Hard Driver

About

Hard Driver is a single player racing game. It was developed by PhoenixFire Games and was released on June 26, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Incredibly beautiful and dynamic Side-Scroller, where you control a car that flew into the air with a super-cool driver must Dodge obstacles, flying past clouds, shooting off flying debris and collecting various Goodies on the way home!

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable graphics and mechanics that can be reminiscent of classic mobile games.
It can provide a simple and entertaining experience for a few hours, making it suitable for casual play.
Some players found it fun to learn and improve their scores over time.

The game suffers from poor collision physics and repetitive gameplay, with only three levels that reuse the same assets.
Many reviews describe it as a low-quality asset flip, lacking originality and depth.
The controls are limited to just three buttons, making the game feel boring and unengaging.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
42%
29%
The graphics in this game have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the retro pixel art style, others find it repetitive and lacking in creativity. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but not exceptional, with some recommending the game primarily for its gameplay rather than its graphics.
- “Nice graphics, decent gameplay, would recommend to get on sale.”
- “I liked the game's graphics and mechanics.”
- “Some games have pixel graphics and feel great, but not this one since the sprites are just set on repeat without any changes, which makes the repetition boring.”
- “Retro pixel 'art' was used because computer graphics and decent artwork just aren't attainable for some developers.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that players are exploring a diverse range of games in their libraries, suggesting a variety of storytelling experiences across different titles. However, specific feedback on the narrative quality or depth of individual games is lacking.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the sound design while others find it lacking. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to the atmosphere but may not stand out as memorable.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring nice graphics and decent mechanics, though some users suggest it may be better to purchase the game on sale.
- “I liked the game's graphics and mechanics.”
- “Nice graphics, decent gameplay, would recommend getting it on sale.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategies employed are criticized as cash grabs that detract from the visibility of genuine indie developers on platforms like Steam.
- “They're nothing but cash grabs, and they harm genuine indie developers by reducing their visibility on Steam.”
- “The monetization strategies are overly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed more for profit than for player enjoyment.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend more money, which ruins the overall experience.”