Ignite

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 94 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • replayability
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"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
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Reviews

51%
Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics6 negative mentions
  • Decent graphics and a good sense of speed.
  • Unique gameplay concept where players earn points by knocking over objects, which can be redeemed for nitrous.
  • Fun arcade-style racing experience, especially for those looking for short, casual gameplay.
  • Poor controls and drifting mechanics, making it difficult to navigate tracks effectively.
  • Lack of a coherent story or structure, leading to confusion about race progression.
  • Technical issues such as frame rate drops and a poorly designed menu system hinder the overall experience.
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally described as outdated and mediocre, with some users noting issues like low frame rates and lack of higher resolution support.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 settings are maxed out. Despite the fun gameplay, the graphics do not meet 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 are 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    • “Ignite is an arcade racing game with outdated graphics, FPS are dropping significantly, it lacks 1440p support, and while it's relatively easy, you need to fight for your position quite hard sometimes.”
    • “Pure arcade, crappy handling, and mediocre graphics.”
    • “Fun gameplay for a simple arcade racer, but the old, ugly graphics are untested on the market and it loses your won races.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its arcade style, appealing to fans of the genre, though it features hit-or-miss drifting mechanics and some broken bonus systems. While the game offers fun mechanics and strategic elements, such as using burnout points, it suffers from outdated graphics and inconsistencies that may detract from the overall experience. Overall, it presents a mixed bag of enjoyable moments and frustrating elements, reminiscent of classic racing games but not quite reaching their level of polish.

    • “Good game mechanics but it's still worth it!”
    • “Multiple modes with an interesting strategical 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.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to its short campaign length of under four hours, but players find significant motivation to replay for enjoyment and to achieve gold trophies in every race.

    • “The game is a bit on the short side (less than 4 hours to beat the campaign), but it has tons of replay value for sheer fun alone and if you want to get gold trophies in every race.”
    • “There is no replay value or motivation to play again.”
    • “The game lacks any replay value or incentive to return.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game lacks a coherent story, focusing solely on racing without any narrative structure or guidance, leaving players confused about their objectives.

    • “No story, just races and no order, so you have no clue what to do.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly noting that crashes lead to significant delays, as reversing takes an excessively long time and results in lost 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 with the overall experience.”
    • “The constant need to grind for resources feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting frequent 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.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized; I experience FPS drops even with my RTX 2060.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized; I experience FPS drops even with my RTX 2060.”
  • music2 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 challenges, further emphasizing the game's failure to provide an authentic or exciting auditory backdrop.

    • “The music is completely forgettable and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “There is a shocking lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it feel repetitive and dull.”
    • “The absence of a killer soundtrack really detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
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