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Holodrive is a multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by BitCake Studio and was released on March 16, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Holodrive is a super fast-paced collectable 2D multiplayer shooter. Create your robot, customize it and jetpack your way to victory!

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 449 reviews
gameplay27 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • Holodrive offers fast-paced, chaotic gameplay that is fun to play with friends.
  • The game features vibrant graphics and creative character designs, making it visually appealing.
  • There is a variety of weapons and customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience.
  • The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches, often resulting in long wait times.
  • The game has been criticized for its unbalanced matchmaking and pay-to-win elements due to microtransactions.
  • Many players report technical issues, including lag and bugs that hinder the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Holodrive is characterized by fast-paced, chaotic combat that many players find addictive and enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings. While the mechanics are generally praised for their fluidity and customization options, some users express concerns about balance issues, a lack of content updates, and a dwindling player base, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is noted for its polished feel and engaging shooting mechanics, making it a fun option for quick gaming sessions.

    • “Gameplay-wise, Holodrive excels in delivering fast and frenetic combat.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is good and fast-paced with a good variety of character customization and weapons to choose from.”
    • “Fantastic gameplay.”
    • “While Holodrive thrives on its fast-paced gameplay, it would benefit from further content updates and additional maps to keep the experience fresh over time.”
    • “Daily rewards, loot boxes, and a focus on silly outfits rather than gameplay - this looks like a mobile game ported to PC.”
    • “Gameplay is sloppy; movement is really bad.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the colorful and lively visuals, smooth performance, and cute character designs. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of customizable graphical options and optimization issues, which can hinder performance on lower-end systems. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a call for better optimization and more flexibility in settings.

    • “From the moment you jump into a match, Holodrive grabs your attention with its colorful and lively visuals.”
    • “The game is awesome, it was really cute, I loved the graphics, and it didn't take up 80GB!”
    • “One of the best games I've played to date, love the graphics, the overall design of the levels and the smoothness of the gameplay works a treat.”
    • “The customization of graphical settings and controls could use some work so players can really optimize the game to better suit their tastes beyond cosmetics.”
    • “And developers, please try to optimize it more. I have a graphics card that ran a lot of other AAA games, but in this game, I needed to drop my resolution to 800x600 to get 50+ fps.”
    • “- Better optimization (ugh, right now on the lowest graphics, I can't have constant 60 fps - but I have a wooden PC).”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with some players noting that it lacks a complex narrative and instead focuses on gameplay mechanics and daily missions. While one user appreciates the straightforward approach that prioritizes fun over a convoluted story, others express frustration with the reliance on daily missions for progression, which can be hindered by specific weapon requirements. Overall, the consensus is that the game does not offer a significant story experience.

    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “If you caught my holodrive video last week, you already know I really like this game. I think it’s one of the few games we see these days that’s still just about having fun instead of trying to force some long-winded story down our throats.”
    • “Holodrive has no complex story or hour-long tutorial; Holodrive just throws you in with simple and easy-to-learn controls and says shoot the other guys.”
    • “This game has no story.”
    • “Holodrive has no complex story or hour-long tutorial; it just throws you in with simple and easy-to-learn controls and says shoot the other guys.”
    • “Story?”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant lack of in-game music during gameplay, which detracted from their overall experience. While some appreciated the cute and fun soundtrack, others found it generic and uninspiring, often describing it as "dull" or "just filling noises." Overall, the absence of consistent and engaging music has been a common point of criticism among users.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
    • “So far I have really enjoyed this game: fun gameplay, cool animation style, and an awesome soundtrack.”
    • “All in all this game is fast-paced, cute, fun, great graphics, great music, and really fun in short bursts.”
    • “The music was dull, mainly for the fact that there wasn’t any music.”
    • “What also annoyed me was that there was no music in the game other than the main menu.”
    • “But I was blessed with some generic dubstep music, better than silence, but it won’t be in my Spotify playlist anytime soon.”
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization model includes numerous loot boxes and microtransactions, which can either be purchased or earned through gameplay. While some players appreciate that these transactions are primarily cosmetic and do not impact gameplay, others express concern over the presence of non-cosmetic items and the necessity of in-app purchases despite the initial game cost. Overall, the monetization is seen as manageable, provided it remains non-pay-to-win.

    • “You can pay for coins in-game (microtransactions) but they're easy to earn through leveling and daily tasks.”
    • “+ has microtransactions, but only for visuals, game is not pay-to-win in any way.”
    • “There are in-app purchases but they are not so bothersome, so it's okay until you're not forced to use them to proceed in the game.”
    • “In addition to everything else, the game has lots of loot boxes and microtransactions.”
    • “It also has in-app purchases, which I don't usually like, especially when you have to pay for the game in the first place.”
    • “If these items were 100% cosmetic, I would have no problem with microtransactions, but they're not.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its comedic elements such as robots in funny hats and amusing character expressions. Many find it to be a fresh and entertaining experience, especially when playing with friends, despite some concerns about balance and matchmaking in early access. Overall, the game is considered very funny and enjoyable, making it a standout feature.

    • “Robots in funny hats.”
    • “Very funny game!”
    • “This game is so fresh and funny, and it has really cool design and idea, so if you want to support this new freaking game, try it out!!!”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players find it well-optimized and enjoyable, others report issues such as lag and inadequate performance on lower-end systems. Overall, it appears to run well for many, but there are notable concerns regarding optimization and feature completeness.

    • “It looks like a fun game, it plays well, and is well optimized.”
    • “Currently, it's in nice shape - well optimized, runs well, nice weapon mechanisms and such.”
    • “It's still missing some features, the optimization isn't all that good and the maps aren't that diverse, but for the price of 42 cents on Steam, it's totally worth it.”
    • “Lag and poor optimization.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that the effort required often yields minimal rewards and can leave them at a disadvantage compared to others who may invest real money. The necessity for grinding to progress effectively can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “All the grinding you will have to do will reap very little rewards.”
    • “Grinding paths means you're going to play every game at a disadvantage (your peashooter vs their machine gun).”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its creative and playful character designs, which are both cute and full of personality. The customization options enhance the engagement, allowing players to connect more deeply with the characters during the fast-paced combat. Overall, the character designs contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable experience.

    • “The character designs are creative and full of personality, reflecting the game's playful nature.”
    • “Its fast-paced combat, creative character designs, and customizable options make for an enjoyable and engaging experience.”
    • “Cute character designs.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed, with some users noting it lacks significant replay value, while others find it nearly infinitely replayable. Overall, opinions vary widely on how engaging the game remains after initial playthroughs.

    • “Infinitely replayable (or almost)”
    • “Does not have much replay value”
    • “Replayability is lacking”
    • “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Holodrive is praised for its vibrant atmosphere that enhances the thrilling multiplayer experience, providing players with an engaging and dynamic environment.

    • “In summary, Holodrive is a thrilling multiplayer game that delivers non-stop action and a vibrant atmosphere.”
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Holodrive is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Holodrive is available on PC and Windows.

Holodrive was released on March 16, 2021.

Holodrive was developed by BitCake Studio.

Holodrive has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Holodrive is a multiplayer game.

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