Iron Madness

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Iron Madness is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Justin Sawchuk and was released on March 2, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Iron Madness is a fast-paced multiplayer/splitscreen car combat game with up to four players, blow your friends away with a wide variety of weapons including rockets, saw-blades, mines, and more.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
It has potential for fun multiplayer experiences, especially in split screen mode.
The car models and some graphics are decent, showing effort from the developers.

Controls are inconsistent and choppy, making gameplay frustrating.
The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, affecting overall enjoyment.
Single player experience is uncreative and lacks depth, leading to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its nice physics and multiplayer features, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many users feel that despite decent graphics, the core gameplay elements are basic and stripped down, leading to a lack of engagement over time. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are some enjoyable aspects, the gameplay ultimately falls short of expectations.
- “Nice physics and gameplay, lots of players and servers.”
- “The graphics are next gen, the gameplay is next gen, and the multiplayer is next gen.”
- “(Recommend this game; it has the lowest graphics, a.k.a. fastest graphics for the best gameplay) the best part is that the game is.”
- “The music is awful, the narrator is amazingly bad, and the gameplay is just the basic elements of Twisted Metal with all the actual gameplay stripped away from it.”
- “There are a couple of game modes and maps, but because of how repetitive the gameplay is, there's really no point in playing this game.”
- “Gameplay gets repetitive pretty fast.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as dull, ugly, and poorly optimized, often comparing them unfavorably to much older titles. While a few comments highlight some nice 3D elements, the consensus is that the overall visual quality is disappointing, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The graphics are next gen, the gameplay is next gen, and the multiplayer is next gen.”
- “+ nice 3D graphics.”
- “7/5 graphics”
- “The graphics are seriously ugly and the environments look like you have fallen through the map of a better game.”
- “I've had the game for a few years; I would have assumed it would have gotten better as far as graphics and control, but I was wrong.”
- “Getting into actual play, the game is so horribly optimized even though the original Pong has better graphics, so be prepared to turn each setting down to the lowest.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it lacking or poorly developed, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement. Some users expressed a desire for a more substantial narrative, indicating that the current gameplay feels disconnected from a cohesive storyline. Overall, the consensus suggests that significant improvements are needed in the storytelling to enhance the single-player experience.
- “Game is amazing, the story nearly made me cry.”
- “It would be interesting to have a story mode.”
- “It's seriously so bad that I could not even tolerate playing long enough to finish the first mission.”
- “You start the mission and you have to drive around in a car blasting away at enemy vehicles and minions in order to stop them from attacking some statue.”
- “No storyline.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it to be a standout feature, describing it as a "masterpiece" and praising specific tracks. However, many others criticize the soundtrack as awful and repetitive, with comparisons to subpar rock music and a general lack of enjoyment. Overall, the music appears to be a polarizing aspect of the game, eliciting strong reactions from players.
- “Absolute masterpiece! My favorite level is $3, and the soundtrack is the soundtrack of the century.”
- “The music really enhances the atmosphere of the game, making each level feel unique and engaging.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you hooked.”
- “As soon as you start the game, Iron Madness tortures you with some awful screeching that I suppose is meant to be the main menu music.”
- “The music is awful, the narrator is amazingly bad and the gameplay is just the basic elements of Twisted Metal with all the actual gameplay stripped away from it.”
- “A song that I can only describe as hard rock for transitioning Christians plays, one about rental cars which is fitting given that much like this game, no one would buy it.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently in early access, leading to numerous bugs and glitches that affect stability. While the developers have opted to make it free to play during this phase, players should expect ongoing issues until further development is completed.
- “The game is still in early development and needs a bit more time before you can call it a finished product, and with that you are going to get a lot of bugs and glitches.”
- “There are a lot of bugs and glitches.”
- “Iron Madness is still in early access, and yet the dev team has taken the wise decision to make the game free to play until they can iron out the still present bugs and glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as intentionally poor, leading to a comedic experience that players find enjoyable. Many appreciate this "so bad it's funny" quality, indicating that it adds to their overall enjoyment rather than detracting from it.
- “It's so bad that it's funny.”
- “I like games that are so bad they're funny!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has low replayability, with users rating it a mere 2 out of 10, indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
- “The replay value is a mere 2 out of 10.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a powerful story that resonates deeply with players, evoking strong emotional responses, including tears. However, some users feel that gameplay elements, such as an overabundance of tanks, detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is incredible; the story nearly made me cry.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me.”
- “I was deeply moved by the storyline and the choices I had to make.”