Ignition

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Ignition is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Unique Development Studios AB and was released on February 6, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Ignition is a sport game that offers both single-player and local multi-player modes, supporting up to 2 players. The game features 11 unique vehicles and 7 exotic race tracks, with a focus on aggressive driving and using shortcuts to get ahead. Multiplayer mode includes a split-screen option for close-up and personal racing. Get ready to ram, nudge, and barge your way to victory!

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Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

A nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories from childhood, with engaging gameplay and fun mechanics.
The game features unique cars with different handling and boosts, providing a fun and varied racing experience.
Despite its age, the game still holds charm and can be enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate retro gaming.

The game suffers from a critical bug where cars explode repeatedly, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players report frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly with the DOSBox implementation.
The removal of online multiplayer functionality and the lack of updates or remastering leave the game feeling outdated.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and memorable quality, with many players expressing nostalgia for the soundtrack and its significant role in their enjoyment. While some users noted challenges in accessing the original soundtrack on certain platforms, the overall sentiment highlights the music as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience. The combination of fun gameplay and a fantastic soundtrack makes it a beloved classic among fans.
- “It's fun, it's well made, it can actually be challenging and the soundtrack is great.”
- “The music is upbeat and very memorable.”
- “I just love this isometric racing game, it's fun, has good music and gameplay, a true classic, recommended!”
- “Also, I cannot find any way to play the original soundtrack, which was the most valuable reason why I purchased the game through Steam (I downloaded Steam and created an account just to play this game with the soundtrack).”
- “A colorful and funky take on the Micro Machines genre, not many tracks but fantastic level design, crazy vehicles, super cool music... sadly the design was overall very clunky, casual, and more often than not bugged; we are not talking AAA here.”
- “This is the most stable version, but it also doesn't have a bunch of effects that the Windows/3DFX versions use. On top of this, the music provided with this DOSBox version does not work if you are playing the other versions of the game. However, if you have an original CD or an ISO of the game, it will play those from either the disc or virtual drive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features easy controls and a straightforward design, with each car offering a unique boost mechanic. However, the removal of network gameplay functionality has disappointed some players, and there have been reports of crashes during gameplay.
- “The main mechanic of the game is that every car has a unique boost.”
- “Crashed once for 2 hours of gameplay so far.”
- “Easy controls, simple gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably problematic, with users reporting frequent bugs, particularly during championship mode, rendering it nearly unplayable. While random freezes occur infrequently, the persistent explosion bug significantly detracts from the overall experience, especially on Windows 10, where crashes and glitches are prevalent.
- “Random freezes can also happen, but it happened only once in 30 minutes of play. However, the explosion bug occurred almost at every race, making championship mode literally unplayable unless you are super lucky to avoid the bug.”
- “Tried to run it on Windows 10; nope, crashes, freezes, and burns.”
- “And it comes with all the glitches from back then.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics, while charmingly nostalgic, are limited to a maximum resolution of 800x600, which some players find acceptable for a classic experience. However, many users express a desire for graphical enhancements to modernize the visuals and improve overall quality.
- “The graphics aged like fine wine; if you can handle 800x600, it's still impressive.”
- “It's a fantastic classic, very enjoyable even now, so a bit of graphics enhancement would be awesome.”
- “I recommend running this game at 800x600 resolution (the maximum the game allows) for the best possible graphics quality.”
- “The graphics aged like old wine; if you can stand 800x600, that is.”
- “The visuals are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game's cheat codes, particularly the amusing effects like view switching and only showing tires. While map bugs are tolerated, the request for the return of these funny features highlights their positive impact on the overall experience.
- “The map bugs are amusing, but the cheat codes were hilarious (like view switching and only tires being visible). I hope they bring them back!”
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and funny situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making even the glitches feel like part of the fun!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a preference for vehicles that offer better control and performance, particularly noting the truck as a favorite for its optimization in driving experience. Users appreciate the ability to achieve impressive results with well-optimized vehicles.
- “Speaking about that, my favorite vehicle is the truck. I always liked to have better control over what I drive, and with my good old smoke, I managed to achieve some really nice performances back in the days. That's why I insist on giving it a special mention here.”