Intoxicated Driver

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"Intoxicated Driver" is a party game that simulates drinking and driving with various modes such as racing while drunk, capturing the opponent's flag, and avoiding cops. Customize your car and adjust game settings for added fun. Play with friends or in online lobbies with no party size limit.

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Play Modes

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 854 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a hilarious and chaotic experience, especially when played with friends.
It effectively simulates the absurdity of drunk driving, providing a unique and entertaining gameplay experience.
The graphics and sound design contribute to an immersive atmosphere, making it a fun party game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including high GPU usage and crashes.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, especially when played solo.
Microtransactions for cosmetics can be frustrating, as many features are locked behind a paywall.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some praising its innovative integration of storytelling and challenges, while others criticize its mechanics and handling as frustrating and unenjoyable. The intoxication mechanic is seen as both a creative element and a source of imbalance, leading to divided opinions on its effectiveness. Overall, while there are moments of fun and potential for replayability, many players feel that the gameplay lacks depth and can become tedious quickly.
- “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.”
- “My friends and I found ourselves losing interest within just 20 minutes of gameplay, realizing that the excitement was short-lived due to this unexpected limitation.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its hilarious gameplay and dark humor elements, especially when played with friends. While some mention minor graphical issues, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a fun and entertaining experience filled with comedic moments and engaging game modes.
- “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; it makes it more fun.”
- “Funny concept, fun gameplay, devs that care.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
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 crappy 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!”
- “I have a 3060; when I crank my graphics to the highest they will go, it takes up 100% of my GPU, but when I lower my graphics (mostly my FPS limit from 320 to 120), it takes about 20%.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
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 renowned titles, 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 aspiring 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.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
43%
29%
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.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, freezing, and problems with matches not ending, which detracts from the overall experience. Many users find it unplayable at times, especially when playing solo or with fewer friends.
- “Very buggy and gets old fast.”
- “A little buggy at times and have 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.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The monetization strategy of the game includes cosmetic microtransactions that allow it to remain free, with players noting that while there are many microtransactions, they do not create a pay-to-win scenario. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of transparency regarding these microtransactions, particularly in accessing new cosmetics. Overall, the game's monetization is seen as a mixed bag, balancing clever execution with some criticism.
- “A clever idea with solid execution, tons of game modes, and cosmetic microtransactions to keep the game free.”
- “Lots of microtransactions, but none are pay-to-win.”
- “The monetization model is fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “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.”
- “A clever idea with solid execution, tons of gamemodes, and cosmetic microtransactions to keep the game free.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as one of its most compelling 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, rivaling those crafted by the masters, Scott Cawthon and Hideo Kojima.”
- “This is heartbreaking.”
- “I'm never emotionally recovering.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
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 doesn't look that good, and there have been reviews discussing this 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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by sharp graphics that evoke a nightmarish, dream-like quality, effectively enhancing its chaotic nature.
- “The sound design immerses you in a haunting world, where every creak and whisper adds to the tension and unease.”
- “The lighting effects are stunning, casting eerie shadows that enhance the feeling of dread and uncertainty throughout the game.”
- “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 often dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”