Ignite
- October 28, 2011
- Nemesys Games
Get on Steam"Ignite is a shooter-style racing game that features both single and multiplayer modes. In each race, players can gather score through various methods such as drafting, hitting objects, and drifting, which can be used for nitro boosts or converted into time bonuses at the end. With 35 races across 7 locations and three new gameplay modes, players can employ different strategies and choose the right car to secure their victory."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Decent graphics and a good sense of speed.
- Unique gameplay concept involving point collection for nitrous boosts.
- Fun for short play sessions, especially for arcade racing fans.
- Poor controls and drifting mechanics, making it frustrating to play.
- Lack of a coherent story or structure, leading to confusion in gameplay.
- Technical issues such as FPS drops and a poorly designed menu system.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as mediocre and outdated, with some users noting issues like low frame rates and lack of higher resolution support. While a few players found the visuals acceptable or even enjoyable in a casual context, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, particularly when compared to modern standards.
“In the menus, each race has a picture of the track/scenery and a graphic at the bottom right to show you your status on the track.”
“Tracks are okay and the graphics are quite nice for my drunken eye at least.”
“This game is sadly underrated in my opinion - I tried it intending to play just a race or two - 2 hours later I finally had to stop to catch some shut-eye - the graphics are awesome, the driving is frenetic and the challenges fair for both beginners and advanced drivers.”
“Ignite is an arcade racing game with outdated graphics, FPS are dropping significantly, it lacks 1440p support, and while it's relatively easy, you need to fight for your position quite hard sometimes.”
“Fun gameplay for a simple arcade racer, but the old, ugly graphics are untested on the market and it loses your won races.”
“The graphics are not good at all even on maxed specs.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its arcade style, offering a mix of fun mechanics and strategic elements, such as using points for nitro or time bonuses. However, players have noted inconsistencies in drifting mechanics and some broken features, which can detract from the overall experience. While it provides enjoyable moments for fans of arcade racers, the outdated graphics and untested market presence may limit its appeal.
“Good game mechanics, but it's still worth it!”
“Multiple modes with an interesting strategic mechanic of applying your burnout points towards your final time.”
“The times you are not, you will crash and burn, and the drifting mechanics are hit or miss.”
“You might like the incredibly arcade gameplay and the usage of points either as a nitro or as a time bonus, but to me it was more of an annoyance than enjoyable.”
“Gameplay-wise, it feels like FlatOut, if not quite as good as Bugbear's classic racing games.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While the campaign is relatively short, taking less than four hours to complete, players find significant replayability in the game due to its enjoyable gameplay and the challenge of achieving gold trophies in every race.
“The campaign is a bit on the short side (less than 4 hours to beat), but it has tons of replay value for sheer fun alone, especially if you want to earn gold trophies in every race.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of challenges and unlockable content, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, ensuring that no two runs are the same and encouraging players to explore different strategies.”
“There is otherwise no replay value or motivation to return to the game.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of narrative, with players noting that it consists solely of races without any coherent structure or guidance, leaving them confused about objectives.
“No story, just races, and no order, so you have no clue what to do.”
“The narrative is completely absent, leaving players feeling lost and directionless.”
“There is a lack of coherent storytelling, making it difficult to engage with the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that crashes in the game lead to a frustrating grinding halt, as reversing takes an excessive amount of time, resulting in a significant loss of progress.
“The crash brings you to a grinding halt, and putting your car in reverse feels like an eternity, causing you to lose precious time getting back on track.”
“Grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players experiencing noticeable frame rate drops even on capable hardware like the RTX 2060.
“The game is poorly optimized; I experience FPS drops even with my RTX 2060.”
“Performance issues are rampant, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“Despite having a high-end setup, the optimization is so bad that I can't maintain a stable frame rate.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking an engaging soundtrack, which detracts from the overall driving experience. Reviewers noted the absence of fun physics-based elements and map variety, further diminishing the appeal of the game's audio. Overall, the music fails to enhance the gameplay or create an immersive atmosphere.
“No killer soundtrack to blast while you drive in real life.”
“No fun physics-based crashing, stunts, or challenges.”
“No real authentic simulation.”
