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
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with charming graphics and a superb soundtrack, reminiscent of classic racing games from the 90s.
- It features unique cars with distinct stats and abilities, providing a fun and engaging challenge across various race tracks filled with hazards and shortcuts.
- Players appreciate the ease of access on modern systems through Steam, allowing them to relive fond childhood memories without the hassle of setting up older systems.
- The game suffers from significant bugs, including an exploding car glitch that makes it unplayable in certain modes, particularly in championship races.
- There are issues with sound quality and input delay, which can detract from the overall experience, along with a lack of modern multiplayer options.
- The DOSBox implementation is poorly configured, leading to performance issues and crashes, especially on higher resolutions.
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
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 issues with accessing the original soundtrack on certain platforms, the overall sentiment highlights the music as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“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).”
“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.”
“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.”
- 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, contributing to a straightforward and accessible gameplay style. Players have reported minimal crashes, indicating a stable performance during their sessions.
“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 simple.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent bugs such as an explosion glitch that severely impacts gameplay, particularly in championship mode, making it nearly unplayable. While random freezes occur infrequently, the overall experience is marred by crashes and persistent glitches, especially on Windows 10.
“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 limited to a maximum resolution of 800x600, which some players find acceptable for enjoying the classic experience. However, many reviewers express a desire for graphical enhancements to modernize the visuals. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant aspect of the game's classic appeal, despite their age.
“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 art style feels inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the optimization of vehicle controls, 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 humorous elements to return in future updates.
“The map bugs are amusing, but the cheat codes were hilarious (like view switching and only seeing the tires). 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 doesn't take itself too seriously, with quirky characters and absurd scenarios that always put a smile on my face.”
