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Getaway Storm

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82%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, grinding
82% User Score Based on 97 reviews

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Getaway Storm is a single player and multiplayer open world racing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Oddscure and was released on February 7, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Survive the fast, chaotic roads of Getaway Mayhem together!

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a chaotic and funny multiplayer experience that is highly enjoyable with friends.
  • It features a unique atmosphere with good music and sound design that enhances the driving experience.
  • Runs well on low-end systems and is free, making it accessible with an addictive arcade-style gameplay loop.
  • Police AI is overly aggressive and frustrating, often making it nearly impossible to survive or win.
  • Controls and car physics are inconsistent and sometimes unresponsive, contributing to a difficult and janky driving experience.
  • Visuals and level design lack polish, with some graphical effects causing discomfort and environments feeling unfinished.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is simple, straightforward, and somewhat addictive but limited in depth and replayability. Controls, especially drifting sensitivity, feel overly sensitive and can hinder the experience. While not revolutionary, the game offers fun moments, particularly with customizable elements like custom songs enhancing the atmosphere.

    • “It's free and has low system requirements and has fun gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is simple and to the point.”
    • “The gameplay takes a little bit of time getting used to the sense of the controls.”
    • “The only gameplay I can see for now is cars that drive like they are on soap, traffic cars that aren't even remotely trying to adhere to the track, and a police car mess that is simply a car model given forces.”
    • “Seriously, the sensitivity of the drifting, something that is a core mechanic of games like these, is cranked up to 11 and I found myself simply not using it since it was quite a detriment.”
    • “For the gameplay, it takes a little bit of time getting used to the sense of the controls.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users finding them unpolished or relying on generic assets, while others appreciate the atmospheric visuals and impressive effects like rain. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate or even enjoyable, especially given the game's free status and focus on vibe over realism.

    • “I would even say that the graphics are quite good and I enjoyed looking at the environment and cars.”
    • “Not to mention the simply impressive rain graphics that put most sim racers to shame!”
    • “The game graphics look better than you might expect, even if some assets seem borrowed from asset stores.”
    • “This game has some of the most atrocious visuals I've seen yet.”
    • “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are "borrowed" from asset stores or wherever.”
    • “Graphically it looks a bit unpolished but for a free game, can you really complain?”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor shines through its chaotic and unpredictable physics, especially involving police chases and traffic, leading to amusing and entertaining moments even in solo play. Additionally, playful touches like hilariously misnamed in-game currency and vehicles add a lighthearted charm that enhances the overall fun experience.

    • “I love the chaos that happens with all the traffic and cop cars; there are definitely some issues, like cops flinging you into the sky, but it adds to the chaos and it is so funny and fun.”
    • “The game has its own currency - volts, which you can use to purchase additional cars that are purposefully and hilariously misnamed to reflect their real-life counterparts.”
    • “Lots of funny moments can happen even in solo!”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its seamless integration with gameplay, supporting custom songs and a wide range of audio formats. Players appreciate the dynamic, music-synced visuals and action, enhanced by chill synthwave tracks that complement the overall experience without overwhelming it. The sound design is considered excellent, elevating the game's fast-paced, physics-driven mechanics.

    • “This is a fricken diamond in the rough, taking fun sometimes janky physics, music synced visuals and action, and insane sense of speed to the next level!”
    • “The music system seems able to open any audio file I throw at it, even playing a modtracker XM file!”
    • “The music is one of the perfect points of the game - a very chill synthwave that is good enough to not make you turn down the music volume.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game's replayability limited, noting that the gameplay loop lacks variety and could benefit from more rewarding content. Compared to similar titles, it offers less value in terms of replay options and overall enjoyment.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game now features significantly improved optimization, resulting in smooth and enjoyable performance. Users report a notably enhanced experience due to these performance upgrades.

    • “I played it, now with good performance, and it's amazing”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting that its unique "vibe" stands out even more than its graphics or gameplay, creating a memorable and immersive experience.

    • “Not because of its graphics or revolutionary gameplay, but because of the atmosphere or, if you want, the 'vibe'.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is overly simple and quickly becomes tedious, losing its appeal after just about 10 minutes.

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Getaway Storm is a open world racing game with horror theme.

Getaway Storm is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows and Linux.

Getaway Storm was released on February 7, 2020.

Getaway Storm was developed by Oddscure.

Getaway Storm has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Getaway Storm is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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