Intoxicated Driver

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 834 reviews
  • gameplay
  • humor
  • graphics
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Compete against friends in various drinking and driving related party game modes! Become (or stay as) an alcoholic and try to avoid the cops while competing to get as drunk as possible. Or be the cop and arrest your friends for breaking the law… Race against friends, or the clock, where drinking is mandatory for all racers. Coordinate with your team to capture the opponents flag, but beware…

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 834 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends.
  • It provides a humorous and relatable experience that mimics the absurdity of drunk driving.
  • The graphics and sound design create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including high GPU usage and crashes.
  • Many players find the controls to be unresponsive and the gameplay repetitive after a short time.
  • The reliance on microtransactions for cosmetics detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment.
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some praising its innovative integration of storytelling and challenges, while others criticize the handling mechanics and the intoxication effects as frustrating and unenjoyable. While the game offers high replayability and a fun concept, many players feel that the execution falls short, leading to a lack of engagement and interest over time. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, with some finding it enjoyable and others deeming it poorly balanced and lacking depth.

    • “The storytelling is immaculate, with the narrative and the gameplay coming perfectly in harmony in order to make you truly understand the plight of the character you control.”
    • “The developers expertly weave this storytelling into the gameplay itself through the countless challenges the player must face; whether avoiding the police cars and collecting the beer in pixel-perfect maneuvers, or tearing through a circuit to the finishing line.”
    • “The gameplay is both simple and brilliantly challenging.”
    • “Genuinely horrible game, handling is majorly off, the drinking boost mechanic sucks, the screen effects for the drunkenness are truly awful. I don't understand how you'd play this drunk or sober; this game is free and I still want my money back.”
    • “There's 0 gameplay, no servers listed, and overall it is a dead game.”
    • “The main gimmick of the game doesn't even work; it's just a visual distortion with no gameplay effects.”
  • humor16 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, particularly its dark comedy and funny gameplay, which is enhanced when played with friends. Users appreciate the variety of amusing game modes and affordable cosmetics, contributing to a fun experience despite some graphical shortcomings. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, making the game enjoyable and entertaining.

    • “Very good dark humor game, has lots of fun game modes and a variety of very cheap and funny cosmetics.”
    • “This game is hilarious with friends, making it even more fun.”
    • “Funny concept, fun gameplay, and devs that care.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as sharp and visually striking, with a gritty, surreal aesthetic that enhances its chaotic nature. While some players note that the visuals are demanding on hardware, leading to high GPU usage, others appreciate the game's artistic design and find the graphics to be a standout feature. Overall, opinions vary, with some players feeling that graphics are secondary to the fun gameplay experience.

    • “Visually, intoxicated driver excels with its gritty, almost surreal aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are sharp, with an emphasis on creating a nightmarish, dream-like atmosphere that complements the game’s chaotic nature.”
    • “No games up to this point could even stand a chance when compared to this masterpiece of game design, graphics, and art; additionally, no game created from this point will live up to the bar created by this game.”
    • “The graphics are decent, but my PC turns into a jet engine just from playing this game on the lowest graphics settings.”
    • “This game's graphics are crazy; 95% GPU usage at menus, wow!”
    • “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
  • story13 mentions

    The story in "intoxicated driver" is praised for its seamless integration with gameplay, creating an immersive experience that deeply engages players with the character's struggles. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth and creativity of the narrative, comparing it favorably to other iconic games, while some humorously note the absence of a traditional story mode. Overall, the game is celebrated for its impactful storytelling that resonates with players and inspires future game designers.

    • “The storytelling is immaculate, with the narrative and the gameplay coming perfectly in harmony in order to make you truly understand the plight of the character you control.”
    • “The developers expertly weave this storytelling into the gameplay itself through the countless challenges the player must face; whether avoiding the police cars and collecting the beer in pixel-perfect maneuvers, or tearing through a circuit to the finishing line.”
    • “The environmental storytelling along with the captivating action between the hunter and the hunted illustrates a beautiful narrative that brought me to tears.”
    • “Story mode when?”
    • “This game has no story.”
    • “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is characterized by a dynamic blend of electronic beats and heavy bass, enhancing the gameplay's intensity and creating an immersive experience. While some users appreciate the nostalgic vibe reminiscent of early 2000s flash games, others enjoy the absence of distracting sound effects, allowing the soundtrack to take center stage. Overall, the soundtrack is widely praised for its energy and fittingness within the game's context.

    • “The soundtrack is a pulse-pounding mix of electronic beats and heavy bass that perfectly matches the intensity of the gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack is great and very fitting for the game; it truly adds to the immersive experience.”
    • “The lack of sound effects for the driving car is music to my ears, but still leaving room for the royalty-free techno music to serenade me into a harmonious and tranquil state of mind.”
    • “This has the energy of a Newgrounds flash game you'd find around 2007, especially with the music.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game includes numerous cosmetic microtransactions that allow it to remain free, but some players feel that the focus on these transactions detracts from gameplay quality. While the microtransactions are not pay-to-win, there is criticism regarding the lack of transparency and the overwhelming emphasis on monetization, which some believe overshadows the game's potential.

    • “A clever idea with solid execution, tons of game modes, and cosmetic microtransactions to keep the game free.”
    • “Most of the dev effort appears to go into microtransactions, leaving the maps impossible and the respawn mechanic unusable.”
    • “This game has been massively overhyped, and it's disappointing to discover that the only way to access new cosmetics is through previously undisclosed microtransactions.”
    • “Lots of microtransactions but none are pay-to-win.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as one of its strongest features, with players praising its heartfelt and inspiring narrative that rivals the works of renowned creators. However, some players also express feelings of heartbreak and lasting emotional impact, indicating a deep connection to the story. Overall, the game fosters a wholesome community, despite some technical issues in gameplay modes.

    • “And so begins what I'd call one of the most heartfelt and inspiring stories in video gaming history, rivalling those crafted by the masters, Scott Cawthon and Hideo Kojima.”
    • “This is heartbreaking.”
    • “I'm never emotionally recovering.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, freezing, and unresponsive gameplay that can render it unplayable. While some find it entertaining, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “Very buggy and gets old fast.”
    • “A little buggy at times and I've had some issues with games not ending and being stuck in a match with my friends.”
    • “I don't know if it's just me, but the game freezes so much it's literally unplayable. I'll have enough time to get maybe one pickup before the game stops responding and I have to close it with Task Manager.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse challenges and the randomness introduced by impaired driving mechanics, making it infinitely replayable.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Replayability is high, thanks to the variety of challenges and the randomness introduced by the impaired driving mechanics.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the graphics and performance, others criticize it for being poorly optimized, leading to high GPU usage despite its free status. Comparisons to Cities: Skylines II suggest it performs better at launch, but lingering performance issues have been noted by players for some time.

    • “Graphics and performance are nice.”
    • “Better performance than Cities: Skylines II at launch, so they got that going.”
    • “The developers acknowledge performance issues, but I believe this game looks good and has been positively reviewed for a long time.”
    • “I also don't think it's a bitcoin miner; it's just poorly optimized, and again, it's free.”
    • “The devs also say this game has performance issues, which is the cause of the GPU usage, but I'm not buying it. This game does not look that good, and there have been reviews talking about this for a long period of time.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by sharp graphics that evoke a nightmarish, dream-like quality, effectively enhancing its chaotic nature.

    • “The graphics are sharp, with an emphasis on creating a nightmarish, dream-like atmosphere that complements the game’s chaotic nature.”
    • “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
    • “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
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