Ignition
- February 6, 2017
- Unique Development Studios AB
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIgnition 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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Reviews
- A nostalgic classic that brings back fond memories for many players, providing simple yet engaging gameplay.
- The game features fantastic level design, a variety of quirky vehicles, and memorable music that enhances the overall experience.
- Despite its age, it remains fun and accessible, with a charming arcade racing style that appeals to both new and returning players.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including an exploding car issue that makes it nearly unplayable in certain modes.
- It lacks modern features such as online multiplayer and has limited resolution options, which can detract from the experience for some players.
- The port has not been updated, leading to performance issues and compatibility problems on newer systems.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as upbeat, memorable, and reminiscent of classic racing titles, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment. However, some players expressed frustration over the inability to access the original soundtrack, which was a key reason for their purchase. Despite the game's clunky design, the engaging music enhances the fun and nostalgic experience of gameplay.
“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!”
“Had some good memories of just driving along the tracks, playing the few beginning cars, listening to the great soundtrack.”
“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 micromachines 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.”
“Micro Machines cars, Midtown Madness driving style, and Gran Turismo 2 music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique boosts for each car, adding variety to the experience, while the controls are easy to master, making it accessible for players. Despite a crash occurring during two hours of play, the overall gameplay remains straightforward and enjoyable.
“The main mechanic of the game is that every car has a unique boost.”
“Easy controls, simple gameplay.”
“Crashed once during 2 hours of gameplay so far.”
“Easy controls, but the gameplay feels too simplistic.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent bugs during races, particularly in championship mode, making it nearly unplayable. While random freezes occur infrequently, crashes and glitches persist, especially on Windows 10, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, while charmingly nostalgic, are best experienced at the maximum resolution of 800x600, which some players find limiting. Despite their age, many still appreciate the classic aesthetic, though a graphical update would enhance the overall experience.
“It's a fantastic classic, very enjoyable even right now, so a bit of graphics lifting would be awesome.”
“I recommend that you run this game on 800x600 resolution (the maximum res that the game allows) for the best possible graphics quality.”
“The graphics aged like old wine; if you can stand 800x600, that is.”
“The visuals look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the optimization of vehicle control, particularly highlighting the truck's performance and handling, which allows for a more enjoyable driving experience.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game's cheat codes, particularly those that create amusing visual glitches, such as switching views or making only tires visible. They express a desire for these entertaining features to return in future updates.
“The map bugs are amusing, but the cheat codes were hilarious (like view switching and only showing tires). I hope they bring those back!”
“The humor in the game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogue and unexpected situations.”
“The witty one-liners and absurd scenarios kept me entertained throughout the game. It's a refreshing take on humor in gaming!”
