Jected: Rivals

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Jected: Rivals is a multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Pow Wow Entertainment and was released on October 10, 2023. It received negative reviews from players.

Eject into the world of high-octane stunts, bumps and automobiles! Fight off the competition and become the greatest Rival!

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Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept that combines racing with on-foot stunts, offering a fresh take on the genre.
The graphics and art style are appealing, providing a visually engaging experience.
The gameplay can be fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends, making for entertaining moments.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and crashes, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
There is a lack of content and progression systems, making it feel shallow and repetitive after a short playtime.
The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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45%
15%
The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, particularly with unique mechanics like racing combined with skydiving, but it suffers from significant issues such as crashes, unpolished mechanics, and a lack of content. While players enjoy learning the game's systems and find car handling enjoyable, many express frustration over clunky animations and the absence of meaningful progression or variety in game modes. Overall, the core gameplay has potential but is hindered by technical problems and limited content.
- “This game has some very crazy and unique mechanics.”
- “Not much content in the game right now, but the gameplay is fun; racing mixed with skydiving is surprisingly well done.”
- “If you give it an hour or two, find a car you like, and get used to the game's mechanics, it is so much fun.”
- “Crashes, unpolished game mechanics, laggy online, etc. It's not surprising this was abandoned because of how much of a failure this game was.”
- “So to have a game with default inverted controls with no way to switch them while the game is introducing you to like 15 new mechanics and it's all inverted, just nonsense.”
- “Might want to fix some animations that feel clunky and add some depth in some of the gameplay.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and input delays, making it feel poorly optimized even on high-end systems. While some users noted slight improvements in visuals, the overall technical performance remains inconsistent and frustrating, leading to a lack of player engagement and enjoyment. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to address these issues, but currently, the game's optimization is a significant drawback.
- “I pay respect to slightly improved visuals and performance, mess around in the new hub-world for a bit and start the search.”
- “Graphics are good and optimized for PC (2080 Ti, no lag).”
- “And it's a shame, because if the performance improves, the inputs work better, the input lag decreases, the flight physics become more consistent, bugs are lost, the variety increases, more content and options are added... jected can become a niche little multiplayer gem, with a high skill ceiling and exciting head-to-head battles of a kind no other racing game on the market offers.”
- “Top it all with the technical performance that varies from bearable to terrible and you get a title that could be undoubtedly classified as a 'total mess'.”
- “Developers are ignorant when they released a highly unstable, choppy, laggy and stuttering version of this game.”
- “Awful performance, graphics issues, input lag, lack of content, zero progression, there's really no reason for the player to play this tech demo right now.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and smooth performance, particularly on high-end PCs. However, many others criticize the visuals for being marred by issues like a distracting yellow filter and overall poor quality, regardless of settings. While some find the graphics acceptable for the game's concept, others feel significant improvements are necessary for a better experience.
- “I pay respect to slightly improved visuals and performance, mess around in the new hub-world for a bit and start the search.”
- “Not to mention the graphics are smooth and run rather well.”
- “I really like the art style and graphics...kinda reminds of Destruction AllStars for the PS5 in terms of how it looks.”
- “Game is unplayable; when it boots up, everything is covered in this yellow filter that makes seeing anything borderline impossible. None of the graphics settings affect it or lessen this effect.”
- “I really liked the concept, but the graphics look absolutely terrible. I tried running on max and lowest settings, and it still looks so bad. I'll give it another shot after you fix the visuals.”
- “Awful performance, graphics issues, input lag, lack of content, zero progression. There's really no reason for the player to play this tech demo right now.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and unengaging, while others describe it as enjoyable, leading to an overall average rating of 6/10. Despite the criticisms, it is noted that the soundtrack is acceptable for a free game.
- “The game is alright for a freebie, and has enjoyable music.”
- “I open the game, I am greeted by degenerate music.”
- “The controls are clunky, they didn't optimize it for use with a controller - even though it's a racing game - the music is boring, the on-foot controls are more stiff than an indie adult FPS, and overall I'm just super glad I never paid the $40 they were asking for it initially before it became free.”
- “Music/soundtrack: okay 6 / 10”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs and requiring multiple restarts to access the tutorial. However, it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck at 30 fps, indicating some performance consistency on that platform.
- “The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck at 30 FPS, providing a full gameplay experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a very stable gaming experience.”
- “The performance is consistent, allowing me to enjoy long gaming sessions without any interruptions.”
- “Also pretty buggy; it took four restarts for the game to even put me in the tutorial, so I was just wandering around the empty arena trying to figure out everything.”
- “Too buggy, and I'm tired of Fall Guys.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users find humor in the irony that most reviews are written by players who have not even played the game for an hour, highlighting a comedic disconnect between their critiques and actual gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters add a delightful layer of humor that enhances the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered average, with a score of 5 out of 10, indicating that while it may offer some incentive to play again, it lacks significant features or content that would encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “Replayability is okay, but it doesn't offer much incentive to play again.”
- “The game lacks variety, making replayability feel tedious.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The online atmosphere is characterized as fun and competitive, appealing to players who enjoy challenges, while negative reviews often stem from those who may not appreciate this level of difficulty.
- “The online atmosphere is fun and competitive, creating an engaging environment for players who enjoy a challenge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and captivating sound design.”
- “The community vibe is welcoming and friendly, making it easy to connect with other players and share experiences.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional campaign or story mode, focusing solely on online gameplay without any level-up progression, resulting in a low rating for story delivery.
- “The only downside to this game is that there is no campaign-like story; it is just online gameplay with no level-up progression at the moment.”
- “Story delivery: 1/10”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the game appears to be minimal, with users reporting no advertisements, suggesting that THQ Nordic may have intentionally downplayed its presence to avoid alienating fans of its other titles.
- “I have never seen an advertisement; my guess is THQ Nordic wrote this off and even tried to be sneaky about it by changing the name, so that no Fallout, Wreckfest, or Stuntfest fan would stumble upon it by chance.”