the lack of a functional leaderboard and limited solo content. Overall, many find it enjoyable and engaging, particularly in multiplayer settings, but some note that it may not sustain long-term interest for solo players.

    • “Deceptively simple, but endlessly replayable, with excellent controls, force feedback, and customizable vehicular combat.”
    • “There is quite a lot of replayability here and you'll instantly be hooked, wanting to challenge yourself to whip corners faster or get revenge on that guy who sent a rocket first class through your windshield.”
    • “I originally got this game because I only had $12 in my Steam wallet and this happened to be on sale for $12, but holy crap I was really pleasantly surprised. Gameplay is really addictive and definitely gets your adrenaline going, plus it's got a ton of replay value and the deathmatch and CTF modes are pretty good too, really fun.”
    • “Unfortunately, this game provides zero replayability due to the completely broken leaderboard system that doesn't track any of your best lap times, no matter what game mode or race type you choose.”
    • “One of the best motor car racing and shooting games, but with limited replay value.”
    • “As the core gameplay, which only uses one weapon in battle races and last man standing, hurts its replayability for me.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches or performance issues, others highlight significant bugs and an unfinished feel. Overall, the game runs well on various systems, including Linux, but many users express frustration with its repetitiveness and technical problems.

    • “As a kicker for those interested, this game runs great on Linux with Proton 4.2 enabled.”
    • “I'm surprised at how bug-free this has been for me; the performance is great, but that may just be my really expensive gaming PC.”
    • “Runs nice on my HTPC [email protected], pair of 1GB HD-7850's, Win7 64, 4GB RAM, at 1080p with most of the graphics options turned on max. So far, the game has run smooth with no glitches or dropped frames.”
    • “It is incredibly buggy, reeks of being unfinished, and is very repetitive, getting boring very fast.”
    • “The game has a solid premise and decent-enough driving physics, but it's ridiculously buggy and overall just unsatisfying.”
    • “Not even gonna mention bugs, glitches, lags, random weird stuff.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    Players find the grinding in this racing game excessive and tedious, likening it to RPG mechanics rather than the fast-paced action expected from the genre. Progression feels slow and repetitive, with a lack of variety and meaningful rewards, leading to frustration over the need to memorize tracks and upgrade vehicles just to advance. Overall, the grinding detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game, making it hard to recommend at full price.

    • “This is not an open world game and progress requires too much grinding.”
    • “Getting a high enough rank to move up to the next cup felt more like grinding in an RPG than playing an action-racing game, and nothing awaits after that except the ability to do it all over again with newer cars.”
    • “The rest of the time was spent grinding endlessly to upgrade old vehicles and buy new ones to win races to get arbitrary points to climb an arbitrary ladder to win what appeared to be a never-ending cup.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Users express disappointment with the monetization strategy, citing misleading advertisements. Despite this, some believe the game has potential to gain more attention with better marketing.

    • “Very disappointed and the advertisement was misleading.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    While the technical aspects of the game may not impress all players, the emotional experience it offers is highly valued, with thrilling moments of high-speed action and intense combat evoking strong feelings of excitement and engagement.

    • “Technically, I don't like it that much, but emotionally, I do.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
3-5hSpent by most gamers
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