Highway Hijinks

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Highway Hijinks is a single player racing game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Ode Software and was released on July 22, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Highway Hijinks is a roguelike endless runner that takes place in a futuristic post-apocalyptic world controlled by a mysterious artificial intelligence. Discover wacky items, race against computer opponents, and upgrade your vehicle with powerful gadgets to get as far as you can.

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Single-Player

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Enjoyable and addicting gameplay with a good balance of depth and simplicity, suitable for casual play and quick sessions.
Appealing art style and cozy arcade vibes that create a fun and inviting atmosphere.
Active community and developer engagement with potential for future updates including more tracks, achievements, story elements, and expanded content.

Some frustration with game mechanics, particularly feeling unfair due to forced collisions and defense towers causing sudden deaths without counterplay.
Progression lacks lasting momentum or variety, making it feel less like a true roguelite and more repetitive over time.
Late-game races can become hectic and chaotic, sometimes resulting in unavoidable risks and unpredictable outcomes.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its simple yet engaging mechanics, combining a mobile-style dodging and shooting loop with added strategic elements like health management, pitstop menus, and varied race challenges. Its easy-to-pause design makes it ideal for quick sessions, offering enough depth and variety to accommodate different playstyles. Overall, players find it addictive and highly enjoyable.
- “The art style is very good, and the gameplay loop is perfect for having something to do between my Overwatch queues, because you can easily pause and come back to it.”
- “By mobile gameplay I mean you're dodging/shooting static traffic/obstacles in your way, and most mobile games only exist in that game loop. However, here you will be managing health/energy, trying to shoot enough things to spend time in pitstop shop menus, and engaging in arbitrary races. After the initial race, you will be given 'heat' to get free perks/modifiers. With all this in mind, there's enough variance to strategize and accommodate different playstyles.”
- “By mobile gameplay I mean you're dodging/shooting static traffic/obstacles in your way, and most mobile games only exist in that gameloop. However, here from the initial game described, you will be managing health/energy, trying to shoot enough things to spend time in pitstop shop menus, and engaging in arbitrary races that after the initial race you will be given 'heat' to get free perks/modifiers. With all this in mind, there's enough variance to strategize and accompany different playstyles.”
- “Addicting little game that adds a modest layer of depth to gameplay akin to a mobile game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a strong, appealing art style with a synthwave aesthetic that some find slightly dated but overall well-received. Visuals are described as striking and complement the gameplay's casual, pause-and-play nature. Players hope for future cosmetic updates to keep the visuals fresh.
- “The art style is very good, and the gameplay loop is perfect for having something to do between my Overwatch queues, because you can easily pause and come back to it.”
- “Banger graphics”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game's humor quirky and lighthearted, particularly enjoying the amusing "funny juice" consumable item and its related merchandise, which adds a playful and entertaining touch to the experience.
- “If you're the type of person who drinks 15-second funny juice (consumable) while driving, this game is for you.”
- “Best mechanics and top quality; my favorite consumable item is the funny juice!”
- “I love funny driving juice so much that I purchased the official Highway Hijinks funny driving juice merchandise keychain.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel the game would benefit from adding a story, suggesting it could enhance engagement, especially with features like NPC races and voice lines. Currently, the game is solid for casual play but lacks narrative depth.